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Via Cantonale, 6939 Mugena, Switzerland

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Reviewed: August 20, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff, great location, delicious food, spacious and clean room, great breakfast buffet, beautiful garden with horses close by, pplayground for kids, parking possibilities in front of the house, great spot close to Lugano.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you and your family, including your dogs, enjoyed your stay with us. It makes us happy to know you appreciated our staff, the location, the food, and all the facilities we offer. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing stay in our garden setting close to Lugano. Kind regards, Marco und Castagno Team
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you and your family, including your dogs, enjoyed your stay with us. It makes us happy to know you appreciated our staff, the location, the food, and all the facil… Show more
Reviewed: August 12, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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No AC
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. We’re sorry for the lack of air conditioning — our hotel is located in a naturally cool and breezy area, but we are considering solutions to further improve comfort during the hottest days. Kind regards Marco and Castagno Team
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. We’re sorry for the lack of air conditioning — our hotel is located in a naturally cool and breezy area, but we are considering solutions to further improve comfort during the h… Show more
Reviewed: August 11, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: July 26, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful area in the hills behind Lugano. Trails easily accessible from the hotel. Local food options at restaurant, being a vegetarian they had some good options for a remote location.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re glad your last-minute decision turned into a great stay. Our goal is to offer an authentic experience even in our slightly remote location, with thoughtful options for vegetarian guests as well. We hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy more of our trails and local flavours! Marco and Castagno Team
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re glad your last-minute decision turned into a great stay. Our goal is to offer an authentic experience even in our slightly remote location, with thoughtful options for vegetarian guests as wel… Show more
Reviewed: July 25, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewIt is a fantastic hotel up in the mountains with a breathtaking view and twisted road to come up. We were with motorcycles, so the road is a dream for the experienced rider! The hotel is very cosy and the hosts are great! The breakfast was fantastic, so was the dinner. The chef is excellent there! Very clean. Highly recommended!
There wasn't anything we didn't like over there.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us from the ride up through the mountains to the views, the food, and the hospitality. It means a lot to us that everything met your expectations, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with the whole team, especially our chef. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another fantastic experience! Warm regards, Marco
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us from the ride up through the mountains to the views, the food, and the hospitality. It means a lot to us that everything met your… Show more
Reviewed: May 18, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: April 20, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewCool hotel, friendly stuff Very clean Comfortable beds
Getting to the hotel from the centers is tiring due to the road. You need to drive up mountains to get there. You should take this into consideration. I didn't like the breakfast. There was nothing to eat. Just jars of jam and butter, coffee, and cornflakes The breakfast price is high for what they offer.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the cleanliness, comfort, and friendliness of our staff. We’re sorry to hear that the breakfast and the location didn’t meet your expectations. We understand the drive can be challenging due to our mountain setting, but many guests enjoy the peaceful surroundings and views it offers. Regarding breakfast, we’ll definitely take your comments into account as we continue to improve our services. Your input is valuable, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Marco and Castagno Team
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the cleanliness, comfort, and friendliness of our staff. We’re sorry to hear that the breakfast and the location didn’t meet your expectations. We understand the drive can be c… Show more
Reviewed: April 14, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: January 6, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe food, both for breakfast and evening dinner was of a high standard and well presented. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The position is great to explore the Alto Malcanatone.
Nothing much. Eggs for breakfast?
Dear Mr. Michael, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your 3-night stay with us, especially our food and the warm hospitality of our staff. It’s also wonderful to know that our location was perfect for your exploration of the Alto Malcantone. As for the eggs at breakfast, we truly appreciate the suggestion and will definitely consider adding this option in the future. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay! Best regards, Marco and Castagno Team
Dear Mr. Michael, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your 3-night stay with us, especially our food and the warm hospitality of our staff. It’s also wonderful to know that our location was perf… Show more
Reviewed: December 16, 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
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Verified reviewIt was very clean, the bed was super comfy, the breakfast was varied and had everything we needed. The evening meals were amazing. The staff were super friendly and accommodating despite our inability to speak Swiss Italian!
Would have liked tea and coffee making facilities in the room. The Mountain View wasn’t quite a mountain but it didn’t matter or make a difference to the stay.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the food, especially the breakfast and evening meals. Our team strives to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, so we're glad to hear that you felt well taken care of, even with the language difference! We appreciate your feedback about the tea and coffee making facilities, and we'll certainly take that into consideration for future improvements. As for the mountain view, we’re glad it didn’t impact your experience and that you still had a wonderful stay. We hope to welcome you back soon! Marco and Castagno Team
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the food, especially the breakfast and evening meals. Our team strives to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, so we're glad t… Show more
Reviewed: July 26, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 17, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: June 21, 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe hotel is situated in a small mountain village with great views but twisty roads. The room was spacious enough for one with a large en-suite which had a good shower. There is a restaurant which was very busy and the food was excellent. Breakfast was continental with a decent choice. The staff were pleasant, friendly and very helpful. I’d happily stay here again.
I found the duvet a bit heavy for the warm weather but that was probably just me.
Dear Mr Brian, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel and appreciated the stunning views, spacious room, and excellent restaurant. It's wonderful to know that our staff made a positive impression with their friendliness and helpfulness. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the heavy duvet. We will consider this feedback to improve the comfort of our guests in warm weather. We look forward to welcoming you back for another pleasant stay. Best regards, Marco and Castagno Team
Dear Mr Brian, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel and appreciated the stunning views, spacious room, and excellent restaurant. It's wonderful to know that … Show more
Reviewed: June 5, 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
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Verified reviewView to the Mountains
elevator near room