4-star hotel on the Ghiffa lakefront, the only hotel in town overlooking Lake Maggiore, with private beach, pool and panoramic restaurant in a historic Art Nouveau building.
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Hotel Ghiffa is a 4-star hotel located on the Ghiffa lakefront, on Lake Maggiore, and is the only hotel in town with direct access to a private sandy beach and a pool.
Housed in a 19th-century building with Art Nouveau furnishings, the hotel offers rooms and suites with lake-view terraces, air conditioning and satellite TV: from standard double rooms to Junior Suites with a separate living area, the property suits both romantic stays and family travel, as children of all ages are welcome. The on-site restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, offers a fixed menu and an à la carte menu with regional, Italian and international dishes, while a buffet breakfast starts the day.
Available facilities include a bar, a private jetty for boats, covered parking, a meeting room for 30 people and a garden with deck chairs and sun loungers. The location allows for walking or cycling excursions along the lake and towards Val Grande National Park, and the hotel also organises private boat trips.
The eight room and suite types at Hotel Ghiffa share a private bathroom with shower, courtesy set and hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and minibar, ensuring consistent standards throughout the property. Sizes range from 19 sqm for the Standard and Double/Twin rooms to 47 sqm for the largest Junior Suite, with 25 sqm rooms featuring lake-view terraces in between.
Many rooms offer a lake view or a private terrace with sun loungers, such as the Double Room with Terrace and the Superior with glass chandeliers. The two Junior Suites, with a separate living area and sofa bed, are designed for families or longer stays, while the Standard and Deluxe rooms remain the most compact option for those seeking functionality without giving up the view of Lake Maggiore.
Elegant room with fine furnishings, among the most refined in the property. The private terrace, with sun loungers and teak flooring, offers a direct view of the lake, with no extra beds available.
Compared to the room with terrace, the Superior stands out for its extra-large double bed and the glass chandeliers that enhance the decor. Here too, the terrace with sun loungers opens onto the lake view.
Unlike the rooms with terrace, this 19 sqm option features a balcony with lake view and a flexible bed configuration, double or two singles, ideal for couples or friends travelling together.
Without a balcony but with a lake view from the window, this 19 sqm room offers a bathroom with shower, bidet and courtesy set, plus minibar, wardrobe and safe for those seeking functionality.
The simplest room type in the range, without a stated lake view or balcony, but still equipped with a private bathroom with shower and bidet, minibar, wardrobe and safe: the most essential choice at the hotel.
A 39 sqm suite with a separate bedroom, a living area with sofa bed and a private terrace overlooking the lake: the only junior suite in the property with its own outdoor space.
The largest accommodation in the hotel, with 47 sqm split between a separate bedroom and a dining area. It lacks a private terrace but offers a lake view from the interior spaces, and is designed for longer stays.
A 25 sqm Deluxe version with lake view, safe and minibar: compared to the Standard room of the same size, it offers more refined finishes while keeping the same flexible bed configuration.
Hotel Ghiffa offers a range of facilities designed for a relaxing stay on the lake: terrace and garden with outdoor furniture, deck chairs and sun loungers, outdoor tub, bicycle rental and water sports equipment, ideal for those who enjoy hiking and fishing. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day, with concierge service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping.
For dining, the hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar, in-room minibar, the option of breakfast in the room and dedicated children’s menus. Attention to security is also present, with outdoor security cameras, smoke alarms and key access, as well as accessibility, thanks to a lift, rooms for guests with disabilities and wheelchair access. Air conditioning and heating complete a set of facilities designed for every season.
Hotel Ghiffa occupies a 19th-century building directly on the Ghiffa lakefront, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, and is the only hotel in town with private access to the shore of Lake Maggiore. The area retains an intimate character, typical of Piedmont’s lakeside villages, with the boat jetty just steps from the property and the restaurant La Canfora only 20 metres from the entrance.
For those travelling without a car, Porto Valtravaglia railway station is about 4.4 km away, while the nearest airport, Lugano Agno, is about 23 km away; Milan Malpensa Airport, connected to major international flights, is about 35 km away. Within a few minutes’ walk you can also reach the restaurant Santissima Trinità (950 m) and Locanda a Sud (1.5 km), useful for varying dinner without straying far from the lake.
Ghiffa is a convenient base for excursions along the shores of Lake Maggiore and into the hinterland: the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens, about 5 km away, offer paths among flowers and exotic plants that are particularly striking in spring and summer, while Val Grande National Park, about 9-11 km away, is the ideal destination for trekking and hiking amid wild nature between spring and autumn. In summer, the hotel’s private beach and water activities on the lake are the focus of the day, while in the low season strolling along the lakefront and visiting nearby towns like Verbania prevail.
Guests especially praise the lake location and the staff, both rated 9.1, followed by comfort and cleanliness. Value for money, at 7.8, is the least appreciated aspect, while the free WiFi still earns a solid score.
Yes, Hotel Ghiffa accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, Hotel Ghiffa offers private, covered and secure parking within the property.
Hotel Ghiffa accepts check-in from 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM and check-out from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM; upon arrival, a photo ID and a credit card are required.
Yes, Hotel Ghiffa is located on the Ghiffa lakefront and has a private sandy beach and a boat jetty on Lake Maggiore.
Yes, Hotel Ghiffa welcomes children of all ages; those aged 4 and over pay the adult rate, and extra beds are available on request.
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Near Hotel Ghiffa you’ll find the restaurant La Canfora just 20 metres away, the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens about 5 km away, and Val Grande National Park about 9 km away, ideal for hiking and cycling trips.
