Vista Lakefront Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1750 reviews)
Piazza Motta 29 , Ascona , ch

Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Clean Rooms
Cons:
Small Rooms
Breakfast Variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Several reviews mention the hotel is very clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.8
Multiple comments highlight the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.1
Consistently praised for its prime location by the lake.
Room Quality
8.3
Some comments indicate that rooms may be small, but are comfortable.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities such as breakfast and parking mentioned positively, though some areas for improvement noted.
Value for Money
8.5
Generally considered good value, but some found pricing on the higher side for room size.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast received mixed feedback, with some praising its quality and others wanting more variety.
Overall Experience
8.7
Most reviews reflect a very satisfying stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:35

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms with Stunning Views
Experience unparalleled comfort in our rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and picturesque views of the Old Town, Lake Maggiore, and the mountains.

Unique Design in Every Room
Immerse yourself in the charm of our 1800s architecture with individually designed rooms, each offering a unique and authentic experience for our guests.

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Ascona, just 30 meters from Lake Maggiore, and a short 3 km drive to Locarno, our hotel offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility for your stay.

Book now to indulge in a luxurious lakeside retreat at Vista Lakefront Boutique Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the front office for check-in is located at Piazza G. Motta 29 opposite to the pier (entrance Restaurant al Piazza). Vista Lakefront Boutique Hotel is located in the pedestrian area with limited access by car. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Please note that the property is composed by 3 adjacent buildings, therefore not all rooms are in the same house.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LUG

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1750 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Julie couple be
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mahbip couple ch
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gabriele solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Die Lage, wunderschönes Hotel, sehr feines vielseitiges Frühstück und das aufmerksame Personal. Ich komme wieder.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth couple fr
10
Hôtel très agréable au bord du lac .
Pros:

Chambre très agréable avec tous les équipements nécessaires. Petit déjeuner au bord du lac très appréciable.

Cons:

Tout était bien.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Filina couple de
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Katrin couple ch
8
Gemütlich
Pros:

Charmantes Hotel

Cons:

Relativ kleines Bett

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kristóf couple hu
9
Ajánlom, csodás helyen található!
Pros:

Közel van a tó és nagyon csendes a szoba, pedig az utcákon nagyon sokan vannak főleg éjszaka, de a hangszigetelés kiváló. Ár-érték arányban kitűnő, megéri.

Cons:

A parkolással már vannak gondok, 800m-re a szállástól tudtunk csak leparkolni, idősebbeknek nehézkesebb nem túl komfortos.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Perfect location and an extremely relaxing stay
Pros:

We stayed here previously in 2024. Since then the owners have renovated some rooms (designated as 'superior') to include new furnishings, air conditioning and additional amenities to their standard rooms. This was the room type we stayed in.
The hotel is a short walk away from the Ascona Centro bus stop.
The hotel sits right on the lake waterfront and from our room the balcony provided amazing views over the lake, mountains and waterfront. The street between the hotel and the lake is mainly pedestrianised, with most space given over to outdoor seating for restaurants and cafes. If you have the balcony doors open this gives rise to a fair amount of street noise up until about 10pm. In our case we loved the atmosphere this provided but if you want quiet, the balcony doors when closed will render the room almost silent.
Bed was large and very comfortable. Bathroom has shower only but it was a good one - efficient with no shortage of hot water.
Air conditioning was effective at cooling the room even in the +34 degree heat we had during our stay.
Massive quality TV with 400+ international channels via satellite.
The hotel provided us with with a Ticino pass which gave free bus and train travel throughout the Ticino area for the duration of our stay and discounts on museum and boat tickets. Very convenient and useful. The lake boat service stops right outside the hotel making it very easy to visit the Brissago islands and other places around the lake.
Near the hotel are two supermarkets and a wide variety of boutique shops, bars and restaurants.
Hotel is partnered with a couple of local eateries located right outside which provides guests with a 10% discount on their bills. One of them, the Al Pontile, is particularly recommended. We ate there several times during our stay and the food and service were excellent.
Staff were polite and efficient. Room service replaces towels every day.

Cons:

Early on, we made the mistake of leaving the balcony doors open at night and were eaten alive by mosquitos and midges. The room does have a net curtain as well as one to block out the light, but it doesn't 'seal off' the outside so after dark keep the balcony doors closed if you don't want to be taking a trip to the chemist for bite remedy.
The hotel does not have a restaurant in itself. Breakfast is provided at one of the cafes along the street. We considered the breakfast menu to be 'OK' - bacon, scrambled / boiled eggs, fruit, cereals, breads and usual selection of fruit juices, tea and coffee. If you sit outside you will be plagued by birds trying to steal food from your table. That might sound cute but really, it isn't. We rarely ate there and usually bought something to eat from the Coop supermarket next to the bus stop.
The room has a fridge but it's incredibly small, only about 8cm deep. With dextrous positioning we managed to fit six 500ml bottles in but don't expect it to hold much else. That said, what was inside stayed nice and cold.
If you have mobility issues be aware that the superior rooms are on the third (top) floor and there is no lift. The staff were happy to bring our luggage up to/ down from the room but you will have to manage the stairs yourself.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Dominic Aebi solo_traveller ch
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Monique extended_group ch
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple ch
9
sehr zufrieden
Pros:

Sehr sauber. Keine Aussicht, dafür Klima Anlage

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Nareman couple ch
10
Pros:

Traumhafte Lage mit direkter Sicht auf den See. Ein toller Balkon, super Service und sehr sauber.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lieb solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist perfekt.
Ruhig und sauber.
Das Personal war immer sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
In dieser Hitze war ich froh, ein klimatisiertes Zimmer zu haben. So konnte ich gut schlafen!

Cons:

Trotz den oben aufgeführten ++++ Punkten fand ich den Preis sehr hoch.
Ich hatte ja ein winzig kleines Zimmer mit Blick in den Hinterhof (was mich absolut nicht störte).
Dafür aber Fr. 487 zu zahlen, finde ich überrissen!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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se.wi solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

-top lage
-sehr leckeres frühstück
-sauber
-nettes personal

immer wieder einen besuch wert🥰

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller ch
7
Pros:

Top Lage.Super Zimmer erhalten!

Cons:

Sehr laut in der Nacht zum schlafen gewesen hatte ein Kind dabei war nicht so toll!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jan couple de
8
Pros:

Direkt am Wasser und in der Stadt

Cons:

Zimmer leider ganz unten, eher laut abends

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Brigitte couple ch
6
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Carina solo_traveller ch
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Shimon solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The location

Cons:

No elevator

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Donald couple ch
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee