Set directly on Minusio’s lakeshore promenade, Giardino Lago is a stylish boutique hotel offering fine cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available, and bicycles and deckchairs are provided free of charge. The Giardino is furnished in a chic mixture of traditional and modern styles, and vibrant Designers Guild fabrics add to the cool ambiance. Rooms feature smoked oak parquet floors and glass elements. Amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, CD and DVD players. The Ristorante Lago features a large lakeside terrace and offers modern fusion cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean, along with some Angus Beef classics. A chill-out roof lounge invites guests to relax and sip a drink or sunbathe in the loungers overlooking Lake Maggiore. Locarno Train Station is 1.2 mi away and the center of Locarno can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Ascona is 2.5 mi away. Free on-site parking is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Locarno

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Veerle
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location and beautiful restaurant setting in front of the lake.
  • Snejina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very kind, friendly and helpful! Even with our dog we felt very welcome and confortable. The service was top, the food awsome and overall a place we definitely recommend and will visit again!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The efficiency of the whole team. The wonderful location. The facilities (bikes etc). Some very nice people I met
  • Willan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, friendly staff, clean and family friendly
  • Alexandra
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Die ruhige Lage mit Blick auf den See ist atemberaubend schön. Das Bett und die Kissen (!) sind wirklich bequem. Und auch das Essen im Restaurant ist von bester Qualität. Besonders gefallen haben uns die zur Verfügung stehenden Velos.
  • Sonja
    Austria Austria
    Das Frühstück war sehr gut. Besonders gut gefallen hat uns, dass auf der Karte des Restaurants ausreichende Gerichte auch für Vegetarier zu finden waren. Das Essen war sehr fein. Die Lage direkt am See, war genau das, was wir gesucht haben. Alles...
  • Sabine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    ...die Lage ist top! Bis auf den Käse war das Frühstück mega fein. Es gab immer die beiden gleichen Sorten, beide ohne Geschmack, sehr schade. Wir haben es sehr geschätzt, Fahrräder, Liegestühle und Stand-up-Paddles kostenlos nutzen zu dürfen.
  • Torsten
    Germany Germany
    tolle Lage, sehr schönes und sauberes Haus mit sehr, sehr freundlichem Personal. tolles Essen und traumhaftes Frühstück.
  • Gilles
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Le professionnalisme, la gentillesse et la compétence du personnel. L'emplacement de l'hotel. Le calme du lieu. Une borne de recharge pour notre voiture électrique.
  • Anja-g
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wunderbar erholsame 4 Nächte im Giardino Lago verbracht. Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, leckeres Essen, schön helle, gut ausgestattete und saubere Zimmer mit bequemer Matratze (nicht zu weich). Jeden Tag frisches Wasser (still u. laut) im Zimmer....

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ristorante Lago
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Giardino Lago
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Giardino Lago takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 13 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 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 60 per person, per night

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

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds 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 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroEC-CardCash

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 booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner:

March to May: Tuesday and Wednesday closed for lunch and dinner

June to August: Tuesday closed for lunch and dinner, Wednesday closed for lunch

September to October: Tuesday and Wednesday closed for lunch and dinner

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Giardino Lago

  • Check-in at Giardino Lago is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Giardino Lago has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante Lago
  • Room options at Giardino Lago include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Suite
  • Giardino Lago offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
  • Giardino Lago is 1.6 miles from the center of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.