Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Located in the centre of Melide and just 100 metres from Lake Lugano, Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast offers individually styled rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Lugano is 6 km away. The rooms come with a desk and a bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms also have a sofa. A breakfast is served at the Boccalino every morning. Free private parking is possible at the property. The Swiss Miniature Adventure Park can be reached within 5 minutes on foot, and Morcote is 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Justinwevers
Netherlands Netherlands
“Super friendly staff! The owner parked his car specially somewhere else so I could park close to the hotel. Breakfast absolutely lovely and good coffee!”
Juriaan
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great reception, friendly people and a lovely breakfast. I'd definitely come back.”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely family run B&B. Very friendly and welcoming hosts. We had a room with a balcony this time which was great and had a view of the lake. This was our second visit on our way to Italy and I hope we'll do it again. Breakfast was very good too.”
Friedrich
Sweden Sweden
“The hotel is nicely situated for a sleep over, the room had a rustic charm. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Some nice places nearby to eat.”
Hilla
Denmark Denmark
“This gem of a hotel is located just south of Lugano in Melide, close to the highway. Very convenient and perfect for travelers with car. Excellent service and really friendly staff. It is just a few steps from the refreshing waters of Lake Lugano...”
Ebru
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Mostly the attention we received by the owners and the possibility to park our car safely in front of of the B&B, as it was packed with luggage etc.”
Stinne
Denmark Denmark
“They where very friendly and helpfull. My daughter cannot eat gluten and the made different toaster bread for her and showed what she could eat from the buffet (including glutenfree müsli, and three different kinds of cake. They also checked the...”
Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great size room, first floor was the lowest, but easy staircase for hubby. Pet friendly, fabulous breakfast. We also stayed here in April on route to Brindisi, so we knew how lovely and traditional this bed and breakfast is. Great terrace for a...”
Daniel
Netherlands Netherlands
“The hosts were fantastic and I got a big room with a big and comfortable bed. Dogs are allowed. The area around is nice for a walk along the lake. Parking was provided. Breakfast was decent. Again, the hosts were super nice. I would love to stay...”
Jacob
Switzerland Switzerland
“The staff were very nice and welcoming, including good advice. The room was very nice with a view on one of Mario Botta's creations. Excellent breakfast. All in all: perfect.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 856 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Young, dynamic Spirit always ready to be helpful. Our Boss is collecting old corkscrews from all over the world. Some of them are shown in the Breakfast room. Family style run B&B with personalized interior.

Property information

Small Guest House, off the main road but very central situated. Easy to reach the motorway to Italy. Breakfast room is situated in an old wine cellar with a large fireplace. Quiet Location nearby lake and mountains, ideal for hiking and Relaxing. Good public Transport neaby. Many Restaurants and Pizzerias within Walking distance.

Neighbourhood information

Melide is a great place to start hiking. A new boat stop nearby will let you enjoy a Relaxing trip on Lake Lugano. The restructurated Lido invites to enjoy bathing and chill out with friends. A beautiful promenade invites for jogging or to stroll after a long business day or on the road.Nearby Swissminiatur is always worthwhile another visit. Free public Transport all over Ticino for our guests. The motorway Exit 51 brings you quickly back to your Destination.

Languages spoken

German,English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroEC-CardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Please inform Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: Licenza No.2012