8.9/10 on 528 reviews
The Capovaticano resort stands out in its enchanting position: it is situated in the territory of Ricadi on the splendid western coast of Calabria, just 12km from Tropea, a romantic pearl of southern Italy on the tip of the sea, and just 200m from the magnificent rocky promontory of Capo Vaticano, which separates the gulf of Sant’Eufemia from that of Gioia Tauro.
It covers a surface area of 60,000 square metres in amongst pathways and gardens of typical Mediterranean vegetation, in perfect harmony with the surrounding countryside and opposite the splendid scenario of the Aeolian Islands, which are well visible from the resort.
Inaugurated in 2008, the hotel is characterised by its modern design. It consists of a central building with most of the 121 bedrooms and the Junior Suites, the lobby, two salons, the bar and the main restaurant. In a smaller building, called “La Rotonda”, are the rest of the refined bedrooms. The restaurant has high-quality cuisine, expressed through fresh products which maintain their natural flavours, authentic taste and delicate fragrance.
The sophisticated resort is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday, for sport and nature a stone’s throw away from Tropea: The beautiful swimming pool situated right on the edge of the beach; a large and well-equipped gymnasium; the sporting area consisting of two tennis courts, both in synthetic material with illumination and, above all, every kind of amusement that the Calabria coast offers, a continuous alternation of cliffs, sandy beaches, dream grottoes and little bays, some reachable only by boat.
This is the ideal place for those who love to be in touch with uncontaminated nature and with a unique turquoise colour crystal-clear water.
Check In / Check Out
Payment policy
At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.
Transfers to / from Airport
The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Free parking is available on site (without reservation)
Internet
WiFi internet access available in all public areas and is free of charge and in all rooms
Children and extra beds
Extra
EXTRA (If not included in the booking)
Conditions and cancellation policy
All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!
Score breakdown
Comfort 8.9 / 10
Courtesy 8.9 / 10
Leisure 8.9 / 10
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Joseph (As couple)
France
Check in: 5 Sept 2023
Check out: 13 Sept 2023
Number of nights: 8
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
10
His Opinion:
Michael (As couple)
Canada
Check in: 28 Jul 2022
Check out: 4 Aug 2022
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion:
Ottfried (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 5 Oct 2019
Check out: 10 Oct 2019
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion: Sehr schönes Hotel in ruhiger, schöner Lage. Restaurant-Personal innen/außen noch verbesserungswürdig. Leider wird kein Deutsch gesprochen, und es gibt auch keine deutschen Fassung der Hotel/Zimmer-Beschreibung auf den Zimmern.
Schade!
Thomas (As couple)
Denmark
Check in: 20 Jul 2019
Check out: 27 Jul 2019
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Classic Room garden side
10
His Opinion:
Giovanna (As couple)
USA
Check in: 13 Jul 2019
Check out: 21 Jul 2019
Number of nights: 8
Stayed in room: room sea view
10
His Opinion:
Walter (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 5 Jun 2017
Check out: 16 Jun 2017
Number of nights: 11
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion: Die Lage und Konstruktion des Hotels und der Anlage ist einzigartig und absolut ruhig gelegen. Die Superiorzimmer sind gross, schön und zeitgemäss eingerichtet mit grossem Balkon. Das gesamte Personal ist immer sehr aufmerksam und sehr freundlich. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Während unseres Aufenthaltes wurde einige Male die Hauptspeise vom Personal am Tisch serviert, statt wie üblich selbst vom Gast am Buffet geholt. Leider hat das nicht so gut geklappt und es sind Wartezeiten entstanden. Die Idee war ein Versuch wert, aber wir würden uns lieber selbst am Buffte bedienen.
