When can I check in and check out of Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. The site will request identity documents which are required before arrival. A keysafe code will be provided before arrival. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi?

From $834.49 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi

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Eco-friendly floating accommodation at Porto Ceresio on Lake Lugano
A 40-minute drive to Lugano; Ca’ del Monte and Brusimpiano 10 minutes
Lake or mountain views from the decking; restaurants 10 minutes’ walk

And now for something completely different. It’s not quite a boat, but it certainly floats. Botel Diffuso dei Laghi is a boxy-styled wooden cabin anchored to the shoreline of Lake Lugano, around five minutes’ drive from the border with Switzerland. Surrounded by greenery and framed by the Italian Alps, your floating home is backed by the pretty, hillside village of Porto Ceresio and its lakeside promenade. With accommodation covering one double bedroom, masses of storage, a shower room, comfy living space and private decking overlooking the lake, the Botel is a self-contained, off-grid unit for a romantic lakeside escape. Please note that all the energy and resources available are powered by solar panels, and there is no kitchen or provision for cooking. However, it’s an easy stroll of 10 minutes into Porto Ceresio, where you’ll find pretty much everything you need: a bakery, ice-cream shop and newsagent, as well as alfresco bars, pizzerias and waterfront restaurants. Parking is not available at the Botel, but five minutes’ walk takes you to secure paid parking, where you can leave your car safely. Not driving? Arrive on the ferry that traverses the lake, or take the train from Milan or Varese.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The campground only allows dogs up to 25kg.
Bookings must not be for more than 27 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Unfortunately there is no parking possible onsite: nearby there is a large municipal car park and the cost of parking is roughly €4 euros per day. The Regional Identification Code (CIR) for this property is 012113-FOR-00001. The National Identification Code (CIN) is IT012113B47HDTH4QV.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Site types & availability

Botel 1 bedroom cabin

4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom

Dimensions: 12.0m width x 5.0m length (39.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom

Please bring your own cooking equipment.

Dimensions

12.0m width x 5.0m length (39.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2018

3 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double sofa/futon
Living room 2 x Single sofa/futon
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Air conditioning 1 included, 1 max.
Bed linen 3 included, 3 max.
Doona and pillows 4 included, 4 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Beds made up
Coffee maker
Dining table and chairs
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Microwave
Power socket(s)
Shower
Shower room with WC
Towels
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Cars not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)

EUR 30 (EUR 30) per stay
End-of-stay cleaning service for dogs (1 max) EUR 30 (EUR 30) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From EUR 468 (EUR 468) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi

viale Lungolago Alessandro Vanni snc

Porto Ceresio

Varese

Italy

21050

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.91063°N
8.91051°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’re heading to Switzerland for a day of exploring, have a walk around pastel-coloured Brusino Arsizio village (five minutes’ drive) and then take the funicular up to Serpiano for views over the snow-capped Alps. Sitting at the head of the lake, lovely Lugano (40 minutes) may well be your next stop. It’s the big-hitter over on the Swiss side of the border, with art galleries and museums galore as well as high-end shopping. Take a boat cruise around the lake from its ferry port, or settle in a waterside restaurant to get down to some serious people-watching. Back in Italy, loved-up couples can lunch in romantic, seafront Brusimpiano (10 minutes) restaurants, take a dip in the pool at the lido and laze in the sun on the promenade. Lavena Ponte Tresa (15 minutes) is a bustle of shops and markets, as well as a peaceful lakeside boardwalk and a yacht marina to stroll. Heading inland, drive up to Ca’ del Monte (10 minutes) to explore the peaceful mountain village and admire mountain-ringed Lake Lugano spread out below.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 27 consecutive nights.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Dogs

The campground only allows dogs up to 25kg.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 10 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

This campground/park PRATICA have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Additional terms

Unfortunately there is no parking possible onsite: nearby there is a large municipal car park and the cost of parking is roughly €4 euros per day.

The Regional Identification Code (CIR) for this property is 012113-FOR-00001. The National Identification Code (CIN) is IT012113B47HDTH4QV.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi? If you’re heading to Switzerland for a day of exploring, have a walk around pastel-coloured Brusino Arsizio village (five minutes’ drive) and then take the funicular up to Serpiano for views over … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

The site will request identity documents which are required before arrival. A keysafe code will be provided before arrival.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi? From $834.49 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.