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Castello del Sole Beach Resort & SPA

Ascona, Switzerland

  • 91.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • wellness
  • golf
  • couples
  • families
  • long stays

About Castello del Sole Beach Resort & SPA

Castello del Sole Beach Resort & SPA in Ascona offers 79 rooms and 41 suites on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The property features a private beach, an on-site golf course, and a 2,500 square metre spa with a bio sauna, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Kneipp path, hydropool, SPA suite, gym, and fitness room. Dining options include the gourmet Locanda Barbarossa restaurant and three bars, including Snack Bar La Spiaggia. Guests can enjoy a heated indoor/outdoor pool and a range of wellness facilities.

The hotel is a member of Relais & Châteaux and has been recognised in the La Liste Top 1000 Hotels for 2026, with a La Liste rating of 91/100.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Castello del Sole Beach Resort & SPA as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its lakeside location in Ascona, private beach, extensive spa, on-site golf, gourmet dining, and recognition by La Liste Top 1000 Hotels 2026. Membership in Relais & Châteaux further supports its standing.

Key facts

Keys
79 rooms · 41 suites
Architecture
The Retreat Pavilion - an architectural jewel in the Lombardy country house style
Type
Beach, Wellness, Golf, Family

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — a private beach on the shores of Lake Maggiore
  • Swimming pool — Swimming pool - 8x25m, heated indoor/outdoor 28°C
  • On-site golf course — Quiet and luxurious wellness hotel with golf facilities in Ticino / Switzerland

Dining

  • Bar — Snack Bar La Spiaggia

Wellness

  • Spa — Spread over 2,500 luxurious square metres, we offer a variety of ways to unwind
  • Sauna — evidence: Bio Sauna, Finnish Sauna, Turkish bath
  • Fitness centre — evidence: Gym and fitness room

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Locanda Barbarossa — gourmet
Bar
Bar Bassa Selim & Cortile Barbarossa
Bar
Snack Bar La Spiaggia

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — Bio Sauna, Finnish Sauna, Turkish bath, Kneipp path, Hydropool, SPA suite, Gym and fitness room

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Golf

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Golf
On-site golf course

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

46.1500, 8.7667 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields

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