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Grand Hotel Riva del Sole

4.0 of 5
Strada Statale 16 Km 787 225, 70054 Giovinazzo, Italy
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Grand Hotel Riva del Sole
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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Having read the previous reviews, I find some of them to be misleading and unfair. I have come to the conclusion that the most negative reviewers should have stayed in their own countries and cultures as they clearly cannot cope with difference....so the main pointhere is that you are in the South of Italy, not somemodern cosmopolitan city. We loved... More

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New Mexico, USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

The hotel is isolated north of Bari on the Adriatic. There is no beach: just a rocky limestone shore. Off season everything is dead. The area is mixed resort and old derelict industry. Hotel transportation to airport is very limited. Taxi service is very expensive to anywhere including airport or Bari's cruise port. Hotel staff seem to call the most... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

Some of the previous reviews here are somewhat misleading! I guess it is useful to read comments & use your own judgement about where you decide to stay. Some travellers seem to enjoy the negative aspects without understanding the essence of a vacation. I thought the riva del sole was great, reason being that it provided an authentic italian experience.... More

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Kansas City, Kansas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011

Ok, this place totally sucks. First of all, the people who pick you up from the airport are rude and are late. When you get to the hotel, you are greeted by the receptionist who tries to make you buy some pass to go to the beach or the pool. Like, we're at a hotel ON THE BEACH!! Why do... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011

the hotel is located between giovinazzo and the little fishing village of santo spirito-in the middle of nowhere!! make sure( if you really have to stay there) that you have a car otherwise getting to any destination is a real challenge!! The hotel is in need of complete make over-it was 31deg. in the room, and when i asked if... More

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Bury St Edmunds
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010

Having read the previoyus comments after we had booked, we were concerned however I can only assume that that hotel has upped it's game since 2008. The hotel is still in the middle of nowehere but the staff were excellent and we were charged fairly for everything. The pool was clean and the beach area pleasant, there has obviously been... More

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Cleveland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2008

A long stay in the laughably named Grand for three months was a lesson in "Getting Fleeced" from Bar Staff to Management, not only was I over-charged and short-changed by Bar Staff at every chance I was over-charged on check-out by the management. My Shabby, Bleak & Over- Priced Room/Apartment was due Refirbishment in 1975, the Hotel Green Pool resembled... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2008

Stayed for 3 months as i was working there and the company was paying for it . i found it a dirty depressing place in the middle of nowhere, breakfast staff very nice , bar staff very dishonest charging extra drinks to my room on more that one occation, food terrible, rooms very shabby, during an argument over a bill... More

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UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2008

We stayed at the Riva del Sole for 1 night prior to our mid morning flight from Bari. We chose the Riva for it's close proximity to the airport and that there was ample safe,free parking. Just some observations for future travellers. The hotel seems to be a "one night stop-over hotel" and it serves that purpose- it's about 2... More

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Buenos Aires
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2008

We spent three nights in this hotel. I've found it as a good hotel with good services and attention. The room was comfortable. They have a good transfer service between Bari's airport and the hotel. If you think to spend more days there, I suggest to rent a car because it is located 6km far from Giovinazzo's downtown and 14... More

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Also Known As:
Grand Hotel Giovinazzo
Grand Hotel Riva Del Sole Province Of Bari/Giovinazzo, Italy
Address: Strada Statale 16 Km 787 225, 70054 Giovinazzo, Italy
Region: Italy > Puglia > Province of Bari > Giovinazzo
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Giovinazzo
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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