Hotel Maria Serena

Breakfast runs until 11, which made it easy to sleep in, and there was a wide selection, including homemade cake. I came alone as a woman and felt safe throughout my stay. The staff were welcoming and spoke English despite my limited Italian, and they were helpful with recommendations. My room had everything I needed: free air conditioning, a hairdryer, a powerful shower, a TV, and a big balcony overlooking the sea. The rooftop terrace has loungers and showers, with coastline views. The beach is a minute away, and a public beach is about 200 metres away. The station was a 20-minute walk, which suited me arriving by train. There are bars and restaurants nearby, and the hotel has its own bar: the first drink is €5 and each one after is €2.50. I thought it was great value and would book again.

The balcony had a lovely view of the sea, and the roof terrace was beautiful too. Shops, restaurants, and both paid and free beach areas are close by. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and cozy, with a spacious bathroom and enough equipment. Breakfast was good, though it was the same each day and could use more variety, especially fruit and vegetables. I’d happily stay again 😊.

The staff were lovely, from reception to the cleaning team, and the beach is only a minute away. It’s a great spot for a two or three day visit. For a longer stay, though, the rooms feel very small and the beds aren’t especially comfortable.

The rooms are nice, the beds comfortable, and the hotel itself is beautiful. The sea is only around 100-150 metres away, and breakfast was good. But there’s no lunch or dinner, only breakfast, and the hostess’s 10% restaurant coupons sent us to terrible places. We couldn’t find ordinary food for children nearby. There’s an abandoned hotel close by that felt unsettling in the evenings, and the discos went on late. With a child, the noise made it hard to sleep; drunk people also shouted and set off fireworks beneath our window. We told them on the first evening that we wanted to leave, but when we asked for a refund, the hostess initially said she didn’t have to return anything. After our Italian friends called her, she agreed to refund only part of the amount, deducting three days because we’d booked ten days and she said she wouldn’t find other guests. We’d already told them that evening we wanted to move out. You might manage here without children, but I wouldn’t pay in advance.