Our recent stay was awesome and exceeded our expectations for the rate we paid.
The hotel is about a 20 drive from the port (call the hotel and arrange for pickup - it's just 6 euros pp). Once you arrive to the hotel, you just need to pull your luggage up a ramp about 25 feet. The hotel is secluded which I like, but with complimentary shuttle rides into the center of town (7-min drive) which operates from 7am - 2am, what's not to like? We made friends with the drivers, particularly Raffaele.
About the hotel itself, let's start with the staff which were friendly, but I have to say the front desk is not managed well. This was the only downfall, BUT it didn't necessarily affect our stay; we would totally come back.
So upon arrival, we were early for check-in and were told to come back at 11am, which we did. At this time, there were about 3-4 groups checking in at the same time we were, so naturally we had to wait. The weird thing is if anyone was checking OUT, the staff would take them first. It didn't matter if you were waiting to check-in for over 30+ minutes, they put checkout guests first and made them a priority. It was really weird; never experienced this with any other hotel. At times, they would say, "Anyone checking OUT?" If someone said yes, they would call those people up first. So not only did we have to wait behind 3-4 groups checking in, but we had to wait for anyone checking out as well, even if they just rolled up to the front desk. They need a better system bc this is not working. Aside this minor issue which was not a dealbreaker, they were friendly and attentive when necessary.
Breakfast was not included in our stay but I took a peep when I was getting change; the breakfast looked and smelled very good.
The gym is super small, but it has what I needed to get through my sessions. They have two bikes, two treadmills, and one stairclimber that did not work. They have a good number of weights and a bench. It's also not air conditioned (has just a fan) so it will feel like a steam room most times.
The room is pretty big; I mean I am not used to this in Europe and I did get a room for three, but still, I could've easily had four or maybe even five in there with comfort. The décor is bleak, BUT aside that, it was very spacious, had a balcony, safe, and fridge. Also note there is a mirror outside the bathroom which helps when you have two girls getting ready.
Oh, there is a pool (or two) but we were too busy to use it.
Complimentary wifi worked fine.
Overall, a great hotel and I would stay there again! read more