Great hotel on a beautiful and peaceful island. I'm glad I went there at the end of my mad dash…read moretrip around Italy or I it may have been the only part of Sicily I ever saw. Perfect for couples or just to relax and unwind. The rooms are clean and quiet with a great view and the best bathrooms in Sicily. The staff was very pleasant and extremely helpful. The island has no cars, so the hotel has you picked up at the ferry in a golf cart. The pool is great and there is a small (very) beach below the hotel, it is tough to get up and down from the beach.

Overall hospitality excellence in Panarea! Best location , service, attention to details: I have…read morebeen coming to Panarea for many many years and I can for sure recommend this Hotel!

Gorgeous Hotel that sits just above Acquamarina beach and overlooks the Tyrrhenian sea. Our…read moreexperience was incredible from the moment we walked in. We were greeted by gracious hotel staff that offered us champagne to enjoy on the rooftop terrace. When you walk out onto the terrace, you get the most incredible views. They also have a hot tub on the rooftop. The main lobby of the hotel small but includes a dining area where you eat breakfast and a small wine cellar. The receptionist are great and can book any events or make restaurant reservations for you. The rooms are very clean and spacious compared to a lot of the other hotels in the area. Overall, a wonderful hotel with some of the most beautiful views of Tropea. I highly recommend staying here on your next trip.

A boutique hotel in Tropea overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea that has it all....and then some!…read more Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood a few short blocks from the main Piazza, The Hotel Rocca Della Sena, is an exquisitely appointed 15-room boutique hotel with sweeping, panoramic views of the sea and every ammenity that travelers would want to experience when planning an authentic Italian seaside holiday in true Italian tradition and comfort. Having come from Sorrento after a week's visit, it is obvious to me that the Calabria coastal region is the best kept secret of Italy. The medieval history, architecture, piazza, churches, food and warmth of the local people beckon you to stay, enjoy, be nurtured and rejuvenated by all that southern Italy has to offer. Wake up to the sound of the sea and enjoy the hotel's outstanding breakfast selection with every choice of fresh, local foods that are both, extensive, delicious and characteristic of this region. All this with views of the sea from a position perched high above the cliffs. An ideal location to walk to the grand piazza, which is perhaps the most charming, piazza I have seen in all of Italy with it's many medieval buildings, cobblestone streets that meander throughout the town, taking you through dim lit alleyways that boast one market, restaurant and boutique after another. Here you will find the multi-generational locals who embrace all tourists with open arms and wide smiles. Though English is limited, the body language says it all...." Benvenuto nella nostra città e apprezzare tutto ciò che abbiamo da offrire . Siamo molto orgogliosi di Tropea e la sua ricca storia." (translated: welcome to our town and appreciate all that we have to offer. We are very proud of Tropea and it's rich history."

Awesome hotel and staff on the beautiful island of Salina. We were welcomed immediately upon…read moreentering and were given a tour of the property. Only 12 rooms so guests get personalized attention. It has more of a Villa feel than a hotel. Like staying at someone's incredibly beautiful home. We arrived at lunch time and decided to have lunch at the hotel. Everything is homemade with fresh local ingredients even the beer is locally made. The pool is a nice size for swimming or just relaxing and looking at the mountains or sea. They also have a sulfer tub which nobody tried. It looked a bit scary. They have really cool covered lounge chairs with privacy netting. Exceptionally clean hotel. The owner takes a lot of pride in her hotel and it shows. She even designed every room. It has a Mediterranean look and feel. Very relaxing and comfortable. Rooms are a nice size with an outdoor balcony including a chair, table and hammock chair. They left us fresh flowers and chocolates as a welcome gift. Only downside is the town is down a hill and I think I made a wrong turn and it took us much longer to find the restaurant. If you walk there are stray dogs but they seem harmless, and we also bumped into a rat on a fence so just keep that in mind if wildlife bothers you. One other thing if you don't have a car transportation is expensive. Definitely a great place to spend a few days or a week just to relax in a peaceful, beautiful setting with a warm helpful staff.

Best place to stay on Salina. Peaceful and tranquil. The…read morerooms are very simple but the location and setting are unbeatable. Upon booking we were offered a free boat trip around the island which was the highlight of our trip. This place is paradise.

From the owner: Ciò che veramente ci contraddistingue è la cucina, sempre genuina, abbondante e succulenta, capace…read moredi soddisfare anche i più esigenti buongustai. Oltre a soddisfare i palati dei clienti alloggiati in hotel, il nostro ristorante organizza buffet e serate a tema per tutte le occasioni (di seguito le foto con alcuni esempi di buffet per cerimonie e compleanni ed eventi da noi studiati). Allo stesso tempo per tutti i clienti alloggiati in hotel (da considerarsi extra) è possibile degustare un'ampia scelta di menù a base di pesce con specialità marinare calabresi. L'Hotel "La Bussola" è stato il vincitore della prima sagra della Cipolla di Tropea che si tiene a Ricadi il 13 Agosto di ogni anno. Il nostro staff di cucina è stato ospitato nelle trasmissioni televisive "La Vecchia Fattoria" , "La Domenica del Villaggio" e altre reti Locali. Abbiamo prestato servizio Catering per la trasmissione televisiva "Gente di Mare" presso il Porto di Tropea.