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 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

FREE parking!

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Lavorgo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    Great room, great service. Excellent and convenient restaurant first floor.
  • Wesley
    Netherlands Netherlands
    very friendly staff and late check in was possible
  • Andrea
    Israel Israel
    Fantastic cosy place with amazing food Friendly and travelling back in time My favorite: the jukebox in the dining hall playing 60’s hits

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

Amenities of Defanti

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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 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

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card American Express Cash Defanti 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 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

FAQs about Defanti

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinners

  • Defanti has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante Defanti

  • Yes, Defanti is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Defanti is 1,000 feet from the center of Lavorgo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Defanti is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Defanti include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Family

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