• Lake view
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Set directly on Minusio’s lakeshore promenade, Giardino Lago is a stylish boutique hotel offering fine cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available, and bicycles and deckchairs are provided free of charge. The Giardino is furnished in a chic mixture of traditional and modern styles, and vibrant Designers Guild fabrics add to the cool ambiance. Rooms feature smoked oak parquet floors and glass elements. Amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, CD and DVD players. The Ristorante Lago features a large lakeside terrace and offers modern fusion cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean, along with some Angus Beef classics. A chill-out roof lounge invites guests to relax and sip a drink or sunbathe in the loungers overlooking Lake Maggiore. Locarno Train Station is 1.2 mi away and the center of Locarno can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Ascona is 2.5 mi away. Free on-site parking is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Locarno
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Veerle
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location and beautiful restaurant setting in front of the lake.
  • Yoshiyuki
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location is excellent. It’s situated in front of the lake, park and a path where you can walk or take a bicycle to the center of the city. You can rent the bicycle and other leisure equipment for free from the hotel. The restless also...
  • Willan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, friendly staff, clean and family friendly

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ristorante Lago
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Giardino Lago
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 60 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card Diners Club American Express Cash Giardino Lago accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner:

March to May: Tuesday and Wednesday closed for lunch and dinner

June to August: Tuesday closed for lunch and dinner, Wednesday closed for lunch

September to October: Tuesday and Wednesday closed for lunch and dinner

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Giardino Lago

  • Room options at Giardino Lago include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Suite

  • The prices at Giardino Lago may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Giardino Lago can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Giardino Lago offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • Giardino Lago is 1.6 miles from the center of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Giardino Lago has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante Lago

  • Check-in at Giardino Lago is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.