Al Battello is offering accommodations in Morcote. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy regional dishes in the in-house restaurant. At the bed and breakfast, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms also feature a terrace. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. Lugano is 5.6 mi from Al Battello, while Como is 11 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 5.6 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eric
    United States United States
    Beautiful setting. Idyllic. Magical. Can't wait to come back. Italian speaking part of Switzerland. Near Lugano which is the transportation hub. 5 room bed and breakfast. Quite romantic.
  • Jean
    United States United States
    The hotel is right on the lake, on the main street near most everything. It's beautiful and quaint. Our room had a lovely view and was very comfortable. There was a hot water kettle just outside our room and some assorted tea bags which were...
  • Brudzinski
    United States United States
    I loved the location, the staff, the food, and the size of the apartment. It is a very beautiful and relaxing place to stay.
  • Sheila
    Canada Canada
    Everything. Location, views, friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Lots of fun places to walk to near by. Just across from boat ride to Lugano.
  • Geoffrey
    United States United States
    This was a charming place to stay in a really beautiful location. The staff were fantastic and extremely nice. The room was really pleasant and clean. I didn't realize we'd have a nice view of the lake. We wish we could have stayed longer.
  • Michael
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Lovely hosts, very friendly and accommodating. Location is excellent. Both rooms had air conditioners which worked well
  • Faith
    United States United States
    Super location! Owner was so kind and helpful. Be prepared for a few short flight of stairs.
  • J
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, friendly staff, good value, comfy mattress, loved the view to the lake, great restaurant
  • Interacts
    United States United States
    Awesome location right in front of the ferry terminal. We arrived and left by boat. Great view out the room. The staff are very and genuinely friendly and welcoming. We ate at their restaurant which was great. We overall had a great...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well situated next to the lake, with a number of restaurants within easy walking distance. Excellent transportation links as it is situated opposite the lake ferries and within one minute walk of the bus stops to/from Lugano. We were...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 653 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Located in the village of Morcote, one of the most beautiful places of Lake Lugano, “Al Battello” is a family-run restaurant with accommodation. In a pleasant shade of the old arcades overlooking the shore of Lake Lugano, you will find hospitality, courtesy and typical dishes of the local tradition. Milan and Radica have been running the place for Twenty-eight years with care and attention to details, offering attentive hospitality and discreet ambience. “Al Battello” is a destination for tourists who love the quiet and the lovely lakeside landscape. All our guests will recieve a welcome aperitivo upon arrival.

Languages Spoken

German,English,French,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ristorante AlBattello
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Pizza • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of Al Battello
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Fast free Wifi 102 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 15 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Services

  • ATM on site

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Al Battello takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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.

Please inform Al Battello of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 1984

FAQs about Al Battello

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

  • Yes, Al Battello is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Al Battello has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante AlBattello
  • Check-in at Al Battello is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Al Battello is 350 feet from the center of Morcote. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Al Battello include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Suite