About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Locanda La Pignatta in Arogno offers family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and free toiletries. Each room features garden or mountain views, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a traditional or romantic ambience. Breakfast includes continental and buffet options with pancakes. Leisure Facilities: The hotel offers a garden, terrace, and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Locanda La Pignatta is 8 km from Swiss Miniatur and 16 km from Lugano Station. Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent dinner.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jean
United Kingdom
“This hotel is a little gem, situated in the hills above Lake Lugano in a quiet, small village. Giovanni and Simone have been operating the hotel for around 2 years and are working very hard to succeed. Giovanni, who speaks good English, deals...” - Ryan
Switzerland
“The atmosphere was breathtaking, the place is very clean and the host makes the place extremely comfortable. The espresso is exceptional. Really enjoyed the darts and table tennis cool little feature.” - Aaron
Australia
“It was in a beautiful location, unfortunately we didn’t get to make the most of it as it was thumping down with rain. The proprietors running it are lovely and helpful and the dinner was delicious.” - Nina
Belgium
“The hotel is set with a view right on the Monte San Giorgio, and sitting above the Lago di Lugano (south-west facing). I liked the view a lot, together with the excellent food offered for lunch and dinner - the kitchen is excellent. The staff even...” - Caroline
Austria
“Located 20mns from the lake in the hills, Arogno is a very beautiful and quiet village. We had a great time at Locanda La Pignatta. Perfect welcome with Giovanni. The hotel has recently been renovated. Very clean with good bedding. We dined there,...” - Stefano
Italy
“La disponibilità è la gentilezza di Simone e Giovanni. Il posto molto tranquillo e accogliente. Ottima cucina. Vicino al lago e a 15 minuti da Lugano.” - Bruno
Switzerland
“Wir fühlten uns in jeder Hinsicht gut aufgehoben. Das Ambiente im Garten mit den Bocciaspielern war einzigartig.” - Corinna
Germany
“Sehr nettes Personal und toll, dass unsere Hunde so willkommen aufgenommen wurden.” - Urs
Switzerland
“Einfach gestaltetes Zimmer mit allem was es braucht. Sehr schöne Aussicht Richtung Italien. Das Frühstück kann im Sommer draußen eingenommen werden. Die Lage ist ideal als Etappenziel Nord- Süd-Nord, da nahe der Autobahn A2, je nach Richtung kurz...” - Claudio
Belgium
“Pas trop de choix juste se qu’il faut pour déjeuner je pense quand demandant il aurait pu avoir autre choses les patrons sont super disponible et très sympathique le repas très bon la tagliata excellente”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Locanda La Pignatta
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that all guests need to provide a valid ID at check-in.
Please inform Locanda La Pignatta 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.