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Giardino Lago

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Giardino Lago offers a peaceful stay near Piazza Grande and Madonna del Sasso. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet with stunning views at the beachfront Ristorante Lago. The property provides free WiFi, bicycle rentals, and attentive concierge services to enhance the visit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (small)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room (medium)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Medium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Via alla Riva 83a, Minusio, TI, 6648

What's nearby

  • Tenero - Sport Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Funivia Orselina - Cardada - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Old Town - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Casino Locarno - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Locarno Funicular Station - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Tenero Station - 5 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Porto Café Lago - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Al Porto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Palma Au Lac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sensi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lido di Tenero - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Giardino Lago

Hotel near Piazza Grande
Located close to Madonna del Sasso and Verzasca Dam, Giardino Lago provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, Ristorante Lago, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Laundry services, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Giardino Lago feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante Lago

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 30 per pet, per night
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Giardino Lago
Giardino Lago Hotel
Giardino Lago Hotel Minusio
Giardino Lago Minusio
Lago Giardino
Giardino Lago Hotel
Giardino Lago Minusio
Giardino Lago Hotel Minusio

Frequently asked questions

Is Giardino Lago pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 30 per pet, per night.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giardino Lago?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Giardino Lago?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Giardino Lago located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Piazza Grande, Madonna del Sasso, and Verzasca Dam. Casa Ghisler and St. Charles Church are also within 9 mi (15 km). Locarno Station is 26 minutes by foot and Locarno (ZJI-Locarno Train Station) is 26 minutes.

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Giardino Lago Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would highly recommend this hotel. Close to train station, beautiful lakeside location, lakeside walk to Locarno or 2 minute train ride whichever you prefer. Paddleboards and bicycles provided by the hotel for your use throughout your stay. The staff are absolutely wonderful! Resataurant is excellent I will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super kurz Urlaub

Die Zimmer wahren immer Top sauber, und auch das ganze Hotel ist ein Augenschmaus. Das Restaurant und das Essen ist Super. Preisleistungsverhältnis Top.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ueli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfektes Hotel direkt am See

Sehr schöne Lage am See. Qualitativ hochstehendes Essen und Frühstück. Bikes und Stand-Up Paddles zum Gratisverleih.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Licht und Schatten

Hotel an bester Lage. Sehr harte Matratzen. Service beim Frühstück total überfordert. Nachtessen war sehr gut.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Angenehmes Hotel

Ganz angenehmen Hotel mit freundlichem Personal. Gute Lage am See. Coole Roof-Lounge mit Aussicht. Leider war das Restaurant Montag und Dienstag geschlossen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gute Lage aber schlechter Ausblick aus dem Zimmer nicht wie auf den Fotos die auf den See zeigen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Andres Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr zufrieden

Toller Familienurlaub mit unserer 4 Monate alten Tochter. Babybett & Wickelunterlage wie im Voraus gewünscht, bereits im Zimmer deponiert. Alle Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich. Minuspunkt, dass es kein Lift gibt und Zimmer kein Balkon hatte. Allgemein, TOP-Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very beautiful. The rooms are specious and well equiped. The location on the promenade by the lake is great! Very nice place to relax , joge by the river and swim in the lake. Nice restaurant with great foodx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

tatiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel charmoso

Hotel aconchegante e charmoso! Fomos final de outubro e o visual do entorno estava lindo. Equipe atenciosa.Café da manhã delicioso!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toll gelegen

Sehr schöne Lage direkt am See gelegen. Wetter war im Oktober super.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern eingerichtets Hotel mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Super Früstücksbuffet. Sehr empfehlenswertes Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super Lage coole Einrichtung sehr feines Essen

super schönes Ambiente,aufmerksames und hilfsbereites Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Very cool place by the lake! Enjoyable and very nice bikes to ride in the town :)

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Entspannung pur

Wer Ruhe und Entspannung aber dennoch Gastfreundschaft, einen Hauch Luxus und jederzeit freundliche Serviceorientiertheit schätzt, ist hier genau richtig. Auch die Tatsache, dass auch vierbeinige Begleiter willkommen sind und umsorgt werden, machen den Aufenthalt äußerst sympathisch und kurzweilig.

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes Hotel am See wo Freude macht....

