Hotel Carasco

"Thank you for everything Our stay went well especially the hotel staff very friendly, the sea view in the room is beautiful, we love the pool and the beach downstairs are amazing with mask and palm at disposal. Improvement point for the rooms: wifi coverage, blackout curtains (lots of light in the morning), window insulation (you can hear a lot of boat engines), bathroom finish (ceiling painting and changing the shower head)"

Hotel Villa Cute - Hvc

"We (2+2) stayed there in the beginning of Oct 2013. There was only one other room occupied and the weather was cool but the pool was kept in order and we used it. It is a few minutes walk from the centre but not too close for a walk with suitcases. The owner will pick you up on your arrival, keep his phone number handy. Other apartment owners will try to steel you when you get off the aliscafo so he is sure to be there. The rooms are made in good taste, breakfast was OK and the service quite good. We had a mosquito problem when we came so they gave us a repellent. better bring some. For short, it was a comfortable place for rest and as a base for exploring the nearby ilands."

Hotel Bougainville

"I stayed from August 6th to 13th. Beautiful hotel, very clean, very well-kept, exceptional and very friendly staff. I didn't find a single flaw. Any request made was fulfilled. Very happy. The breakfast girls are super kind and make you happy in everything, Giuditta super!"

Gattopardo Park Hotel

"This is a rather large hotel with a very good location. However, it need some renovation soon and a more customer oriented management. If you just want a place to sleep, it is good and prices are reasonable. Breakfast is poor if you like a healthy selection with fresh fruits etc. There is a very limited selection consisting of water melons and prunes. No fresh tomatoes, pineapple etc. There is a large can of Americano coffee, but this was not always hot. A counter is available if you want a cappuchino, espresso or other types of coffee. When we tried to order americano there, the guy got rather angry and said something about «paying extra» in Italian. There was no que for the coffee so we did not understand his attitude. When explaining that the large can had no hot coffe, he accepted to make us two americano. And the same story repeated itself for 5 days. In the reception one of the managers recommended a restaurant in the mountains close to Lipari and said she could call them and make a reservation and organize transport, since bookings could only be made per phone. We thanked her, and said we would think about it. The next day we asked the reception if they could make a call for us, but then another employee told that they dont make this kind of calls for their guests. We managed ourselves and had a nice dinner. A hotel stay consists of many details and in Hotel Gatopardo the details are not olways in favour of the guests. The next time we will try another place for our stay."

Hotel Ossidiana Stromboli Center

"The location is excellent, just a two-minute walk from the pier. The air conditioning works well, but the rooms are rather small, making it suitable for people who want to climb the volcano, stay overnight, and catch the boat the next morning. However, staying in a room with a view of the volcano from the window is a great advantage."

Hotel Aktea

"We stayed five nights at the Hotel Aktea when visiting Lipari and the other Aeolian islands. The service was excellent- They could not have been more gracious and accommodating. They helped us find and book several tours, helped with restaurant recommendations reservations and directions, and were generally friendly and pleasant. The rooms were simple but spacious and comfortable and ours looked onto the wildly gorgeous huge pool. Breakfast had a wide variety of sweets, as well as cereals yogurts, breads meats and cheeses. Would 100% return."

