Elvezia Al Lago

If you are staying at the hotel get a WATER TAXI from Lugano Central 50 CHF otherwise you have at least a 20 minute walk along a steep path from Gandria East of the Hotel, or a 10-15 minute easier walk along the path from parking area at Via Cortivo west of the Hotel. Beware very few boats stop at the Dock outside the hotel just 1200 & 1400 to Lugano or 1430 or 1700 back from Lugano BUT there’s more options from the Gandria stop. (2025 summer schedule picture. Also note there is a Funicular from the Train Station down into the City centre Piazza Cioccaro which is just an easy 5 minute walk to the waterfront. The location is beautiful and quiet with fantastic views. The hotel is dated and old fashioned but clean and adorned with old oil paintings. I would class it a 2* We had room 3 with a small extra terrace with shade. There’s a small garden with loungers on the side of the lake and swimming in the lake was fabulous when it was hot. They were putting portable air conditioning units in the room when we were there. It was unusually and exceptionally hot 32c every day. Breakfast was acceptable but basic - Cereals, yogurt, bread, fruit, but nothing hot. I would avoid the dinners, I would say rustic but the walk into Gandria to the Antico Restaurant was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This hotel could be so much better and it was obvious there were returning guests. So in conclusion once we’d sorted out how to get there and get around we loved the location and would go back.

Just take a look at the pictures. It’s amazing! I can add that there are no roads and cars anywhere nearby and the staff is incredible friendly. The hotel and the rooms are very clean and well kept. 10 mins cozy walk to Gandria with plenty of restaurants. I stayed there for 3 nights during Easter 2023 in room number 7. Highly recommended.