Hotel Baia Di Conte

The beach is the only decent part, and it’s natural, so the hotel has nothing to do with it. Everything else we encountered felt like a disaster. The building looked as if it couldn’t decide whether it was newly built or about to be abandoned. The walls were badly degraded, the elevator didn’t work, and the bars were deserted. Our room bore no resemblance to the photos. The sheets had holes, there was hair in the bathtub, and the bathroom and toilet looked awful. Around the pool it was far too loud to relax. The drinks there were watered down to a ridiculous degree, including the Coca-Cola. I’ve never had such a bad one, especially when serving it takes no skill. These are only the main issues. I could write a university-level report about why this hotel is a no-go. It’s the worst hotel I’ve stayed at anywhere in Europe.

The meals were the standout for us. Everything the chefs made was so tasty that calling it delicious hardly does it justice. It’s the best food I’ve had at a four-star hotel so far. Italians really do cook well. Our first apartment was small and old, though clean, and looked onto the garden and tennis court. We wanted a sea view, and two hours later they showed us a much larger place with fresh renovation, a terrace, and an incredible outlook over the sea and mountains. It was unbeatable. The setting is lovely, with plenty of greenery in a natural park where you can spot roe deer and wild boars in the morning. The hotel is only ten minutes from the airport, and there’s a big sandy beach right in front. There’s also a nearby diving center and reasonably priced kayak rental. Entertainment was fun but very basic. Maybe that was because we visited at the end of September 2024 and the animators were tired and ready for a rest too. We never went near the pools because they didn’t look appealing. My wife and I went without children. Although the hotel is considered family-oriented, I didn’t really see it that way. It needs renovation and much better entertainment to get things right. Still, we enjoyed the holiday: the sea, the wonderful view, the huge apartments, and the polite staff made it great. I’d come back again and again, and recommend it to couples without children. Best wishes for success!

We paid 3700 for a week all-inclusive with TUI, and it felt like we’d been robbed. The place looked tired and run-down, the buffet was cold, the free drinks were awful, and there was a nasty smell from the toilets. The staff were obnoxious and rude too. I’ve stayed in nicer Travelodges, so how this is rated four stars is a mystery. I’d avoid it completely.

The beach was pleasant, though it had rocks and that wasn’t mentioned anywhere. The rest of the stay left us really disappointed, and I wouldn’t recommend this place. Our first room faced the back warehouse where employees gathered to smoke and take out rubbish. They moved us after two days, but the wait was stressful and nobody apologized. The rooms themselves are very basic and old, and the hotel needs serious maintenance. It also didn’t feel like anyone was making an effort to keep the place clean or presentable. The all-inclusive deal was very restricted, with hardly any drinks included. We kept hearing “NO” and “NOT INCLUDED.” Alcohol wasn’t served at the beach or pool, so you had to walk back to the main building. The staff weren’t especially friendly, and it was obvious they ignored you if you weren’t Italian. I travel a lot for work in the tourism industry and have seen many places. Unfortunately, this one is near the bottom of my list.