The Defanti is a historic, family-run hotel and restaurant in Lavorgo, in the northern part of the Canton of Ticino. It offers free WiFi in public areas. Owned and operated for over 100 years by the Defanti family, the hotel is only 2 km from the Faido-Lavorgo motorway exit. The restaurant serves a wide range of delicious dishes. There is also a grocery store and a low-priced petrol station at the Defanti.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

FREE parking!

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Lavorgo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andreas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very hospitable family-run hotel. The hosts went the extra mile to feel us welcome with our newborn baby. We also appreciated the practical location and historical charm of this place. The family have clearly been successful at welcoming travelers...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming, welcoming hosts, great choice for breakfast, clean but dated rooms. Easy to find, get place to stop en route to Italy. Happily hosted our dog too
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    3rd or 4th time we have stayed here on our way to Italy - comfy room - good food - very friendly - value for money

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ristorante Defanti
    • Cuisine
      French • Italian • Mediterranean • International • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Defanti

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Defanti takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 22:30

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
CHF 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card American Express Cash Defanti accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of CHF 8 per pet, per (stay) applies. Please note that a maximum of [ 2 ] pet(s) is allowed.

License number: 1308

FAQs about Defanti

  • Defanti has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante Defanti

  • Yes, Defanti is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Defanti may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Defanti include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family

  • Defanti is 350 yards from the centre of Lavorgo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Defanti offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Check-in at Defanti is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.