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La Porta del Mare

Tropea , Via Paolo Orsi 15 Snc (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsLa Porta del Mare receives high praise from guests for its impressive location, which offers convenience and stunning views. Situated near Tropea’s beautiful beaches and historic center, the hotel allows easy access to both the sea and the city's active areas. Guests particularly appreciate the private beach access, strategic positioning and breathtaking sea views from the terraces, making it an ideal serene getaway.

The breakfast experience at La Porta del Mare is another noteworthy highlight. Guests rave about the panoramic terrace where they can enjoy their morning meals while taking in the sea views, including vistas of Stromboli and remarkable sunsets. The breakfast is plentiful and varied, featuring sweet and savory options, homemade desserts and fresh fruit. The friendly and attentive breakfast staff further enhance this positive experience.

While the hotel rooms receive mixed reviews, many guests commend their cleanliness, spaciousness and stunning sea views. Rooms with verandas are particularly praised for their lovely outlooks. However, some guests have noted issues such as poor soundproofing, small and damp rooms and outdated furnishings. Despite these drawbacks, the prime location and beautiful breakfast terrace contribute to a positive overall experience.

Cleanliness at La Porta del Mare generally receives positive feedback with guests appreciating the new or recently renovated ambiance and the hardworking cleaning team. However, there are mentions of some areas needing improvement, such as old towels and occasional mold. Still, most guests find the hotel clean and comfortable.

The hospitality at La Porta del Mare is frequently highlighted with guests praising the friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Management receives particular commendation for their accommodating nature. Although there are occasional criticisms, these instances are exceptions rather than the rule.

The pool, located close to the property, offers a clean and pleasant area with a nice sea view. Despite its small size, which some guests find suitable mainly for children, the pool area is generally appreciated.

Overall, La Porta del Mare is recommended for its fantastic location, stunning sea views, excellent breakfast experience and friendly staff, though there are some areas for improvement in room quality and maintenance.
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Hotel for Honeymoon

Hotel & Spa La Porta del Mare offers a spa and comfortable rooms, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The hotel's location and amenities make it a great choice for couples. It is considered a romantic hotel.

Accessible Hotel

This hotel is listed among accessible hotels in Tropea and is noted for having nice views from accessible rooms.

Small Hotel

This hotel has a spa and is highly rated. The staff are polite and friendly, enhancing the overall experience.

3-Star Hotel

Offers comfortable rooms and a convenient location, making it a reliable choice for travelers. The availability of breakfast options enhances the overall experience.

Hotel with Outdoor Pool

This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Hotel with Rooms With Jacuzzi / Hot-tub

Family Friendly Hotel

Dog Friendly Hotel

Hotel with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Business Hotel

Room Types

Standard Double Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Suite with Hot Tub Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a pool with a view, a hot tub and a spa bath. This spacious suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room with Balcony and Sea View This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Triple Room Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View This double room's standout features are the pool with a view and hot tub. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

About La Porta del Mare

License: 102044-AFF-00011, IT102044B4VSZ3JQYY

Guest Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Location

La Porta del Mare enjoys a superb location that receives high praise from its guests for being both convenient and picturesque. Nestled close to Tropea's gorgeous beaches and the historic center, the hotel's position allows easy access to both the sea and the city’s bustling areas. The location is described as strategic and optimal, offering private access to the beach and fantastic views of the sea and city.

Guests frequently highlight the breathtaking views from the hotel's terraces, where breakfast can be enjoyed while taking in the stunning scenery, including clear views of Stromboli and stunning sunsets. The tranquility of the location, combined with the beautiful surroundings, makes it an ideal spot for a serene getaway.

La Porta del Mare’s advantageous position also puts it within walking distance of essential amenities such as shops, restaurants and bars, making it convenient for guests who want to explore Tropea on foot. With its position directly above the sea and close proximity to the city center, the hotel caters to those seeking both relaxation and the hustle and bustle of Tropea.

The hotel also receives commendations for its cleanliness and friendly staff. Overall, the combination of a fantastic location, stunning views and easy access to key attractions makes La Porta del Mare a highly recommended choice for travelers visiting Tropea.

Breakfast

La Porta del Mare offers an exceptional breakfast experience that guests highly appreciate, especially for its location on a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. Visitors frequently highlight the breathtaking views which add a magical touch to their morning meals. The breakfast itself is plentiful and varied, offering a wide selection of both sweet and savory options, including must-try homemade desserts and fresh fruit.

