We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Lugano, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated February 2024.
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Charming. Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, the 3-star superior International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a lobby bar. The Old Town of Lugano, featuring several restaurants, bars and shops, is just a short walk away. An internet workstation and an ethernet connection for notebook computers are available free of charge at the lobby bar. A private underground car park can be used at an additional cost. The traditional International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel includes an exhibition about its 100-year history. The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, dating from 1515 and featuring a famous fresco by Bernardino Luini, is located just next to the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as the most CHARMING pool hotel in Lugano.
Rooftop pool. Hotel Admiral Lugano is located in the Paradiso neighbourhood, within walking distance from the shores of Lake Lugano and the San Salvatore funicular station. Guests can enjoy free access to the indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The modern rooms feature a minimalist design and come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the property and guests can also take advantage of a free digital newsstand. Breakfast is available every morning. Within easy reach are the casino of Lugano (1.5 km) and the casino of Campione (6 km), as well as many shops and well-known restaurants. The Swissminiatur Park, showing the most picturesque sites of the country at a 1:25 scale, and the Modern Art Museum are also nearby. A private garage at the premises is accessible for an extra charge. The garage is required to be booked in advance, subject to availability There may be construction sites around the Hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor pool.Delightful property. Right on the shores of Lake Lugano and within walking distance of the Old Town of Lugano, the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is set within a private, subtropical park. The hotel offers an indoor pool, a tennis court, 3 restaurants, and free WiFi. The 2 gourmet restaurants, Le Relais and Gallery Arté al Lago, and the La Rucola offer Mediterranean dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients and selected wines from the well-stocked cellar. Once the home of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885. Rooms and suites in the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola are individually decorated and have stunning park and/or lake views, a balcony, a terrace or loggia. Bus stops, the boat pier and the funicular to Monte Brè can be found in the immediate vicinity. Several cafés, shops and restaurants can be found in the city centre, only a few steps away.Show full description
Boutique hotel with indoor pool.Very stylish. Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely non-smoking property. The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spaincludes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors. The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavours from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked. Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night. You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city centre with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Hip. The family-run Continental Parkhotel is located 200 metres south of the main railway station of Lugano, where the funicular leaves regularly for the city centre. Plunge into the wonderful swimming pool amidst a large park after a day of doing sightseeing or business in Lugano. All rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking and are equipped with soundproofed windows. The comfort rooms are located in the annex building and the superior rooms in the main building of the Continental Parkhotel. La Veranda à la carte restaurant or in summer Grotto & Ronco dei Bianchi Distillery, with warm Ticino specialties, open from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. The buildings of the surrounding Ronco dei Bianchi historical vineyard have been carefully restored and house a distillery, a cellar for the wine production, the agricultural museum and the grotto restaurant.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest hotels in Lugano.
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Unique. Located in Lugano, 2.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano, Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodation with a restaurant, a private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a garden and a terrace. The hotel features family rooms. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant each room is fitted with a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant include Monte San Salvatore, Art Museum Lugano and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
This is the most unique and authentic pool hotel in Lugano. It also has very cosy rooms and great affordability.
Indoor and outdoor pools.Cosy rooms. Surrounded by a large park, Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa- Ticino Hotels Group offers a spacious spa area and panoramic views over Lugano, Lake Lugano, and the surrounding mountains. It is only a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The Villa Sassa’s 3,000 m² Spa and Wellness Club includes heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath, a relaxation area, and a fitness centre. Each of the comfortable rooms comes with a balcony, satellite TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box. The bathrooms come with a bath or shower, toilet and amenities such as free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. There is a wide range of beauty treatments and massages. The restaurant Ai Giardini di Sassa serves Swiss, Italian, and international cuisine, and in fine weather, guests can dine on the terrace. A bar is also on site.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor pool.Elegant. Located in Lugano-Paradiso, a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore Park, The View Lugano offers modern suites with free WiFi and free air conditioning, a wellness area and a restaurant. The centre of Lugano is a 5-minute drive away. The wellness area comprises a sauna, a hammam, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness area. All rooms at The View come with a furnished balcony with lake views, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Additionally, they feature an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. A rich breakfast is served every morning, and dinner can be enjoyed at the Michelin starred in-house à la carte restaurant.. Several shops and bars can be found within a few minutes' walking distance. Massages can be organized on request and for an extra charge. E-bikes and electric smart cars are available free of charge. Several cycling trails start directly on the premises. Private parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge, and Lugano Train Station is 2 km away. The Magliaso Golf Course is situated 5 km from the property, while the Swiss Miniature Adventure Park is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Agno Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most WELL DESIGNED pool hotel in Lugano.
