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Al Faro

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lake
Property grounds
Comfort Double Room, Lake View | Lake view
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Piazza G Motta 27, Ascona, TI, 6612
  • Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna
    11 min walk
  • al Piazza e al Faro
    1 min walk
  • Locarno Bus Station
    6 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    57 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Lake View

Comfort Double Room, Lake View

  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room Single Use, Courtyard View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Al Faro

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, self parking, and a meeting room are onsite.
Al Faro offers 11 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Al Faro, you're just a quick walk from Galleria Borgo. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy pizza while dining at al Piazza - al Faro
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Galleria Borgo and Ascona Ferry Terminal
  • Train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Al Faro. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Ascona hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Al Piazza - al Faro - This restaurant specializes in pizza and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Al Pontile - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (CHF 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return train station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: CHF 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Al Piazza - al Faro
  • Al Pontile

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • 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 available
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 in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Al Faro offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Al Faro Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

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.

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne, Geneva, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend getaway
It was a fantastic place to stay at. We used Ascona as our base of operations to drive out to lots of different places each day. The hotel has a parking service for 15 CHF per day at an underground parking 5 min walk away. The wifi is free and has a strong signal (strong enough to stream Netflix and iTunes movies). The breakfast was delicious and varied. The beds are comfortable and warm (only suggestion: ask for a second pillow if you need it). The room is sparsely decorated but it has everything you need. The bathroom is modern and clean, very hot water which is great after a long day. It's worth paying a little extra to have a room with a balcony view so you can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. That said, you can also pop downstairs to the bar/restaurant that looks onto the piazza / quay too. The hotel staff all speak English and German, so even if you try your basic Italian, they will reply in something you can speak :)

10/10 Excellent

Viv, Basel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
last minute getaway to Ascona
It was great. Last minute decision to stay in Ascona due to bad weather at home. Booked hotel at best price whilst on train to Tessin. Confirmation within minutes and quality of accomodation, location and friendliness of staff just as as advertised.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
El Faro is very clean, has polite & efficient service and has an excellent location. Rooms are simple but comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer klein und leider viel zu heiß. Nur Ventilator an Zimmer und kleines Guckloch in den Innenhof. Geruch nach Putzmittel deshalb recht stark. Toll: Personal super freundlich, tolles Frühstück und sehr gute Küche.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schön
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Manuela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
👍😀🙏
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Konolfingen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es war ein schöner Aufenthalt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, die Zimmer gut eingerichtet. Ich hätte gerne einen dichten Vorhang gehabt, der das Fenster ganz abdeckt, damit es am Morgen dunkel bleibt (Zimmer 8).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Hanspeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und nett. Das Essen ausgezeichnet. Grosse Portionen. Hotel und Restaurant sind sehr zu empfehlen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Urs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Marcel und Ruth

Travelled with partner
das zimmer ist sehr klein und eng, die betten viel zu weich, nicht gemütlich und erholsam. alles sehr sauber. das personal sehr freundlich, gutes reichhaltiges frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021