We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Verbania, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic villas, historic properties, palaces, beautiful country residences, monasteries, ancient castles, french "relais" (mansions) and resorts. 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 Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Amazing pool. Castello Dal Pozzo is a historic property consisting of 3 buildings near the shores of Lake Maggiore. It offers an outdoor pool with sun terrace, free parking and luxurious rooms featuring antique décor combined with modern comforts. Rooms and suites can either be in the Palazzo building, in the restored stable or in the original castle, which is 250 metres from reception. Castello Dal Pozzo, once a nobleman's residence, is surrounded by parkland and green lawns. They feature original furnishings, decorative walls, and spacious marble bathrooms. They include free Wi-Fi, CD/DVD players and LCD TVs. Le Fief restaurant offers both regional and Italian specialities. An American-style breakfast is available in the main building. It is made up of the original castle, restored stables and an 18th-century building. Staff at Castello Dal Pozzo can arrange for a variety of excursions including gastronomic tours and a tour of the Borromean Islands.Show full description
Castello Dal Pozzo is a grand hotel in Oleggio Castello, Italy. It has a castle, mansion, and stables, surrounded by beautiful gardens. The hotel provides a luxurious experience with an outdoor pool, two bars, and two restaurants serving delicious Italian food.
Delightful property. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. The Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi is set in an impressive 19th-century building surrounded by private gardens which lead to a beautiful lake. This luxurious hotel features spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites traditionally decorated with antique furniture and equipped with all modern conveniences. You can relax in the wellness area, and choose from a variety of massages and treatments. The exclusive ambiance of Villa Crespi is complimented by its renowned Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant by chef Cannavacciuolo, offering the best of Mediterranean cuisine combined with the finest Italian and international wines. This gourmet restaurant has featured in a number of prestigious guides including Italy’s Gambero Rosso.Show full description
One of the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotels in Verbania. It is very popular among couples travelling to Verbania!
Charming. Comfortable beds. Residence Briona is an elegant 15th-century building, set in a quiet pedestrian area in Domodossola’s historic centre. It offers furnished apartments overlooking its internal courtyard with arches. Surrounded by shops and restaurants, the Briona Residence is 200 metres from Palazzo Silva Museum. The apartments include a fully fitted kitchenette and a TV. They have either tiled or wooden floors, and provide a bathroom with hairdryer. Some also have a washing machine. The Domobianca ski area is 20 minutes away by car. Bicycles friendly.Show full description
Residence Briona is a charming and stylish hotel located in the historic center of Domodossola. Housed in a 15th-century building, it offers comfortable studios and apartments with modern facilities.
Stylish. Outstanding SPA facilities. Hotel Regina Palace is a majestic Art Nouveau building offering refined classic-style interiors and a large garden with pool. It is right on the shore of Lake Maggiore, in Stresa. Rooms and common lounges are all decorated with antique furniture, rugs and historic chandeliers, all giving a sense of history and nobility. Rooms overlook either the garden or the lake and some also feature a spa bath. This 4-star hotel features a well-equipped wellness area, complete with a sauna, Turkish bath and indoor pool set in a grotto. Outside you will also find a tennis court and a furnished terrace by the pool. Liberty Restaurant serves local dishes in a very elegant dining room, while Charleston Restaurant specialises in a sophisticated cuisine. Its dining room has big windows overlooking Lake Maggiore and outdoor dining is possible during summer. The Regina Palace is 600 metres from Stresa Train Station. The A26 motorway exit is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
The Regina Palace Hotel stands out with its grand and historic ambiance. Housed in a palace from the 1900s, it offers ornate rooms and elegant interiors resembling a stately home. The prime location provides stunning views of Lake Maggiore and the Barromean Islands.
Close to beach front. Tennis court. Popular among couples. Set directly on Lake Maggiore’s shores, the Majestic is housed in a 19th-century building with private access to the lake. In the garden sun loungers and towels are available for all hotel guests, whilst a tennis court and SUP (stand-up paddle) are available upon reservation and with supplement, free wellness centre and free tennis court. It offers gourmet cuisine and luxury rooms. Rooms at Grand Hotel Majestic are located over the 5 floors of this impressive building. Each room is air-conditioned and offers satellite TV. Most of them overlook the lake. The Majestic's wellness centre includes a gym and an indoor heated pool. In the garden sun loungers and towels are available for all hotel guests. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. La Beola Restaurant with its summer portico serves traditional Italian food with a touch of international cuisine. Breakfast is served buffet style and à la carte options are available on request. Grand Hotel Majestic's terrace with bar enjoys views of the surrounding mountains and the Borromean Islands. Ferries across the lake leave from Pallanza, a short walk away.Show full description
This hotel has a great beach front location and great tennis facilities.
Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Featuring high frescoed ceilings, stained glass leaded windows, this magnificent Art Nouveau villa dates back to the 19th century. This hotel is situated just across from Lake Maggiore, facing the promenade of Luino. Rooms at Camin Hotel Luino have classic-style furnishings. Each includes an LCD satellite TV and a fully equipped private bathroom. Some rooms feature an extra large double bed, others have a lounge and private terrace. Surrounded by a garden, where in the summer months tables and umbrellas are set up for dinner and breakfast, the Camin Luino is one of the most beautiful and comfortable hotels on this side of the lake. During your stay you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and first class service at Restaurant Leon D'Oro. The old fashioned wooden bar features leather stools, velvet sofas and armchairs and an enormous stone fireplace.Show full description
Lovely property. Great location. Owned by the Bucher family for 3 generations, Villa Serbelloni stands at the end of the Bellagio promontory, with views of Lake Como and the Alps. It features 2 gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a spa with beauty centre. Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni - 150 Years of Grandeur was transformed into a luxury 5-star hotel in 1873. The property boasts impressive staircases and frescoed ceilings. The grand hall, the Salone Reale, features splendid chandeliers in Murano glass. Rooms are spacious and elegant, and each offers air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. The décor is classic, with soft carpeted floors, wooden furniture, and unique details. Some rooms offer views of the lake. The Mistral Restaurant was awarded with a Michelin star in 2005, and offers the chance to eat on a refined terrace with breathtaking views. La Goletta serves regional specialities in an informal setting. A full International breakfast buffet is served daily. The spa is available for wellness and beauty treatments. Sports facilities include tennis and squash courts, and a gym with cardio-fitness machineries.Show full description
This prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in Bellagio offers breathtaking views of Lake Como and the Alps. It has elegant rooms, a spa, bars, and two restaurants. The hotel also has pools, a private beach, and beautiful Italian-style gardens with Mediterranean and subtropical plants.
Set in Moltrasio on the shores of Lake Como, Grand Hotel Imperiale Resort & SPA is an Art Nouveau villa from the 1920s. It features a summer outdoor pool, elegant restaurant and a wellness centre. Wi-Fi access is free. Rooms come with LCD satellite TV, internet access, and air conditioning. Each room offers views of the lake, garden, or Mount Bisbino. Some are set in the main buildings, other are in the hotel's newer, Rationalist-style wing. The grounds of the Grand Hotel Imperiale include a garden and a tennis court. At the spa, you will find small indoor pool with hydromassage, a fitness centre and Turkish bath. Boat rentals can be arranged at reception. The lakeside restaurant serves specialities of Lombardy and classic Italian cuisine. A la carte breakfast of sweet and savoury products is available. The hotel is 55 km from the Fiera di Milano Exhibition Centre and a 50-minute drive from Malpensa Airport. A private garage can be found on site.Show full description
A luxurious historic hotel located at the shore of Lake Como in Moltrasio, Italy. The Imperialino Restaurant is very impressive, and they have excellent facilities within the hotel, like an outdoor pool and spa center.
Charming. Friendly staff. Overlooking Lake Maggiore, Villa Margherita, The Originals Relais offers a regional restaurant, a garden and a summer outdoor pool. All air-conditioned rooms come with an LCD TV and free WiFi. Just 1 km outside Oggebbio, Villa Margherita, The Originals Relais enjoys a peaceful location. It is 9 km from Verbania and a 20-minute drive from Cannobio. Rooms have elegant furnishings and terracotta floors. Each includes an LCD TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms face the mountains, while others have views across the lake. A continental breakfast buffet is available each morning, with freshly baked cakes. The restaurant serves local specialities at lunch and dinner. A surcharge of 50 EURO applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.Show full description
Beach front location. Luxurious. Great views. Featuring free WiFi, a garden and a small pool, Villa Morissolina offers accommodation in Trarego, on the hills overlooking Lake Maggiore. Free private parking is available on site and the property is 70 km from Lugano. The room is decorated with antique furniture and comes with a bathroom with bath or shower. You will find a shared lounge at the property. The on-site restaurant offers 5-course gourmet menus for dinner. You can play billiards at this bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for hiking. Locarno is 30 km from Villa Morissolina, while Como is 100 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 87 km from the property.Show full description
I think this place could be the most PEACEFUL AND LUXURIOUS bed and breakfast in Verbania. It also has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings.
