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Hotel Ipomea Club

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An exclusive four-stars hotel, rises directly on the sea between Vaticano Cape and small rocky shores in St. Mary’ bay bythe picturesque fishermen village of Santa Maria, few minute from Tropea, Calabria. A perfect place where to spend a relaxing holiday made of sea and nature, surrounded by an elegant and comfortable environment.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Airport transportation
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Swimup bar
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Special diet menus
Car hire
Massage
Solarium
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Private beach
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Telephone
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
Languages Spoken
English, German, Italian
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Odyssey622669 wrote a review Sep 2023
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Amazing hotel, great food in a beautiful location with the most friendliest and most helpful staff. We had the best stay and will definitely return. The rooms were lovely and clean and the layout of the hotel made it feel more like an apartment with lots of different outside space to relax in.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Markus K wrote a review Aug 2022
Zurich, Switzerland14 contributions3 helpful votes
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Great Hotel with a wonderfull view on Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands. The daily sunset is an unforgettable highlight. The staff of the hotel is extraordinary friendly and authentic. Restaurant has a great view on the sea, attentive service. Young service team, lead by an experienced proactive Maitre. Hotel is located direct on the sea. Reception team was very helpful. Especially Sara went the extra mile and did a great job!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Daydream215630 wrote a review Aug 2023
North Brunswick, New Jersey1 contribution
Beautiful resort! Beach and pool were easy to get to. Breakfast was perfect. Lunch buffet was a great value. The beds and pillows could use some upgrading. The staff was wonderful, always helpful. Spoke Italian and English.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Pina I wrote a review Aug 2023
Montreal, Canada3 contributions1 helpful vote
beware of room 212 No air conditioning They knew about it and they kept giving it out to clients After the horrible night in the inferno they refunded us one night but had to wait till 5 in the afternoon to change room Iits really too bad the place is really nice
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Janusz S wrote a review Jul 2023
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I spent 7 days in this hotel with my wife and grandsone. The hotel was deeply below my expectations. I paid about 2200 € for Suite called Stromboli with very poor eqiupment. There was no even simple coffe machine in the room/appartment. The fridge was so badly functioning that couldnot even put a bottle of wine. I decided to take this room because we were 3 person, with 8 years old child and the room was much more expensive. But there was no advantage of it. The breakfasts - complete disaster - there was consierge, a man who was leading you to the table despite of it that most places were empty. You had to ask for the coffee - there was no coffee machine in the breakfast room. Extremely poor choice in sausages, cheeses, breads ets. Calabria is famous of Peccorino cheese, olives and other food but you couldn't obtain it during breakfast. Even scrambled eggs you had to order. Very exceptional situation regarding 4-Star hotel. Additionaly very narrow beach with stony sand, very difficult access to the water. Personaly I higly don't recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Very poor, narrow, stony beach. Poor breakfasts
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Nicolae B wrote a review Jul 2023
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We spent two wonderful weeks at Ipomea club hotel. Welcoming and helpful personal, nice and clean rooms, good food in the restaurant, entretainment by the pool and on the terace, free shutle to the train station. With other words everything you need to have a good hollyday.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Free parking on the street outside the hotel.
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Sir Francesco wrote a review Dec 2022
Dublin, Ireland115 contributions20 helpful votes
Location is nice, price was ok, rooms very spacious and clean, perfect spot for relaxing. Staff very friendly, the owner a bit less. On the day of the check out I was charged for the beach even if I stayed only few hours more, ( I paid more than 500 euros for 2 nights and the first day I arrived late and didn't use the beach, I would've appreciated the gesture of giving it for free for couple of hours) , but this is local mentality when things are not managed by professionals. Overall good stay, we liked the place. Breakfast was really good, for Lunch and dinner I advise you to go nearby there, there are some local restaurants near the beach which they cook amazing food, especially fish. So I would not go for full board. I had a dinner in the Hotel Restaurant and wasn't that great.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Juliet D wrote a review Sep 2022
Chesham111 contributions58 helpful votes
We read the bad reviews and didn't believe it could be so bad, unfortunately we believed the good ones and booked 3 nights here. Please believe this review, it is a terrible place to stay and ruined our experience of Calabria. You have to pay upfront for your stay: that should be a warning, it means you will have difficulty cancelling when you have experienced the rooms or breakfast, etc. The whole place needs updating. The rooms ok, but not for a 4 star hotel. The young 18 year old who showed us to our room told be I had got the wrong suite, even though the receptionist had given us that information. The information was quite brief and we were not given details of where the breakfast room was or shown how to get to the beach, which wasn't obvious. The aircon did not work in either of our rooms. When we complained, to cut a long story short, we were told it was working. On our insistence, the following day, after an extremely sweltering sleepless night, (not helped by a diesel engine of some sort starting up beneath our window at 4 am and continuing to disturb us for about an hour) the airvents were cleared of a lot of accumulated debris. It improved but only very slightly. This probably had contributed to the strange smell each room had. Our room was not made up on the first day and the receptionist offered for it to be done the next morning. At the cost of the room, we were not prepared to have a lack of