Escape to TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA, a haven of relaxation on the white sand beach. Guests can unwind in the steam room, take a leisurely ride on horseback or bike, and bask in ocean views at Xanthos Bistrot. With activities like snorkeling and tennis nearby, this hotel offers endless fun for all ages.
Loc.Tonicello, Capo Vaticano di Ricadi, Ricadi, VV, 89866
What's nearby
Capo Vaticano - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Spiaggia del Tono - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Tropea Beach - 27 min drive - 12.7 km
Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery - 27 min drive - 13.0 km
Port of Tropea - 30 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Lamezia Terme Intl. Airport (SUF) - 78 min drive
Santa Domenica Station - 10 min drive
Ricadi Station - 12 min walk
Tropea Station - 19 min drive
Free train station pick-up
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free beach shuttle
Restaurants
Shaker bar - 4 min drive
Agriturismo "Manitta - 11 min drive
Bella Italia - 8 min drive
Il Gioiello - 8 min drive
Baia del Godano Resort e SPA - 2 min walk
About this property
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be just steps from Capo Vaticano. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and an outdoor tennis court. Offering ocean views, Xanthos Bistrot serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include a free kid's club, a poolside bar, and a steam room.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in the "Flexible Room (room change)" category may be required to change rooms during their stay.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Free train station pick-up*
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Offsite
Free beach shuttle
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Children's pool
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
Children's menu
What to do
Free beach shuttle
Tennis
Mountain biking
Horse riding/rentals
Scooter/moped rentals
Boat tours
Snorkeling
Fishing
Private beach access
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free grocery shopping service
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Free beach shuttle
Bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Steam room
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Xanthos Bistrot - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 90.00 per vehicle (one way)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between January 01 and April 14.
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10.00 per pet, per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT102030A1QH9LQUD6
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Villaggio Tonicello Hotel Ricadi
Villaggio Tonicello Ricadi
Hotel Resort Tonicello Ricadi
Hotel Resort Tonicello
Tonicello Ricadi
Tonicello
Hotel Resort Tonicello
Tonicello Resort & Spa Ricadi
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Hotel
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Ricadi
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Hotel Ricadi
Frequently asked questions
Is TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA currently open?
The property is closed between January 01 and April 14.
Does TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 90.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and fishing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Yes, Xanthos Bistrot offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA like?
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA is located a short 16-minute walk from Spiaggia del Tono.
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Reviews
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
The hotel was great, food was amazing, staff were very friendly and helpful the resort is only 10mins away from Tropea, the resort does provide transportation to the train station.
Juliana
Juliana, 6-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2024
This is not a LUXURY resort
This hotel is listed as a luxurious resort and while it has many amenities such as a spa that was wonderful and brand new and a great pool, much of it needs repairs and updating. They have no luxurious amenities in the room. The furnishings are inexpensive, plastic soap holders and plastic trash can old sheets that are thread bare and rough, towels that are worn and stained we had to ask for new. No towels at the pool or at the sub chairs. You have to rent them daily from the desk if you need towels. Inexpensive plastic bag of shampoo and bar soap. Nothing was luxurious. They offer a got cart to move you around the property to the beach but it’s very old. With torn seats and floor board. Some of The chairs and umbrellas were tearing or thin. The coperta in their restaurant was more than any in the restaurants in Tropea
Our bed was sooo hard that i asked for a new room they said but madam you booked that room. I said i just asked for accommodation for three people I didn’t know the condition so the second day they brought me a bed topper. A thin mattress of sorts. I looked under the sheets a realized the first night i was sleeping on only a box spring and the mattress they brought was only about 3-4 inches thick so still not comfortable. And it was old. Our room had cracks in the shower and the furniture was like Ikea particle board stuff and had a headboard that was a piece of poster board with a printed design screwed to the wall
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 4, 2025
Great little place to stay for a couple of nights
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 15, 2023
Worst mattresses ever
Honestly, the quality of the facilities just weren’t very nice and the logistics to get in and out of the room more challenging to say the least. The breakfast was good but the room had the worst mattresses I’ve ever slept off. The linens all need to be upgraded, the shower is the smallest shower ever.
keith W
keith W, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 7, 2025
Eine wahre Enttäuschung
Fake oder Betrug!?
