Swiss Diamond Hotel

The outdoor pool stretches between the hotel and Lake Lugano.

A week here, month by month

After time by the lake, I would leave an unhurried afternoon for the pools and treatments at Swiss Diamond. For a hotel opening straight into central Lugano, I would look elsewhere.

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Is it for you?

As a couple, I would start with the Superior, for a view of the lake when waking up.

I’d ask for
A 50-minute relaxation massage for each of us.
Worth knowing
The treatment costs CHF 120 per person; Diamond Spa opens daily, 10am–7pm.
White loungers by the window overlooking the lake

Like a regular

The indoor pool with columns and a decorated ceiling

10 min readHow we write the guide

  1. The spa without staying

    A day visit without an overnight stay costs CHF 60, including a robe, towel, lounger, slippers and use of the indoor pool, sauna, Turkish steam bath, hammam and gym.

  2. An outdoor lounger

    Outside guests can rent an outdoor pool lounger for CHF 80. Booking is required and depends on hotel availability: I would agree the access I want beforehand, keeping this separate from the indoor day pass.

  3. Ask about the Spa Suite

    For an occasion for 2, I would ask about the Spa Suite suggested for newlyweds, with a private sauna and Jacuzzi and views of the surrounding landscape. Agree availability and a quote directly before choosing accommodation.

What Swiss Diamond is

Swiss Diamond is a 5-star hotel in Vico Morcote, outside central Lugano. It has 87 rooms and suites, Italian-style interiors and spaces facing the mountains around Lake Lugano. Accommodation runs from courtyard rooms to large suites for several guests. Its restaurants and bars follow different summer and winter arrangements.123

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Swiss Diamond Hotel’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest remembers swimming directly in the lake; another finds parking convenient despite seeing it from the room.

  2. Room

    One guest remembers a comfortable bed and large bathroom; another finds the room small and the bed uncomfortable.

  3. Staff and service

    5 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest receives useful advice at reception; another describes soap and shower gel not being replaced after cleaning.

  4. Breakfast

    One guest finds breakfast varied and plentiful; another would change the menu and room layout.

  5. Price

    One guest finds the meal expensive; another considers the price too high for the service and room maintenance.

How we count
Swiss Diamond Hotel in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location7.78776%
Room5.18141%
Staff and service5.512652%
Breakfast5.54146%
Price–385%

158 guests said so on Google, from 29 October 2024 to 23 October 2026. Includes meals and visits without an overnight stay. The other hotels are assessed on the same 5 themes. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against among hotels around Lugano:

Price: for 2, the night of 27 December 2026, from 267 CHF on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

What a night costs, period by period

November to March has the lowest starting price. It rises from late March, while some late-May nights cost much more.

PeriodCHF a night
6 November 2026 to 30 March 2027267–465
31 March to 28 May 2027318–355
29 May to 4 June 2027307–669
5 June to 29 September 2027304–396

One night for 2 adults, at the lowest seller on Google Hotels; room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Swiss Diamond in 2017

Two passages from the film on the channel linked by the hotel, published on 20 April 2017.

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The lakeside pavilion in the 2017 filmfrom 0:24 · Nome predefinito · 20 April 2017Watch on YouTube
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The outdoor pool in the 2017 filmfrom 0:57 · Nome predefinito · 20 April 2017Watch on YouTube

Where to linger

Restaurant Lago tables on the veranda

Dining follows the season

In summer, Lago serves Mediterranean cooking beside the water, including fish and homemade pasta, with tables on the veranda. In winter, hotel guests have lunch and dinner at Panorama on the 6th floor; in the warmer months Panorama is used for private events.12

The timber-lined sauna benches

Heat before a rest

Venus has a sauna, Turkish steam bath and hammam. The indoor pool also has whirlpool jets, before a rest on the loungers.1

Good to know before you book

  • Cancellation and prepayment depend on the selected accommodation and rate. Bookings of more than 5 rooms may have different terms and extra fees. Pets are allowed on request, with possible additional charges to agree. A customer writing on 28 September 2026 reports a CHF 40 supplement for a dog, allowed on terraces but excluded from indoor restaurants: I would reconfirm the fee and permitted areas.12

  • Booking lists extra beds as free up to age 6, CHF 80 a night for ages 7–11 and CHF 95 from age 12. Availability and number depend on the room; supplements are paid separately. Guests aged 13+ pay the adult accommodation rate, separately from the extra-bed supplement.1