Kerschbaumer (As couple)
Austria
Check in: 9 Oct 2016
Check out: 15 Oct 2016
Number of nights: 6
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion: Das beste Hotel der Gegend. Weitläufige sehr gepflegte Anlage mit tollem Strand. Bemühtes Personal und sehr gute Küche. Etwas abgelegen und ein Mietauto ist empfehlenswert. Wer Ruhe mit Anspruch sucht ist gut aufgehoben. Die Getränkepreise an den Bars sind etwas überteuert (Glas wein € 8.-) die Preise für die Flasche Wein aber in Ordnung und der Qualität entsprechend. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Teda und Hannes , Oktober 2016
Tony (With family)
Canada
Check in: 11 Aug 2016
Check out: 18 Aug 2016
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion: we really enjoyed our stay there, we will be back next year.
francesco (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 6 Jul 2016
Check out: 17 Jul 2016
Number of nights: 11
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
8
His Opinion: Struttura e posizione eccellenti.
Personale molto cortese ma, nell'ambito dei servizi di ristorazione sia diurna che serale, poco organizzato. Cucina discreta, numericamente insufficiente il personale addetto al rifornimento del buffet serale con conseguente carenza di scelta dei cibi per gli ospiti o attese piuttosto lunghe.
Molto buoni i servizi di pulizia in camera, i servizi spiaggia e di reception. Da sostituire i teli spiaggia che, per dimensioni e qualità, risultano inadeguati allo standard dell'albergo.
La bellezza del luogo, nonché la disponibilità e cortesia del personale, hanno comunque supplito alle carenze, facendoci trascorrere un bellissimo periodo.
Francesco (With family)
Canada
Check in: 28 Jun 2016
Check out: 1 Jul 2016
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Classic Room garden side
8
His Opinion: Negative:
-Bird Nests and bird droppings on balcony
-Lack of food and beverage service at pool and beach
-sandwiches between lunch and dinner at pool bar
- water exiting from shower into washroom
- towels in washroom don't absorb water
- food for French night
- fitness area needs more free weights and should be climate controlled
-wifi
Positive:
- parking
- resort grounds
- pool and beach area
- amenities for kids - football pitch etc.
- food at breakfast, lunch and Calabria night
- service by staff
- accommodations
- management engagement
Antonio (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 19 Jun 2016
Check out: 26 Jun 2016
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Classic Double Room with Garden View and Spa Access
6
His Opinion: Hotelzimmer und Lage sehr schön, sauber und gepflegt. Rezeption freundlich. Service im Restaurant (Frühstück und Abend) mangelhaft, auf Getränke müsste man lange warten, Buffet wurde selten oder garnicht nachgefüllt, Tische wurden nur nach Aufforderung gesäubert. Bedienungen nicht auf Zack! Toilettenanlage am Strand unsauber, müsste auch über den Tag gereinigt werden. Abendprogramm gleich null, jeden Abend der gleiche Orgler! Dieses Hotel ist schön, jedoch in vieler Hinsicht ausbaufähig!
Clinton (With family)
Malta
Check in: 4 Sept 2015
Check out: 8 Sept 2015
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
10
His Opinion: Ottimo per famiglie con bambini to meno di 5 anni. Ci siamo stati benissimo.
PAOLO (As couple)
Canada
Check in: 20 Sept 2015
Check out: 25 Sept 2015
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Classic Double Room with Garden View and Spa Access
10
His Opinion: accommodation comfortable. and the staff was pleasant and helpful
Günther (As couple)
Austria
Check in: 21 Aug 2015
Check out: 29 Aug 2015
Number of nights: 8
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion: Exzellent, kann nicht besser sein....
Ambühl (With family)
Switzerland
Check in: 19 Jul 2015
Check out: 22 Jul 2015
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
8
His Opinion: Zu teuer im Vergleich zum Angebot. Abendunterhaltung war sehr mager und unprofessionell.
Johannes (With family)
Austria
Check in: 14 Jul 2015
Check out: 21 Jul 2015
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Classic Double Room with Garden View and Spa Access
10
His Opinion: Alles TOP, Zimmer, Verpflegung, Personal, Ausstattung, Strand, Animation (Fußball ausgezeichnet :-), alles hervorragend, wir kommen sicher wieder, sehr zu empfehlen !!!!
