Featuring an outdoor pool with panoramic views over Lake Maggiore, this elegant Villa enjoys a privileged location above Locarno. It offers mostly air-conditioned rooms, an on-site tennis court and a spa area. Views over the lake can also be enjoyed from all of the bright and spacious rooms and suites in the Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel Resort & Suite Hotel. Each comes with a marble bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel's indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the tennis court, as well as the spa and the fitness are are available for free. Just 164 feet away you can find the Madonna del Sasso Church, the Cardada-Cimetta Cable Car and the historic train connecting Orselina to Locarno. Orselina is a small village in the hills overlooking Locarno. The Locarno Train Station is 1.2 mi away and a bus stop can be found right in front of the villa.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Locarno, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
or
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Locarno
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paulette
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent breakfast and the fine dining restaurant is superb. Kudos to Chef Ricardo and his team. Great staff and service overall. Also, terrific hiking.
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    This property exceeded our expectations in every way. Beautiful , wonderful staff, great food, fabulous massage and spa.
  • Christine
    United States of America United States of America
    Stunning property overlooking Lake Maggiore. Breakfast was excellent. We opted for the half board option. The restaurant/food was exceptional. Would definitely return.
  • Joerg
    Germany Germany
    Elegant boutique luxury hotel. Great Spa, fantastic pool area overlooking the Alps, excellent fine dining and a wonderful breakfast with a breathtaking view. We stayed in a beautiful and very convenient large suite. Gorgeous place with all the...
  • Ahmed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    - located a little far away from the center enough to enjoy some peace and quiet - incredible reception by the staff with a great tour around the hotel upon our arrival - an upgrade that was incredibly generous - breakfast was delicious and a...
  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    exceptional breakfast. Health facility is amazing. location is outstanding.
  • Jessica
    Canada Canada
    This hotel is simply STUNNING. Luxury at its finest. Everything incredible.
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    perfect location, reception made you feel at home immediately
  • Joethomas91
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The moment you walk in, you drop your shoulders and breathe, you feel completely at home. The hotel reception, bar to the right and the terraces are just fabulous spaces to spend your time in. The wonderful views across Maggiore, oodles of...
  • Sophia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location (5 minute walk to the cable car to take you up the mountain), very helpful staff and fantastic restaurant

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, can I just check whether the indoor swimming pool would be closed if we booked for Saturday 19 March? Thanks

    Dear Guest, thank you for your question. The indoor pool is open from 18.03.22 to 31.10.22. The water temperature is 31 degrees. We look forward to welcoming you in Villa Orselina! Your Team
    Answered on 9 March 2022
  • Hi there, we would like to book but want to know if there is a shuttle service to pick us up from the train station? Thank you in advance Tanya

    Dear Mrs Tanya we will be glad to pick you up from Locarno train station. Please let us know your arrival time in order to meet you at the station. We are looking forward to welcome you soon. Best regards from sunny Orselina
    Answered on 28 May 2021
  • I plan to spend two nights from 22th or 23th of August with my two daughters (19 and 21 years) in your hotel. We were once in your hotel. Please send me an offer of 3 persons in one room? Thanks!

    Good morning Thank you for your inquiry and for your interest in a stay in Villa Orselina. We inform you that we require a minimum stay of 2 nights for the period you are interested in. We are at your disposal for further information and look forward to hear from you soon. Best regards Sharon Huber
    Answered on 8 August 2020

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • "Il Ristorante" Villa Orselina
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 29 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – indoor
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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 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 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 120 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 180 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.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you arrive with children, please inform the property about their number and age. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel

  • The prices at Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Personal trainer
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Locker rooms
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Fitness classes
  • Room options at Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • "Il Ristorante" Villa Orselina