About this property
Situated on the edge of Locarno, Hotel Stella SA provides panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and comes with a restaurant serving Swiss and international cuisine. You can sunbathe on the hotel’s terrace or refresh yourself in the on-site swimming pool. All of the modern rooms come with satellite TV, a seating area and a bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a shower or a bathtub. Some rooms come with a terrace or a balcony and lake views. The family-run Stella hotel has a playground and a lounge with a TV. During summer, you can dine on the terrace. Bicycles can be borrowed on site and the hotel uses solar panels to heat water. Private parking is available in front of the hotel and against a surcharge. The city centre is an 8-minute drive away and Ascona can be reached within 12 minutes by car. Unlimited travel on public transport throughout the Canton of Ticino starting from check-in time until the end of the day of departure (midnight) is included in the city tax.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Richard
United Kingdom
“Nice little family-run hotel. Clean and well maintained. Nice pool. Great views of the lake. Free transport with the Ticino Ticket. Good breakfast. At my request, hotel put a fridge in the room.” - Lubor
Switzerland
“View. Facility. Very friendly staff. Bus stop very close.” - Juraj
Ireland
“A really nice hotel in beautiful and quiet Locarno villas location. Absolutely stunning views of the lake from the balcony and the restaurant terrace. Everything in hotel was excellent: breakfast, cleanliness, comfort of the room, swimming pool...” - Elizabeth
Australia
“An excellent hotel in a lovely location above the town. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent.” - Arijana
Switzerland
“Hotel je super, ima predivan pogled na jezero i citavo Locarno.” - Francoise
Switzerland
“Nice personnel Great view from the room Room are very functional Great Location for both: Hiking and city Breakfast is served from 7:15 onwards 👍👍” - Praesidens
Ukraine
“1) Perfect location 2) Amazing view 3) Welcoming and helpful staff members 4) Good breakfast 5) Free upgrade (unexpected and not asked for, so it was nice) 6) A bottle of water in the room And, I said it already, but AMAZING VIEW.” - Daniela
Netherlands
“The area where the hotel is located is simply amazing. I had a room with a view on the mountains, the lake and the city, and just being there felt very peaceful. There is a bus stop just outside the hotel, which takes you to the city centre in...” - Cedric
Switzerland
“Nice view, friendly stuff, good accessible with public transport, AC, new bath rooms” - Pieter
Belgium
“Loved the homely feeling of the hotel, loved the view and pool, amazing breakfast one of the best I had in a long time :) The rooms have aircon which is a big plus”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.
Please inform Hotel Stella SA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.