Defanti

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

The Defanti is a historic, family-run hotel and restaurant in Lavorgo, in the northern part of the Canton of Ticino. It offers free WiFi in public areas. Owned and operated for over 100 years by the Defanti family, the hotel is only 1.2 mi from the Faido-Lavorgo motorway exit. The restaurant serves a wide range of delicious dishes. There is also a grocery store and a low-priced petrol station at the Defanti.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Crib available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • FREE parking!

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
United States United States
“Great room, great service. Excellent and convenient restaurant first floor.”
Joyce_ireland
Ireland Ireland
“We were warmly welcomed into this charming hotel (in the same ownership for four generations) by helpful staff who ensured that all our needs were looked after. Our motorcycle was housed in the adjoining garage, our bedroom was large, bright and...”
Donald
Belgium Belgium
“Just everything about this hotel offers a charm which, more and more, is becoming lost whilst still providing all mod cons. Loved it. The staff were particularly friendly; breakfast copious! If we weren't looking for a different route home we...”
Geoff
Australia Australia
“SIince 1903 this Albergo DeSanti has been a great stopover in a nice , tiny Lavorgo. Traditional service , food & friendliness made this a lovely stay.”
Kathy
Belgium Belgium
“Super convenient location for one night stay on our way to Italy. Great restaurant and breakfast”
Andreas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very hospitable family-run hotel. The hosts went the extra mile to feel us welcome with our newborn baby. We also appreciated the practical location and historical charm of this place. The family have clearly been successful at welcoming travelers...”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“3rd or 4th time we have stayed here on our way to Italy - comfy room - good food - very friendly - value for money”
Lieselot
Switzerland Switzerland
“Perfect stop along the road. Faido - nearby - is a lovely town and the waterfall area is worth visiting. It has a playground and the picnic spot/grillierplatz is very nice.”
Thomas11111111111111111
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Convenient location. Friendly staff. Good evening meal and breakfast. Would stay again to break the journey.”
Peter
Germany Germany
“Sehr freundlicher Empfang, großzügiges Zimmer und Badezimmer. Abendessen und Frühstück sehr reichhaltig und super lecker.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Ristorante Defanti
  • Cuisine
    French • Italian • Mediterranean • International • European
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Defanti takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
CHF 15 per child, per night

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

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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 traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of CHF 8 per pet, per (stay) applies. Please note that a maximum of [ 2 ] pet(s) is allowed.

License number: 1308