Villa Sassa

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with spa, near Lake Lugano

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
City view from property
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast and dinner served
Signature Suite, Lake View | Living room | 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Nestled near Lake Lugano, Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa offers a serene escape. Unwind with Pilates classes and yoga sessions at the health club or indulge in spa treatments like Thai massages and manicures/pedicures. With a poolside bar, seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool with sun loungers and helpful staff nearby to assist you.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Pets allowed
$252 nightly
The total price is $273
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Grand Suite, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1022 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Grand Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 968 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Signature Suite, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 1184 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Via Nassa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lungolago - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Lugano - 5 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 8 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 73 min drive
  • Melide Station - 8 min drive
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 12 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 13 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 13 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪Oops Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Americano - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪wong ho - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Agorà - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪susmi e sushi rolls - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Villa Sassa

Located just 4 mi (6.5 km) from the airport, Villa Sassa offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Ai giardini di Sassa serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is just 13 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Outside food is not permitted on the premises.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (CHF 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 55
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Dot Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Ai giardini di Sassa - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Bistrot Bar - This bistro serves lunch and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Dotlicious - This sports bar serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 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

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 18 to 25 for adults, and CHF 15 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CHF 260 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use costs CHF 25 per day

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 70.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 35 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs CHF 20 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

Hotel Sassa
Hotel Villa Sassa
Sassa Hotel
Villa Sassa
Villa Sassa Hotel
Villa Sassa Hotel Residence
Villa Sassa Hotel Residence Lugano
Villa Sassa Residence
Villa Sassa Residence Lugano
Hotel Sassa And Residence
Villa Sassa Hotel
Villa Sassa Lugano
Villa Sassa Hotel Lugano
Villa Sassa Hotel Residence Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Sassa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villa Sassa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Villa Sassa ?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Villa Sassa ?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Villa Sassa ?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 20 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Villa Sassa ?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CHF 260 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Sassa ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Villa Sassa ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (18-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Villa Sassa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and jet skiing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Villa Sassa also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Villa Sassa ?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ai giardini di Sassa.

What's the area around Villa Sassa like?

Villa Sassa is a short 14-minute walk from University of Lugano and 15 minutes' walk from Piazza della Riforma. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Villa Sassa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was abundant, fresh, and delicious with a wide variety of options. (20 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient and efficient complimentary shuttle service to the train station. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view from the hotel pool
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff were amazing ! Thank you for making a great stay.
Bhavina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Villa Sassa has a beautiful setup. Staff was very courteous and helpful.
Magda, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Incredible property, beautiful view, amazing food. Wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Marlena, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Spectacular view of Lugano.
Elías, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent
Conrad, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Despite the rain, we had a fantastic two-night stay at Hotel Sassa. The service was excellent, the views were stunning even in bad weather, and the spa was a perfect escape. The breakfast was super. A great spot for a relaxing couples’ getaway.
Steven, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

The hotel is a bit dated, 1980s architecture. The rooms are a nice size though and the bathrooms modernized. The pool is very nice. The restaurants and especially the service were awful. Overpriced, poor food and arrogant waiters really put a damper on our stay.
Katrin, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location to go downtown
Carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

For me, the biggest reason why you come to Villa Sassa is the majestic view or the surrounding areas. It's a scene out of a movie. Beautiful with a lake view. The only thing that could be better is having more kid friendly food options and a major paint job of the buildings, as it looks outdated and takes away from the aesthetic view of the property.
Robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

We stayed at the suite room and that was amazing. The view was amazing. The bathroom was a little dirty the dloor(hairs) but the rest was perfect. The kitchen was great but they don’t have plates, silverware, etc. So you can’t cook there.
Josefina, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Best views of Lugano while having beakfast. Very highly maintained and run business. Staff always helpful.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good location

A very comfortable and quiet location with a beautiful view of lake Lugano. Close to the train station and a bus stop. Great variety of food at breakfast and very friendly staff.
ANNAMARIA, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Beautiful view, nice SPA air conditioner was not working despite calling front desk several times They ran out of breakfast if you go in last hour
Nazila, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

The property is located in a far away location. Super difficult to access from the main tourist area. The hotel is old and the breakfast was not great. Regular food. The price does not reflect on the quality you get.
Sandra, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Hotel!
VARUN, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly staff, beautiful location, lovely property. Restaurants were amazing. It was a much further (and arduous !) walk to city center than I expected, the spa treatments were mediocre and we had some kind of allergen issue in our room which we were somewhat compensated for
J, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!
Vjollca, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good service. Very nice Welness . Free Transfer to and from the trainstation. Very nice location.
George, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room was spectacular along with the view of the mountains and the lake. The breakfast was outstanding as well as the lunch. The ONLY thing that needs attention is the dirty carpeting in the hallways and the area around the spa. It was filthy-need shampooing
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a wonderful time at Villa Sassa. Friendly staff, very attentive, spacious room, wonderful wellness spa with pool, sauna, steam room. Delicious breakfast. Gorgeous view of the city and the lake. Want to come back during the summer time.
Natalia, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place
Anjali, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a great stay at Villa Sassa. Nice atmosphere and lovely view of the lake. Short walking distance to downtown as well.
Mads, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We LOVED our stay here. Our room included wellness and breakfast. The Wellness area offered an indoor pool and hot tub as well as mixed gender steam room. The sauna, relaxation area, cold plunge and change rooms are gender specific. We celebrated our engagement here and they upgraded us to a beautiful premium suite with a balcony. The breakfast was delicious with many different pastries, fruit, yogurt, meats, and cheeses. The property grounds were gorgeous - I recommend walking around to check out the view. We wished we’d booked another night!
Zoe, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent service and property walking distance from train station
Kantubhai, 3-night trip