Tolles Hotel mit super Lage am See. Restaurant mit sehr gutem Frühstück und freundlichen Personal. Terassen-Restaurant und Garten wunderschön gelegen. Zimmer klein aber fein und modern eingerichtet. Alles top ausser.... der Zug wo über eine Brücke hinter dem Hotel durchfährt und jesmal nur kurz aber unangenehm hörbar ist!

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best stays you can have ... anywhere

This was our 2nd visit we liked it so much the first time. We accidentally booked for 1 night instead of 2. Instead of leaving us homeless of a fully-booked saturday night, the staff rang around and got us a room in a nearby hotel. Hugely appreciated. The food is exceptional as is the atmosphere and location. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Komfortables & modernes Hotel

Kurzes aber erholsames Wochenende mit gutem Nachtessen

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exeptional hotel for retreat and relax.

We stayed at Giardino Lago for 5 nights in December, 2016. It was our third time we stayed at this hotel. I must say, it was amazing as usual. The hotel itself is small and cozy, it feels like you re staying at your friends home but with all ameneties of the luxury hotel. Everything was impeccable. The hotel's restaurant is very good and it is worth to visit even if you are not staying at the hotel. I would like to highlight the design and furnishing of the hotel. it is created with a lot of attention to every detail that makes you feel very relaxed and cozy but still stylish and modern. So, if you are looking for a stylish and designer retreat in the middle of paradise of Ticino, Giardino lago is a great option. The only change I noticed comparing with our previous stays, maybe was the staff attention. Before they used to be extremely friendly and warm making you feel like inside the family, they used to remember your name and your dog's name when you was coming to the restaurant for the breakfast, when we stayed there a few years ago. It was what made a difference for us. Nowdays, the staff is good, nice and just correct. So we miss a lot being treated in this special way. But in general, this hotel still being one of our favorite places.

4/10 Poor

Baran, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Abstellkammer

Das Zimmer zu klein, Tv zu hoch montiert, Lavabo im Schlafbereich, Hotel und Lage ist sehr schön aber das Zimmer wo ich bekam war viel zu klein für das Geld.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes Hotel.

Wir waren leider nur eine Nacht im Hotel, die Freundlichkeit aller Mitarbeiter hat uns sehr beeindruckt, es stimmte einfach alles. Dieses Hotel ist sehr zu Empfehlen, es liegt direkt am See. Wir werden sicher wieder einmal zurückkommen!!! ;-)

10/10 Excellent

Pius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Hotel

Wir waren mit unseren Familien-Mitgliedern an diesem Ort. Alles war sehr gut. Das Personal am Empfang sowie die Personen im Serice waren sehr freundlich. Das einzige was uns ein wenig gestört hat, war, dass die super modernen Zimmer etwas klein waren im Verhältnis zum Preis. Wir werden das Hotel aber trotzdem mit sehr gutem Gewissen weiter empfehlen. Den Verantwortlichen, vorab Herrn Wüthrich und allen Beteiligten nochmals ein grosses komliment für die geleistete Arbeit im Zusammenhang mit unserer Anwesenheit.

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes Hotel!

Tolle Seelage, schöne Zimmer, super Service

8/10 Good

Fiona, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish hotel with wonderfully friendly staff

We stayed here over Christmas and the staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. The hotel is stylish although expensive but its in a great position on the lake and a short walk into Locarno proper. The food is especially good and our dog was made very welcome which is always appreciated by us. Thank you Giardino Lago.

10/10 Excellent

Markus, Embrach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kann man nur weiter empfehlen!

Sehr schönes Hotel, gediegen, übersichtlich, aber doch mehr als genug Platz für das Essen und Frühstück, sehr freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service, alles ist sehr gut organisiert. Zusatzleistungen wie Parkplatz für die Gäste, Badetücher für den See und Velos werden kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt, haben wir sehr geschätzt, dass wir nicht für jedes kleine Bedürfnis zur Kasse gebeten wurden. Die Zimmer sind eher klein aber komfortabel und sehr praktisch eingerichtet, wieder mal mit einem Radio/TV/DVD welcher auch ohne iPod funktioniert , das Badezimmer ist grosszügig und sehr komfortabel, grosse Dusche, alles vorhanden (Tissues, Wattepads, verschiedene Shampoos), man muss eigentlich nur die Zahnbürste mitnehmen!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gebucht haben wir ein Small Doppelzimmer, erhielten ein Upgrade auf ein Medium Doppelzimmer. Danke. Das Zimmer ist aber immer noch sehr klein. Aber sehr sauber.