Albergo la Posta, operating since 1888 and member of the Swiss Historic Hotels, is located in the quiet little village of Astano in the Malcantone region and offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant serving gourmet dishes with local products, and a bar. Both the vintage rooms in the historic building and the modern rooms in the Nicoletta building feature free wired internet and are at least 20 m² in size. Some units also come with a balcony or a terrace. During summer, you can dine outside in the charming garden and enjoy selected wines provided from regional vineyards. The local lake for swimming is just 250 metres away. Lugano is 17 km away and is easily accessible by public transport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Astano
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maria
    Greece Greece
    Very nice and peaceful area with welcoming people. We will come back!
  • Madelaine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Die LGe und das Frühstück, wie auch die GStfreundlichkeit waren perfekt!
  • Alisa
    Germany Germany
    Sehr nettes Personal und ein fantastisches Frühstück! Das Hotelrestaurant hatte am Abend geöffnet und uns wurde extra auf der Terrasse zum Abendessen eingedeckt. Dieses war vorzüglich! Parkplatz kostenlos direkt am Hotel. Wir konnten mit dem Baby...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ristorante #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Albergo della Posta

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Suitable for kids
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Albergo della Posta takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:30

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, 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 on request. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card Cash Albergo della Posta accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Albergo della Posta

  • Room options at Albergo della Posta include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at Albergo della Posta is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The prices at Albergo della Posta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Albergo della Posta is 100 yards from the centre of Astano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Albergo della Posta is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Albergo della Posta can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free

  • Albergo della Posta has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante #1

  • Albergo della Posta offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Head massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Foot massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Full body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Back massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Hand massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Couples massage
    • Public Bath
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Neck massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bike tours