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Villa Porta

Luino, Italy
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Villa Porta is one of those places where time seems to have stood still—in the very best sense. The sprawling park, with its winding paths, leads down to its own private beach, where the waters of Lake Maggiore gently lap against the rocks. In the evening, you can sit on the panoramic terrace of the Tiffany Restaurant, gaze out over the lake, and understand why the family has been welcoming guests here for over 50 years. If you prefer a more casual atmosphere, enjoy an aperitivo at the brasserie right on the water—you can’t get much closer to the lake than this.
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Highlights

  • Private beach with direct access to Lake Maggiore
  • 10,000 square meters of park-like gardens with an antique greenhouse and a private marina
  • Panoramic terrace at the Tiffany Restaurant directly overlooking the lake
  • Perfect starting point for boat tours to the Borromean Islands
  • Sauna in the Art Nouveau greenhouse & Jacuzzi right on the lake

Good to know

  • The villa is located in the small town of Colmegna—a car is recommended for day trips to Luino, Varese, or Lugano.
  • Starting in May, special evening events are held regularly: themed dinners, evenings hosted by the in-house wine club, and the exclusive “Echoes by the Lake.”
  • The historic ballroom is regularly used for weddings and events.

The Essentials

  • spa area, dogs permitted, sauna, allergy-friendly
  • Hotel Type: Romantic, Luxury, Boutique, 4 star, Lakeside
  • Hotel size (number of rooms): 30

Location

Via Palazzi 1
21016 Luino
Lombardy, Italy
Hotel with views of
  • lake

Hotel description

Boutique Hotel
A historic villa from the early 19th century on the Gulf of Colmegna, family-owned since 1971, featuring a sprawling 10,000-square-meter park with romantic walking paths and an antique greenhouse, a picturesque private marina directly on the lake, a sauna in the Art Nouveau greenhouse & a Jacuzzi, stylish rooms with lake views and the atmosphere of a bygone era; the Tiffany Restaurant, with its panoramic terrace and veranda, combines elegance with creative cuisine, plus the “pieds dans l’eau” brasserie right on the water with a casual atmosphere, a Wine Club, and themed evenings for culinary discoveries
Lake Hotel
Located directly on Lake Maggiore with its own private beach and access to the lake; boat excursions can be arranged by the hotel; a picturesque harbor for boat trips to the Borromean Islands; bike trails and golf courses in the surrounding area; just a few kilometers from Luino, Varese, and Lugano, Switzerland, with green valleys and Alpine landscapes as a backdrop
Romantic Hotel
A park with winding walking paths beneath mature trees; dinner on the lakeside terrace of the Tiffany Restaurant with a panoramic view of Lake Maggiore; the historic “Limonaia” ballroom for special occasions and weddings; lakeside yoga retreats on the shore of the lake

Sneak peek

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Facilities

dogs permitted
    child-friendly restaurant
      sauna
        spa area
          allergy-friendly hotel
            villa
              gourmet restaurant
              • regional cuisine
              • international cuisine
              • modern cuisine
              • traditional cuisine
              • creative cuisine
              • seasonal cuisine
              • cross-over cuisine
              wine selection
              • wine tasting (book in advance)

              Frequently asked questions

              The hotel has 30 rooms in total.

              The hotel is suitable for the whole family and also offers activities for children. These include, for example restaurante adecuado para niños

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