Ascona

Castello del Sole Beach Resort&SPA

Rialto Score 9.5+

A Leading Hotels Of The World hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Find a mediterranean oasis at Castello del Sole, nestled within a 140-hectare estate on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Located just 85 miles from Zurich, this historic, 79-room hotel – originally a Franciscan monastery built in 1532 – boasts a private beach, beautiful garden, its own winery Cantina alla Maggia and agricultural estate Terreni alla Maggia, as well as a bird sanctuary that inspires serenity. Go hiking, play tennis, taste our wines or tour the rice fields before a risotto-making lesson with the chef. Plus, indulge in vino-aqua spa therapy using ingredients from the on-site vineyards.

Via Muraccio 142, ., 06612 Ascona, Switzerland
Castello del Sole Beach Resort&SPA

About Castello del Sole Beach Resort&SPA

Insider tip

Visit the vineyards of our Cantina alla Maggia, culminating in a tasting accompanied by our experts to discover the true taste of Ticino.

In the hotel’s own words

Castello del Sole will capture your heart immediately. And once you've been smitten by the magic of our luxury property, you will no longer be able to resist. Our secret? A totally unique definition of space and time in harmony with nature. A feeling about life that will lend you wings and promises to give you precisely what you want in your own free time – and even a bit more.

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Rooms Understated luxury, the beauty of nature, a deliberately authentic life style plus the utmost in comfort – we promise you all this and more at our hotel. Our 41 junior suites and full suites as well as 38 double and single rooms pamper you with everything you need for your well-being, your happiness and your rest and relaxation. And if you still need something, we are always there for you.

Gourmet We love to pamper you – and culinary delights play a big part in those efforts. What we offer you is as diverse as your own personal preferences and needs. And our cuisine has quality aspirations that only a handful of hotels can actually rise to. We produce our own quality products ourselves and depending on the season, take joy in wines, risotto, grains for pasta, potatoes, asparagus, herbs and fruits. Castello del Sole is surrounded by Terreni alla Maggia, a 150-hectare Garden of Eden that belongs to the same property. It is a paradise for lovers of nature and gourmets.

Families If the kids are happy, we (and you) are too! The favourite spots for our youngest guests are the fun playground, the playroom or our donkeys Figaro-Lindoro and Rosina. Our Club Ragazzi has a line-up of fun activities in store for youngsters (starting from the age of 3 years) every day.

Beach Surrendering to this magical place is not hard to do. Give in to the warm sunshine on the private beach of Castello del Sole and let your eyes and thoughts skim across the waves of Lake Maggiore. Head to Ristorante Spiaggia and happily raise a few superb toasts to good life.

Wellness Welcome to a world of water, fragrances and vapours. A sensual world oscillating between regeneration and exercise, between active and relaxed, in search of the golden mean – and you in the midst of it all. Castello SPA & Beauty offers spa and wellness delights in 2,500 square metres of pure luxury. Immerse yourself, take a deep breath and re-energise. We are here for you – discreet, professional and excellent.

Activities Nestled in the most magnificent landscape, Castello del Sole is happy to give you whatever portion of rest and relaxation you desire. If you should feel an urge for more activity at some point, Ticino offers the best of everything: music, culture, film, art, nature, hiking, sailing, sightseeing, shopping. Arriviamo, Ticino! We have compiled some highlights for you.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • Complimentary lunch or dinner for two guests per room, in the Tre Stagioni restaurant, once during stay
  • Complimentary bottle of our own produced Terreni alla Maggia white wine per stay, per room as a Special Virtuoso amenity
  • Complimentary bag of our own produced Terreni alla Maggia rice (for Risotto) per stay, per room
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

10 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Superior Single Room with Balcony
Live in comfortable rooms that are elegantly and stylishly furnished, inviting you to linger awhile. The balcony affords breathtaking views of the beautiful 11-hectare park. · Balcony overlooking the park
226–258 ft²
2Comfort Double Room with Balcony
Enjoy the comfortable, elegant rooms and your own balcony and spend relaxing hours in the wonderful feel-good atmosphere of the Comfort Double Room. · 24–30 m²Balcony
3Superior Double Room with Balcony
The Superior Double Room features timeless elegance and a feel-good atmosphere. The balcony affords views of the stunning 11-hectare park. Here you can relax surrounded by breathtaking nature. · Balcony overlooking the park
Members only
4Classic Junior Suite with Balcony
Here, soothing tranquility allows you to relax surrounded by breathtaking nature. Enjoy moments of well-being in the classic, tastefully furnished and spacious Classic Junior Suite, which has a separate living and sleeping area. The balcony overlooking nature completes the living experience. · Living room and bedroom
Members only
5Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony
The newly renovated Deluxe Junior Suites in the historic part of Castello del Sole are harmoniously furnished with great attention to detail.
Members only
Suites
Size
6Retreat Loggia Suite
A Loggia Suite in the Retreat pavilion of the hotel, overlooking the idyllic fields of the Castello del Sole's farm, the Terreni alla Maggia, and the bird sanctuary, is the perfect place to sit back and relax.
Members only
7Retreat Loggia Master Suite
A Loggia Master Suite in the Retreat part of the hotel, overlooking the idyllic fields of the Castello del Sole's farm, the Terreni alla Maggia, and the bird sanctuary, is the perfect place to sit back and relax.
Members only
8Well-Being Loggia Suite
The sophisticated and spacious Well-being Loggia Suite with its Mediterranean furnishings, terracotta floors, window façade overlooking nature, large terrace and proximity to the Castello SPA & Beauty creates a feel-good atmosphere you'd struggle to find anywhere else. · Living room and bedroom
Members only
9Well-Being Loggia Master Suite
The sophisticated and spacious Well-being Loggia Master Suite with its Mediterranean furnishings, terracotta floors, window facade overlooking nature, large terrace and proximity to the Castello SPA & Beauty creates a feel-good atmosphere you'd struggle to find anywhere else and leaves no wishes unfulfilled.
Members only
10Well-Being Luxury 2 Bedroom Master Suite
Relaxed living for the whole family: the combination of a saloon with a large glass facade looking out into nature, two bedrooms, each with a luxury "private" bathroom, and a wonderfully spacious corner terrace leaves no desire unfulfilled. · Entrance area with guest WC · Living room and two bedrooms
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Daily breakfast for two comes with every stay at this hotel - which could add $50-100/day in value, not counting any other VIP program benefits like room upgrades.

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