Best Western Hotel La Solara

The shuttle into town was a real help, and the staff were lovely. Lunch and dinner were both good, with generous portions, and dinner in particular was excellent. Breakfast was the letdown: the hot choices were pancetta, bacon, eggs, plus one rotating item, while the pastries were overdone and dried out in the hotbox. Soft drinks cost too much. The rooms feel a bit dated and could use an update. It’s a quiet place with an older crowd. In our mid-to-late 30s, we were among the youngest guests.

The bay views are stunning, and the staff were friendly throughout. Our sea view balcony was well worth choosing, with a table, two chairs and two loungers. The lounge also looks out over the bay and had a keyboard singer on several evenings. Our room for four had a bunk added for my son; I worried he might roll off or be too heavy for it, but it worked out. There was air conditioning, a kettle with tea and coffee, a mini fridge with drinks for purchase, and daily maid service. We booked half board. There was plenty of food, served at the table with some buffet extras like bread, salad and daily hot dishes, though the vegetables weren't kept warm. We were full from the menu anyway. Breakfast had a good range. The Sunday gala was the one meal I could have skipped, since it was a set menu, but my son could ask for plain pasta and we made up for it with the side dishes. The pool was bath-warm, fine even in cooler or wet weather, and towels were provided. No jumping or diving. The walk up from the road to the hotel is steep. The nearby beach is lovely, but getting down there is a steep walk, and some cars were spinning their wheels. The first half of our stay was quiet; once more guests arrived, things got noisier, though the thin walls were more down to other guests than the hotel. We didn't check out the gym. The hotel is outside the centre, but its free shuttle runs hourly, which we appreciated after hearing guests at other hotels struggle with limited shuttles. There's also a bus outside for longer trips. Tui's rep was often around and had tours available, and the hotel can arrange trips too. Tourist tax was added to the bill, covering April 1 through the end of October. Several guests had stayed before, and we'd happily recommend Hotel La Solara.

The team was the best part of this stay. Everyone was kind, attentive and professional, and manager Mr. Massimo deserves a special thank you for his warm welcome and care. We landed here in Sorrento after a last-minute transfer, and it turned into one of our trip's best surprises. We stayed in three different rooms, all spotless, comfortable and clearly well looked after. Breakfast had lots of choice, and it was fresh and delicious. The large pool was clean and a lovely spot to unwind. The hotel went beyond what we expected.

We were able to leave the car after checkout, take the shuttle into Sorrento for the day, then pick it up that evening. Parking is tight, but manageable. The staff were so nice and helpful when we checked in, and offered a cot for the baby, which we appreciated. Our room had a couch that converted into bunk beds for our other kid. We didn't have a view from the room, though we could still see the water and sunset. The pool was pretty chilly, especially the kids' pool, but we had a good time anyway. And the water pressure was amazing.