About this property

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 2 km away and the centre of Locarno can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Ascona is 4 km away. Free on-site parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • Britt
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Das Hotel, die Lage, das Personal, der Service, die Ausstattung .. alles war ein Traum!
  • Broillet
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Super petit déjeûner! L'emplacement est bien situé, tranquille ! L'hôtel est magnifiquement décoré !
  • Diana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Gute Lage, feines Essen Es gibt gute Hotelvelos, welche man nehmen darf. Ebenfalls standen SUB gratis zur Verfügung
  • René
    Germany Germany
    Es ist alles perfekt gewesen, Personal, Zimmer,Frühstück, Lage, Fahrräder kostenlos zu leihen, E-Fahrzeug laden ohne zusätzliche Kosten. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
  • 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...
  • 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.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Ristorante Lago
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Giardino Lago takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

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.