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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!


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

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great overnight stop from Italy to France. Close to the A2. We had a large room and they welcomed our dog. Lovely breakfast. They also saved us a parking spot on the road outside as we had a ton of luggage in the car overnight. Lovely walk along...
  • Lore
    Belgium Belgium
    We stayed here for one night on our drive home. B&B near the highway and the lake with delicious and extensive breakfast. Beautiful and spacious rooms that are neat and well equipped. Good price-quality. Very friendly and kind owners that speak...
  • Guido
    Germany Germany
    The hosts are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They give valuable tips on how to explore the area - just ask. The stay included a Ticino Ticket, which allows free use of public transport in the region - we really enjoyed this and left our car...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,013 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

Facilities of Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Fax/photocopying
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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 6 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

FAQs about Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast

  • Check-in at Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • Room options at Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Single

  • Yes, Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast is 450 yards from the centre of Melide. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.