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Villa Sassa

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
City view from property
Signature Suite, Lake View | Living room | 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Grand Suite, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Electric kettle, highchair

Grand Suite

Highlights

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

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Signature Suite, Lake View | Living room | 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Signature Suite, Lake View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Premium Suite, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parco Ciani - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 12 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 13 min walk
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rookies Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Americano - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Genzana Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Snack-bar-pizzeria Centro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wong Ho - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Villa Sassa

Upscale hotel near Lake Lugano
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace at Villa Sassa . Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body treatment, or a massage at DOT SPA, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Ai giardini di Sassa, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; Villa Sassa also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a conference center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and 5 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered self parking on site (CHF 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 18 to 25 for adults and CHF 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ai giardini di Sassa
  • Bistrot Bar
  • Dotlicious

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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 70.0 per day

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 4.50 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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 18 to 25 for adults, and CHF 15 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 260 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Sassa ?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Sassa on May 4, 2025 start from $237.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Sassa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Villa Sassa ?

Self parking is available for CHF 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Villa Sassa ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Sassa ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Villa Sassa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CHF 260 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Sassa located?

Located in Lugano City-Centre, this spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from BSí and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Lugano. San Lorenzo Cathedral and University of Lugano are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 13 minutes by foot and Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is 12 minutes.

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Villa Sassa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 802 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to go downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best views of Lugano while having beakfast. Very highly maintained and run business. Staff always helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vjollca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service. Very nice Welness . Free Transfer to and from the trainstation. Very nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VARUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay at Villa Sassa. Nice atmosphere and lovely view of the lake. Short walking distance to downtown as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

VILMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! Kind and nice staff and the location was perfect to visit the center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

FIRAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is nice, I think its time for renovation though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

zeid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super breakfirst and first class dining menu with a keen interest in healthy diets. Great local wine lisst. The pool is big and the area is nice to take a day to stay by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

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

Villa Sassa is a Gem!!

I love Villa Sassa! We extended our stay and we would stay here again. Love their Pilates schedule. Their breakfast is beyond…servers are amazing!! Pilates instructors and Zumba coaches are incredibly amazing. We love Ele, Sandra, Laura and everyone there!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kantubhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and property walking distance from train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Lovely!

A lovely stop over stay, had an amazing top floor room with beautiful views and plenty of space for my family, ropes and slippers in the right sizes for my children which was a nice touch! Great breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely retreat offering many relaxing spa options on rainy days when there was not much else to go do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa &wellness is super.great swimmingpool inside and outside.perfect service.very clean rooms and facillity.great bar and breakfast . A dream surrounding with great vieuw.great shopping in the city. A great hotel to relax and enjoy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we liked our accommodation. Our apartment was spacious with air conditioning and a balcony. The views of lake and mountains were magnificent. We enjoyed spa facilities and swimming pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool was too cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location! Our room was huge to a kitchen and private balcony with a gorgeous view . Make sure you have 2 people listed on original reservation or you will be charged around 70.00 .service staff was excellent and we loved the Bistro and breakfast selection!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khatouna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, helped with all our problems and requests. Rooms clean and big with wonderful views. Stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a good stay at Villa Sassa! The good: - very quiet - great breakfast - very large suite - very nice onsite restaurant - great view from room, pool and restaurant Not so good: - bed was uncomfortable (hard) - pool hours were not clear - rooms/decor were a bit dated, but not a big deal overall
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spent a wonderful weekend at Villa Sassa Hotel, fantastic terrace with stunning view. Beautiful breakfast area. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024