2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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Superior 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
Lake view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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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
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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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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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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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
About the area
Lugano
A luxury stay in the heart of Lugano awaits you at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Parco Ciani and Palazzo dei Congressi. Highlights at this beach hotel include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Clarins Wellness Corner can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Le Relais, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, Turkish bath/hammam and sauna. 4865 square feet (452 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Cassarate hotel include Lake Lugano and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
What's nearby
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Parco Ciani - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Palazzo dei Congressi - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Lake Lugano - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 3 min drive - 2.3 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
Stylish beach retreat with indoor pool
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola such as an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.
Free breakfast is available daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, a fitness centre and a garden. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Lugano hotel.
74 guestrooms or units
5 levels
3 dining venues
Conference rooms
4865 sq ft of conference space
452 sq. m of conference space
Built in 1880
Buffet breakfast (free)
Deli
Childcare (surcharge)
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Charging station for electric cars
Business centre (24 hours)
Conference space
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
Beauty salon
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireplace in lobby
On-site shopping
Bellhop
Lift
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Bar by the pool
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and minibars. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and a safe. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
Clarins Wellness Corner has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
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
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool
Library
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
Table tennis
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
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
4,865 square feet of conference space
Computer station
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)!
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 4.50 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'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.
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
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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Apple Pay and TWINT. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. 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.
To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 September to 31 May.
National rating
This hotel is rated 5 stars.
Property is also known as
Grand Hotel Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
As of 15 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola on 3 June 2025 start from AU$752.01, 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 parking available at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Yep, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has a secured uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 20 per day. Onsite parking is limited.
Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
The closest beach to Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is Panama Beach (12.2 km).
Is there a spa on site at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Yep, Clarins Wellness Corner is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.
Does Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola have a pool?
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.
What luxury perks are available at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and 3 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, late-night room service and espresso makers.
What makes Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola a romantic place to stay?
Al fresco dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola.
Is Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as children's slippers and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is a hit with families.
Does Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola serve breakfast?
Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
No, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.