Wir haben ein Doppelzimmer mit Doppelbett und einem Bettsofa gebucht! Zuerst liess man uns an der Rezeption 1 h stehen, es waren keine anderen Gäste an der Rezeption.
Dann teilte man uns ein Zimmer, eher ein dunkles Loch zu, das keiner Art und weise der Ausschreibung entsprach, Sofa war nicht vorhanden, Duschkabine defekt, Zimmer dunkel! Ein neues Zimmer wollte man uns nicht geben, null Kooperativ! Auf unser E-Mail wird nicht reagiert, Personal unkompetent sowie das Management, nach 2 Tagen reisten wir ab. Eine Quittung für die Touristen Gebühr wollten sie nach mehrmaliger Aufforderung nicht aushändigen.
Uns wurde auch mitgeteilt an der Rezeption, wer nicht über sie bucht bekommt schlechtere Zimmer! Da frage ich mich schon, weshalb das Hotel Zimmer auf andern Plattformen anbietet
Tanja
Tanja, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2022
We enjoyed our stay and found it to be relaxing. The room was quite simple and the tv was quite small and hung on a wall but we weren’t there to enjoy watching tv. The surrounding areas of the hotel are beautiful and well maintained. The sea and the beach are amazing!
Yavette
Yavette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2020
Ottimo posto per rilassarsi
Buona struttura, posizione ottima con servizio navetta per la spiaggia privata. Ristorante interno buono ma per le cene abbiamo optato (scelta suggerita) di andare a ristoranti a pochi km di distanza.
Spiaggia molto graziosa e piscina comoda, ottimo posto per rilassarsi. Animazione e piano bar da rivedere
Andrea
Andrea, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2019
Molto curata soprattuto "il verde" ottimo pet rilassarsi con la famiglia
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2018
Très bon hôtel au personnel disponible et agréable
Hôtel à la vue paradisiaque sur la côte et le Stromboli + Vulcano. Plage rès propre et bien équipée avec excellents transats + chaises. Tranquille. Très bon petit déj. Reposant. Son des vagues.
Olivier
Olivier, 10-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2018
Immerso nel verde silenzio assoluto
Bruno
Bruno , 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2017
gartenanlage schön
kinderspielplatz vorhanden
sehr guter shuttle service zum strand
leider sehr laute Musik durch personal tagsüber am pool
sanitäranlagen im zimmer veraltet, wc-spülkasten defekt
kein safe am zimmer
sehr viel müll liegt neben den straßen
schlechte straßenverhältnisse
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2017
Gute Betreuung
Betten zu hart
Zimmer altmotten
Schlechtes Brot zum Frühstück
Anlage sehr schön
Service sehr gut
Ausblick von Terrasse und Strand sehr schön
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2016
Ein kleines familiär geführtes Hotel in super Lage
Tolle Herbstferien, kaum etwas los am Strand, wer also Ruhe genießen möchte, ist hier gut aufgehoben.
Tina
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2016
Sehr saubere, ruhige Anlage
Die Anlage ist sehr sauber und gepflegt. Gott sei Dank hatten wir Zimmer mit Meerblick gebucht, das war eine unbezahlbar schöne Aussicht!!!! Unser Zimmer war eigentlich ein kleines Appartment mit 3 Schlafzimmer, aber sehr karg eingerichtet (z.B. sehr kleiner Fernseher im Eingangsbereich und nicht im Schlafzimmer, keine deutschen Programme, kein Fön im Bad) hat mich aber persönlich nicht gestört. Unser Bad war schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber wie gesagt, es war alles immer ordentlich und sauber!! Zum Strand gehts etwas steil hinab, aber das Hotel bietet einen individuellen Shuttleservice an, was auch einwandfrei funktioniert hat. Leider funktionerte das mit den Liegestühlen am Strand nicht so ganz. Pro Zimmer, so wurde es uns an der Rezeption gesagt, steht ein Liegestuhl, Sonnenschirm und ein Strandstuhl zu Verfügung, wenn man Pech hatte und die anderen Hotelbesucher schneller am Strand waren, musste man sich mit den Strandstühlen begnügen, da die Liegestühle alle von den anderen Gästen "besetzt" wurden. Fand ich persönlich unmöglich, aber ist halt typisch - die "Strandbesetzer".....
