Giardino Ascona
a luxury retreat for 40 years
The Hotel Giardino Ascona is a 5-star hotel on Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It combines a Mediterranean ambience, gourmet cuisine, including the ECCO Fine Dining restaurant, which has been awarded 18 Gault&Millau points, with the dipiù Spa and one of the most beautiful gardens in the region. A place for guests who want to experience luxury not loudly, but naturally.
In the sunniest corner of Switzerland lies a place that needs no explanation—you feel it. Giardino Ascona is a refined luxury hotel, a haven for those who seek something truly special. Those who know it remember it with a smile. Those who arrive, let go.
Open from April 1, 2026 to October 18, 2026.
The hotel
Amid shimmering lily ponds, gentle water features, tranquil pools and hidden sanctuaries, a lightness of being unfolds. Here, dolce vita is not staged—it is lived. Quietly, elegantly, and with effortless ease.
Cuisine becomes poetry: Italian-inspired classics meet creative finesse, each plate a moment, each flavour a lasting memory. In fine dining, craftsmanship, passion and time merge into an experience that lingers. Days begin with light over Lake Maggiore, unfold through Ticino’s valleys, across golf greens or along peaceful paths—and end where relaxation becomes an art: in the award-winning spa, shaped by calm, warmth and exceptional treatments.
For four decades, Giardino Ascona has been a place to arrive, to linger, and to return to. A paradise you do not search for — but discover.
Rooms and suites
The rooms and suites are real retreats of relaxation and well-being – a perfect symbiosis of southern charm and modern comfort, with the enchanting view of the Mediterranean garden with its fascinating flora as your constant companion.
Restaurants
At Giardino Ascona, there is something for every taste. In the ECCO Ascona restaurant, one of the best fine dining restaurants in the region, you will experience culinary perfection. The Hide & Seek Ascona restaurant focuses on creative dishes that combine Mediterranean influences and international sophistication. And at the Pool Side, summer vibes are served: light, fresh and always relaxed.
dipiù Spa
The dipiù spa at Hotel Giardino Ascona is a luxurious wellness area that combines wellness and the Mediterranean lifestyle at the highest level. It is a place where modern design and natural materials meet, with a holistic spa experience taking centre stage.
Giardino Ascona world of experience
Whether you want to spend unforgettable vacations with your family, enjoy romantic moments as a couple, be active in the breathtaking natural surroundings or promote your health and vitality in a retreat – you will find your perfect time-out here. Let yourself be enchanted by first-class rounds of golf in Ascona or exclusive events in the Ascona-Locarno region.
17.09. – 19.09.2026 SunIce Festival Ascona
When SunIce cranks up the beats at Lido Ascona, the Giardino is transformed into a world of contrasts: rousing festival ...
18.09. – 10.10.26 – Music Festival classicAscona
The classicAscona music festival weeks invite you to classical concerts in a special atmosphere in early fall. International artists, renowned ...
Retreats in Ascona
Experience holistic regeneration and find your inner balance in our tailor-made summer retreats. Treat yourself to some valuable time out ...
Events in Ascona-Locarno
06.06.26 – ARMÒNIA Yoga Festival The ARMÒNIA Yoga Festival brings yoga, mindfulness and holistic well-being to Ascona. For one day, ...
Vacations full of adventure at Giardino Ascona!
A very special vacation program awaits our little guests during the autumn vacations: exciting games, creative workshops and lots of ...
Active vacations in Ticino
With the Frauscher 1017 GT – luxury meets adventure on Lake Maggiore Cast off at the Patriziale marina and glide ...
Giardino Ascona voucher shop
Gourmet delights in the fine dining restaurant, pure relaxation in the award-winning dipiù Spa and unforgettable experiences around Lake Maggiore.
Whether for Christmas, a birthday or as a little thank you in between – discover the perfect voucher for special moments and lasting memories.
FAQ / Good to know
Arrive, relax, and indulge: At Giardino Ascona, you’ll find comfort, style, and meticulous details for a truly carefree stay. All the important information – from arrival details to special services – is conveniently provided here. Services – can be found here at a glance.
Frequently asked questions about the Giardino Ascona
The Hotel Giardino Ascona is a 5-star lifestyle hotel in Ascona in the Swiss canton of Ticino, directly on Lake Maggiore. It was founded in 1986 and belongs to the Giardino Group AG, based in Ascona. The hotel is known for its Mediterranean architecture, extensive garden, gourmet restaurants and dipiù spa. It is located close to Lag0 Maggiore in Ticino.
The Hotel Giardino Ascona is located at Via del Segnale 10 in 6612 Ascona, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. It is around 2 hours from Zurich Airport, close to the shores of Lake Maggiore and next to a golf course.
The Giardino Ascona is suitable for couples looking for a romantic break, for golfers (with direct access to the Golf Club Patriziale Ascona), for wellness guests, for families, for wedding couples and for small company groups of up to 60 people. It offers so much space that it provides an oasis of well-being for everyone.
Yes, the Hotel Giardino Ascona has its own spa. The dipiù Spa, with many facial and body treatments, a hairdresser and many massage techniques. There is also a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool, both part of the dipiù Spa. The outdoor pool is located in the hotel's Mediterranean garden.
The Giardino Ascona has a summer season that opens on April 1, 2026. For exact opening times and off-season bookings, we recommend contacting the hotel directly.