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Relais Castello di Morcote

3.0 star property
Travelers can dine under the stars with al fresco options or explore nearby nature reserves with bike rentals at this peaceful lakeside retreat

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Relais Castello di Morcote, near Parco Botanico San Grato, offers a tranquil escape with a breakfast buffet and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can dine outdoors, stroll the garden, or relax on the scenic terrace. The hotel provides bike rentals and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Loft, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Lake View | Living area

Signature Loft, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Hill view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Vico Morcote, Relais Castello di Morcote is on a lake. FoxTown Factory Stores and Via Nassa are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monte San Salvatore and Lake Lugano. Morcote Castle Estate Winery and Palazzo dei Congressi are two other places to visit that come recommended. Boat tours and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Vico Morcote travel guide
Map
18 Sura da Portich, Vico Morcote, TI, 6921

What's nearby

  • Morcote Castle Estate Winery
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parco Scherrer
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parco Botanico San Grato
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Swing the World
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Botanical Garden Parco San Grato
    4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Melide Station
    6 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station
    14 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Il Giardino
    6 min drive
  • Ristorante Al Battello
    15 min walk
  • Caffé Vecchio Teatro
    15 min walk
  • Gandalf Bar
    15 min walk
  • La Sorgente
    1 min walk

About this property

Relais Castello di Morcote

Hotel near Lake Lugano
Located close to Morcote Castle Estate Winery, Relais Castello di Morcote provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. Make sure that you enjoy lunch and dinner, along with Mediterranean cuisine and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket information and a nature reserve
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a lift
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate baths/showers, showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 8 per day)
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 8 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • La Sorgente
  • Ristorante Vicania

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Vineyard

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 14 are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 8 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 8 per day (492 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Relais Castello di Morcote Hotel
Relais Castello di Morcote Vico Morcote
Relais Castello di Morcote Hotel Vico Morcote

Frequently asked questions

Is Relais Castello di Morcote pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Relais Castello di Morcote?

Self-parking is available for CHF 8 per night.

What time is check-in at Relais Castello di Morcote?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Relais Castello di Morcote?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relais Castello di Morcote located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Morcote Castle Estate Winery and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Lugano. Monte San Salvatore and Via Nassa are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Relais Castello di Morcote Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Winery is a plus, and you can walk the vineyards and get a beautiful view of Lake Lugano. Comfortable room and excellent restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I have stayed in amazing hotels all over the world, but our stay at Relais Castello di Morcote was the best experience we have ever had. Andrea welcomed us even though we were early and gave us a tour of the entire hotel and explained the history of each of the
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily one of the best properties we have ever stayed at! A gorgeous example of adaptive reuse, with original 16th century convent ceilings and floors and beautiful award-winning decor throughout. The hotel is in a quaint hilltop village with private access to a castle and a winery a short hike away. The onsite restaurant is superb, with excellent food and staff. The front desk staff are also very kind and welcoming. Very comfortable bed and room with a very effective AC. You cannot go wrong here, we just loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ercilio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers amazing in-house dining. but could offer a shuttle service to the lake side
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in this hotel with its unique history and beautiful decor. It is a special place in a wonderful location and we had fabulous views from our balcony. The walk to Morcote took under 30 minutes with lovely views but you need to wear trainers as the path is uneven. We also enjoyed walking to the castle through the vineyards and exploring lake Lugano by bus and boat. We tended to get Uber taxi’s back up to to hotel as it was a steep climb ( cost 18CHF)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical Experience at the Relais

