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."

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.

11 nights in Southern Italy and this was the best place to say. The room was clean, cheerful, and…read morethe amenities well appointed. It was the only place to offer wash clothes and moisturizer. I am so sorry we only had 1 night there as it is easily accessible to the ancestral towns I wanted to visit (Pizzoni, Vazzano, Soriano Calabro).. It's location is close enough to town to be walkable but quiet. Room 19 is charming! Ask for it!

Am I seriously the first review this beautiful hotel? First and foremost, when I return to Pizzo, I…read morewill definitely stay here again! The Jr. suite was fantastic, it was split level with with a patio that overlooked the ocean. The suite was also adjacent to the breakfast area which was served out on the neighboring patio. The suite also came with goodies in the refrigerator. My only warning is that there were very few people who spoke English here in Calabria so check-in was a little awkward but I seemed to manage just fine. Also parking was a little difficult, the buildings were very close together so there wasn't much room to drive. This location is ideal if you are visiting Tropea which is about a 30 minute drive and I highly recommend visiting the Church of Piedigrotta while you are in town, absolutely incredible and not far from this hotel!

Stayed here through Thomas Cook at the beginning of the summer season so it was relatively quiet…read more This was generally a good thing receiving great service from the friendly staff and the pool being pretty quiet if a little cold. The public areas are modern and clean with the rooms slightly dated and basic, but again clean and well kept. The food was good and very good in choice and quantity. I would call the dishes simple, but tasty. The location is somewhat remote but walk able to the local station and shops.

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.

Considering this is a 3 star family hotel, the lunch and dinner courses are outstanding…read more They keep it simple with a choice of 2 primo's, secondi's, sides and desserts. All for a very reasonable €18 The local produce and homemade cuisine speaks for itself, a true Calabrian gem, and if that wasn't enough you can lose yourself in he view whilst eating. Beautiful.

The hotel is close enough to the main parts of the city so you can walk. The surrounding properties…read moredo not look so good but the hotel is very nice. The staff was great and the room was very clean and nice. The sliding door lock was broke and the staff fixed it in the first hour. The tv is way too small 15 inches I think. The rooms don't have much of a view due to the surrounding properties. But the rooftop "garden" has a great view. We didn't try the restaurant. As you drive to the hotel you pass through a beach parking area/facility where in this case there was a mountain of garbage on the side that you had to see each time you pass and there was an abandonded building that detracts from the hotel's otherwise great image and location in the city.

The hotel is in a very good location especially if you plan to take a bus or a ferry the next day…read more Rooms are comfortable and clean. The breakfast is awesome for those that are used to mediterranean breakfast. They have diverse cakes and pastries. I would have preferred a better price but the region is overpriced anyways.

From the owner: L'Hotel La Bussola situato nella baia di levante di Milazzo dispone di una posizione geografica…read moreprivilegiata per la vicinanza con il porto, L'albergo è il centro nevralgico per i collegamenti con isole eolie. Hotel recentemente ristrutturato dispone di 26 camere dotate di ogni comfort, di un lounge bar, un'ampia sala congressi, di un garage. E' a disposizione la tecnologia Wireless in tutte le camere, e nel centro congressi. Il Ristorante "Sofia's Bistrot" è situato in un grande loft all'interno dell'Hotel ed è altresì accessibile, con un ingresso indipendente, agli Ospiti non alloggiati. Offre soluzioni complete e personalizzate per l'organizzazione degli eventi più importanti, ed è in grado con i propri servizi, caratterizzati sempre da qualità ed efficienza, di rispondere alle esigenze sia di privati che di aziende o gruppi.

We had such a great experience staying at this hotel while visiting relatives in the area…read more The staff is extremely attentive and will get you anything you need from flowers to sweets to bring with you places as gifts. They have a wonderful breakfast buffet, pool, and are located right across the street from the beach. The only complaint is that wifi and the cell phone service goes in and out other than that we had a great time.