The friendly and attentive breakfast staff contribute significantly to the positive experience, making sure that guests feel well taken care of. Despite a few remarks about the quality of certain products and occasional limited variety, the overall consensus leans towards a very good to excellent breakfast, both in terms of quality and abundance.

In addition to the quality of food, the breakfast terrace's captivating sea view consistently leaves a lasting impression on guests, enhancing their stay and making their mornings truly memorable. The combination of a well-rounded breakfast, stunning views and hospitable service makes the breakfast experience at La Porta del Mare a noteworthy highlight of the hotel.

Rooms

Located close to the main town, 'La Porta del Mare' boasts a mixed bag when it comes to its room offerings. Many guests appreciated the clean, spacious and well-maintained rooms with stunning sea views with several highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and immaculate conditions. Rooms with a veranda were particularly praised for their lovely outlook over the sea and the picturesque sight of Stromboli.

However, not all experiences were glowing. Some guests faced issues with poor soundproofing, small and cramped rooms and inadequate ventilation. Complaints about the moldy smell, outdated furnishings and overall cleanliness were not uncommon. During off-season stays, there were reports of rooms being quite cold, damp and poorly heated.

The hotel’s prime location, beautiful terrace for breakfast and friendly staff received positive mentions, adding to the guest experience. However, the lack of private parking and some maintenance issues detracted from the stay for certain visitors.

Overall, while many found 'La Porta del Mare' to be a charming and well-placed retreat with excellent room views and amenities, there were notable discrepancies in room quality and upkeep as reflected in the varying guest experiences.

Beds

At 'La Porta del Mare,' guests have noted that the rooms are generally comfortable. However, feedback on the beds has been mixed. Some guests appreciated the comfortable bed, but several others found the mattresses to be of poor quality and uncomfortable. Issues cited include hard and sagging beds, noticeable bed frames and poor-quality bedding. Additionally, some guests encountered problems with broken furniture and missing items in their rooms.

Cleanliness

La Porta del Mare receives mixed reviews regarding its cleanliness, though many highlight positive aspects. Guests frequently mention the rooms' impressive cleanliness and comfortable, welcoming ambiance. Several reviews emphasize that the hotel appears new or recently renovated, contributing to its overall clean and fresh environment. Many appreciate the hotel's prime location near the sea and historic center, which adds to its appeal.

Staff friendliness and attentiveness are commonly praised with many guests noting their satisfaction with how clean the rooms felt on a day-to-day basis. The cleaning team is often described as hardworking and thorough.

However, some reviews point out specific areas needing improvement. Issues such as old and worn towels, insufficient bathroom cleaning and occasional mold and limescale are mentioned. Despite these drawbacks, the majority of guests find the hotel clean and comfortable. A few exceptions note minimal cleaning services and occasional hygiene concerns, such as clogged showers and lingering odors.

Overall, while there are some areas for improvement in cleanliness, the general sentiment reflects a positive stay at La Porta del Mare, especially in terms of the friendly staff and convenient location.

Staff

At 'La Porta del Mare,' guests often highlight the exceptional hospitality provided by the staff. Numerous reviews commend the staff for being consistently friendly, helpful and courteous. The management, led by Giuseppe and his family, receives high praise for their accommodating nature. Guests particularly appreciate the service during breakfast with special mentions of Ms. Dorota from Poland, who ensures a pleasant experience and is always ready to meet guests' needs.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, there were occasional criticisms of some staff members, including the owner, who appeared unengaged and a grumpy check-in attendant. However, these instances seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.

Overall, the general sentiment is that the personnel at 'La Porta del Mare' contribute significantly to an enjoyable stay, backed by lovely interactions and attentive service. The fantastic views from the terrace and its great location close to the center further enhance the guest experience.

Pool

La Porta del Mare offers a charming restaurant with a captivating view of the coastline, making dining an enjoyable experience. The outdoor pool, while small and not directly on the property but very nearby, also boasts a nice view of the sea. Guests have noted that the pool area is clean and pleasant, though its size can be a bit disappointing compared to photos. At times, the water can become very hot under full sunlight around noon, but it can also be quite refreshing. The pool's intimate setup is appreciated, but some feel it is more suited for children due to its small size. The friendly and courteous staff enhance the overall experience.

Yes, La Porta del Mare has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at La Porta del Mare.

Yes, La Porta del Mare welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at La Porta del Mare.

No, La Porta del Mare doesn't have a gym.

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