  • Before confirming, I would ask for a room away from the road and music, and an update on outside works. A guest writing on 23 October 2026 describes audible traffic and morning construction noise; a review dated 28 July finds the evening music loud. These are dated experiences to weigh if quiet matters.1

  • For a wedding, bespoke menus and the Lago or Panorama venues can be arranged. Des Artistes seats up to 170 theatre-style or 200 for a reception; Panorama holds 60 for a banquet or 80 for a reception. Capacity depends on the layout.123

  • Some guests writing in May and June 2026 describe the indoor pool and spa being closed for works. A review dated 1 October describes using both pools and the wellness area: before travelling, I would reconfirm the facilities that matter to my stay.1

  • The official brochure describes the hotel as open year-round.1

  • Before choosing your dates, ask which offers and packages you can book for your stay and which conditions apply.1

Choose your room

The Classic Room bed with its red coverletClassic Room20 m² · 2 guestsFaces the internal courtyard, with a double or twin beds; also available for single occupancy. Includes a desk, air conditioning, minibar and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom has a shower or bath, a robe, slippers and a makeup or shaving mirror.View the room The Prestige Room sofa and deskPrestige Room33 m² · 2 guestsFaces the inward side of the hotel. Available with a double or twin beds and for single occupancy; a cot can be requested.View the room The Superior Room bed and lake-facing windowSuperior Room25 m² · 2 guestsWith a king-size bed, also available for single occupancy. Arrange any cot when booking.View the room Deluxe Room armchairs facing the lake balconyDeluxe Room40 m²A double or twin beds and a private lake-facing balcony. The sitting area has an armchair, coffee table and desk. Advertised occupancy is 3–4, depending on the configuration.View the room The Deluxe Suite sitting room with sofa and tablesDeluxe Suite80 m²A king-size or twin beds, with an extra bed on request: advertised occupancy is 2+1. Includes a sitting room and dining table overlooking the lake.View the room The Presidential Suite sitting room with pale armchairsPresidential Suite100 m² · 3 guestsKing-size bed, a sitting room with bar corner, a terrace and bedroom balcony. An additional connecting room of about 40 m² can be requested; the suite is offered for smokers and non-smokers.View the room The Royal Suite staircase between its 2 levelsRoyal Suite200 m²Arranged over 2 floors overlooking the lake. Advertises 3 king-size beds, an extra-bed option and occupancy for 7 guests.View the room The Penthouse Suite bed and armchairPenthouse Suite450 m²Advertised for 12 guests with 6 king-size beds. Includes a large living area with fireplace and dining table, a lake-facing terrace and equipped kitchen; a private chef and waiter can be requested.View the room

Getting here

AddressRiva Lago Olivella 29, 6921 Vico Morcote

The shuttle to Lugano centre and station is free. Transfers to Lugano Airport are also free and arranged on request and subject to availability; animals cannot travel in the shuttle. To arrange one, I would use the Swiss number +41 91 735 00 00. Guests receive the Ticino Ticket, with free regional train and bus travel and other discounts in the canton.123

A day on Lake Lugano

On the lake

Take the helm without a licence

The 8 hp motor boat needs no licence, and fuel is included. For an outing on my own, I would agree the hire duration, equipment and price before boarding.

A summer lunch

A menu through Ticino

Lago’s 4-course Ticino tasting menu costs CHF 90 per person, for at least 2. It moves from perch in carpione marinade to risotto with porcini, saffron and Ticino fresh cheese, then veal cheek and ratafià zabaglione.

A summer evening

The bar beside the water

Bar Lago opens in summer, 10am–1am, including to visitors without a room. The warmer-season programme has live music 7pm–11pm: I would come for the evening when I want to listen.

A spa break

A body treatment

A body peeling lasts 25 minutes and costs CHF 80. Combined with a massage, the treatment lasts 50 minutes and costs CHF 120.

Before an evening out

A blow-dry at the hotel

The hair stylist works by appointment Thursday–Sunday, 2pm–7pm. A blow-dry costs CHF 70; a haircut costs CHF 60 for women or men.

Reviews of Swiss Diamond Hotel

Stays, meals and other visits, alongside booking experiences; dates are publication dates.

Google

Guest voices

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A cocktail remembered on the next visit

A customer describes 2 bar visits in May 2026: on the second, the bartender remembers names and preferred cocktails. The review also likes the snacks served with the drinks.

