Hotel Rocca Della Sena

What a fabulous boutique hotel staff were so friendly and the views were to die for . You will not need any entertainment as the view is it absolutely stunning. I must make a big mention to Georgina who was the star of the hotel so friendly ,helpful and a true asset to the hotel , secondly Martina made the best Cuba Libra’s and was always smiling and helpful . Selena who also worked on reception was also another happy member of staff that makes this hotel stand out thank you guys very much .

The staff at this hotel are great, always helpful and friendly and the talented barman is wasted at this venue. Situated high on the hillside over the bay of Tropea, the hotel does benefit of an amazing view over the sea with the island of Stromboli clearly visible in the distance. The terrace is a lovely place to be for sunset drinks. However, be aware that the marketing pictures on the hotel’s website don’t truly reflect the reality of the style and finish of the property. The hotel décor, although clean, is dated and tired, with a number of items in the room requiring maintenance – or at the very least attention to detail – and the bathroom was tiny. The hotel is situated in a rundown residential district about 15mins walk to the more picturesque centre of Tropea. Some of the adjoining buildings appear to have fallen on hard times with cracked and fallen masonry – all adding to the general decline of the hotel’s surroundings. The swimming pool pictures on the hotel’s website were taken with a wide-angle lens, the reality is nothing more than a tired plunge pool. The bar and breakfast lounge is not particularly inviting. Ironically the quaintest part of the hotel is its wine cellar, but it appears to be seldom used and we were told that wine tastings were not available, which was a waste of an opportunity. The hotel’s individual faults in themselves do not make it bad place, but collectively measured against the marketing pictures, they need to be highlighted; particularly given that this was the most expensive hotel we stayed in during our 8-day road trip and all the other places we stayed were better. With a refurbishment (to make it look like the contemporary styled property the website would have you believe it is) this could be gem of a hotel.

Excellent hotel perfectly set on the coast of Tropea. Stunning views of the sea and beautiful sunsets every night. Our bartender, Pawel, made the sunsets especially special with custom cocktails that were equally beautiful and delicious! The entire staff was warm and welcoming. Nearly everyone spoke perfect English and they were so helpful with details of the city and restaurant recommendations. Reasons to stay here are numerous; great location-we walked everywhere, cleanliness is top priority, comfortable beds, beautiful views, excellent cocktails that make the sunsets even more spectacular! Continental breakfast is fantastic, friendly staff, English speaking, Access to beach down below.

The staff at this hotel were fantastic. They were very welcoming and courteous. The location is fine with great views and we found free parking on the street. For dinner, we walked into town and had plenty of options for dinner. Walking down to the beach was a bit scary because it required walking up and down a ton of stairs. Instead, to get to the beach we chose to drive the car down and pay for parking. There is small pool in the hotel overlooking the beach. Do not confuse it with a hot tub though because it is not heated. That is common in Italy. The rooms were small but the bed was comfortable. We had a balcony suite overlooking the ocean but I’m not sure it’s worth the extra money because we really didn’t stay in the room much. The breakfast buffet looked rather modest at first glance. However, that is deceiving because everything single item offered for consumption was fantastic and the fresh squeezed orange juice was incredible. All in all, I’d stay here again assuming the price isn’t prohibitive