Relais Castello di Morcote

I have no words to explain my experience of this magical place... Everything was perfect, the welcome, the kindness, the cleanliness, the charm, the design, the decoration, the location, the view, the atmosphere and the spirit of the staff.

Amazing, well worth it for the views, service, breakfast

It's taken a while for me to post this review because it's difficult to find the right words to do it justice. My husband and I fell in love with this property from the moment we arrived. There is a peaceful energy in this ancient converted convent. No expense was spared during renovations to created a highly styled yet homey and comfortable experience. Each room is unique (I was fortunate to see 4 rooms) with all the plush amenities you could possibly need. The staff are incredible and eager to elevate guests' experiences in any way they can. The food both at dinner (al fresco under a full moon) and breakfast was delicious. We brought home a couple souvenir bottles of sublime Olive Oil and Honey from the property- and enjoyed multiple bottles of the delicious wine from the Tentuta (estate). We were very excited to learn that they are in the process of adding a pool and spa to the property. The bonus, as hotel guest, of having access to the Castle and vineyards put this property in a league of its own. I've read a couple reviews with concerns about the walk from and to town. For us, this was part of the charm and added to the overall experience. How often are you able to walk under a fragrant canopy of chestnut and olive trees with a view of one of the most iconic lakes in the world- to consider this a negative or inconvenience seems irreverent- after all, this is a medieval village. I'm not overstating it when I say that staying at the Relais Castello De Morcote will remain one of the great experiences of my life. To the staff and owner- thank you for your hospitality and for creating such a unique experience- Your efforts are appreciated and we loved every second of our stay!

Lovely room with a spacious bathroom, little view of the courtyard and lake, comfortable bed. The water and cookies were a nice touch for welcome. A fuzzy bathrobe always puts me in a good mood. Loved having 2 chairs and a little side table to enjoy the view, rather than having to sit in the bed to relax. The only improvement would be a luggage rack or 2. We used the bench at the end of the bed, but it was really not meant for luggage, and we had to open/close every time we needed something. One could unpack a bit into the cabinet provided, which we did to hang some clothing but you can’t hang everything. All of the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. The restaurant has a limited dinner menu. The hotel breakfast in the restaurant is absolutely outstanding. I could have eaten that all day. We loved the self-serve coffee and wine bar. We sampled some of the wine, although felt it was quite pricey per glass. Parking is a little walk from the hotel, but convenient enough. We were impressed and would stay again.