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Reviews of Al Boccalino Bed&Breakfast 2 stars

Via Francesco Borromini 27, 6815 Melide, Switzerland

#4 of 11 hotels in Melide

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 113 B&B reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Return visit to Melide
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely family run B&B. Very friendly and welcoming hosts. We had a room with a balcony this time which was great and had a view of the lake. This was our second visit on our way to Italy and I hope we'll do it again. Breakfast was very good too.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Charming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The hotel is nicely situated for a sleep over, the room had a rustic charm. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Some nice places nearby to eat.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Cosy, friendly and welcoming gem of a hotel. 10/10 would recommend this.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This gem of a hotel is located just south of Lugano in Melide, close to the highway. Very convenient and perfect for travelers with car. Excellent service and really friendly staff. It is just a few steps from the refreshing waters of Lake Lugano and in the vicinity are some great choises for dining as well. Hearty and healthy breakfast. Very clean. Also they serve (possibly) the best Swiss beer there.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable rooms and amazing breakfast with great views of the lake. A selection of bars and restaurants close by.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    We had a great one-night stay followed by a lovely outdoor breakfast. The owners made the stay ver enjoyable for me and
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was a bit tight for 3 people. While everything was very clean, an upgrade of the facilities could be of advection to make this B&B even more attractive.

    Mostly the attention we received by the owners and the possibility to park our car safely in front of of the B&B, as it was packed with luggage etc.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They where very friendly and helpfull. My daughter cannot eat gluten and the made different toaster bread for her and showed what she could eat from the buffet (including glutenfree müsli, and three different kinds of cake. They also checked the hot chocolate.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    We will definitely return and recommend the property to friends & family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    We loved the hosts and cleanliness ! The location was optimal for walking to the lake and around the beautiful neighborhood.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location to bus and quiet. The breakfast was fantastic. Parking available. Unload luggage in front of hotel and move car a couple blocks away in hotel paid parking in the City lot.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Fabulous - A couple, a Walking Stick and a Lurcher
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great size room, first floor was the lowest, but easy staircase for hubby. Pet friendly, fabulous breakfast. We also stayed here in April on route to Brindisi, so we knew how lovely and traditional this bed and breakfast is. Great terrace for a beer before walking to the lake which is absolutely stunning. Super hosts. Lovely meal at Ristorante Giardino, only a few minutes walk away, dog friendly with an outside terrace as well. Take your Swiss adaptor and European Blue parking disc for the Blue Zone parking, just in case - was invaluable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Lovely stay, dogs allowed, parking, breakfast included, super hosts.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The wifi sign in my room was not good. But I think they can fix that soon.

    The hosts were fantastic and I got a big room with a big and comfortable bed. Dogs are allowed. The area around is nice for a walk along the lake. Parking was provided. Breakfast was decent. Again, the hosts were super nice. I would love to stay there again to explore more the area with the family. There are nice facilities for the kids in the lake. Nice playground and dogs can access the lake (always on leash).

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    The stay was perfect: room with a beautiful view, nice room and excellent breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were very nice and welcoming, including good advice. The room was very nice with a view on one of Mario Botta's creations. Excellent breakfast. All in all: perfect.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful host

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Great place to stay while touring around Lake Lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no complaints - really a very nice place to stay. We enjoyed staying here.

    The location seems like a very well-run family business. We were received kindly and very efficiently by the gentleman running the place. we filled out a paper reception form - which I haven't seen I think in years. The location's allocated parking for guests seems like an improvised niche in the sidewalk - still it totally fills the need. The B&B's location is a few meters from the lake-shore. Really ideal for enjoying a walk along the lake. It's also a few steps from a lovely restaurant serving really good food - where we had a great dinner. The next day's breakfast buffet was rich and plentiful. When the staff serving us noticed that my spouse chose not to eat (not because of anything that was served - for personal dietary reasons only), the same person upon checkout insisted that we pay only for one breakfast instead of two since only one of us actually ate. This was really quite generous of her - considering our reservation was for two people in a room including breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Walter and his wife was very helpful and friendly. Everything was clean and we enjoyed our stay in Melide.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    10
    I must go again people there is so friendly location is near everything in lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect breakfast and location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    10
    Friendly stay in the heart of Melide
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always clean and tidy with the bestest homemade breakfast!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place and lovely staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Every thing was OK

    Very satisfied specially the owners & their friwndly attitude in willing to help us

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Great overnight stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great overnight stop from Italy to France. Close to the A2. We had a large room and they welcomed our dog. Lovely breakfast. They also saved us a parking spot on the road outside as we had a ton of luggage in the car overnight. Lovely walk along the lake.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    B&B near the highway with delicious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot of parking space but the owners are very willing to make some space for your car if necessary.

    We stayed here for one night on our drive home. B&B near the highway and the lake with delicious and extensive breakfast. Beautiful and spacious rooms that are neat and well equipped. Good price-quality. Very friendly and kind owners that speak multiple languages.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    An good base to explore Lake Lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hosts are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They give valuable tips on how to explore the area - just ask. The stay included a Ticino Ticket, which allows free use of public transport in the region - we really enjoyed this and left our car at the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not fault it

    We booked last minute and what a little gem of a hotel we found. The hosts were very friendly and the room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was tasty and we would definitely book again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    We traveled by train and were very happy with our room. The aircon was a lifesaver and we had a brilliant breakfast. The
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charming, best offer, well situated in Melide.

    Spotless and charming

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say

    Everything was so amazing. Both owners were exceptional, very kind and helpful. They went beyond with advising us and explaining how to get around and what to do. Their pension is a magical place, amazing views, surroundings, beautiful place to stay. Thank you again

    Stayed in July 2024

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