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ARIA Retreat & SPA
Cima di Porlezza, Italy · Independent · High Luxury
ARIA Retreat & SPA is a 15-suite hotel-within-a-hotel inside Parco San Marco on Lake Lugano, every suite facing the water toward the Lepontine Alps. Opened in 2021 at Cima di Porlezza, just south of the Swiss border, it keeps an adults-only SPA CEò of about 1,500 square metres with a heated indoor pool and a saltwater infinity pool, while families use the adjoining resort's beach and kids' clubs.
- 15 rooms
- Opened 2021
About ARIA Retreat & SPA
- Fifteen lake-facing suites sit inside the larger Parco San Marco resort on Lake Lugano, a hotel-within-a-hotel aimed at guests 16 and up.
- Adults-only SPA CEò covers about 1,500 square metres, with a heated indoor pool, a saltwater infinity pool, and a Snowflake cold cabin.
- The retreat sits in a 40,000-square-metre subtropical park on the Italian shore of Lake Lugano, near the Swiss border.
History
ARIA Retreat & SPA is an intimate lakeside hotel at Cima, in the municipality of Porlezza, on the shore of Lake Lugano (Lago di Lugano/Ceresio) in Italy's Lombardy region near the Swiss border. It opened in 2021 as a design-led wellness retreat.
The property has 15 rooms and a spa, and was renovated in 2025. Its small scale and lakeside setting position it as an exclusive boutique escape.
Restaurants and bars
- La Musa Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace — Restaurant
- Dolce Vita Lounge & Terrace — Bar
- La Joie de Vivre Ristorante — Restaurant
Experiences
- Gourmet Experience by La Musa — Culinary creations at La Musa Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace, listed as an unmissable activity.
- Visit Villa del Balbianello — Visit to Villa del Balbianello on the tip of the Lavedo peninsula in Lenno, described as one of the most romantic and elegant places.
- Walk down the Olive Trail — The Gandria Olive Tree Trail, a one-and-a-half-hour walk along the Ceresio river, linking Gandria to Castagnola.
- Vital Energy & Sport Program — Programme offered to guests who book the member rate directly on the website.
- Art at the Resort — Each year renowned artists are invited to exhibit their works in the resort's subtropical park, which guests can admire.
Amenities
- SPA
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- Adults-only
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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