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Villa Sassa

4.0 star property

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City view from property
Breakfast and dinner served
View from property
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungolago
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Premium Suite, Lake 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

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Grand Suite, Lake View

Grand Suite, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Signature Suite, Lake View

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

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

Studio Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Lugano

With a stay at Villa Sassa in Lugano (Lugano City-Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Lugano and San Lorenzo Cathedral. .This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from BSí and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi.

What's nearby

  • Parco Ciani - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Via Nassa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lungolago - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restorante 1001 Notte - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rookies Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Laura - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Canvetto Luganese - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Cinese Orient Express - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Villa Sassa

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa, near Lake Lugano
Villa Sassa offers 120 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Lugano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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, 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Ai giardini di Sassa, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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
  • Lift (89 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (140 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised 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

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

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
  • 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
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
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

Villa Sassa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry Lynne

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views of Lake Lugano from this property are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, LOS ANGELES

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, top notch hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay wish we’d stayed longer a massage would of been great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ams

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The view from Villa Sassa is stunning, and the property itself has great potential, but my stay was unfortunately disappointing. My pre-booked shuttle arrived nearly an hour late with no update or communication from staff. I completely understand that road closures can cause delays, but a simple message would have allowed me to make other arrangements and avoid unnecessary stress in a new city. When I arrived, my early check-in request wasn’t accommodated, which I can accept, but the way it was handled was very dismissive. When I tried to express my concerns to the front desk, the staff member simply said “thank you, have a good day” and hung up. I later provided written feedback to management but received no further response, which felt unprofessional and dismissive. It also took over 40 minutes for my luggage to be delivered to my room, adding to an already frustrating experience. As a VIP guest, I expected better communication, service, and attention to detail. While the hotel itself is peaceful and offers incredible views, it’s not as convenient as it seems. The property is uphill, and there aren’t any nearby restaurants or shops you’ll need to take a bus, taxi, or Uber to reach the main area. Overall, the setting is lovely, but the lack of communication, poor responsiveness, and dismissive service left a very negative impression. With better training and guest care, Villa Sassa could truly live up to its potential.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modest lodging experience. Over promised and underdelivered on service and accommodations. Pics were misleading, mainly appearing to be on the waterfront. I should have examined further. Courtesy transportation delivered a great customer experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosemeire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, we were stuck in the elevator for about 30 minutes, and the help button didn’t work. We had to call the hotel directly for assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The view from this hotel was amazing. The breakfast was excellent. However the room needs significant improvement. We had the premium suite lake view and it was missing furniture and mold was growing on the balcony. The kitchen was a nice touch but it was totally empty. No dishes or cutlery Thankfully, we didn’t spend much time in the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Villa Sassa was good. The room was large, but seemed empty. Full kitchen but nothing to cook with or eat on. Friendliness of staff was hit and miss - the front desk Staff was great. Found it very odd that they shut down the pool to guests for “aqua fit” classes for two people - spa staff chased us down to let us know we couldn’t use the pool until those people were done their work out. Hot tub was more of a warm tub - needed to be much hotter. Sauna facilities were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in was quick as we were given our key right away. It turned out that the agent neglected to give us sone key information such as free local transit pass es for hotel guests and wifi password. There’s no information in the room at all. We walked back to the reception area for WiFi password and we found out about the free transit passes the NEXT day from the train station agent after we paid our bus fares the first day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was amazing! The Spa staff and spa treatment was so good we booked a couples massage again the next day. Highly recommend booking the Spa! Food was okay and the rest of the staff were okay at best. We are a younger couple (early 30s) on our honeymoon. Definitely one the youngest couples there. We both felt the staff was more welcoming to other guests than us. Not sure if it was an age thing or something else but we were very respectful and quiet. Just something we both felt and noticed throughout our stay. Would come back for the Views, the Spa and pool but that’s really it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views from the property were beautiful, our room was the size of a small apartment which was amazing, the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Desiree

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Timna

Disliked: Cleanliness

24 hours

The initial room that was given to me was dilapidated and needed some serious cleaning and remodeling. The second room was better but the location was not the best for a solo traveler. It was more appropriate for pet owners and those traveling with a larger group. I would highly recommend the spa and fine dining restaurant! A+ The staff were really friendly and thoughtful in the restaurant and spa areas. The views were breathtaking from the pool area and suite. My only complaint was my initial room wish should not be given to anyone else. The pictures on the website should reflect all rooms not just a few. Renovation is imperative to building number 3. I am happy that as soon as I complained they quickly moved me. I wish I changed the room earlier but I didn’t see the sad conditions until the evening. I assumed the hotel needed serious renovations but saw differently as the day progressed. It was just that particular room and location. Nevertheless the staff were polite and corrected the error immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamaal, Kingston

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hossam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with incredible views. Great helpful staff, great breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025