Hotel Eden Roc Ascona
Ascona
Set directly on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Hotel Eden Roc Ascona is one of Switzerland’s most elegant lakeside retreats and part of The Tschuggen Collection. Often described as Switzerland’s only true beach resort, it combines relaxed Mediterranean-style living with polished Swiss hospitality, making it a standout base for a luxury Ticino golf holiday.
The hotel offers stylish rooms and suites with natural light, contemporary interiors and many with views across Lake Maggiore. Guests can enjoy private lake access, a beach-style setting, a marina, gardens, restaurants, bars and extensive spa and wellness facilities. It feels peaceful and resort-like, but still places guests close to Ascona’s lakeside promenade, cafés and Swiss-Italian charm.
For golfers, Hotel Eden Roc works beautifully as a premium base for the Lake Maggiore and Ticino region. Golf Club Patriziale Ascona and Golf Gerre Losone are both within easy reach, while Golf Club Lugano can also be included as part of a wider Ticino itinerary. It is ideal for travellers who want to combine high-quality golf with lakeside dining, spa time, mountain scenery and a more relaxed Swiss Riviera atmosphere.
Lugano Airport
45km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
CHF (Swiss Franc)
Temperature:
2°C - 33°C
Cost of a Beer:
£8.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£70
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About The Area
Ticino is Switzerland with a proper Mediterranean twist — lakes, palms, piazzas, mountain views and Italian-speaking charm all rolled into one. Sitting south of the Alps and bordering Italy, it feels warmer and softer than many Swiss golf regions, making it a brilliant choice for golfers who want Swiss course quality with a more relaxed, lakeside atmosphere.
The region has three main 18-hole golf clubs: Golf Club Lugano, Golf Club Patriziale Ascona and Golf Gerre Losone. Ticino Tourism describes all three as technical, well-maintained courses, helped by the region’s mild, sunny climate, while Switzerland Tourism also highlights Ticino’s lakes, mountains, palms and Mediterranean-like climate as key reasons it works so well for golf.
Golf Club Lugano, near Magliaso, is a compact but demanding course where water, mature trees and narrow fairways place a premium on accuracy. Around Lake Maggiore, Golf Club Patriziale Ascona offers one of Switzerland’s most attractive and traditional layouts, with a flat but technical design framed by mature trees. Golf Gerre Losone adds further variety, with strong practice facilities, a driving range, putting greens and academy options, making it useful for both serious golfers and those looking to sharpen up between rounds.
Golf in Ticino is best from April to October, although the milder climate means courses can often remain playable beyond the usual Swiss season.
Off the course, Ticino is made for slow, stylish travel. Lugano offers lakefront dining and mountain viewpoints, Ascona brings colourful lakeside charm, and Locarno adds piazzas, festivals and Lake Maggiore scenery. Bellinzona’s castles, boat trips, valley drives and Italian-influenced food all add to the appeal.
For golfers seeking polished Swiss courses, warmer weather, lake views and a relaxed southern atmosphere, Ticino delivers one of Switzerland’s most enjoyable and distinctive golf escapes.
