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Relais Castello di Morcote

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | View from room
Building design
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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18 Sura da Portich, Vico Morcote, TI, 6921
  • Place, Morcote Castle Estate Winery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Parco Scherrer
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Parco Botanico San Grato
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

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

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

  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 24 sq m
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Vico Morcote

Located in Vico Morcote, Relais Castello di Morcote is on a lake, a 2-minute drive from Morcote Castle Estate Winery and 9 minutes from Monte San Salvatore. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Via Nassa and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi.

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
  • ‪Caffé Vecchio Teatro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Al Battello - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Sorgente - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gandalf Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Relais Castello di Morcote

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants, 8-minute walk to Morcote Castle Estate Winery
Relais Castello di Morcote offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Vico Morcote hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with Mediterranean cuisine at La Sorgente, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
La Sorgente - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Ristorante Vicania - This theme restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.

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 up; 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

Relais Castello di Morcote Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Spencer

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey, Silver Spring

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveller
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

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

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
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

Jennifer, APO

Travelled with partner
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

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ercilio

Travelled with partner
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

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

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

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

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Business traveller
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

Kahori

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

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

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pius

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian, Halle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024