Google · 2026-05-12Read on Google
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Arranging a wedding

Someone involved in a get-together and accommodation for a wedding party recalls prompt communication and careful handling of requests.

Google · 2025-08-25Read on Google

Before you travel

How much does it cost to stay at Swiss Diamond Hotel?

One night for 2 adults: 16 December 2026, CHF 273; 15 February 2027, CHF 297; 12 July 2027, CHF 336. Room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.1

Can I park at the hotel?

Yes, private parking is available. Before arriving, I would ask about the charge and where to stop to unload luggage. A customer writing on 28 September 2026 describes a single 11 kW charging point: I would agree availability and the charging fee before travelling.123

Does Swiss Diamond Hotel have a pool?

Yes: the heated indoor pool is 12 metres long and opens 8am–9pm. The heated outdoor pool is 16 metres long and opens May–September. Overnight guests have free access to the wellness area and pools.12

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 3pm; check-out is by noon.1

Do they serve breakfast?

Yes, Des Artistes serves a sweet and savoury buffet with dishes made to order. Gluten-free products or breakfast in your room can be requested; when booking, I would check which rate includes breakfast.1

What is there to do at Swiss Diamond Hotel?

On the lake, an Otter electric waterbike, SUP, pedal boat or private boat with skipper can be requested. I would agree availability and charges before arrival.1

Still choosing

The hotel among larches with the lake and mountains at sunset

Waldhaus Sils

Waldhaus among the larches, with the lake and mountains at sunset.

The Splendide Royal façade on the lakefront

Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano

The pale façade and blue awnings face Lugano’s lakefront.

The illuminated Kulm Country Club, with the hotel and snowy mountains

Kulm Hotel St. Moritz

The illuminated Kulm Country Club, with the hotel and snowy mountains.

The lake at sunset from the MET Rooftop seating

Hôtel Métropole Genève

From the MET Rooftop seating, look out over the lake at sunset.

Castello del Sole between fields, park and lake

Castello del Sole

A private beach and parkland on Lake Maggiore.

The long white façade of the hotel with the Davos mountains behind

Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère

The grand hotel’s white façade runs balcony after balcony, with the Davos mountains behind.

The Dolder Grand from the air at sunset: the turreted 1899 building between its two curved modern wings, on the wooded hillside above Zurich

The Dolder Grand

Curhaus towers above Zurich, art in the corridors and warm water facing the city.

The Belle Époque façade on Rue du Grand-Chêne: red awnings, wrought-iron balconies and the carved gable above the columned entrance porch lettered “Lausanne-Palace”, with flags; the brasserie’s green awning on the left

Lausanne Palace

Lausanne climbs behind the palace; from the right rooms, the lake appears beyond the rooftops.

Steam rising in the morning from the outdoor sports pool, with frost on the shrubs and the garden, the chalet wings with their wooden balconies on the right and rocky peaks against a clear sky on the left

ERMITAGE Wellness- & Spa-Hotel

At Ermitage, the afternoon means cake at Bärgblick.

The palace lit up at blue hour in winter, its towers above the snow-covered chalet roofs of Gstaad, with ski slopes on the mountain behind

Gstaad Palace

The palace Gstaad looks up to, from fondue in an old vault to music at GreenGo.

The Alpine Spa’s outdoor infinity pool at dusk: two bathers at the edge, a lit fountain bowl, and the lake and its shores under a pink and violet sky

Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa

From boat to ridge, Lake Lucerne returns in the view from the warm pool.

The view over the hotel’s roofs in summer: flags over the park, the Schanzengraben canal lined with boats, and Lake Zurich with the Alps on the horizon

Baur au Lac

Johannes Baur opened the hotel in 1844.

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The outdoor pool between the hotel and Lake Lugano
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The indoor pool with columns and a decorated ceiling
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Restaurant Lago tables on the veranda
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The timber-lined sauna benches
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The Classic Room bed with its red coverlet
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The Prestige Room sofa and desk
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The Superior Room bed and lake-facing window
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Deluxe Room armchairs facing the lake balcony
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The Deluxe Suite sitting room with sofa and tables
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The Presidential Suite sitting room with pale armchairs
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The Royal Suite staircase between its 2 levels
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The Penthouse Suite bed and armchair
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White loungers by the window overlooking the lake
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The hall with rows of chairs beneath the decorated ceiling
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Bar Orient armchairs and shelves
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Gym equipment beside the windows
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