Great value. The elegant Palace Grand Hotel, surrounded by a beautiful park, offers quality and stylish accommodation in the centre of Varese, with excellent connection to Milan and its airports. All the recently renovated rooms, located on 5 floors, offer an amazing view on the surroundings of Lake Varese. The panoramic Liberty Restaurant overlooks the lake and is open all week. Vegetarian menus are available. In the morning an American buffet breakfast is served. Palace Grand Hotel Varese has a summer bar with terrace, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool and a professional massage service, available upon request. Varese Train Station, 2 km away, offers connections with Milan.Show full description
This charming hotel in Varese, Italy, is known for its historical charm and stunning location in Colle Campigli park. Designed by architect Giuseppe Sommaruga, the hotel has a gym, dining options, and a bar.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Il Borgo delle Arti offers furnished bungalows 1.5 km from Lake Maggiore beaches. Boasting lovely views on the surrounding green mountains, the village features an outdoor swimming pool. The bungalows include 2 bedrooms, an equipped kitchen, and a private veranda with a table and chairs. Linen and towels are provided. The village provides access to the lake beach via the neighbouring Conca D’Oro Camping site, via a 1.5 km path. At the camping, guests can enjoy entertainment services for free. The Il Borgo delle Arti features an on-site restaurant. The bar by the pool provides a relaxing area with parasols and chairs. With free private parking, the village is 2.5 km from Verbania-Pallanza Railway Station. Verbania centre is 7 km away. The Val Grande National Park is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Cosy. Superb breakfast. Located just 25 km from Piazza Grande Locarno, Residenza dei Fiori features accommodation in Cannero Riviera with access to an open-air bath, free bikes, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The aparthotel offers a spa experience, with its spa facilities, wellness packages and beauty services. The aparthotel provides rooms with air conditioning, available on site private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The units in the aparthotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units are equipped with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a terrace and some have pool views. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site romantic restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy table tennis on-site, or go cycling or hiking in the surroundings. Golfclub Patriziale Ascona is 25 km from Residenza dei Fiori, while Borromean Islands is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa, 84 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Beach front location. Beautiful. Friendly staff. Nestled within a stunning garden park of 10.000 m² on the sun-drenched gulf of Colmegna, this 18th century villa boasts a private beach and lovely vistas of Lake Maggiore. Guests can escape the pace of city life by spending long enjoying romantic walks around the lake or on the private promenade by the harbour. In the evenings, there is the option of having dinner on one of the 2 terraces overlooking the lake, where the hotel frequently organizes buffet barbecues during the summer months. Even business guests can experience a break from the norm by conducting conferences for up to 60 people in the Torretta of the huge park. The vast range of unusual recreational activities on offer in the area include tennis, horse riding, mountain excursions, paragliding, windsurfing and motorbike hire. The town of Luino is only 2 km away.Show full description
Charming. Great restaurant. Offering a cosy restaurant and stylish rooms with satellite TV, the Madonnina is a historic 18th-century inn. Set on the road to the Passo del San Gottardo, it is 10 km from Varese. Set in Cantello, Albergo Ristorante Madonnina has a peaceful location near the Swiss border. It is 23 km from Como and 45 minutes' drive from Malpensa Airport. Inside this elegant yet rustic hotel you will find a bar and a lounge. Outdoors, you can relax in the quiet garden. Modern and spacious, rooms come with terracotta or parquet floors and marble bathrooms. They feature satellite TV and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. After a day out in the surrounding countryside or a drive through the famous St. Gotthard Tunnel from Switzerland, enjoy a delicious, candlelit meal in the Madonnina’s on-site restaurant.Show full description
This charming and historic hotel in Cantello, Italy is known for its unique art and furnishings, as well as its cozy ambiance. It has a rooftop pool with stunning views of the mountains and a lovely garden terrace.
