Hotel Delfino

Property class: 3.5
Hotel with restaurant, near Lake Lugano

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Hotel Delfino is just 3.1 mi (5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Restaurant Delfino, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
$151
The current price is $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Delfino Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Via Casserinetta 6, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Lake Lugano - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Via Nassa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 52 min drive
  • Lugano-Paradiso - 11 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 25 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 19 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Cucina di Alice - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Giardino - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bar Vela - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crea Lake Club - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Delfino

  • Hotel Delfino is just 3.1 mi (5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Restaurant Delfino, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 18 per day)
    • Onsite extended parking (CHF 18 per night)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Delfino Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and very good with a wide variety of food options. (23 reviews)
  • The restaurant served good food with a variety of dishes and excellent dinner options. (11 reviews)
  • The pool area was perfect, lovely, and very nice with amazing views. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Nice hotell with rooms with balcons, and relaxing pool area. Expensive parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were very fortunate to have a room in the front with a wonderful lake view. The hotel is comfortable older property, but the room and bathroom were large and spotless. Location is excellent, right next to the bus stop close to the town. Restaurant is excellent. Only negative is the absence of a grab bar in the bathtub/shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and excellent location
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8/10 Very good

Location was good, right by a bus stop and a 10 minute walk up and down to Franklin University. One staff member who was a male at front desk was very friendly everyone else was fair. They advertise self service laundry but it is not available which was very disappointing as that is one feature of why I choose this hotel. Breakfast was ok, it entailed scrambled or boiled eggs, breads, yogurt, and some fruit and cereals. Loved the fresh OJ. Facilities inside are warm with no A/C expect in your room. Amenities are lacking as there was only a small bar soap and a multipurpose shampoo, we almost fell a few times in the shower and there are no mats. Make sure to bring an umbrella as soon it rains often and this hotel did not have loaners. If you like a 70’s 80’s vibe you’ll like the decor. We will be making many trips to Lugano over the next 4 years, probably won’t stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful Affordable and great location!
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8/10 Very good

Helpful staff good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding stay

It was very good, the service was outstanding, the front desk helped on tours and restaurants. We really enjoyed it.
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10/10 Exceptional

The pool area was beautiful with great views. The restaurant was excellent ! I stress dinner there twice. Beautiful and delicious meals. The breakfast was a true continental breakfast but still had options.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, the location and the view were very nice. The room was very comfortable and the staff very attentive. The breakfast included with our stay was very generous and out of this world. We were very happy with our stay at this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s was a fantastic place with very helpful people
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10/10 Exceptional

Timeless summer spot

Perfect location in Lugano. The hotel is definitely a bit dated and aged, but in that nice summer holiday family vibe, not bad at all. Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms could definitely benefit from a few more little amenities like extra pillows, a safe, etc.
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10/10 Exceptional

A little outside of the downtown area, but a short Uber ride away. My room had a gorgeous view of the lake and surrounding mountains and lovely balcony. Very clean, friendly staff and air-conditioning that was a big relief on a hot, humid June day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with a pool. Bus stop within 1 block. Easy walk to lakeside promenade.
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6/10 Good

I think it's the best value for money in Lugano, trains nearbyby are frequent but quieter than US. Bed was hard and I would suggest bringing your own pillow. Staff were ecellent and friendly and the breakfast was limited but fairly priced. It's a difficult uphill, upstair walk from the lake so be in shape.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Simon made dinner service delightful (along with every other interaction). We very much enjoyed our stay and have no problem recommending this lovely hotel in wonderful Paradiso!
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10/10 Exceptional

Solo trip to Lugano

They were so kind and helped me with any questions I had. The room had a gorgeous view and it was the perfect amount of space for a solo trip!
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8/10 Very good

Not friendly at check-in and balcony has seen better days. Great view on lake side of hotel but cost extra and parking was pricey. Great service at check-out.
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8/10 Very good

Simon is a star!

Very friendly personnel in general, but I would like to call out Simon: what a outstanding employee! He made our stay and dinner experience exceptional. Very easy public transport connections downtown Lugano. The accommodation itself can use some modernization in terms of furniture and room interior. The quality of the beds was very good.
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8/10 Very good

Great view of Lake Lugano - but there is a building site with 2 large cranes that suggests that in a year or so that view might be obscured by a new block. Our room was value for money but the hotel seemed to us to need investment, pretty much from top to bottom. Breakfast was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

One night in Lugano

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Delfino. We had a twin room with a balcony with a city view. The beds were very comfortable, and the air conditioner worked well. Our favorite part of our stay was the breakfast. The hotel offered an extensive breakfast buffet, and there are quite a few tables indoors and around the pool area. The pool itself is very nice, with a shower off to the side. Pool towels are available at reception. You can also get free bus passes at reception. The lake is a couple of blocks away, with easy access to the walkway that runs along the lakeside.
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4/10 Fair

Very dated decor and basic furnishings. Room was cramped and the walls were very thin. Had a room with a connecting door and could hear everything in the adjoining room. Difficult to get a good night’s sleep and do any work in the morning. Location is okay but not particularly scenic for Lugano. Staff at reception were very friendly and welcoming. Lugano is expensive but at over 200 CHF a night this felt very overpriced.
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4/10 Fair

The check-in was lacking clarity which locked U.S. out after getting robbed at the train station at midnight. They don’t answer the emergency line they offer. The walls are power thin and house keeping talks across the halls while cleaning. Make sure you take the door code everywhere, they will lock you out. The place is very safe and we were grateful for the locals. They stop responding to what’s app (their offering for communication) once you are checked in. Would not turn to this hotel, but would rewritten to this city.
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6/10 Good

Decent hotel with some nice people in the reception but way too expensive. I enjoyed my room on the fourth floor with a gorgeous view but when you pay way more than 300 Swiss Francs a night for this three star hotel, you expect more than a room with a Decent hotel but way too expensive. I enjoyed my room on the fourth floor with a gorgeous view but when you pay way more than 300 Swiss Francs you expect more than a room with a small tv, few channels, no coffee machine machine, and a safety box the size of a shoebox. small tv, few channels, no coffee machine, and a safety box the size of a shoebox. But if they lowered the price for a room I would probably be a fan
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6/10 Good

Pleasant but a bit dated.

Stayed for two one-night stays as part of a road trip, different rooms each time. Pros: the interconnecting rooms for a family are very convenient and the beds are comfortable. Cons: the hotel feels strikingly dated in terms of decor and amenities. We could not use European adaptors as they would not fit; there are no USB charging points in the rooms.The breakfast is ok but not a huge selling point, and we found it overall a bit soulless though it is convenient to be able to eat there in the evening as it is a distance from the centre of Lugano. For the money I felt it did not offer great value; however it was a cheaper option in the location so perhaps I am expecting too much. None of the reviews mentioned the train line behind the property! Not a deal breaker but hat means frequent and quite noticeable noise. Staff generally pleasant and helpful; a good pit-stop overall
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay. Very personal service, lovely breakfast and a BEAUTIFUL pool!