Top Hotels in Melide
The best available hotels & places to stay near Melide
Discover the best hotels in Melide, Canton of Ticino, Swiss Alps including Hotel Riviera, Hotel Al Boccalino, Hotel Garni Battello, Lac Hotel, Hotel Al Boccalino.
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1. Hotel Riviera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Von der Besitzerfamilie personlich gefuhrtes Ferien- und Familienhotel direkt am Ufer des Luganer-Sees. Badesteg mit direktem Seezugang und Schwimmbad. Gratis Sonnenstuhle und -schirme. Panoramarestaurant mit Terrasse am See. Tessiner und Italienische Spezialitaten. Eigene Weine und Grappas.
You’re paying a premium for the view only
Reviewed By greenladybourneWe booked this hotel through booking.com. We had the worse service from one person - the proprietress. She is a cancer for this business. We were told by her daughter in law that because of the rude service we received, to leave a bad review on booking.com about it. According to her, she does this to all her guests no matter what your nationality is. We found though that we can’t leave a review on booking.com because someone there managed to get our booking cancelled, after we had stayed there and checked out! Although we did get a room with a view the rooms are done on the cheap with laminate flooring and not the wood/parquet flooring they advertise on booking.com. When we arrived we were able to get a hot meal before the restaurant closed at 2pm. However what I received was reheated leftovers from last nights dinner. The only thing that appeared freshly cooked was the meat. This however was served very rare. We were given the dinner menu to order off of, so it was also very expensive at €44. My husband had an €18 pasta dish which was pretty poor. Since we finished eating after 2pm, we weren’t hungry for dinner but we decided to come down at about 7:30 for drinks and dessert. We ordered drinks from the proprietor but later when we asked the proprietress about the cake of the day on the dessert menu she practically shouted at me saying “No Cake” and that we can’t sit here if we’re not going to order food! I gently told her that we just had a huge meal a few hours ago and that we weren’t that hungry (we didn’t want any more of their awful food) but I told her we were considering the cheese course along with a dessert. As soon as I pointed to the cheese course, she was apparently ok with that and said fine and that we can choose our desserts after (which we thought was strange). The cheese course was ridiculous. It was mostly all hard cheeses and a lump of Parmesan with one soft Gorgonzola type of cheese. No fruit, no honey, no crackers/biscuits, no chutney. When we checked out we found she charged us for a grande platter which was €6 more a piece. Her behaviour throughout was odd and very aggressive. She seemed to want to control the situation and wasn’t providing good service. After waiting a considerable amount of time and no one coming to our table to give us the menus to order dessert, I took the initiative to get the menus. Apparently she was affronted by this and very angrily slammed down some menus she picked up from another table and shot us a dirty look. We ordered desserts from her husband who was actually friendly. She never came by our table again. When we left the table and walked past her my husband said thank you and goodnight but she just glowered at me. This was the most we paid at any of our stops on the three weeks we travelled through Europe and it was easily one of the worst. This place is a cash cow and they don’t really need to even try to make money. It’s got great views but mediocre to poor service, cheap interiors and they give you sachets for shampoo and cheap little soaps for the toiletries, which cost them next to nothing to provide. The food as I experienced was not great.
2. Hotel Al Boccalino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
The small Family run bed & breakfast is located in the heart of Melide, off the main road, just a few steps from the Promenade along lake Lugano, leading to Swissminiatur. all rooms are individually furnished and have shower, toilet, tv, free wireless. Rates include a traditional breakfast buffet, in an old wine cellar with fireplace, offering a cozy atmosphere, or during summer under the shady Pergola. With local tax you have free public Transport (Bus, Train) as well as many Special offers on attractiions in the entire canton Ticino. Free parking nearby available. Comfortably Close are the Train Station and Bus stop. Motorway A2 to and from Italy, Exit no.51 for Melide, 4km to Lugano City Center, makes it easy for an overnight stay without getting caught up in City traffic. Ideal for families, Business People, couples enjoying a leasure and pleasure Holiday with excursions.
