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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

5.0 star property
Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool

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Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Executive Room
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €535
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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Room options

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Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Garden Floor Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

Backyard view Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

Junior Suite Executive

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, TI, 6906

What's nearby

  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Parco Ciani - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Lugano - 6 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Melide Station - 9 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 11 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Lanchetta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pane & Zucchero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Veneta - Lugano - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Luxury boutique hotel near Parco Ciani
Located close to Palazzo dei Congressi and Lake Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at Clarins Wellness Corner, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, an outdoor tennis court and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge) and beach towels
  • A banquet hall, beach umbrellas and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 74 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's slippers, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bidets, children's dressing gowns and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (CHF 20 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (CHF 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Rucola
  • Le Relais
  • Ristorante Arté al Lago

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CHF 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CHF 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and TWINT
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 September to 31 May
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Castagnola
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac
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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?

As of 1 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola on 2 Jun 2025 start from €525.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?

Self-parking is available for CHF 20 per day. Valet parking is available for CHF 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola located?

This family-friendly Lugano hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Parco Ciani, Palazzo dei Congressi and Lake Lugano. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Monte San Salvatore are also within 6 mi (10 km). Lugano Funicular Station is 28 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 27 minutes.

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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 362 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tuluh

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very courteous and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr.Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
View was great besides everything 🙏💚💫✨
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Undoubtably the best hotel I have ever stayed at. So beautiful, the staff were amazing so kind and helpful. It was my birthday and they sent chocolates to my room and gifted our group free cocktails before dinner. I was very touched. Would Highly recommend a visit there if staying in Lugano.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Very nice classic hotel with very nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tremendous Hotel

Great staff, great food, beautiful hotel, and prime location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hansjürg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a great Spa. Has its own Lido and for little Children you can also go to the public Lido which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and professional staff and an easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel in Lugano

Excellent hotel, old classic style, very comfortable and spacious room, good quality beds and beddings. We stayed in the double room with balcony, room looks like a junior suite, had 2 bathrooms. Hotel has a wonderful garden, perfect location , on the lake and not very far from center.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a pleasant and lovely experience. Certainly the staff was our greatest reason for the smiles and the memories
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gianni

Lovely experience

Wonderful old style hotel in a good location and with impeccable service. Great breakfast and lunch restaurant and a lovely bar. Very specious and comfortable room with lake and garden views. I would strongly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, wonderful service! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in perfect location. We enjoyed it very much.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The same amazing experience as always
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect place to explore both Monte Bre and Lugano city center
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff and kindness of all at the property! Nicola in particular. Front desk members were incredible- including Mario! Lake Lugano is magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with spa facilities and a large indoor pool. Many rooms have balconies overlooking lake Lugano. Easy bus ride to downtown. Staff was always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best service we have ever had! Cheerful staff that take pride in their service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mansour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A luxury resort in a super beautiful lugano
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury, calmness, friendliness, good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Horia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All perfect for a Swiss hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr.Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is the best literally part heaven. Staffs were so helpful and polite. Hundred percent 💯 i am coming back there soon.🙏💜💋
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024