La Riserva di Castel d'Appio- Charme & Relax

My wife and I just stayed at La Riserva in Ventimiglia, Italy and we can’t say enough about how gorgeous the view is and how accommodating the staff was. Both are amazing and well worth it. I think every room has an incredible view of the Mediterranean Sea you will never forget. This friendly, family owned and operated hotel is run beautifully and efficiently. The owner came and picked us up and dropped us off in town more than once because taxi service was limited because of some events going on. This isn’t part of the booking but just him being kind so we didn’t have to wait. We took the train from Nice, France to Ventimiglia and then took a taxi back to Nice. I’d suggest doing that the other way around so you can be taken directly to the property after traveling. Getting taxis can be challenging at certain times. The train was easy and very cheap. Under $10 per person that took around and hour from Nice airport. I paid online. You have to take your luggage about a block from airport to catch train. Again, I would take a car next time to avoid that and the transfer in Ventimiglia. Please stay at this property! We had a very nice suite with 3 outdoor terraces you could sit and drink their delicious cappuccino! The restaurant is very nice and delicious also with that amazing view. They even accommodated our vegetarian diet by adding items to the menu for us the second night we ate there because they remembered. Breakfast is included and delicious. Bravo! Highly recommend. Grazie!

All you could want. Beautiful interior and exterior. Lovely, helpful staff, delicious food. Cooked breakfast as well as continental. A/C, pool, Lovely terraces. Road up is death-defying but we made it, even in the dark. Great for families as has adjoining rooms.

An amazing 3 star hotel ran by a very service oriented family and their staff! We really enjoyed our stay at this very special place! The view is stunning and something you should experience, and so is the great hospitality and service by the friendly staff. It is definitely worth the trip up the hill! Calm pool area, excellent for families! And don’t miss out on the turtles. 😊

We have been here a few times over the past 10 years and we’re very disappointed. The food has gone down hill and so has the service and property. It is clear they are not re-investing their money to maintain a nice quality. The beds are very hard, staff was not very friendly except for the owner and his daughter. The main things that would bring us back for 1 night would be the spectacular view and the pool is nice.

Incredible place. The view is breathtaking. The room with the ocean view and deck is beyond words. Would definitely stay there again.

This family owned property was one of the finest experiences we have had on our trip. The views were spectacular, the restaurant was the level of service was extraordinary. I highly recommend a stay here. It is well worth the journey.

Extremely helpful and friendly staff Beautiful views Would definitely go back and recommend

It was a lovely experience. Hotel and location is outstanding, it was definitely worth going up that frightening "road" and enjoy the wonderful view on the terrasse with a glass of Spumante. The staff was highly professional, friendly and always had an eye for the detail. Rooms were good, clean and equipped with all amenities you need. A small (very small) minor was the size of the bathroom. But overall I highly recommend this place and when I am in the region, I will definitely book again a room there.