Outdoor pool. Novotel Lugano Paradiso is a four star hotel, just 200 metres from Lake Lugano and the centre of Lugano can be reached within 5 minutes by bus. The on-site swimming pool is heated and open from May until the end of September. The property also offers a pool bar, a fitness centre, and a video game area. Free WiFi is available. The air-conditioned rooms at the Lugano-Paradiso Novotel feature a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, seating area, and bathroom with a hairdryer. The air-conditioned restaurant and bar GourmetBar includes a terrace. The private parking garage can be used at an additional cost. Lugano Train Station is 2 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Highly elegant. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group can be found amid a large park above Lugano, offering panoramic views of Lake Lugano and the mountains, and featuring leisure, sport and wellness facilities, as well as exquisite dining options. WiFi is available for free. A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is a harmonious blend of Italian charm and Swiss excellence. The historical villa, once a prince's residence, provides views of the lake and the garden, and the nearby park The DOT SPAoffers a relaxing ambience made with personalised treatments based on the Villa Principe's own top-quality cosmetic line. Hot tub, sauna and steam bath facilities are also featured. The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant received excellent reviews in the most important international guides. The Piano Bar & Lounge offers an exclusive selection of cocktails and wines, champagne and malt whiskies, all accompanied by live music. A breakfast room is located in each building. The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is 2 km from the city centre of Lugano. Private outdoor parking is available on site for free. Garage parking is possible at an additional cost. A charging station for electric and Tesla vehicles is available on site. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT AND LUXURIOUS luxury hotel in Lugano.
Outdoor pool.Great value. The Hotel de la Paix is near Lake Lugano, about 1 km from the city centre and the train station. It offers an out-door pool, free WiFi, free parking on site and free minibar use. The 2 restaurants at the Hotel de la Paix offer Italian and international cuisine. The property features garden terrace. Here guests can start their day with a varied international breakfast. The hotel's restaurant features a dining room reserved for lunch breaks, dinners as well for aperitifs and banquets whenever events and meetings are held. All rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura art centre is only a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Outdoor pool. Set amidst a peaceful garden on top of the Collina d´Oro Hill, the Park Hotel Principe - Ticino Hotels Group offers a heated outdoor pool and 2 tennis courts. Free WiFi is available in all areas and free outdoor parking spaces are featured, as well. Guests at the property can access the heated outdoor swimming pool free of charge. Each unit at the property is spacious and elegantly furnished and comes with air conditioning and satellite TV with pay-per-view channels. Some feature a terrace, while others feature a veranda with a small private garden. During peak season, the Park Hotel Principe - Ticino Hotels Group offers a courtesy shuttle into town and to the train station several times a day. A private, covered car park is available for an extra charge. Further amenities include a fitness room, a sauna and a solarium. A bicycle rental is available on site, as well. A varied breakfast featuring home-made pastries is provided all year long.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Cool. Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, this family-run 4-star hotel offers restaurants, free WiFi, and a south-facing outdoor pool with direct lake access. The centre of Lugano is a 10-minute walk away. Deck chairs, sunshades, towels, bathrobes, and a bar service are available at the pool. Guests of Hotel Lido Seegarten can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant restaurant Rialto or the restaurant La Terrazza, grilled dishes and seasonal specialities in the rustic-style restaurant La Fornace. There is also a bar and a terrace with lake views. The Lido Seegarten’s air-conditioned rooms come with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen smart TV with cable channels and radio, a seating area, a minibar, and a bathroom. The fitness centre offers panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. The Exhibition Centre is 400 metres away, and it is 1.5 km to Lugano Train Station and 5 km to Agno Airport. Bus lines 2 and 3 stop right outside the hotel. The property can be reached within a 7-minute walk from the Palazzo dei Congressi Conference Centre and within a 10-minute walk from Lugano centre, . Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Unique. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel Colibrì is located in Lugano, a 10-minute drive from the lake. Free WiFi access is available. The funicular to the Brè Mountain and a bus stop (line n.12) are only 200 metres away. The rooms at Hotel Colibrì all come with a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and views of the surrounding mountains. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower or bath tub, a hairdryer and a bidet. Some rooms provide a balcony and panoramic views of the lake. The property features a bar, a lounge and free private parking spaces. Hiking trails start directly in front of the house. The hotel is located a 10-minute drive from Gandria, Lugano Train Station and the Exhibition Centre, while the Paradiso and Art Museum are 7 km away. Agno Airport is reachable within 10 minutes by car.Show full description
