Hotel Villa Paola

It was a very pleasant stay in this old monastery that was transformed into a hotel. There are only about 12 rooms and the Standard room is quite small but with a comfortable bed and very nice smell. The property has a stunning multi layered garden and a beautiful infinity pool woth views onto Tropea. Tropea is within walking distance from the hotel but about 12min away. Everything was great but personally the breakfast was quite simple and selection is limited. I'm not a big breakfast eater but just wanted to highlight it as some people value a 5 star breakfast buffet. Staff is very friendly and helpful and overall the property is very well kept in shape. Definitely the best address in this area.

We came for the restaurant ( see separate review) but had cocktails on the terrace first which were extraordinary amazing!

We had dinner here. Fabulous experience. The setting is divine. Service is very good. The restaurant is very quiet and calm. Every dish was a work of art and delicious. Good choice of wines by the glass. We would love to return.

This location hotel tells itself as a five star we just couldn’t go higher than three for these specific reasons. When we pulled up, we could not find the front door. There were no signs nobody waiting in the gate was locked. We had to drag our bags in and knock until someone came. The checkout process was slow and lengthy. All we really wanted to do after a day of traveling is to check into your room, but they kind of held us hostage forcing us to wait around 25 minutes for them to check us in. Eventually, I had to go up and get our key as it was obvious they were not going to bring it to me. The hotel itself is fine. There is no beach close by although it’s advertised as beachfront. They charged us fees so we had to argue to get off the bill because we did not receive the service. Instead of acknowledging our concern on the bill and investigating it on their end they simply said you have to pay it. Eventually, with enough arguing, they agreed to take the minimal amount off the bill. Not the staff’s fault there is not a person there over 25 to teach the staff what 5 Star is. so I imagine none of the staff has been to a five star hotel. I’d avoid this hotel. .

Absolutely beautiful and serene. It was clean and staff was so helpful. Breakfast was amazing as was the pool.

This former convent has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel overlooking the sea. The gardens are spectacular and the views are incomparable. It’s far enough away from the town center thanks makes it a quiet retreat but close enough to get to within a few minutes.