Hotel Villa Emden
Isole di Brissago
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Why people book this hotel
“The restaurant food is incredible and the service was great”
“Rooms,food, garden and staff were fabulous”
“Beautiful location and is so unique situated on the island”
“Phenomenal location, beautiful building and very atmospheric and romantic”
“The location is simply breathtaking and once the last ferry leaves around 5:30pm…”
“The rooms are comfortable and decorated with good and sober taste”
“The restaurant, while expensive, is worth every penny”
“Well worth the price”
“The breakfast included also was amazing”
“the fabulous location, the restaurant and especially the breakfast”
“I loved strolling the garden, and swimming in the glorious Lago Maggiore”
Overview
Located on the island of Brissago on Lake Maggiore, and surrounded by a lush garden, Hotel Villa Emden is a historic villa featuring a restaurant and direct access to the beach. The rooms provide beautiful views of the lake. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property. Each room at Hotel Villa Emden is fitted with elegant walnut parquet floors and comes with a coffee machine, a desk and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and free toiletries. Beside the restaurant with summer terrace, the beachfront property also offers a bar serving snacks. The Brissago Island hosts the Botanic Garden of Ticino with 1700 different plants. Guests can reach the island via boat from Porto Ronco or Ascona.
Traveller reviews
Emma
couple
December 3, 2025
“Amazing and special hotel”
Beautiful location and is so unique situated on the island. Really makes you feel relaxed. The restaurant food is incredible and the service was great. The breakfast included also was amazing.
Achraf
couple
May 15, 2025
Very unique stay that’s peaceful and beautiful
Dan
family_with_children
September 18, 2024
“A unique experience, memorable.”
Rooms,food, garden and staff were fabulous.
Tünde
extended_group
July 15, 2024
Amazing place and staff, restaurant. Everything was perfect.
George
couple
October 9, 2023
“One of the most exceptional hotels I've stayed in”
Phenomenal location, beautiful building and very atmospheric and romantic
Sergei
couple
September 29, 2023
“Highly recommended!”
Fantastic experience! The hotel personal was very friendly, excellent restaurant, nice atmosphere and impressive botanical garden.
Luke
couple
August 12, 2023
“Without a doubt one of the most special and wonderful hotel locations in Europe for a quiet and romantic getaway.”
Photos and words cannot do this wonderful place justice. The location is simply breathtaking and once the last ferry leaves around 5:30pm you have the entire island to yourself with the other few hotel guests (10 rooms in total). There are picturesque viewpoints all around the island in the various areas of the botanical garden, where the vegetation is assembled by world region. The restaurant, while expensive, is worth every penny. Certainly one of the best dining experiences we have ever had - an intimate, quiet, superbly delicious meal looking out over the lake to the lovely town of Ascona under the kind and watchful eye of the restaurant manager who handles all table duties alone.
David
family_with_children
July 25, 2023
“Paradise and tranquillity”
Absolutely fantastic location, total paradise and the botanical gardens of Ticino all to yourself after 18,00hrs. Excellent restaurant with knowledgeable staff. Well worth the price !
Sophie
family_with_children
April 23, 2023
the fabulous location, the restaurant and especially the breakfast. The rooms are comfortable and decorated with good and sober taste.
Raziyeh
solo_traveller
April 12, 2023
The staff were really nice and friendly. The garden was open to guests even after 5 pm which was a great experience.
Nic
couple
September 28, 2022
“Heaven on earth”
The location is breathtaking and awesome. One of the best places I ever stayed in my live. The food at the restaurant was exceptional and the staff outstanding friendly!
Andrew
couple
September 10, 2022
Villa Emden was absolutely amazing. Such a peaceful hotel on a beautiful tiny island in the middle of a Swiss lake. You really have the feeling you have the whole island to yourself.
Gareth
couple
September 9, 2022
“Thank you for welcoming my wife, myself and our dog, we loved every second.”
A beautiful villa, on a magical botanical island, with an absolutely outstanding cuisine. I loved strolling the garden, and swimming in the glorious Lago Maggiore
marianne
family_with_children
April 20, 2022
“A hidden gem”
An absolute secret. The most exclusive private place at an most average rate on this beautiful island 10’ from Ascona by taxi or public boat. Beautiful interior design with attention to every little detail in this most historic building. Lovely beach towels and color assorted umbrellas, in case it would rain. Exquisite assortiment of high class teas in addition to the standard nespresso in the room. An outstanding restaurant with most attentive, personalized service with prime quality delicious food, just for the hotel guests. You feel like a queen. Bravo to the team. Just hope it stays a secret.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Private beach area, Beachfront, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Street parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Pet basket, Pet bowls, Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities
Superior Double Room with Lake View
This spacious room features views of Lake Maggiore and comes with a coffee machine.
Standard Double or Twin Room with Lake View
This room features views of Lake Maggiore and comes with a coffee machine.
Standard Double Room with Lake View - Disability Access
This room features views of Lake Maggiore and comes with a coffee machine. The room is wheelchair-accessible.
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