Hillside hotel in Massino Visconti with a view of Lake Maggiore, outdoor pool, free parking and air-conditioned rooms surrounded by Piedmont greenery.
See prices & availabilityThis page contains affiliate links. If you book through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Lo Scoiattolo is a 3-star hotel set among the green hills of Massino Visconti, in Piedmont, with a garden and views over Lake Maggiore. The property is designed for those seeking a quiet stay between nature and lake, without giving up comforts such as an outdoor pool and free parking, particularly appreciated by guests travelling by car towards the shores of Lake Verbano.
The rooms, classic and elegant in style, are air-conditioned and equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer; some room types also offer a balcony. The choice ranges from the more compact double room to the larger triple room, suitable for small groups or families with children.
Every morning a sweet and savoury continental buffet breakfast is served, while the indoor bar remains available to guests throughout the day. The hillside location makes it possible to reach Stresa and Arona within a few minutes, while the Golf Club des Iles Borromées is just 5 km away. Malpensa Airport is about 35 km away, making Lo Scoiattolo convenient even for those arriving by plane.
The rooms at Lo Scoiattolo share a classic and elegant style, with air conditioning, free WiFi, a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom complete with courtesy set and hairdryer; soundproofing is also guaranteed in all room types, a useful detail for those seeking rest after a day spent between the lake and the hills.
The range starts with the more compact Double Room, designed for two people, up to the version with a single bed designed for a single guest, both with a limited but functional size. Those travelling as three or with a child can instead opt for the Triple Room, the largest in the property at 23 sqm, which offers two alternative bed configurations to suit different group needs. In all rooms, the minibar completes the amenities for a practical stay.
The classic Double Room, at 18 sqm, is the largest double room type in the property and is designed for two people. Furnished in a simple, elegant style, it features a minibar and soundproofing, as well as an en-suite bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer.
A more compact version of the Double Room, at 14 sqm, designed for the single guest. Smaller than the other room type of the same name, it still keeps the complete en-suite bathroom and satellite TV, making it a practical choice for solo stays.
The most spacious room in the hotel, at 23 sqm, designed for families or small groups of up to three people. It is the only room type with two alternative bed configurations, three singles or one single paired with an extra-large double, to suit different guest compositions.
Lo Scoiattolo offers guests a garden with a sun terrace and an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, ideal for enjoying the hillside views over Lake Maggiore. The free private parking, with spaces also reserved for guests with disabilities, makes arriving by car from Stresa and Arona easy.
Inside the property there is a common lounge with a TV area, luggage storage service, safe and key card access, as well as CCTV in common areas for guests’ safety. Daily housekeeping and a private check-in complete the offer for those seeking attention to detail during their stay.
For meals, a coffee shop, a snack bar and an indoor bar are available, while all rooms feature a minibar. The lift and the availability of rooms for guests with disabilities make the property accessible to different needs, as do the family rooms designed for those travelling with children.
Lo Scoiattolo stands on a hill in Massino Visconti, a small town in Piedmont overlooking Lake Maggiore, in a green and quiet area especially suited to those seeking a stay away from the tourist traffic of the lake’s busier shores. The property’s garden and sun terrace offer views over Lake Verbano, while the village’s restaurants, such as Agriturismo la Masseria Rossi just 100 metres away and Rist. Pizz. Stella di S at 200 metres, allow guests to dine without going far.
For those travelling by car, Stresa and Arona can be reached in about 15 minutes, while Milan Malpensa Airport is about 35 km away, a convenient connection for guests arriving from outside the region. The railway stations of Lesa and Meina, both just over 2 km away, offer an alternative by train for those wanting to visit the lakeside villages without using the car. The Golf Club des Iles Borromées, about 5 km away, is a landmark for golf enthusiasts.
The area is suited to various activities: the Rocca di Angera, 5 km away, overlooks the lake with its medieval history, while Parco Villa Pallavicino, 7 km away, is ideal for a walk among animals and botanical species, especially in spring and summer. Trekking enthusiasts can venture as far as the Sacro Monte di Orta, about 10 km away, a UNESCO World Heritage site set in the woods, while the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, 12 km away, offer spectacular blooms from March to October. In winter the area becomes quieter, perfect for those seeking relaxation away from the summer crowds.
Guests particularly appreciate the friendliness of the staff, rated 9.1, and the cleanliness of the rooms, over 8.5. Comfort and value for money also receive good ratings, while the hillside location, though scenic, receives a slightly lower score among the various criteria.
Lo Scoiattolo is located at Per Nebbiuno 8, in Massino Visconti, Piedmont, on a hill with views over Lake Maggiore and about 15 minutes by car from Stresa and Arona.
Yes, Lo Scoiattolo offers free private parking on site, including reserved parking for guests with disabilities.
No, Lo Scoiattolo does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Lo Scoiattolo serves a sweet and savoury continental buffet breakfast every morning, included for guests.
Rates at Lo Scoiattolo vary depending on the season, room type and stay dates. You can check the updated price from our search partners.
Yes, Lo Scoiattolo has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, set in the garden with views over Lake Maggiore.
Milan Malpensa Airport is about 35 km from Lo Scoiattolo, conveniently reachable by car.
