La Barca Blu
Via al Parco 2, Orselina, 6644 Locarno, Switzerland – Great location - show map
The staff were very helpful, especially with the bus system. The walk down from the hotel to the lake was entertaining in and of itself. The room was comfortable and breakfast was good.
United States of America
Set on a hill above Locarno, the La Barca Blu overlooks Lake Maggiore and is a 5-minute walk from the funicular to Locarno. Free WiFi is available. All rooms feature a balcony or a terrace. An LCD TV with satellite channels and a kitchenette, tea- and coffee-making facilities are also provided. A buffet breakfast is available every morning. Discounted rates for the funicular going to Locarno are offered to guests staying at the La Barca Blu. Further reductions are offered from the cable car to Cardada and the Lido Spa Oasis in Locarno. Private parking is possible on site at an additional cost. A bus stops right nearby, while the Locarno train station is reachable in 3.1 mi. The closest restaurant is 164 feet away. The center of Locarno and Lake Maggiore can be reached in 5 minutes by car. Visconteo Castle is 2 minutes further.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
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David
United States of America“The staff were very helpful, especially with the bus system. The walk down from the hotel to the lake was entertaining in and of itself. The room was comfortable and breakfast was good.”- Sónia
Switzerland“Breakfast was really good even if it was buffet due to covid” 
Julien Switzerland“Location is great, 10min from Locarno by bus or funicular, nice view from the balcony and the restaurant from the partner hotel was fantastic (5 star hotel so don’t expect something cheap). Staff was helpful and friendly.”
Hotel area info
Amenities of La Barca Blu
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- View
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Socket near the bed
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Public transit tickets
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Currency exchange
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Key access
- Safe
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Property practice
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 18 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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs 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 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
La Barca Blu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
If you travel with children, please inform the property in advance if a baby cot is needed.
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.
Please note that use of the kitchenette incurs a CHF 50 cleaning fee.
Please note that the elevator will be unavailable and guests must use the stairs.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about La Barca Blu
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Room options at La Barca Blu include:
- Twin
- Single
- Apartment
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La Barca Blu is 2,950 feet from the center of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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La Barca Blu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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Check-in at La Barca Blu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at La Barca Blu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
