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Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa

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Single Room, Balcony, Lake View | View from room
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Outdoor pool
Double Room, Lake View | Living area
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Via delle Vigne 149, Locarno, Minusio, TI, CH-6648
  • Locarno NLM Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Funivia Orselina - Cardada
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tenero - Sport Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Room, Balcony (Modern)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (Classic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, Lake View (Single)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Panoramic Room, Balcony (Classic)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Minusio

When you stay at Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa in Minusio, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Locarno Funicular Station and Giardini Pubblici. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Locarno NLM Ferry Terminal and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Città Vecchia.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 5 min drive
  • Madonna del Sasso - 5 min drive
  • Piazza Grande - 5 min drive
  • Tenero - Sport Center - 6 min drive
  • Castello Visconteo - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Gordola Station - 6 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Vesuvio - da Antonio - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Antica Osteria Il Malatesta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Orso Bianco - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪L' Approdo di Mappo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Tegola - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa

Suburban hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers. This Minusio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Le Palme. Services include facials, body wraps, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open select days. Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds can be requested.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, La Belle Epoque, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Minusio? This hotel has facilities measuring 484 square feet (45 square meters), including conference space. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
La Belle Epoque - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: CHF 25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • La Belle Epoque

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Cots/infant beds available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (484 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open selected days

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Cots/infant beds available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CHF 30 per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120 per night
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Pet deposit: CHF 30 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Esplanade Hotel Resort
Esplanade Hotel Resort Minusio
Esplanade Minusio
Esplanade Hotel Minusio
Esplanade Hotel Resort And Spa
Esplanade Hotel Resort Spa
Esplanade Resort & Spa Minusio
Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa Hotel
Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa Minusio
Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa Hotel Minusio

Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant, gorgeous views but avoid the restaurant!
The hotel is a throwback to a more elegant time, with spacious hallways and staircase, a garden with pool, and a restaurant on the pleasant terrace with gorgeous views. What a shame, then, that the restaurant service left us feeling irritated and angry. One of the waiters was pompous, condescending, and downright rude; instead of being helpful with the wine, he tried to impress with jargon, and rolled his eyes when we selected a "lesser" wine offered by the glass; when we decided on just a pasta course, his attitude was dismissive and haughty; when asked for dessert menus, he dropped them off and disappeared, and no one deigned to come back to take our order for the next 15 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to relax and enjoying fresh air and a view filled with joy...pleasant place

8/10 Good

Matthew, Laufen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Still good, but used to be better.
Not as good as it used to be, since they started using concentrates for breakfast juices, and now even charging for an omelette or fried eggs. The rooms are not well insulated, and can be noisy at full occupancy. On the positive side, they offer to pick-up/drop-off at the train station, have a good outdoor pool and several spa facilities. Not the worst location, but still a good walk uphill/downhill from the lake. We were able to loan bikes free of charge, but they were not well maintained in my opinion. They did offer a free chocolate egg for Easter, as well as a prize draw (although only one prize, and we were not lucky). It is my 2nd time at this hotel, my wife's 5th time, as it is possible to get good prices at non peak times. I think we'll look somewhere else next time though.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Superb hotel. Great facilities, good price and very clean. Only slight complaint is the restaurant is not quite up to the standard you expect given how expensive it is. The breakfast buffet, however is excellent.

8/10 Good

gary, Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Locarno
Hotel was very nice and most of staff very friendly and helpful. Only issue is lack of transportation and distance to train station. Hotel car only provided to pick you up and drop you off once. Not to logical if the car is going to town anyway to take riders. Taking the bus leaves you with extreme uphill walk. Buses only run on a half hour schedule. Young man working the front desk on the weekend was extremely helpful and provided all the service he could. Dining room was nice and food was very acceptable. Only issue was a broken coffee machine and the line for coffee when working. Probably should have two coffee machines

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

pete, south east

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older but well maintained with superb facilities.
We enjoyed every moment in nice surrounding and well located for Locarno & Ascona.excellent pool,warm and well situated.excellent breakfast and other meals.Spacious room with a nice size balcony privately arranged.

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Brooks Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High on the hill
Lovely place to go and stay!

