Independent in Ossola Valley from AU$327

"Stayed at Hotel Chesa Valese for 5 nights recently and overall had a very good experience. There was a mix-up with the pickup time at first, but the staff were great and made up for it, so no complaints there. We ended up with what seemed like a bigger, more spacious room with loads of storage, and even a partial view of the Matterhorn tip, which was a nice surprise. Only issue in the room was with the plug sockets. All of them were Swiss three-pin. I brought standard EU two-pin plugs which usually work fine (they worked on the train), but for some reason they didn’t fit here. Reception gave us two adapters straight away, which was really helpful. Breakfast officially starts at 7:30am, which felt a bit late, but they let us eat at 7am one morning when we had to leave early. That flexibility was appreciated. The spa and sauna were excellent and definitely one of the highlights. The staff were always very helpful throughout our stay, which really made a difference. Only real downside was the WiFi. It wouldn’t work with a VPN, which was frustrating since I prefer not to use open networks. Luckily I had a data SIM so I managed, but it’s something to be aware of."

"Just Google this wonderful Duchess of a Hotel. Everything was a joy, yes she is old and a little dated but that's the fun of the amazing experience of staying there."

"Beautiful spa, great views, food was good and we would appreciate more options for dinner but still wonderful stay. We will be back."

"Our stay exceeded our expectations. Would definitely stay there again. There is a convenient bus that takes you into Stresa and Arona (the Baveno train station was not operational during our visit)."

"It was great staying at Beausite! The location was slightly further away from the main town area, but it had great views of the Matterhorn. The heated pool and hay sauna was the best to relax after a day of hiking. The room was spacious and toilet felt luxurious."

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"Beautiful hotel right on the lake. It is clean and well located. The breakfast and rooftop bar are fantastic. The rooms are clean and updated. "

"The hotel is gorgeous, the grounds and pool are immaculate, and the dining experience was excellent. "

"Lovely staff & friendly efficient service. Spa is top notch & the best I have experienced. Every person is so accommodating & kind. We are hoping to return soon! "