We spent two nights at the Relais for our wedding at Castello di Morcote. Other than the hotel being absolutely beautiful, the staff were the ones who made our stay extra special. Andrea and Francesca went out of their way to accommodate us on our wedding day. They helped us with lunch the day before and the day of our wedding, and they facilitated our vendors as we prepared for the big day. The location is magical too, and it is one of the most peaceful places that I have been. Thank you so much to everyone at the Relais who made our wedding experience so incredible. We're forever grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this slice of heaven, away from the crowds of Lugano but yet convenient to get to by car. The front desk service was amazing - the girls were so friendly and helpful. Daily breakfast was clean tasting and delicious. The hotel grounds are so thoughtful, well designed and aesthetic. Despite it being an old building, it did not feel cold like some old buildings can - Insulation done right! Highly recommend to anyone who loves a quaint boutique hotel with great service and thoughtful spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing, well worth it for the views, service, breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique Boutique Hotel with beautiful interior design! Wonderful old house with a nice breakfast buffet at the terrace. Very small and quiet. Own vine yards and castle. We loved our stay🌺
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastischer Platz

Super service, charme und perfektes essen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantisches Paar-Wochenende

Das Hotel ist in einem alten umgebauten Kloster. Es hat nur 12 Zimmer, und das Ambiente ist dadurch sehr exklusiv. Ich denke, das erklärt auch den etwas höheren Preis. Die Renovierung wurde mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail ausgeführt. Wir waren in den Hauseigenen Weinbergen spazieren und haben von dort aus den Sonnenuntergang angesehen. Das war unser persönliches Highlight! Diesmal haben wir nur eine Nacht im Relais übernachtet, und daher kaum etwas der zahlreichen Angebote (Wine Tastings, etc.) genutzt. Das nächste Mal wollen wir aber länger kommen und vieles davon ausprobieren. Der hauseigene Wein hat uns hervorragend geschmeckt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

Das Hotel ist einer der schönsten in dem wir waren, die Lage ist traumhaft mit Blick auf dem See und das Personal immer hilfsbereit und der Wein unglaublich lecker.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Airton Luís

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foi tudo perfeito. Local incrível fica em Vico morcote e tem estacionamento bem próximo. Restaurante maravilhoso.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes Boutique Hotel

Sehr schön eingerichtetes Boutique-Hotel mit stilvollen Aufenthaltszonen. Es gibt eine Selfservice Bar, wo man den eigenen Wein trinken kann. Zimmer sind sehr sauber, nicht sehr gross, aber genügt für eine Kurzaufenthalt. Es war etwas kühl, dies ist jedoch vermutlich aufgrund der Wetterumstellung und Beginn der Heizperiode geschuldet. Aktuell befindet sich das Haus nebenan im Umbau, was mich allerdings nicht gestört hat, da die Arbeiten erst nach 8.00 Uhr losgingen. Overall, definitiv empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanspeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wirklich eine Oase - jederzeit wieder!

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt mit tollem Service, sehr gutem Essen. Ein toller Ort und was uns besonders gefallen hat, waren das dazugehörige Restaurant sowie das Weingut.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein ausserordentlich interessantes, innenarchitektonisch ganz wunderbares Hotel, ein sehr persönliches Service und eine wunderbare Umgebung.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Arno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Der Parkplatz liegt 200m weg vom Hotel. Zusätzlich Kosten Fr. 15.- pro Tag! Kein Kühlschrank im Zimmer. Sehr teures Restaurant beim Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super beeindruckendes Hotel. Wenn man jedoch nicht so wanderlustig ist könnte es etwas “langweilig” werden. Es bietet die Möglichkeit für tolle Spaziergänge, auch zum eigenen Weingut des Hotels. Allerdings gibt es nicht viele andere Aktivitätsmoeglichkeiten. Das essen im eigenen Restaurant ist hervorragend, mit kleiner Karte! Allerdings gibt es in fuss läufiger Umgebung keine Alternativen was einem bewusst seien sollte. Für 2 Nächte auf jedenfall eine Reise wert!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisches Hotel mit Traumaussicht!!!

Ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt mit allem Drum und Dran. Dankeschön an das Personal, welches diesen Aufenthalt zu einem speziellen gemacht hat. Nur empfehlenswert!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kurztrip

Es war sehr ein sehr gelungener Aufenthalt man spührte überall die Liebe zum Detail. Wir haben in beiden Restis hervorragend gegessen und würden auf jeden Fall dieses Hotel wieder wählen.
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kahori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025