paid for service and asked for it to be done whilst we went out for dinner. To be fair the manager/deputy manager? did come to apologise, but made the excuse that it had been a difficult day, which actually wasn't our business; as guests, we expect service not excuses. At the breakfast buffet, by definition 'help yourself' one was prevented from selecting croissants, cake, cheese, ham, etc by a waiter who was over-protective of the selection on offer. This was extremely irritating. I had to remove the tongs from him, (which he had hidden under the the cold cuts unit), so that I could select what meat and cheese I wanted, not what he chose to give me. The fruit juice was sunny delight! There seemed to be every type of fake milk but no proper cow's milk for tea, only warm UHT. The food at lunchtime was poor: the described as 'crispy vegetables' in my pasta very much not so and the slivers of octopus(?) like slices of school eraser. The platter of fresh fruit consisted of tasteless watermelon and completely unripe melon and peaches. The pool area could have been amazing, but the pool was not well-maintained with mosaic tiles missing and green growth on the walls. The sunloungers of very poor quality plastic, did not feel very sturdy, and in fact creaked on use. Also music playing from a laptop attached to speakers meant it was not a relaxing place to read. The young lifeguard seemed pre-occupied with other things and am not sure if he would be aware of any problem if it occurred in the pool. On a very windy day he used a petrol blower to blow petals from pool area while everyone was still enjoying the pool and afternoon sun. Being very windy already, it was a pointless exercise since all the dead petals blew around anyway and all he achieved was a noisy, smelly disturbance for the hotel guests. The barman was a positive and we enjoyed the cocktails, but not the noisy 'entertainment' which had to be endured with them - karaoke one night, a noisy theme-music to the films quiz for a second and a singer with taped accompaniment actually in the bar, so was too loud to have a conversation and enjoy a peaceful digestif or coffee. The view from our balcony was admittedly amazing as we could see Stromboli and experience the sunsets. The balcony would have benefitted from some softer seating, such as a couple of sunloungers. The chairs provided meant we couldn't sit for long in comfort. There were also loads of inhabited House Martin nests, which is actually fine, as the birds were a joy to see swooping about as the sun set. However, regular cleaning up of their droppings should have been a must, especially as a drying rack for wet swimwear and towels had been provided and items could easily be dropped on! The landscaping/gardens - bushes and flowers were well planned, and this actually made the place look quite pleasant until you looked more closely at everything else and take into account the fact that the staff didn't really care about the quality of service or food provided. Overall, this was not a great experience, any positives mentioned completely cancelled out by the negatives and we left very disappointed.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Dominique_Michaud wrote a review Aug 2021
Laval83 contributions41 helpful votes
Had the opportunity to stay 2 nights at this resort. For >475€/night - i was expecting something more than a simple room with view on a wall and dumpster noize in extra. Room was located near a stair therefore noizy as you were able to hear everybody going to their room. On top - you need to add few extra € for parking and beach towels. To be fair - location is prime on beach with nice pool. Beach restaurant provide good food but nothing exceptional - you are better to consider walking 5 min to town for better food. Staff is great and will respond to all you needs. Overall - if you search the location then you should be good. However in terms of quality / price - very disapointed.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Enrico Callegari, Marketing at Hotel Ipomea Club
Responded May 16, 2022
Dear Guest, thank you for your review. We are sorry you only booked two nights in our hotel; we hope you will soon have the opportunity to return to Capo Vaticano to spend a truly relaxing holiday in our romantic hotel and thus be able to enjoy our quiet beach and our exclusive swimming pool with greater ease, as well as the exciting sunset over the Aeolian Islands that you can admire in the evening from our restaurant by the sea. To enjoy your stay to the fullest, we recommend that you book one of our Superior Rooms with sea view balcony or one of our splendid Suites of over 40 sqm. Best regards Enrico Callegari Sales & Marketing Manager Hotel Ipomea Club
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Bert V wrote a review Jun 2021
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Beautiful hotel with perfect location. Clean rooms Near lovely market Square with fine restaurants. Parking enough on front of hotel. Bad internet. Special thanks to the animation team, Giselle, Betty and Martha. They really care for the guests.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Enrico Callegari, Marketing at Hotel Ipomea Club
Responded Jul 9, 2021
Dearest Guest, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Ipomea Club. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback, that I will share with all our Team. Thank you again for sharing your experience. Kindest regards from the Coast of the Gods! Sincerely, Enrico Callegari Sales & Marketing Manager Hotel Ipomea Club
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C$171 - C$348 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
ItalyCalabriaProvince of Vibo ValentiaRicadiSanta Maria
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Ipomea Club
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Ipomea Club?
Nearby attractions include Spiaggia di Riaci (5.9 km), Capo Vaticano (1.7 km), and Praia di Fuoco (2.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Ipomea Club?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Ipomea Club?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Ipomea Club?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Ipomea Club?
Yes, paid private parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Ipomea Club?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ristorante Manitta, Ristorante Picanha, and Live Fish & Sushi Restaurant Capo Vaticano.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Ipomea Club?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Hotel Ipomea Club have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Ipomea Club offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Hotel Ipomea Club located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Santa Maria.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Ipomea Club?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Ipomea Club offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.