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ayoub, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxation hotel
It is amazing hotel and friendly staff. It must be 5 stars hotel not 4

8/10 Good

Andrew, london

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good relax en route
In the middle of a long drive, a real treat to chill out here for one night - wish it had been more!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like a heaven,,
This is my second stay in Esplanade. Loved it so much that I could stay every season one week to taste the nature in Locarno. Located over the hills surrounded by trees with a look of classical and forever the best look of its natural way. I would advise anytime to spend some special time for yourselves,,

10/10 Excellent

Robh, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel and Great Staff
Lovely hotel, with good rooms and a great view of the lake. The restaurant staff were really warm and friendly, the food was good as well. I would happily stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel
This hotel was great. Huge rooms with balcony, and very comfortable beds. Fantastic view of the lake. It's further from town but so much nicer because it is quiet. The breakfast was amazing. We wish we had stayed another night or two.

8/10 Good

T, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding service!
Great service and great view! We were only there for one night, but the staff was very accommodating. Dinner was gourmet with excellent service and very nice ambiance.

8/10 Good

Sam, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place by the lake
The room was a bit 'old fashioned' but functioned perfectly. Very large room overlooking the lake. Breakfast was amazing with made to order eggs. Free bikes, pool, hot tub (not very hot) and sauna made the hotel a great place to get away. Wish we didn't have rain the entire time!

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to lake
Staff helpful parking on site, room clean, close walk to the lake, there is a nice walking trail around lake. we only stayed one night.

10/10 Excellent

ted, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lacarno stay
The hotel is an oasis in Locarno. The staff were most helpful and the food was fabulous. The staff were entertaining, helpful and accommodating. The rooms were clean but small (but again this is Europe).

10/10 Excellent

BaselTiger, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just great for an one night stay
We were heading further, but wanted to break up the drive, so chose a one night stay here. I wish we'd booked to stay again on the return, as everything was just what we wanted. A large pool, a cosy room, great food and service in the restaurant, friendly staff and in a quite neighborhood.

8/10 Good

Owen, Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Place
The hotel and staff were very nice. Good internet and good breakfast. Only minus is that there is not much in the area for food, Locarno is close though.

10/10 Excellent

Travels with S&, Lichfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegance on Lake Maggiore.
We really enjoyed our stay in Locarno and could quite easily have spent longer. The hotel arranged a complimentary transfer for us from the railway station following our journey from Zurich on the spectacular route through the St Gotthard tunnel. We were greeted warmly and introduced to the hotel and its facilities over a glass of chilled wine ! Our room was clean and comfortable with air conditioning which was an essential given the summer heat. We made extensive use of the pool and the sun-loungers in the garden and enjoyed excellent meals on the veranda on both evenings. The lakeside path is around 15 minutes walk away and the hotel will lend you bikes if you want to cycle into town. There is also a regular bus service into Locaron that continues to Ascona.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, very relaxing atmosphere, good food... perfect!!

10/10 Excellent

Gattiker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect stay if you go to moon and stars
great staff, great views, great quality of food. i will definitly visit this hotel again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If money doesn't matter
This is a very nice located hotel close to the Lago Maggiore (10 minutes walking distance) in Minusio - close to Locarno, Switzerland. The Hotel itself is very nice, clean and the front desk team is just wonderful! They were very helpful in planning trips for the day, restaurant recommendations and very very friendly. There is a nice Spa in the basement and they also offer massages of various types. The big downside is that it is just a little overpriced. I don't recommend the restaurant, the food is not bad, it's just not worth the money, but you'll pay for the view sitting on the patio overviewing the lake. We had dinner the first evening and even though there were plenty of waiters around, they forgot us and kept us waiting for an hour for the main course. We had to remind them... this is not acceptable for 4 stars...

10/10 Excellent

TravelingWithoutMoving, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Esplanade--I didn't want to leave!!!!
I traveled solo from Geneva for a one-night only concert at the Moon & Stars Festival and just needed a clean, convenient place to crash...but I got so much more!! The grounds are gorgeous with many gardens and breathtaking views of the mountains and Lake Maggiore. Also the rooms were very nice, contemporary, extremely clean, and spacious with satellite tv. The hotel is conveniently close to the train station and Piazza Grande. The included breakfast buffet was great. I really wish I would have extended my stay.