Villaggio Club Baia di Dino

The bartender was the real low point, bitter, rude, and incompetent. The food was disappointing too, and there were room problems involving no hot water or flooding. Cleaning was very poor, with stains on both the towels and sheets. Such a shame.

The resort was a great fit for families, couples, and groups of friends, and we’d definitely return. We had an unforgettable holiday, thanks to all the staff. The entertainment team kept everyone involved without being intrusive, always smiling, with well-organized activities for all ages, from little-kid workshops and sports to games and evening shows. The children loved it, and we adults felt looked after too. Our accommodation was bright, roomy, well furnished, and comfortable, with air conditioning, a safe, fridge, TV, comfortable mattresses, and a private veranda for relaxing in the evening. It was cleaned carefully every day. The restaurant exceeded our expectations, with a different menu each day, tasty generous portions, and nicely presented dishes. There were good choices for vegetarians and children, several courses at lunch and dinner, and a generous breakfast with sweet and savory options. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. The resort is surrounded by nature but still well connected, just a short walk from the sea and its private beach, which worked well for families. There are interesting places nearby too. On arrival, reception welcomed us warmly and professionally, handled check-in quickly, and gave us the information we needed to enjoy the facilities.

We’re staying at Baia di Dino village now, surrounded by greenery, and we’re giving it 5 stars. The staff have been great: the entertainment team is friendly and well-mannered with the children, without being intrusive, so you can relax. Valentina at reception, with the long curly hair, is especially lovely. The bar staff are top-notch and friendly, and the shuttle drivers are very punctual. There’s a wide choice of food, and if something isn’t right, just ask and they’ll try to accommodate you. There are three first courses and two or three second courses to choose from, plus breakfast with cereals, yogurt, cold cuts, milk and more, as well as vegetables, sides, fruit, desserts, and all kinds of bread. I see people bringing back full plates and wonder what else they expect, especially when so much food is being wasted. I’d like to see if they eat lobster every day at home! The rooms are spotless. Every day when we get back from the beach, they smell lovely. The cleaning staff do a great job, leaving things in place, and provide fresh towels and toilet paper and replace the trash bags daily. As for claims about dirty rooms, people should look at how they leave them. If you leave clothes and shoes everywhere like a zoo, don’t expect others to put them away. You’re not royalty and don’t have servants. We don’t have ants in our rooms either. The other day there were chips scattered outside my door and ants in the evening. Teach your children some manners and have them eat the chips instead of throwing them on the floor, and the ants won’t come. In summer a few crumbs can attract them anywhere. You do have to walk 100-200 meters to get to your room, but after all that food, it’s good for us. The beach is a three-minute drive away, and a little walk never hurt anyone. Why insist on sleeping on Dino Island if you get off and find your feet soaked? And if your wife isn’t there, who cares, you’re on vacation, sir! The guys with the 360° and the wigs ❤️

The entertainment team were the one bright spot: capable, willing, and always smiling and kind. Pretty much everything else made this a stay to forget. The rooms were run down and dirty, far from the main building and up a hill, and the internal shuttle and Wi-Fi were nonexistent. You end up walking everywhere, a real slog with children. The food was awful. There were no real appetizers, so we got by on salad and pizza. The first courses were okay if you like pasta and beans or penne with tomato sauce. For the second course it was pork loin every day, or inedible pancasio passed off as cod. Arrive late and there’s nothing left in the restaurant, which I’ve never seen in 20 years of staying at resorts. Towel changes were free, but the towels already had hair stains. The beach shuttle takes 10 minutes and only runs a few hours a day. The pool had no lifeguard, and with chaos, rudeness, and just 38 umbrellas for 150 rooms, people ended up on the grass.