Perfect
Reviewed By 214samfioWe spent a night at the Boccalino and booked a family room. It was spacious, spotless and very comfortable. Our children got a proper, solid bunk-bed - much better than the rickety "prison-style" bunks that you get in some hotels. It was the type of bunk bed that even adults could comfortably sleep in. The buffet breakfast was great and there was plenty of everything. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. We had an issue with our booking (the fault lay on the booking portal, not the Boccalino) and they sorted it out even when the booking portal didn't. We had a car and the drive into Lugano took less than 10 minutes. Overall a great place.
3. Hotel Garni Battello
Overall Ratings
3 based on 71 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Melide, Hotel Garni Battello is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Hotel Garni Battello makes it easy to enjoy the best of Melide. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Garni Battello offer a minibar and air conditioning. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a picnic area, outdoor furniture, and sun umbrellas. Guests of Hotel Garni Battello are also welcome to enjoy a fitness center and free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. If you like Mediterranean restaurants, Hotel Garni Battello is conveniently located near Baja Ristorante & Lounge Bar and Grande Fratello. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out Swissminiatur (0.4 mi), a popular attraction that is within walking distance of Hotel Garni Battello. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Hotel Garni Battello is sure to make your visit to Melide one worth remembering.
Sorry but not loving this hotel.
Reviewed By Jamie MWhat is good: the waterfront location and the staff are friendly / helpful What is not so good: the room cleanliness (cobwebs in corners of room); maintenance (tv socket hanging off wall, lightbulb blown); noise levels from road and other rooms; lack of air conditioning (fans only); poor curtains so bright rooms at 5am (some of the rooms do have metal shutters) and 'fitness suite' (a seemingly random selection of poorly maintained equipment). Wifi is variable. Breakfast is fine. Not sure about the price as booked through business but should be a value hotel.
4. Lac Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
L'intimità di un Boutique Hotel in uno scenario pittoresco Il Lac Hotel è situato in una location invidiabile, sulle sponde del Lago di Lugano. Immerso nel magnifico scenario prealpino, è l'ideale per esplorare le meraviglie del Canton Ticino. Il Ristorante con terrazza panoramica e il Lounge Bar, dove potrai gustare un piacevole aperitivo, renderanno la tua esperienza unica.
Clean, noisy and breakfast was disappointing
Reviewed By fromholland_70The view from the queen suite was wonderful. The room and hotel were very clean. I was disappointed about the breakfast. The restaurant is almost Michelin nivo which is a big contrast to the breakfast. No eggs, ham was half frozen. One kind of bread and different pasteries. Coffee was from a huge koffiemachine. Speaking of coffee, we appreciate coffee in our room. Now nothing no Nespresso no watercooker nor that guests are offered coffee from the restaurant. In other hotels there is nothing in the room due to Covid but offered at the reception(tip). The wooden floor in our room was loose and came up in several places. The rooms were also not isolated so we could hear everything happening in and outside the hotel. When we stayed a few years ago there was a waterbicycle which we used, unfortunately not there anymore.
5. Hotel Al Boccalino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
The small Family run bed & breakfast is located in the heart of Melide, off the main road, just a few steps from the Promenade along lake Lugano, leading to Swissminiatur. all rooms are individually furnished and have shower, toilet, tv, free wireless. Rates include a traditional breakfast buffet, in an old wine cellar with fireplace, offering a cozy atmosphere, or during summer under the shady Pergola. With local tax you have free public Transport (Bus, Train) as well as many Special offers on attractiions in the entire canton Ticino. Free parking nearby available. Comfortably Close are the Train Station and Bus stop. Motorway A2 to and from Italy, Exit no.51 for Melide, 4km to Lugano City Center, makes it easy for an overnight stay without getting caught up in City traffic. Ideal for families, Business People, couples enjoying a leasure and pleasure Holiday with excursions.
Perfect
Reviewed By 214samfioWe spent a night at the Boccalino and booked a family room. It was spacious, spotless and very comfortable. Our children got a proper, solid bunk-bed - much better than the rickety "prison-style" bunks that you get in some hotels. It was the type of bunk bed that even adults could comfortably sleep in. The buffet breakfast was great and there was plenty of everything. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. We had an issue with our booking (the fault lay on the booking portal, not the Boccalino) and they sorted it out even when the booking portal didn't. We had a car and the drive into Lugano took less than 10 minutes. Overall a great place.
