Loved this place, a last minute stopover that felt so welcoming. Extremely comfortable beds, spotlessly clean and a magnificent breakfast complete with homemade jams! Id definitely go back.

Stayed in August 2025

I loved this place, so happy we found it, very beautiful house, garden and swimming pool. And owner creates relaxing and cosy atmosphere. One evening we had dinner there and it was the best dinner from our trip. Breakfast is simple, but served in very nice room, perfect start for the day. Would definitely like to return there.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

This is a lovely little place, green and quiet with a pool garden. The lady, Wanda is a personality and takes great care of her guests.

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful grounds, flowers, plants and trees. Nice restaurant on ground floor. Breakfast was very nice. Clean modern bathroom, comfortable bed and pillows, good television.

Stayed in October 2024

the room was large, view was nice, bed was comfy, shower was powerful,

Stayed in September 2024

Rooms are small and basic without a balcony or tarrace but we knew that in advance. Some rooms have aircon some don’t (we were fortunate to have a room with aircon). It’s a bit of a walk to the lake and city centre (and back, uphill!) but that wasn’t a problem for us (especially with free bus service)

Lovely little hotel with beautiful garden and excellent pool (mountain view!) close enough to Lugano centre and lake with all its activities. Very welcoming host, who also runs a good restaurant on the property. Compared to other accommodations in Lugano reasonably priced. Free parking on site. Also, we were given a Ticino-ticket by the host which gives you free public transport and a discount on the funiculaire. We had a great 3 night stay and would stay here again when in the area!

Stayed in July 2024

The hotel staffs language knowledge did not include English and, except for the owner, just a little bit of French. We managed to find Portuguese as a common language but it might be good to know that they mostly speak Italian and German. Carrying our luggage up by myself for several sets of stairs, no elevator, was not exactly what I had hoped for after a day of train travels. However doable, it's important to mention that this hotel is not for those who can't handle stairs. We had beach towels with us on this trip, but for those who travel without the lack of pool towels is a pity in such a nice place. The fried food smell from the restaurant when we came back to the hotel the first evening was not very pleasing, but understandable considering that the hotel includes a popular restaurant with a great looking menu.

The hotel was very nice and cosy with a well-sized pool set in a beautiful garden and against an amazing backdrop. The hotel staff was very friendly and smiley and eager to help out.

Stayed in July 2024

A bit of noice from the road, but when windows were closed it was not a problem.

We loved this place. Pool was great, breakfast good and dinner amazing. Very friendly host, and our room was newly renovated and comfortable. Air-conditioning an extra plus.

Stayed in July 2024

Great atmosphere, delicious food, nice garden and swimming pool, localisation

Stayed in June 2024

The villa is an oasis in the city with an excellent garden and a nice restaurant. The room simple but clean. Parking was easy.

Stayed in June 2024

It is a sweet hotel that feels like home. Very clean and super comfy beds. Lovely view and gardens. Bus stop is right outside or a short walk to city center.

Stayed in May 2024

Room is simple but so clean. Although the room no:9 doesn’t have balcony there are two windows and view is nice.The bed is comfortable, especially for us the pillows are very comfortable. Bus stop is in front of the hotel and very easy to go railway station and Lugano center. If you come with train, there is bus stop above the station. You can take bus no.4 direction Canobbio / Comano , at the fourth stop Via Tesserete you can get off and arrive hotel. Normal breakfast with homemade jam which is delicious. The lady who owns hotel is very desirable and speaks english, deutsch.

Stayed in December 2023

It felt like I was staying in a family home. As it ties out we were the owner grew up there.

Stayed in October 2023

Small room, poor Internet.

Comfortable bed, lovely garden. Excellent restaurant.

Stayed in October 2023

no

The traditional way of check in and services. The owner was very nice. Helped me get a free ticket of Ticino canton. The villa and garden is amazing, with very rich variety of fruits.

Stayed in September 2023

Excellente restauration.

Stayed in August 2023

Very nice 👌

Stayed in September 2023

not applicable

The location was great - one can easily walk to the Lugano city center and the lake (5 to 10min comfortable walking), there is a bus stop directly in front of the hotel. The line takes you to the central station or the railway station or the lake in no time - public transportation is for free for tourists (in hotels). The most amazing was the restaurant - my husband and I have been travelling many times to Ticcino and Lugano and we are familiar with the cuisine and food. The small restaurant had by far the best food (and affordable by Swiss standards) we have ever had in Lugano. Genuine Ticcino food. All is absolutely fresh and much of the salads and fruits stem from their own garden. The staff (and the owner) are fullblood hospitality people who have been most kind and helpful. The hotel is simple, but rooms are modern and newly rennovated (with good taste). There is a wonderful garden and a swimming pool of about 15metres - very nice place to spend some calm time.

Stayed in August 2023

A small refrigerator in the rooms would be great.

The swimming pool and the garden are great.

Stayed in August 2023

I love all !

Atmosphera in this hotel like in my grandmother home. Everything very good organized, Just love it. Thank you very much for great vacation. All arrond mounts, lake is a beautiful. Very clean. Breakfast is so good.

Stayed in August 2023

Beautiful place snd views

Stayed in August 2023

No lift.

Excellent location to visit Lugano, free local transport included. Simple, but very clean room, beautiful garden and pool. Very good kitchen!

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

Villa selva is a real oasis a little piece of paradise in the city. Ten minutes walk or short bus ride from the station and town. You walk into beautiful gardens with a lovely pool that I made use of every day. The owner and staff are very friendly helpful and kind this means a lot when you travel alone. The food in the restaurant is fantastic I advise booking. My room was bright clean and comfortable with a lovely view over the garden and pool looking to the lake and mountains. The location is ideal for relaxing after a long day sightseeing and the bus stops right outside there is also off street parking if you need it. I had a fantastic few days here and would definitely recommend it.

Stayed in July 2023

Our room for 3 adults a little too small . Swimming pool closed at 18 h: too early.

The lady is quite nice and gave us good advices. A real pro. The food is exceptional, original, fine, fresh, good quality . Slow food we loved it. The access lane and all garden full of flowers, so romantic. Also the terrace to dine .

Stayed in June 2023