Beach front location. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. This charming property is the only lakeside hotel in Ghiffa. It has a swimming pool, private sandy beach area, and elegant restaurant; all with a breathtaking view across Lake Maggiore. Hotel Ghiffa is set in a 19th-century building and has an impressive, Art Nouveau design. Start your day with a rich breakfast. The restaurant has both à la carte and set menu options at lunch and dinner. You can choose from a diverse menu of regional, Italian and international dishes. The guest rooms and suites include all modern comforts such as Satellite TV and air conditioning and have furnished terraces with lake views. The Ghiffa Hotel has a bar where you can enjoy drinks and a lush garden where you can relax throughout the day. There is a secure, indoor car park and a private landing-stage for boats. The well-equipped meeting room can hold up to 30 delegates. Private trips around the lake can be organised at the hotel. Its central location makes it ideal as a base for hikes and bike excursions around the lake and the Val Grande Park.Show full description
Romantic. Great views. Castello Di Pavone offers classic rooms and a fine restaurant, all in an ancient castle in Pavone Canavese. Surrounded by a tropical garden, it has a truly unique setting. The restaurant at Castello Di Pavone includes a number of dining halls, small and large. The castle is just 2 km from the A5 motorway exit, which connects you to Turin centre in around 45 minutes. All rooms mix traditional furnishings with modern amenities such as air conditioning, satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrobes and slippers are included. Each one has unique features such as chandeliers and beamed ceilings. Here you can enjoy a great selection of fine wines and local dishes. Parking is free.Show full description
This delightful medieval castle turned hotel in Pavone Canavese, Italy, has beautifully restored rooms with antique furnishings and decorated ceilings. The castle has a wonderful ambiance and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Elegant. Set on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Villa e Palazzo Aminta offers a luxurious wellness centre, a private garden on the lake, and an outdoor heated swimming pool overlooking the Borromean Islands. Parking is free, and there is also a private pier. The Grotta di Palazzo Aminta wellness area features a Turkish bath, a hot tub, and a variety of massages and beauty treatments, all on request and upon reservation. Villa e Palazzo Aminta Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Stresa. Accommodation includes free Wi-Fi, a marble bathroom, original frescoes, and Murano glass lamps. Most rooms have a balcony with views of the lake or the park. Junior suites and suites are also available. All rooms and suites features goose-feather duvets, a pillow menu and a free minibar upon request. Part of the Leading Hotels of the World, the Aminta has a bar open all day. Drinks and snacks are served out on the sun terrace or by the pool. The Le Isole restaurant serves gourmet cuisine, and Italian dishes can be enjoyed at the I Mori restaurant. The property also offers a free gym and guests can rent bikes upon request at an additional cost.The hotel also offers Electric Car charging stations. A free scheduled shuttle is available during the day that takes guests to the town.Show full description
Luxurious. Tennis court. Popular among couples. Offering stunning views of Lake Como and Bellagio, Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a 3-minute walk from Villa Carlotta and its botanic garden. It features a modern wellness centre, numerous dining options and 3 swimming pools. With free WiFi and air conditioning, rooms and suites at the Tremezzo Grand Hotel come with elegant décor. Most offer beautiful lake views, and some also include a terrace with hot tub. The T SPA wellness centre includes a sauna, relaxation lounge, and outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake. Sports lovers will appreciate the gym, tennis court, and jogging paths around the park. Guests can reserve one of the hotel’s motorboats, which can be rented to discover the lake’s hidden gems. Fine Italian cuisine is served at La Terrazza panoramic restaurant. There are also a number of wine bars and lounges to choose from. Set in Tremezzo, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Cadenabbia harbour for boat trips across the lake. Guests have discounts at the Menaggio and Cadenabbia golf clubs nearby.Show full description
The Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a luxurious 5-star hotel in Tremezzo, Italy, with a stunning view of Lake Como. It has a marina, private beach, fine dining restaurant, spa, and three pools.
Set on the shores of the picturesque Lake Orta, Hotel San Rocco is a renovated 16th-century monastery. It boasts a beautiful garden with swimming pool and views of the enchanting San Giulio Island. The San Rocco was a convent for 150 years. The elegant restaurant features regional and international cuisine and breathtaking lake views. In fine weather you can access and enjoy the views from the Wellness Roof Garden, set on the 4th floor. A bar, billiards table and a fully equipped conference centre are provided. Massages can be organised, on request and at extra charge. Lake and pool views can be enjoyed while having a continental-style breakfast. With free WiFi, the rooms are elegantly furnished with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels. Most have lake views. Other elegant rooms in a baroque-style annexe called Villa Gippini are also available. The hotel is close to Switzerland and the Prealpine valleys.Show full description
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