Helena (With family)
Sweden
Check in: 30 Jun 2015
Check out: 3 Jul 2015
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion:
TAPIA (As couple)
France
Check in: 6 Jun 2015
Check out: 13 Jun 2015
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
8
His Opinion: Pour la chambre cela aurait été excelkent di la sdb ne sentait pas les remontées d'eaux usages
Le plaisir a été gâche tous le sejour par des fumeurs non stop sur la plage au restaurant le midi et le soir
Il faudrait suggérer au moins le soir une zone non fumeur c'est insupportable
L'hospitalité du restaurant du spa du chef de reception est excellent les hôtesses moins professionnelles
Un site exceptionnel
Jerald (With family)
USA
Check in: 4 Aug 2014
Check out: 10 Aug 2014
Number of nights: 6
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion: The staff is outstanding! I highly recommend the hotel.
Caruso (As couple)
France
Check in: 8 Jun 2014
Check out: 14 Jun 2014
Number of nights: 6
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion: Très beau séjour, accès direct à la plage
Rocco (As couple)
Argentina
Check in: 17 Jun 2014
Check out: 18 Jun 2014
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
10
His Opinion: excellent staff, very pleasant stay
Ian (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 4 Jul 2014
Check out: 5 Jul 2014
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
10
His Opinion: the location and the beach are super
alfio (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 26 Sept 2012
Check out: 28 Sept 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
6
His Opinion: occorre più attenzione verso i clienti
Massimo (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 26 Aug 2012
Check out: 31 Aug 2012
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
8
His Opinion: LA DEFINIZIONE DI RESORT LASCIAVA SPERARE IN UNA MINORE PRESENZA DI BAMBINI MOLTO PICCOLI
Francesca (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 30 Jun 2012
Check out: 1 Jul 2012
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Classic room sea side
10
His Opinion: la struttura è meravigliosa e il soggiorno piacevolissimo. unica pecca il check in alle 14 e la poca disponibilità e professionalità degli addetti alla reception.
Luigi (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 22 Aug 2009
Check out: 29 Aug 2009
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Classic Room garden side
8
His Opinion: un servizio da migliorare,specie nella ristorazione! distinti saluti luigi russo
BERNARD (With family)
France
Check in: 24 Aug 2009
Check out: 29 Aug 2009
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
8
His Opinion: L'emplacement de l'hotel est excellent mer, piscine.
L'hotel en lui même est très agréable, calme, pas bruyant,
bien agencé, fonctionnel et propre.
L'accès extérieur d'arrivé à l'hotel est quelque peu
délicat en voiture ; route défoncée, grilles des rigoles
dangeureuses.
Le personnel et le staff sont sérieux, manquent toutefois
un peu de convivialité, un peu froid au départ mais cela s'arrange au fil des jours.
Bref un très bon séjour en famille dans un cadre magnifique.
A recommander
kenneth (As couple)
USA
Check in: 3 Jul 2009
Check out: 5 Jul 2009
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room sea view
10
His Opinion:
Guerrino (With family)
Italy
Check in: 22 Jun 2009
Check out: 6 Jul 2009
Number of nights: 14
Stayed in room: Classic Room garden side
10
His Opinion:
Joanne (With friends)
Ireland
Check in: 9 Jun 2009
Check out: 12 Jun 2009
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Classic Room garden side
8
His Opinion: it was a beautiful hotel and mostly everyone was very friendly and tried to help us when we had queries, especially the head waiter in the restaurant, who explained fully everything to us and made our mealtimes very easy.
Daniela (With family)
Italy
Check in: 30 May 2009
Check out: 2 Jun 2009
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Classic Room garden side
8
His Opinion: la struttura moderna, e confortevole , la buona posizione , la cortesia ammirevole del personale, ha accompagnato il nostro soggiorno.