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Castello del Sole Beach Resort & Spa
Ascona, Switzerland · Independent · Grand Luxury
On the shore of Lake Maggiore at Ascona, Castello del Sole shares a 140-hectare estate with the Cantina alla Maggia winery, rice and vegetables coming from the farm to the table. The present hotel's foundations went down in the winter of 1945-46 on the ruins of an older castello, opening with 24 beds. The house now counts 41 junior suites and suites plus 38 double and single rooms, a private beach, and a spa it calls the largest in Ticino.
- Opened 1946
- Rooms from 226 sq ft (21 m²)
About Castello del Sole Beach Resort & Spa
- The present hotel's foundations were laid in winter 1945-46 on the ruins of an older castello at Ascona.
- Holds MICHELIN Two Keys and Leading Hotels of the World membership.
- Entry-level rooms start at 226 sq ft (21 m²).
History
Castello del Sole Beach Resort & Spa in Ascona rose from the ruins of an old 'Castello,' with the foundations of the present hotel laid in the winter of 1945-46 on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Ticino.
Originally offering just 24 beds, the property was extended in three stages to 75 beds, becoming one of the region's leading resorts.
Restaurants and bars
- Locanda Barbarossa — Restaurant · One MICHELIN Star
- Ristorante Tre Stagioni — Restaurant
- Ristorante Al Parco — Restaurant
- Bar Bassa Selim — Bar
- Snack Bar La Spiaggia — Café
Experiences
- Private aperitif on the water — Exclusive boat trip at cocktail time.
- The alchemy of taste — Discover the excitement of creating your own personalized cuvée.
- Just a table for two — Lovebirds in the orchard.
- Tasting at the Cantina alla Maggia winery — Visits and tastings at the hotel's vinery, Cantina alla Maggia; experience viticulture.
- Holidays with your horse — A spacious stable, the domain of Philine Brunner.
- Gourmet Picnic — The flavour of Ticino in our garden.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Tennis
- Private beach
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Gault&Millau Hotel of the Year (Switzerland) (2022)
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