Castello Del Sole Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel

Ascona, Switzerland

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Straddling Lake Maggiore in southern Switzerland, this 500-year-old manor has been lovingly renovated to serve as a swanky five-star hotel. Gourmet dining and holistic wellness come courtesy of its high-end restaurants and spa, while its scenic setting sees stress float away like the sailboats outside. Whether you are relaxing at the sandy beach or in your luxurious suite, Castello del Sole makes for the ultimate Swiss escape.

General Info

Reasons To Go

Romantic sunsets/Unique setting/Great spa facilities/Scenic lake views/

Hotel Overview

Excellent service/Fine dining/Heated outdoor pool/Stylish bar/

Extras

Exclusive perks for Premium Europe guests/

Facilities

Steam room/Jacuzzi/Sauna/Whirlpool/Indoor swimming pool/Gym/Heated outdoor pool/

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Concierge Room

Perfect for couples, the Concierge Suite is offering intimate setting around nature with a private beach.

Bed size

King-size

Room size

30 ㎡

Guests

2 adults

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Summary

Location

Castello del Sole occupies prime Ascona real estate on the shores of Maggiore, a majestic lake on the Swiss-Italian border.

Famed for its quaint Mediterranean architecture and chatty, tree-lined cafes, Ascona is a popular Swiss holiday spot. Activities abound in town and throughout canton Ticino—ask about hiking and cycling trips or castle excursions.

Mere metres from Lake Maggiore, guests can cool off in its refreshing waters on a whim.

Better yet, the resort motorboat offers jaunts around the islands and further afield.

You’ll get to the hotel in 45 minutes from the Lugano Airport by road.

Rooms & Suites

Francesco Orelli constructed the complex in 1532 to house persecuted Protestants. More recently, it’s been renovated to incorporate 21st-century luxuries while still maintaining its old-world charm.

You’ll find 41 sumptuous suites spread throughout, plus 37 double/single rooms.

The main building houses all the rooms and a small selection of suites, each complete with a timeless Mediterranean theme.

For a Lombardic country manor experience, grab one of the exquisite suites in the Retreat Pavilion. A cloister-like colonnade sits in its rose-covered garden, while each suite has a gorgeous 20m2 (or larger) loggia plus rich walnut furnishings.

The Well-being Pavilion houses the most extravagant suites—think high ceilings, fine fabrics, and big balconies with breathtaking views.

Pools & Facilities

The 2,500m2 Castello SPA & Beauty has all the requisite amenities to relax and unwind.

Among its state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll find a hydro pool, heated indoor/outdoor pool, steam bath, solarium, Jacuzzi, Kneipp trail, exercise pool, and more.

In the treatment rooms, highly trained hands deliver massage, facials, body rubs, and hot stone therapies, all carefully curated to cater to specific skin types.

Its unique VinoAqua Therapy and the Vineasole Cosmetica range use grapes from the resort’s very own vineyard, revitalizing the skin and restoring your youthful shine.

For an exclusive wellness experience, book a blissful two-hour session at the 70m2 Onsernone SPA SUITE. The deal snags you a sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and two heated lounge chairs for private use.

There’s also a fitness room for a thorough workout or a tennis court and a jogging track if you’d rather exercise outside.

Food & Drinks

Castello Del Sole forms part of The Living Circle, a handpicked assortment of elite farm-to-table restaurants and hotels.

Chefs at all four in-house restaurants pluck fresh ingredients from the resort’s 150-hectare farm, where seasonal produce thrives.

Michelin Star restaurant Locanda Barbarossa serves fine French cuisine with an international twist.

Ristorante Tre Stagioni has an a la carte menu of Mediterranean classics and there’s a pleasant breakfast buffet on the terrace too.

Ristorante Al Parco does classic Italian dishes in the park, while Ristorante Spiaggia serves fantastic finger food on the resort’s private beach.

For a late-night tipple, Cortile Barbarossa makes crafty cocktails to sophisticated soft piano tunes.

Special Info

Castello del Sole runs wellness and dining events throughout the year.

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Facilities

General Info

Internet & TV
Wifi available free in room
Parking
Parking available
Reasons To Go
Romantic sunsets / Unique setting / Great spa facilities / Scenic lake views
Hotel Overview
Excellent service / Fine dining / Heated outdoor pool / Stylish bar
Extras
Exclusive perks for Premium Europe guests

Spa and Wellness

Facilities
Steam room / Jacuzzi / Sauna / Whirlpool / Indoor swimming pool / Gym / Heated outdoor pool
Massages
Hot stone massage / Aromatherapy massage / Range of massages available
Hair and Beauty
Facials / Cosmetic treatments available