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Relais Castello di Morcote
Vico Morcote, Switzerland · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Twelve rooms occupy a former 17th-century convent above Lake Lugano, with most views turning toward the water and the rest toward a Mediterranean garden or old village. The family’s 172-hectare wine estate reaches up to Morcote’s medieval castle. La Sorgente serves at the relais, while Vicania waits among the vineyards, linking the stay directly to the estate’s produce and wines.
- 12 rooms
- Rooms from 161 sq ft (15 m²)
About Relais Castello di Morcote
- The hotel was created from a former 17th-century convent in Vico Morcote.
- Its name comes from Morcote's medieval castle, the heart of the family's 172-hectare wine estate.
- Entry-level rooms start at 161 sq ft (15 m²).
Restaurants and bars
- Ristorante La Sorgente — Restaurant
- Vicania — Restaurant · authentic local cuisine
Experiences
- Wine tasting of the territory's best wines — Taste the best wines of the territory at the Relais's winery, on the Castello di Morcote estate.
- Medieval castle visit — Visit the medieval castle surrounded by vineyards overlooking the lake.
- Hiking — Go hiking through vast meadows and bright forests of beech and chestnut trees.
- Electric mountain bike rides — Enjoy electric mountain bikes and an endless network of scenic trails.
- Tenuta Castello di Morcote — Listed in the site navigation as an experience; no details are given.
Amenities
- Large lounge with fireplace and coffered ceiling in painted wood
- Intimate tea room
- Intimate Mediterranean garden
- Private garden in deluxe room
- Parking at village public garage for CHF 15.00 per day
- Electric vehicle charging station 150m away at Vico Morcote autosilo
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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