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Al Faro

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel with 2 restaurants and rooftop terrace

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Al Faro

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Exterior
Lounge
Flat-screen TV
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Al Faro

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Piazza G Motta 27, Ascona, TI, 6612
  • Popular LocationMonte Verità13 min walk
  • Popular LocationFondazione Monte Verita13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza Grande8 min drive
  • AirportLugano (LUG-Agno)59 min drive
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Room options

Comfort Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room Single Use, Courtyard View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ascona

Located in Ascona, Al Faro is in the city centre and on a lake. Bolle di Magadino and Ascona Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fondazione Monte Verita and Locarno Funicular Station. Brissago Islands and Botanischer Garten Gambarogno are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Monte Verità - 13 min walk
  • Fondazione Monte Verita - 13 min walk
  • Madonna del Sasso - 8 min drive
  • Piazza Grande - 8 min drive
  • Old Town - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Locarno (ZJI-Locarno Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Osteria Nostrana - 2 min walk
  • Seven Easy - 2 min walk
  • Seven Lago-Bar - 2 min walk
  • Papa Joe's Ascona - 1 min walk
  • Restaurant Riva 7 - 1 min walk

About this property

Al Faro

Hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at Al Faro and take advantage of 18 holes of golf, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and pizza. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and train station pick-up service
  • Express check-out, express check-in and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Al Faro include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Down duvets and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (CHF 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • al Piazza - al Faro
  • al Pontile

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.40 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Al Faro Ascona
Al Faro Hotel Ascona
Al Faro Hotel
Al Faro Hotel
Al Faro Ascona
Al Faro Hotel Ascona

Frequently asked questions

Is Al Faro pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total). There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Al Faro?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al Faro on 7 May 2024 start from ₹16,294.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Al Faro?

Self-parking is available for CHF 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Al Faro?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Al Faro?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Al Faro located?

Located in the heart of Ascona, this golf hotel is steps away from Galleria Borgo and Ascona Ferry Terminal. Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna and Monte Verità are also within 15 minutes.

Al Faro Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent one night in Ascona. Our Hotel room had the most beautiful view we've ever had (it was a lake view room). Apart from the balcony, the room was a normal hotel room, nothing special but also nothing to complain about. Everything was clean and we were overall super happy with our stay. We would have stayed another night if our plans permitted. Parking is unfortunately not at the hotel though - it's in a public parking garage that's not directly next to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All about the balcony..
Room basic and clean but balcony views fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
A very nice hotel situated on the lakeside. Well decorated and in good order. Checkin was quick and easy with friendly staff. You get a 10% reduction on your meal bill if you dine in the restaurants below, excellent food. Public parking can be found beneath a shop only a five minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely week end stay in Al Faro
Lovely week end stay in Al Faro.Located by the lake it is one hotel we have stayed many times and will hopefully continue to visit in future. No frills but good quality value for money!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on Lake Maggiore - decent hotel with a sturdy breakfast...
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing week end stay
Al Faro by the lake has an old world charm with modernised rooms. We have stayed here several times and prefer the rooms with balcony with lake views. The stays at Al Faro has always been very nice

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed not good.But ok. Nice staff.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

You pay for the location
Location is A1 and overall it is not bad. Front desk was very helpful and supportive.Mattress ok but bed frame was terrible.You want to make sure you book lake view because that is what you pay for. No elevator with lake view rooms. Otherwise better value elsewhere if you don't need promenade location. If a couple weekend getting away for nice romance then fine (if they fix the bed frames, not taking into consideration consumation activities). Ascona is quite small so most places are 5-10 min walk to promenade and restaurants. Check google map.