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Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa

Family-friendly hotel in Minusio with spa and outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Cots/infant beds available
  • Babysitting services
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift

Room options

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Panoramic Room, Balcony (Modern)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room (Classic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Room, Lake View (Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Panoramic Room, Balcony (Classic)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Via delle Vigne 149, Locarno, Minusio, TI, CH-6648

What's nearby

  • Casino Locarno - 4 min drive
  • Old Town - 5 min drive
  • Madonna del Sasso - 5 min drive
  • Piazza Grande - 5 min drive
  • Tenero - Sport Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 44 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 96 min drive
  • Linate Airport (LIN) - 112 min drive
  • Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) - 131 min drive
  • Parma (PMF) - 175 min drive
  • Locarno (ZJI-Locarno Train Station) - 29 min walk
  • Locarno F.A.R.T Station - 29 min walk
  • Locarno Station - 30 min walk
  • Free train station pickup

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

When visiting Minusio, Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps or facials, and La Belle Epoque serves dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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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

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Transfers

    • Free train station pickup*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (484 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1913
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed available
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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 selected days. Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

La Belle Epoque – This restaurant only serves dinner.

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 4.20 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

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 25 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 120 per night

Pets

  • Pet deposit: CHF 30 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 30 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • 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

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa 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 Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 30 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of CHF 30 per night.
Is parking offered on site at Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Locarno (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa also has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness centre and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, La Belle Epoque.

Esplanade Hotel Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A place to relax and enjoying fresh air and a view filled with joy...pleasant place
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

High on the hill
Lovely place to go and stay!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxation hotel
It is amazing hotel and friendly staff. It must be 5 stars hotel not 4
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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,,
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, very relaxing atmosphere, good food... perfect!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

perfect stay if you go to moon and stars
great staff, great views, great quality of food. i will definitly visit this hotel again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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...
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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