Hotel Tritone Lipari

"Unfortunately all expectations of staying in a nice hotel were disappointed. Not only is the Tritone hotel not at the level of a 4* superior hotel as mentioned, but I believe some things are essential for all hospitality facilities, such as cleanliness for example. Very low level of hygiene, they don't change the sheets, after 4 days I made an express request and the "new" sheets were dirty with stains (probably blood), the bed has a spring mattress which is really very uncomfortable to sleep on, at the camp bed level, not sure hotel! The shower was also very uncomfortable, there wasn't even a small shelf to place the shower gel on, you have to shower while holding shampoo and everything in your hand! The hotel does not change sheets, towels and bathroom products. The bathroom and entrance wall have always remained dirty (never been cleaned in a week) with blood stains from killed insects. There is no water in the room, not even a coffee maker or a kettle for tea or instant coffee (unacceptable for a 4*!). The reception staff is not friendly, it seems like a hassle to be at customer service, they really don't have this concept. There is no concierge desk and the reception staff is not available to provide the service that should be there! The pool is disappointing, the hydromassages didn't work, and there is no towel service, you have to go to reception and request a beach towel there (they don't even have the hotel's beach towel, never seen it). The breakfast is obscene, based only on canned things, packaged food and fruit in syrup, there is not even a choice of fresh fruit or savory foods, the service is very slow and even the à la carte food for dinner is not fresh or cooked well . The general impression is that the hotel must save money, on everything and for everyone. I would certainly have changed hotels if I had not booked through the Avventurisole agency, which proved to be absolutely not up to managing its customers and not professional nor serious even towards the hotel. We pointed out when booking that one of the guests was vegan and it was confirmed that we could assist with dietary needs, but not only was this not the case, but the agency actually boycotted its customers, attacking us verbally and also through Whatsapp. Never experienced a situation like this and what's more when you want to spend a holiday in peace and for this reason you book through a local agency to avoid any kind of problem! Speaking directly to the hotel, they wanted to give us a refund, as they claimed that the agency had not informed them. In any case, I absolutely do not recommend this hotel, too many problems which clearly are not taken into consideration and the result is a ruined holiday for those who have paid for a luxury holiday."

Therasia Resort Sea and Spa - the Leading Hotels of the World

"We were so impressed by this resort. The hotel's team was unfailingly polite, generous, and helpful. The setting is simply sensational. The choice of restaurants is extraordinary. All that the resort offers, from the spa to the swimming pool to the phenomenal service, is wonderful. We had two problems - the room in which we were staying had extremely poor internet and, much as we loved the main restaurant, we were sad not to have the option to have fresh green salad on a regular basis. The breakfast is terrific - no need for lunch. We are eager to return. You will not be disappointed."

B&B da Luca

"My stay at B&B da Luca made my experience in Panarea genuinely fantastic. It was my first time on the island, and I travelled alone for the weekend. Luca and his mother were great hosts, very kind and helpful. Luca picked me up by car when I arrived at the port, which was great. The B&B is in an excellent location, close to Spiaggia della Calcara, and has a spectacular sea view. The apartment was cosy, super clean, and very comfortable. I would really recommend this place! I will come back soon!"

Hotel A Pinnata

"After a lovely long walk we found the beautiful terrace of A pinnata. A glorious view overlooking the new marina and over to the town of Lipari. Stunning. Although lunch wasn’t being served the staff offered to make us a panino! Really impressed!"

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Hotel Rocce Azzurre

"We stayed in this beautiful family run hotel for 4 nights. A great base for exploring all the Aeolian Islands from. We were touched by the kindness and generosity of all the staff, (In particular the gregarious owner Adriano, Frederick who treats you like royalty at each meal and Francesco to name a few). The rooms are spacious and meticulously cleaned by a lovely lady every morning and towels replaced as needed. On our first day our ferry from Milazzo was delayed by several hours and we arrived at the hotel at 2330hrs. Even tho the kitchen closes at 2130hrs the staff had stayed behind to serve us a delicious meal. On another occasion our ferry from Stromboli was late returning and despite the fact the kitchen had just closed they prepared a three course meal. On all occasions this hotel goes the extra mile to make your stay memorable. The balcony view looking out over the bays azure water & boats is delightful. The food is delicious and the 3 course menu changes each night. All meals are served on a balcony with magical views over looking the bay. The hotel basks in sun all day and there is a platform with numerous lounge chairs and easy access to swimming. The hotel is situated an easy short walk from the town of Lipari. The hotel is very quiet and we are so glad we stayed here. We would highly recommend this hotel to all travellers who are looking for a very special experience."