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Hotel Grotticelle

3.0 star property
On private beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Capo Vaticano Lighthouse

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Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach umbrellas
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach umbrellas
Double or Twin Room | Balcony view
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Via Grotticelle - Capo Vaticano, Ricadi, VV, 89866
  • Grotticelle Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Capo Vaticano Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Capo Vaticano Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Lamezia Terme (SUF-Lamezia Terme Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Ricadi

At Hotel Grotticelle you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Grotticelle Beach and Capo Vaticano Lighthouse. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, Grotticelle, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Ricadi hotel include Baia di Riaci and Port of Tropea.

What's nearby

  • Grotticelle Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capo Vaticano Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Capo Vaticano Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Tropea - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery - 15 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Ricadi Station - 19 min walk
  • Lamezia Terme (SUF-Lamezia Terme Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bussola Country Hotel Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donna Orsola - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Il Ducale - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Villaggio Hotel Baia del Godano - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Conchiglia Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Grotticelle

On private beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Capo Vaticano Lighthouse
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Hotel Grotticelle such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ricadi hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Grotticelle offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. 14-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grotticelle

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Inflatable boat
  • Pedal boat
  • Sail boat
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 February 2025 to 1 May 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 102030-ALB-00029, IT102030A1G24KB47L

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Grotticelle Ricadi
Hotel Grotticelle
Hotel Grotticelle Ricadi
Hotel Grotticelle Hotel
Hotel Grotticelle Ricadi
Hotel Grotticelle Hotel Ricadi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Grotticelle?

Hotel Grotticelle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Grotticelle?

Yep, Hotel Grotticelle has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Grotticelle?

Yep, Hotel Grotticelle is a short 7-minute walk from Grotticelle Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, canoeing and sailing. You can also find pedal boats and inflatable boats.

Does Hotel Grotticelle have a pool?

Hotel Grotticelle has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:30 AM to 7 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

What makes Hotel Grotticelle a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Grotticelle.

Does Hotel Grotticelle serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Grotticelle?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Grotticelle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Grotticelle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Hotel Grotticelle Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

MLW, Canada

Disliked: Room comfort
Small, cramped room. Felt like a cottage-like resort. Staff weren't very friendly/helpful. Difficult to find location & wasn't as close to water as I had understood from description.

6/10 Okay

Francesco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anders

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Klassiskt 3-stjärnigt hotell. Väldigt lyhört och det hördes väl när grannarna spolade i toalett och dusch samt städarna som pratade högt varje morgon. Poolområdet ok men något slitet, en person som pratade i en microfon med aktiviteter vilket var störande. Strunta i lekarna och spela bra lugn musik istället. Frukosten ej bra, i Italien många kakor till frukost men äggen var gamla och grå på insidan, halvmosad banan till youghurten, juiceconcentrat. Hotellet ligger bra till, shuttlebus till stranden går flera gånger om dagen. Är något brant promenad men vi gjorde den några gånger. Trevlig beachbar med mat och dryck. Står på hemsidan att gäster har tillgång till strandstolar men i själva verket måste man betala för dem. Finns heller inga strandsängar utan enbart stolar. Hotellet hämtade och lämnade oss vid tågstation Ricade vilket var smidigt. Överlag trevligt men det finns förbättringspotential.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pessimo soggiorno
Hotel squallido con ospiti nella quasi totalità stranieri. Nonostante si faccia pagare a fine Agosto 150€ a notte, il frigo si paga a parte(5€ al giorno), così come l'aria condizionata(5€ al giorno), così come il servizio spiaggia (15€ al giorno), così come il wifi (2€ al giorno). A molte camere si accede solo tramite scale, niente zanzariere nelle stanze, motore dei condizionatori delle camere montati senza logica, a noi, che eravamo tre persone, per due notti hanno dato solo 3 bustine monodose di docciashampoo. Se alloggi qui l'unico vantaggio che hai è che puoi arrivare a mare tramite una discesa privata molto ripida, ma la navetta è ogni mezz'ora, perciò se vuoi andarci in altri orari devi usare la tua macchina. La colazione è stata per noi l'esperienza peggiore, a dir poco scarsa, con cornetti vuoti congelati, jogurt non confezionato, "succo" dalla macchinetta che era acqua colorata e, in Calabria, ZERO frutta, infine, la cosa intollerabile erano le urla in sala tra caposala e camerieri condite da Bestemmie, il tutto nonostante fossero presenti anche bambini! Un posto da evitare!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Tatiana, Genève

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel calme proche de la mer
Déçue par ce qui était prévu et ce que l'on a trouvé à l'arrivée : Réservation d'une chambre avec 2 lits doubles, nous avions un lit double et un lit simple !! La chambre très petite, peu de rangement, mal insonorisée. Le tarif de l'hôtel pour le transfert est annoncé à €70, le prix réel est de €85, une taxe non mentionnée pour l'animation qui ne valait pas un tel supplément (14 jours à €125). Les photos sur le site ne sont pas réalistes.. l'accueil et l'organisation laisse à désiré.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel bien situé et accueillant
Nous avons passé 8 jours dans cet hôtel fin octobre 2014. Cet hôtel, situé à Capo Vaticano est bien aménagé et proche d'une très belle plage. Nous avons été très bien accueillis et le personnel fait preuve d'attentions régulières avec les clients de l'hôtel. Belle piscine également à disposition des clients.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

kaisa

Disliked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

rosanna, Cosenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
posizione eccellente
Hotel confortevole in buona posizione, mare splendido, personale cortese,buona ed abbondante la prima colazione

8/10 Good

aja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

claudio, Milano, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ottimo per famiglia e single
L'hotel ed il personale tutto OK ma vietare l'uso del frigorifero se non a pagamento è stato il massimo e nella colazione senza cappuccino e caffè espresso non si fa siamo in italia la patria del caffè espresso e ti servono caffè all'americana (brodaglia)

6/10 Okay

ciro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
a 300 metri dal mare!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nel complesso soddisfatti, personale gentile e disponibile -location mediocre - ristorazione pasti con poca varietà , colazione tipica italiana tranne caffè e cappuccio da consumare al bar non compreso nella colazione mah - piscina poco curata - mare /spiaggia per i mie gusti lontano raggiungibile con navetta o affrontando una ripida discesa/salita 300m???? ombrellone e sdraio a pagamento.