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Hotel La Barca Blu

Property class: 3

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Flat-screen TV
Reception
Front of property
Golf

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Al Parco 2, Orselina, TI, 6644
  • Place, Madonna del Sasso
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Grande
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Comfort Single Room

  • Partial lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Orselina

Hotel La Barca Blu places you steps from Funivia Orselina - Cardada and within a short 5-minute stroll of Madonna del Sasso. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .Enjoy the outdoor tennis court along with access to bike hire and mountain biking. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Orselina hotel include Old Town and Piazza Grande.

What's nearby

  • Madonna del Sasso - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casino Locarno - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Town - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza Grande - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castello Visconteo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Locarno F.A.R.T Station - 18 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Porto - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Svizzero - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • Bar Bazoo
  • Muyu Coffee Roasters

About this property

Hotel La Barca Blu

Hotel La Barca Blu offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel La Barca Blu also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Orselina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Hotel La Barca Blu offers 21 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 16 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pro golf shop

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Villa Orselina]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 16 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel La Barca Blu?

Hotel La Barca Blu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel La Barca Blu?

Yep, Hotel La Barca Blu has a self car park for CHF 16 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel La Barca Blu?

The closest beach to Hotel La Barca Blu is Ascona Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel La Barca Blu?

No, Hotel La Barca Blu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel La Barca Blu?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel La Barca Blu?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel La Barca Blu, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel La Barca Blu?

There is a golf course next to Hotel La Barca Blu.

Hotel La Barca Blu Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our short stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Massimo Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked every thing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property with friendly staff. No elevator or AC so if you need them beware.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

gudrun

Liked: Cleanliness
The views from the rooms are all good. Everything else is average. For CHF 270 per day, you should be able to expect a firstrate experience. However several things disappointed us for our 6 day stay (which we could not change). First, there is no elevator and no assistance with heavy luggage (whichever room you have, you must climb stairs). Then there's the parking situation - the hotel does have a nice underground parking garage but it appears to be given to a hotel down the road; initially we had to park 100 meters up the road in another hotels parking on the street, but after complaining we were given one of the spaces near the hotel entrance (we were surprised to find a CHF 18 charge on our bill on checkout for this spot). The rooms are not very impressive - the bathroom is tiny and there is no air conditioning (just a noisy fan on the table) - the kitchen has a fridge and cooktop but no dishes or cutlery were provided, so that went unused. Breakfast was simple but adequate. The staff was friendly enough but we were not sorry to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Livia

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

Perfekt!

Das Hotel liegt phantastisch auf dem Berg mit einem tollen Blick auf den See. Da meine Frau Geburtstag hatte, war das Hotel so aufmerksam und hat neben einer handgeschriebenen Karte noch ein Präsent ins Zimmer gelegt. Betten super bequem. Frühstücken gut. Wir kommen sicher wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’hôtel est propre, le personnel est sympathique, il n’y a pas de climatisation, pour le prix le parking pourrait être inclus. Les transports publics à proximité sont appréciés.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Anbindung zur Stadt und Bahnhof mit Bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hansueli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles gut!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Das Hotel ist in Stadtnähe und gut zu Fuss erreichbar. Werde es weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dass Hotel war sehr sauber, Personal war sehr freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle vue du balcon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Herzlich, schöne Aussicht, einfach und unkompliziert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roland

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

Locarno Hotel Barca Blue *** ( Orselina ) Top !!!

Ein sehr schönes Hotel oberhalb von Locarno, zu Fuss 10 bis 15 Minuten, ÖV vorhanden ( mit Ticino Ticket gratis ) bekommt man nach dem einchecken, für alle Hotelgäste inklusiv. Das 3* Hotel ist relativ neu und hat wirklich grosszügige Zimmer, Kühlschrank, Kaffemaschine und 2 Kochplatten, als Wilkommensgeschenk 2 Getränke und 2 Kaffeekapseln 1 Standventilator und einen riesen Samsung TV. Der Eingang ist ganz unten bei der Tiefgarage, von da geht es in die 1. Etage zur Reception wo man auch deutsch spricht, von da an geht es in die 2. und 3. Etage des Hotels, kein Lift ( nicht Rollstuhlgängig ). Die Zimmer haben alle einen Balkon mit Seesicht ( 3. Etage sieht man am meisten ), wie schon gesagt die Zimmer sind relativ gross und das Bett schön gross und sehr bequem. Bei der Buchung ist auch das Frühstückbuffet dabei, was übrigens sehr gut war, beim Empfang hat es sogar noch eine Früchteschalle ( Gratisobst für die Gäste ). Für Anreise mit dem Auto hat es Aussenparkplätze oder eben die Tiegarage, die muss man zusätzlich buchen und kosten pro Tag : Aussenparkplatz CHF 18.00 / Tiefgarage CHF 25.00. So nun wünsche ich einen schönen Aufenthalt in diesem tollen Hotel, eine Buchung ist es definitiv wert, ein sehr zufriedener Gast aus dem Kanton Aargau.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Insgesamt gut
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir haben das Hotel spontan gebucht, da wir nicht wussten wohin wir gehen sollten. Da haben wir halt für dieses Hotel entschieden. Nach der Ankunft mit dem Auto, mussten wir im Partner Hotel einchecken, weil der Empfang nicht mehr besetzt war. Aber es war immerhin organisiert gewesen. Der Parkplatz musste leider separat bezahlt werden und kostete CHF 18.- Im Preis inbegriffen ist auch ein kleines Frühstück. Wenn sie das Frühstück upgraden wollen, können sie gegen einen Aufpreis von CHF 35.- ins benachbarte Hotel und dort das Frühstück geniessen. Zimmer war geräumig und sauber. Der Balkon war süss und wir hatten einen kleine Ausblick. Das einzige was mich sehr störte, was das Sonnenlicht. Ich konnte früh morgens nicht mehr schlafen, weil es zu hell war und sie keine verdunkelungsvorhänge haben. Auch ist es sehr umständlich nach oben zu kommen, wenn wir jetzt kein Auto gehabt hätten und auf den ÖV angewiesen wären.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vue et terrasse de la chambre Bus devant l'hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elsbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Der Bus fährt bis uns Zentrum.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbarer Kurzaufenthalt. Sehr freundliche und herzliche Gastgeber. Jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zugewiesener Autoabstellplatz war fast immer von einem anderen Auto Besetzt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zimmer mit wunderschöner Aussicht
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dirk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Leider passt bei dieser Unterkunft das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis nicht Die Atmosphäre ähnelt einer Jugendherberge ( Plastikstühle im „ Frühstücksraum“ „keine Untertassen“ ) Die fehlende Klimaanlage ist bei Außentemperaturen absolut störend— Gebäude ist ein Flachbau, der sich stark aufheizt— Der nicht vorhandene Aufzug, bei drei Stockwerken, auch nicht positiv. Insgesamt bei einem Übernachtungspreis. Von rd. CHF 350 pro Nacht für 2 Personen deutlich überbezahlt und daher nicht empfehlenswert
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rafic

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cobran estacionamiento y esta lejos del centro
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alessandro

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

Parkplatz nicht gut

Einzig dass man 18.- für den parkplatz bezahlen muss finde ich nicht gut. Der rest ist prima
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022