“Hidden little gem”

We have stayed in this hotel many times over the years. We booked this holiday over 18 months ago. When I looked at the reviews I was shocked and went with some reservations. However I was very surprised to find that it was just as lovely as before. With regard to the food I didn't experience any … more

We have stayed in this hotel many times over the years. We booked this holiday over 18 months ago. When I looked at the reviews I was shocked and went with some reservations. However I was very surprised to find that it was just as lovely as before. With regard to the food I didn't experience any cold food and was authentic Italian fayre. I don't wish to come to Italy and sample chicken nuggets. Pasta was excellent and in the evening the show cooking was delicious and certainly not cold. We had on our first stay in September a spacious spotless room with a fabulous view. Second time a week ago had a room on 2nd floor which was of the same standard. The staff in all departments make this hotel as so kind and friendly. As far the bar staff we stayed in a 5 star hilton hotel where there was only 1 person behind the lounge bar and 1 in the other bar. Every day or night no waiter service and if you wanted cocktails it took ages. Ww don't always want waiter service but found when we went to the bar they would always offer to bring it over to your table or find you in the dining area. Prosecco and wine were excellent and no problems Getting bottles something you don't always get in other hotels we have stayed in all over the world. Som people have compared this hotel and italy to gran canaria and Turkey. If this is the holiday you want then do not choose this hotel. Yes it needs a bit of TLC which they are working on. We have . stayed in other hotels in sorrento that you will pay the same for just bed and breakfast . As for location there are a few restaurants near the hotel and in the town of meta. There is an excellent train service and local bus here. So getting about is easy. We did our own trips as tui were too expensive and we had the freedom to do what we wanted. Would like to say a special thank you to Francesco Di capa and all his staff in the restaurant who made our dining experience a pleasure. Also the hard working bar staff . Alessa Verdoliva Alberto palumbo raffaele casino tobia exposito. Plus all reception staff and housekeeping. Had an amazing holiday both September and October and will definitely be back in the future

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“Totally disappointed this year.”

We stayed here last year around the same time. We loved the area so much and the hotel. We were disappointed at how the choice of food changed around the third day of our stay. A lot of drinks were out of stock and the choice of food became much less. Despite this we decided to come back this year… more

We stayed here last year around the same time. We loved the area so much and the hotel. We were disappointed at how the choice of food changed around the third day of our stay. A lot of drinks were out of stock and the choice of food became much less. Despite this we decided to come back this year and loved the new swimming pool that had been installed since last year and the work done to the whole outdoor area. We were very disappointed with the room we were allocated this year despite upgrading to a sea view room the one we were in you could only see the sea if you went out to the balcony which was very small and right in a corner so not a fantastic view. This year was all inclusive however it was very evident that all the drinks apart from wine and beer had been watered down including soft drinks which were flat and had no flavour. Even the fruit juice was watery. The first two nights the food was lovely with lots of choice and after that it became smaller each night with only one dessert to choose from. The salad consisted of just lettuce and the staff were constantly watching you eat so they could remove plates asap. They were even dishing up food onto your plate instead of you helping yourself. The dining room was an uncomfortable experience. On the last day at breakfast my partner had a boiled egg which was completely raw. The scrambled egg was partly uncooked also. On the Saturday night there was an outside private party and I felt we were rushed in to dinner and out ASAP. After looking forward so much to returning here this October we were actually quite disappointed.

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