Das Frühstück war nichts besonderes, da habe ich mir durch die anderen Bewertungen mehr erwartet - guter Standard. Das Personal war auch immer freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich empfehle einen Mietwagen, weil in der Umgebung des Hotels nichts geboten ist.
M.
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2016
Great location
Great location, very nice staf but rather basic room. Best beach in Italy just below the hotel, very clean beach - which is a rarity in South Italy. Good food too. Three star hotel with extras.
Damjan
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2016
Tolle Anlage auf einer Anhöhe über dem Meer.
Die Bademeister sind sehr aufmerksam und mögen Kinder gerne!
Das Meer ist glasklar.
Manchmal siet man den Stromboli.
Zum Meer kann man zu fuss gehen oder mit einem Golfkart fahren.
Die Kinderbetreuung ist für eher kleinere Kinder geeignet.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2016
Familienferien ok
Hotel ist abgelegen aber an einem schönen Strand. Mit Kleinkindern ist es aber dort schwierig zu baden, da das Wasser schnell Tief ist. Hotel herzig für Familien. Kinderclub und Animation vorhanden. Personal sehr hilfsbereit und nett.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2016
Schönes Hotel mit Traumhaften Strand
Kleine Anlage, nicht überfüllt. Sehr guter Service. Traumhafter Strand.
Olga
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 29, 2016
Pænt hotel med store minusser
Det positive: Hotellet er såmænd hyggeligt nok, og der er rent og pænt. Personalet er såmænd også søde nok. Flere forstår dog ikke engelsk, hvilket er et problem, når de der kan tale engelsk har fri. Morgenmaden var efter italiensk standard også helt acceptabelt. Vores "lejlighed" var også stor med 2 soveværelser.
Endelig er der en god strand med super lækkert badevand, og det er ikke et problem at få fat i hotellets liggestole.
Det negative: Sengene var utroligt hårde. Det samme kan man sige om puderne i sengen.Samtidig er der ekstremt lyt, så du kan høre en hver stol, der bliver flyttet og følge med i et hvert toiletbesøg.
Hotellet ligger også langt fra et supermarked og skal du købe lidt vand på hotellet skal du slippe en euro for ½ liter vand !! Endelig er der kun et lille bitte hotelkøleskab, så du ikke kan have andet end et par flasker vand eller øl stående.
Soren
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 18, 2016
Mare bello ma....
Iniziamo dalle uniche note positive della vacanza appena trascorsa. Il mare è di una bellezza unica, la costa degli Dei regala odori e colori unici che ti accompagneranno per tanto tempo. Le bellissime persone conosciute e parte dello staff aiutano a sdrammatizzare le lacune della struttura che rappresenta la vera nota dolente.
Il resort è a picco sul mare ed è necessario utilizzare una navetta gratuita sempre a disposizione dalle 9 alle 20(grazie Nicola); qualche foto su internet però ingannava sulla vera posizione lasciando sperare ad un accesso più agevole e vicino. La camera in cui abbiamo soggiornato era veramente piccola e datata. Nel bagno difficilmente ci si sta in due a meno che una persona non sia in doccia. La pulizia discreta, gli ultimi giorni il water era pieno di formiche. Sia chiaro, non tutte le camere sono cosi; ne esistono anche di nuovissime ma non è stato il nostro caso. Aria condizionata presente.
Abbiamo optato per la formula B&B e alla fine della vacanza posso affermare " PER FORTUNA"!!
