Casali della Cisterna | Historic Hotel in Belgirate, Lake Maggiore

Have you ever stayed in a two hundred year old mansion?

A historic residence of the Dal Pozzo family in Belgirate, on Lake Maggiore. A century-old park, lake views, and the number one hotel on Tripadvisor.

Two working houses, now a place to stay

The hotel was created from the two nineteenth-century buildings that were the homes of the gardeners and sailors working for the Dal Pozzo marquises. The walls have stayed, the people have changed.

Vintage photo of the villa and the lake

Sailors’ house

Where the boats were prepared for the lake regatta. Bright rooms, a few steps from the water.

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Gardeners’ house

The home of those who looked after the park. From the windows you can still see the plants they planted.

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An old stable with brick vaults, now our bar

Every morning a delicious breakfast is served indoors or outdoors on the terrace, depending on the weather. Bar service is in the Stendhal room, created by restoring an old stable with exposed brick vaults, or outside on the Cycas terrace, in the shade of an old sequoia overlooking the lake.

You can enjoy a snack with a glass of good Italian wine from our selection, or a simple dinner if you are too tired to go out.

Breakfast and bistrot
Breakfast on the terrace

Not only rooms and lake view

Many services are available to our guests. Know more about all that the hotel can offer you!

Breakfast and bar

Every morning in the Stendhal room or on the terrace, wine and snacks in the evening.

Century-old park

A walk among plants from all over the world, with the lake in front of you.

Free shuttle

From Belgirate and Lesa, for guests arriving by public transport. Booking required.

Meeting room

A space for business meetings, in a historic residence.

For some years the best hotel on Lake Maggiore on Tripadvisor

Have you ever slept in such a well-reviewed hotel? Find out why our hotel is so popular.

98%Tripadvisor
9.7/10Booking
9.8/10Expedia
About us

A sequoia, without going to America

Come and visit our century-old park with plants from all over the world! After breakfast or a day spent on the lake, enjoy a nice walk in front of the terrific panorama of Lake Maggiore.

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Need ideas for a gift?

We are often chosen to celebrate first wedding nights, honeymoons, wedding anniversaries or birthdays. Impress your beloved by giving a voucher to stay with us!

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How to reach us

Car, plane, boat, train or bicycle. If you travel by public transport, please remember to reserve the free shuttle service from Belgirate and Lesa.

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