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La Bussola Hotel Calabria

3.0 of 5
Viale Giuseppe Berto | Località Faro, 89866 Capo Vaticano, Ricadi, Italy
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Maidstone, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

Spent five nights at the hotel middle of september and really enjoyed ourselves.All the staff really friendly and rooms comfortable,pool area good and local beach lovely.We would recommend this hotel and would visit again. Joan and Norman Wilkinson.

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Monte Di Procida, Italy
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

Spent three nights here the beginning of September. Very pleased with the customer service. We had breakfast each morning at the hotel, which was satisfactory. The first night we took part in a buffet with the main focus the Tropean Onion, absolutely delicious and a great price. It was nice they had a free shuttle to and from the beach.... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2012

The outside area is very well maintained. Every day the pool area is cleaned morning, lunchtime and evening and the pool was very inviting. Rooms are basic but clean. Food in the restaurant is again pretty basic but well cooked and the cost was very reasonable. We have a holiday home nearby and our family stay in this hotel.

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Belgique
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2012

This was our 2nd stay in this hotel, and again it was wonderfull. 2 months earlier I've visited (on a fam trip - I'm a travel agent) a lot of hotels in Calabria. Even some of the 4* and 5* hotels weren't as fantastic as this place. This is why: - something easy but so important: everyone is very friendly... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2012

We enjoyed our stay. Hotel staff were excellent and worked hard to ensure a perfect time. We enjoyed the evening meals and tasting the delicious local dishes. We thoroughly recommend this hotel. London Sue and Dave

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London
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20 reviews 20 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012

As soon as we arrived at La Bussola, we felt very much at home. All the staff seemed to be happy which is a good sign of a well run hotel. The hotel had all the right ingredients to ensure your stay is completely enjoyable. The swimming pool was lovely, often unused (most people at the amazing beaches). It was... More

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Swords, Dublin, Ireland
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2012

We were at La Bussola for 5 days in July and we spent very nice days over there. Fabrizio and the hotel staff were excellent, going to the extra mile without any problem. Food was absolutely delicious and staff all the time very pleasant and courtesy. Is a very recomended choice for any type of holidays. Even if the closest... More

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Prague
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2012

La Bussola hotel is run by Giuliano family and we were treated like we were part of it. Hotel is beautifully situated in hillside with spectacular view of Stromboli island. To the beach is approximately 5 minutes by car. You can use complimentary shuttle offered by the hotel or you can take a walk which is very pleasant too (but... More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2012

We booked this hotel for one night and wished that we had booked for longer - the management and staff could not have done more to make us feel welcome and make our stay comfortable - an excellent base

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Philadelphia, PA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

I took a group of 8 people and myself to La Bussola in May. I found it on the internet and it turned out to be even more than they promised it would be. Fabrizio and his brothers did everything to make our stay a great one. We were treated as if we were family. Whether I requested a guide... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel La Bussola
La Bussola Tropea
La Bussola Hotel Calabria Capo Vaticano, Italy
Address: Viale Giuseppe Berto | Località Faro, 89866 Capo Vaticano, Ricadi, Italy
Region: Italy > Calabria > Province of Vibo Valentia > Ricadi > Capo Vaticano
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Capo Vaticano
#1 Family Hotels in Capo Vaticano
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Capo Vaticano
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Near Tropea in Calabria, situated next to the sea at Capo Vaticano, the Giuliano family directly manages the Hotel Restaurant “La Bussola” with professionalism and particular attention to your demands since 1973. The courtesy, warm reception, and the tradition of hospitality, will really make an unforgettable and pleasant holiday in Calabria. The hotel is situated next to the sea at Capo Vaticano (0,900 mts) near Tropea (7 kms). Particular attention is devoted to the cleaning of the rooms, every other part of the hotel and to the guest. This is "three star superior" hotel, far 500 mts from the centre of the village of San Nicolò of Ricadi. It can be easily reached by car as it near the road which goes from Tropea to Vibo Valentia and is about 28 kilometres from the latter. It can be easily reached by train as the nearest Ricadi station is only 800 metres away. The Lamezia Terme international airport is 60 kilometres from our hotel, Reggio Calabria airport is 120 kilometres from our hotel. The Giuliano family and staff can supply information and documentation on the beauty of the area, on historical and artistic sites, the cultural and enogastronomic initiatives of the territory, on the possibility of excursions to Pizzo Calabro, Tropea, Vibo Valentia, Serra San Bruno, Reggio Calabria, Scilla, Locri, Gerace, Taormina, Aeolian Islands (Vulcano, Lipari, Stromboli, Panarea), by boat with departure directly from our beach, Taormina (Sicily) and on the handicraft production of Calabria. Here you can admire the unspoilt countryside along the splendid Capo Vaticano and Tropea coast, famous world wide for its beauty. Like Tropea, also Capo Vaticano , the last outpost on the Gulf of Sant' Eufemia, can boast an international reputation, fully justified not only by the unchanging charm of the places, but also by the modern tourist structures which have revamped the local economy, once based solely on farming and food products, confirming its vocation for tourism. The sunset from here over "Stromboli" is considered the eight wonder of the world. The crystal clear sea and the marvellous beaches, as well as the professional way in which the hotel is run, will make your holiday with us in Capo Vaticano and Tropea….an unforgettable experience.Once a week at the La Bussola Hotel a Calabrian themed night is held. During the Calabria Night there are traditional songs, folk dancing, local foods of Calabria that range from sweet to spicy, and delicious local home made wine. The event is open to both hotel guests and to the public.What really characterizes us in the kitchen, always genuine, abundant and juicy, ingredients able to satisfy the most demanding gourmets too. The Hotel Restaurant "La Bussola" can offer banqueting services in keeping with local customs and traditions, for up 500 guests and the hospitality of the staff, as well as the warm atmosphere of the hotel ensure that it is a refreshing and relaxing experience. You can taste a rich and abundant Italian breakfast or of a sweet and salty sideboard with warm croissant, chocolate, milk, coffee, the fruit hardly picked, Calabrian capicollo, local cheese, home-made sweets, cereals, yogurt, various fruit juices, bread butter, jams and so on. For the customers of the hotel, we have 3 comfortable atmospheres with bar, one big hall with pizzeria for the hotel customers. Moreover, we offer for our clients, a big porch on the green, with small tables and comfortable chairs, a pleasant and calm area for who appreciate a glass of good local wine, or a cocktail. It is a good place for tasting an aperitif, long drink, etc., or to taste a good coffee or a "Tartufo of Pizzo" (it is a local ice cream from Pizzo Calabro, near Tropea) after lunch or supper. Every day you can choose from a different menu of fresh fish, Calabrian, national, and international specialties. Particular attention is devoted to the preparation of Pizza cooked in a wood fueled oven. Our guests can view a comprehensive wine list of the best wines of both Calabria and of the rest of Italy. ... more   less 
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