Il rinomato e famoso chef Emiliano tanto esaltato anche sui Social network del resort in realtà è un cuoco di basso livello come confermato anche da altre persone che invece erano in mezza pensione. Ci siamo "deliziati" dei suoi piatti solo due volte pagandoli tra l'altro uno sproposito in relazione alla qualità e quantità. Spaghetti al cartoccio con frutti di mare che non davano di nulla, slavati e insipidi; caserecce con purea di fave e maialino nero, che di maialino
Spurn
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2016
Pleasant hotel complex near the sea.
We picked this hotel because it was advertised with most if not all rooms with kitchenette. When we enquired about the level of facilities and equipment provided for self catering, kept getting vague answers to our queries until finally we were told that from this year kitchenette facilities had been removed from all but just one superior room and we had to use the hotel restaurant. We contacted Expedia about this because we had only made this booking because of kitchen facilities advertised on their and Hotel Tonicello website. Expedia, very kindly helped us secure the room with the kitchenette. But there was an extortionate €20 daily charge for the use of the kitchen! On arrival we found the only light bulb in the lounge/kitchen so dim that it was impossible to read or cook after dark! We were promised it would be looked into. Nothing happened! The small TV was mounted about 8 feet up and was actually fitted incorrectly pointing upwards to the ceiling. But after the response we had with the low powered light bulb we did not bother to complain! Apart from this it was very pleasant and clean. All the staff were very friendly, reception, cleaning staff, the buggy drivers.
RK
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 11, 2016
All good, except the standard room.
The pool, garden, beach, breakfast and staff where all great... the only problem was our "standard" room. It felt like we were in a an army barracks. While the size was fine, it was barren without a hint of warmth or care. The front room was empty with a table up against the wall on one side and a small TV on the other side. There was not a single decoration on the hospital-white walls. Once we stepped out of our room, everything was fine. The pool was beautiful and well kept. The shuttle service down to the beach was perfect. The beach was clean and there were plenty of umbrellas and chars available. The staff was always polite and helpful. With a small investment into making the rooms nice, this could be a nice place to stay.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2016
Albergo tutto ok unica pecca zanzare in camera
Tutto di nostro gradimento colpo d'occhio meraviglioso.
Paso
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2016
Schönes Hotel fürs Badevergnügen
Wir waren Ende April hier. Für´s Baden war es dazu ja noch zu frisch. Das Wasser war aber wunderbar klar. Schöner
Strandbereich mit Sand. Steiler Weg zum Strand. Man kann sich aber mit Elektroscootern fahren lassen.
Wir haben mehrmals im Hotel gegessen. Waren da aber me.ist die einzigen Gäste. Von der Qualität her guter Durchschnitt.
Manko: Die Hellhörigkeit der Zimmer. Man hört jedes Stühlerücken in den Nachbarzimmern. Laute Klospülung. Wir
hatten Superiorzimmer.
Peter und Hilde
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2016
Wundervolles Hotel für Familien wie Erholungssuche
Das Hotel ist gut erreichbar mit dem Auto, jedoch nicht leicht zu finden.
Der Pflegezustand ist gut. Hervorzuheben ist die wunderschöne Parkanlage: vielfältig, viele Obstbäume, nicht steril. Man spürt, dass der Besitzer Naturliebhaber ist. Die Wirkung ist überraschenderweise sogar eher exotisch als nur mediterran. Die Bebauung ist niedrig, EG + OG, auch in der Nachbarschaft keine "Betonbunker". Zum schönen Strandbereich gibt es einen erheblichen Höhenunterschied: wenn es zu beschwerlich ist, wird man auf Wunsch mit Golfwagen gefahren. Es ist sehr ruhig und auch in der direkten Umgebung gibt es keinen Trubel. Die Anlage ist auch bestens für Kinder geeignet. Dem Besitzer gehört auch eine Farm in der Nähe und versorgt auch das Hotel mit Lebensmitteln sowie eigenen Spezialitäten. An der Rezeption garantiert eine hier lebende Deutsche für mühelose Kommunikation.
Das mit Abstand beste Hotel auf unserer einwöchigen Rundreise durch Kalabrien!!!