Indoor pool.Comfortable beds. Offering views of Lake Lugano, Hotel Parco Paradiso is located on the foothills of the San Salvatore Mountain. Free WiFi is available and parking is possible on spot. Each unit has a balcony or a terrace, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, a safety deposit box. An American buffet breakfast is available every day. Guests can dine in the Mediterranean restaurant La Favola. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request. The closest motorway is only 2 km away. Free Shuttle Service is available from and to Lugano and Paradiso Train Station at arrival and departure. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Outdoor pool. Best Western Hotel Bellevue au Lac is situated on the lakeside promenade of Lugano and offers panoramic views. It features an outdoor pool and all rooms have a balcony and free internet access. The Bellevue au Lac is only a few minutes' walk away from the historic, financial and shopping centre and the Lugano Sud motorway exit can also be reached quickly. The 2 restaurants of the Best Western Hotel Bellevue au Lac serve aromatic Italian and international cuisine and in the new Bellvue bar you can enjoy a wide range of drinks and snacks. The business corner also offers you free wired and wireless internet access.Show full description
Outdoor pool. The family-run Hotel Delfino has a privileged location close to the lake shore and next to the pedestrian area which leads into the heart of the city of Lugano. Garage parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge. The restaurant Delfino serves seasonal local and international cuisine. During the day, guests can enjoy small snacks. A continental breakfast buffet is available every morning. Lugano´s main shopping street can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Hostel with outdoor pool. Surrounded by a large garden, Youthhostel Lugano features an outdoor pool with deckchairs and sunshades, as well as children’s playground and volleyball, badminton and table tennis facilities. It is 3 km from the centre of Lugano. The hostel rooms and dormitories are located in 3 buildings. Each room is functionally furnished and provides free WiFi access. Some rooms comprise a private bathroom, and some rooms come with a shared bathroom and toilet. A buffet breakfast is served. The common areas include a dining area with a view of the garden, a fully equipped shared kitchen, a laundry room, a TV room, and an internet corner. A vending machine with hot and cold drinks and snacks is also available. Free private parking is possible on site. The Lugano Youthhostel is in the vicinity of many restaurants, supermarkets and shops, and a post office, a bank and a pharmacy are all nearby. Lugano Train Station is 2 km away. Guests enjoy free use of all public transport in Ticino during their stay, as well as discounts on several leisure facilities. Please note that a daily surcharge applies to guests who are not members of the Youth Hostel Association.Show full description
Apartment hotel with outdoor pool.Charming. Offering spacious accommodation with a large balcony or terrace, a flat-screen cable TV and private bathrooms, Centro Cadro Panoramica is set on 2 south-facing hills in Cadro. It overlooks Lugano and the lake. From 05 June 2017 on, there is an outdoor swimming pool, as well. Free WiFi is available in all areas. All units also feature a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette and shared laundry facilities are available, as well. Daily housekeeping is available at an extra charge. Guests can savour typical dishes prepared from local products at the Grottino Restaurant, which is in the property's vicinity. The Cadro Panoramica Centro features an indoor and outdoor tennis court, squash and minigolf. Lugano centre is 6 km away. Each apartment has a free parking space.Show full description
Hostel with outdoor pool. The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 200 metres from the Lugano train station. It offers a park with a pool, free WiFi and a limited number of free parking spaces. You can choose between rooms with an en-suite bathroom and a cable TV, rooms with shared facilities and a dormitory. From April to October accessible: shared kitchenette and common area, coin-operated washing machine and dryer as well as vending machines for drinks and snacks.Show full description
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