Historic hotel with restaurant, grotto, and building land – a rare opportunity in the heart of Ticino

In the midst of the natural and authentic landscape of Ticino, this characterful real estate ensemble combines hospitality, tradition, and development potential.
A unique opportunity for investors looking for a value-stable property with history and future prospects.

The property includes a hotel with a restaurant, a cozy private apartment, and a typical Ticino grotto – set in a plot of around 2,000 m², where a project for the construction of 8 apartments has already been developed.

 

Room layout

Part restaurant / residential house:
• Basement: technical rooms, storage rooms, and cold storage.
• Ground floor: bar, restaurant, and TV room.
• 1st floor: apartment with kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, and balcony (renovated around 1990).
• 2nd floor: apartment with kitchenette, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, and terrace (renovated 2006).
• Attic: 8 rooms with floor bathrooms.

Part hotel:
• Basement: laundry room, cloakrooms, 3 WCs, shelter, and storage rooms.
• Ground floor: entrance area with reception, bar, dining room, office, small kitchen, storage, and elevator.
• 1st & 2nd floor: a total of 14 rooms (7 per floor) with private bathroom, balcony, or terrace.
• Attic: storage room.

 

The grotto – the authentic soul of Ticino

On the property, there is a traditional Ticino grotto, lovingly preserved and equipped with a professional stainless steel kitchen and a cozy dining room with a fireplace and wooden beam ceiling.
A place full of charm and warmth – ideal for private events, typical dinners, or wine tastings – with direct access to the garden and the outdoor area with a pergola and granite tables.

 

Outdoor areas and potential

The surrounding plot of approximately 2,117 m² offers piazzas, garden areas, paved paths, and natural stone walls.
An already developed architectural project for the construction of 8 modern apartments creates additional investment opportunities alongside the existing hotel and restaurant business.

 

Technical data

• Year of construction: 1873 (restaurant) – extension 1966 (hotel) – renovations 1990, 2000, 2006
• Construction method: solid stone and brick walls, concrete ceilings
• Roof: pitched roof with tile covering, insulated
• Windows: wooden frames with insulated glazing
• Heating: oil heating
• Kitchen: professional stainless steel kitchen with cold storage
• Connections: cable TV, internet Wi-Fi
• Condition: good, continuously maintained

 

A place that tells the story of Ticino

This property combines the best of Ticino: a historic hotel with character, a restaurant and grotto full of charm, and a building plot with attractive development potential.
Ideal for investors or hoteliers who want to create a boutique hotel with a private residence – in an environment full of peace, authenticity, and natural beauty.