Situated on the edge of Locarno, Hotel Stella SA provides panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and comes with a restaurant serving Swiss and international cuisine. You can sunbathe on the hotel’s terrace or refresh yourself in the on-site swimming pool. All of the modern rooms come with satellite TV, a seating area and a bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a shower or a bathtub. Some rooms come with a terrace or a balcony and lake views. The family-run Stella hotel has a playground and a lounge with a TV. During summer, you can dine on the terrace. Bicycles can be borrowed on site and the hotel uses solar panels to heat water. Private parking is available in front of the hotel and against a surcharge. The city centre is an 8-minute drive away and Ascona can be reached within 12 minutes by car. Unlimited travel on public transport throughout the Canton of Ticino starting from check-in time until the end of the day of departure (midnight) is included in the city tax.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Locarno, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    An excellent hotel in a lovely location above the town. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent.
  • Nick
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff was really friendly and went next level. Also very kind to our 2 year old daughter. Additionally, the view and the restaurant were amazing!
  • Pascal
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The view, the size of the room, the cleanliness, the pool
  • Jana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very welcoming hosts. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Swimmingpool. What a view over Locarno and the Lago Maggiore.
  • Francoise
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Fantastic mattress Very nice terrace Very functional room Everything needed is there
  • Mutlu
    Turkey Turkey
    Staff was amazing. All the ladies - at the reception, in the restaurant/bar - they were more like hosts and not like ordinary hotel staff. The location was picture-perfect, overlooking the beautiful Lake Maggiore. Also perfect for my purpose of...
  • Arijana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Hotel je super, ima predivan pogled na jezero i citavo Locarno.
  • Francoise
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice personnel Great view from the room Room are very functional Great Location for both: Hiking and city Breakfast is served from 7:15 onwards 👍👍
  • Praesidens
    Ukraine Ukraine
    1) Perfect location 2) Amazing view 3) Welcoming and helpful staff members 4) Good breakfast 5) Free upgrade (unexpected and not asked for, so it was nice) 6) A bottle of water in the room And, I said it already, but AMAZING VIEW.
  • Daniela
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The area where the hotel is located is simply amazing. I had a room with a view on the mountains, the lake and the city, and just being there felt very peaceful. There is a bus stop just outside the hotel, which takes you to the city centre in...

Property questions and answers
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  • how much extra for 10yr child with a parent? how much for the dog?

    Buon giorno Signori Il bambino costa 31.00 Franchi nella camera dei genitori, il cane 11.00 per notte. Saluti dal ticino
    Answered on 19 March 2022

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ristorante #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Hotel Stella SA
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 12 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-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 Hotel Stella SA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Stella SA

  • Guests staying at Hotel Stella SA can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • The prices at Hotel Stella SA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Stella SA has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante #1
  • Hotel Stella SA offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Open-air bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming Pool
  • Check-in at Hotel Stella SA is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Stella SA is 0.7 miles from the centre of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Stella SA include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Suite
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.