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Villa Sassa

Property class: 4
Hotel with spa, near Lake Lugano

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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 travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is only 13 minutes on foot.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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's club
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Pets allowed
The current price is AU$382
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Why we love this property

Business and leisure blend
Five meeting rooms with desk amenities await. A spa melts stress away. Poolside bar and health club complete this rejuvenating experience.
Foodie paradise
The hotel serves cravings with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. Guests enjoy vegetarian breakfast buffets or in-room champagne. Vegan options available.
Cool pools and hot tub
An indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool offer refreshing escapes at this hotel. Pool loungers, umbrellas, and a poolside bar complete the water fun.

Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A modern bathroom with a black marble sink, a white toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, wicker chairs, a table with flowers, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table, a large window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Suite, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a large window offering a city view.

Premium Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Suite

A living room with a glass coffee table, beige sofas, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Grand Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Suite, Lake View

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wardrobe.

Grand Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Suite, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a view of mountains through a sliding glass door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Signature Suite, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Lugano - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Parco Ciani - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 8 min drive
  • Malpensa International 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 pickup
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Laura - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rookies Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restorante 1001 Notte - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mr Vino Lugano - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hollywood - ‬10 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 travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is only 13 minutes on foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 136 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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

    • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Children's club*
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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 on-site self-parking (CHF 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • 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
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop
  • 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 hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

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 and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 140
  • 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
  • Step-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 duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

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. Open daily.
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 selected days.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 14 years of age.
  • Destination fee: CHF 1.70 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 20 to 35 for adults and CHF 20 to 35 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CHF 260 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 70.0 per day
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

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 May 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property class

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 that you 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 spaces may be limited.

Is an 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 on-site 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 such as boat tours, hiking and jet-skiing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site 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 on-site restaurant, Ai giardini di Sassa.

What's the area around Villa Sassa like?

Villa Sassa is a short 17-minute walk from Lake Lugano and 15 minutes' walk from Via Nassa. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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