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At this location there is a local tourist rate not included in the price per person per night, that you must pay directly to the hotel.
Positive: Location
Negative: Staff were amazing
Positive: Besides the view, I can’t say I liked much else at this property.
Negative: Cobwebs all over light fixtures, dark hallways, smelly rooms. We arrived and walked down to the pool to grab a snack and it was dark and dingy in the bar area with no staff around. We felt very ...
Positive: Incredible view! The proximity to the sea was great. We were able to swim and snorkel right from the hotel.
Negative: The hotel was a bit dated. The plumbing needed maintenance. Only one faucet in the sink worked and the shower never got warm.
Positive: Location and pool area was fabulous- apart from uncomfortable sun loungers
Negative: Service was not good. Breakfast was terrible and staff difficult to find and to get to do anything. Had to search draws for cutlery- anything that looked good was all gone - apart from cakes. Room was...
Positive: Clean and accommodating staff. Fantastic location with wonderful pool and ocean views. Quiet and very peaceful. Good breakfast
Negative: Lunch
Positive: Location fantastic. 10 min walk to town. View was wonderful and the hotel had a lot of charm. We had top floor and modern bathroom but paid for it. Other bathrooms i heard from other guests need ...
Negative: Breakfast wasn’t great or the coffee, worst so far on our Italy trip. Didn’t try lunch or dinner but heard it was better than breakfast. Had to pay for flimsy pool towels without being told - no info...
Positive: Excellent staff, very friendly and very helpful. Brilliant location, wonderful swimming and dining areas, and close enough to walk into town yet far enough away to be peaceful
Negative: Nothing.
Positive: Great location and friendly staff
Negative: Felt v dated
Positive: The location is stunning and don't forget to make use of the private beach to swim in the ocean... glorious. Pool was great too, excellent temperature and plenty of sun lounges to relax and eat&#...
Negative: The hotel has plans for a massive and well-overdue upgrade, but I wonder how much the rooms will cost then... for the price we paid, the room was satisfactory but the bathroom felt like a dungeon - ...
Positive: the location was great beautiful views and the staff so nice.
Negative: my room was not in good shape the two lights did not work , the lamp shade was actually broken with holes .. not a 4 star hotel it needs remodeling and repairs ..
Positive: The location is superb, a short walk from the center but on that cliff with that view, it was fantastic! Also, it’s true that the rooms are dated, but for me that just adds to the charm of the place, ...
Negative: We stayed while there was a wedding going on, which itself is not a problem, even tough we couldn’t use the pool area for a whole day, but more importantly we felt like the staff and everyone was ...
Positive: Hotel was very comfortable and amazing views
Positive: Location, seaviews, and access down to the sea
Negative: A little dated, but location makes up for it
Positive: Location
Negative: Big climb to entrance
Positive: Excellent location, unique property and excellent service! The service could not have been better. It was nice to have access to the ocean from the pool area. Breakfast was good.
Positive: Hotel is beautiful with private area for swimming, staff were very friendly!
Positive: The only good thing about this place is the position and view. It is run down and service was bad. A few good staff but others looked like they didn’t want to be there. A renovation is planned but in ...
Negative: Bathrooms are dark and small. Shuttle bus only available for transfers so cabs needed to get into town. Restaurant food inedible .
Positive: The staff. Mauro in the restaurant was excellent! They went above and beyond to make our 25th year anniversary special.
Negative: The walking was a bit tiring and i wish there was a shuttle to take us to town
Positive: We loved and enjoyed the kindness and support from Guisepi and his team and the staff in the restaurant. Wonderful friendship and attentiveness!
Negative: Access to the sea.
Positive: Location is wonderful, staff is very friendly and kind!
Negative: Rooms are old and simply ,no facilities !bathroom is too small . Family rooms with 4 small bed.
Positive: Amazing staff, view, actives.
Positive: We realy enjoyed the beach, the nice pool, beside the amazing location in a beautifull island. The hotel was old but very well conserved.
Negative: The hosts in general where kind, but the employie responsible for the breakfast was very unfriendly.
Positive: Amazing location, hotel was fantastic and facilities were great.
Negative: A little difficult to get to and from the main part of town without a car, but hotel organised taxis.
Positive: Location
Negative: Bathrooms in rooms and next the swimming pool
Positive: The crew of the hotel, especially the young guy and girl of reception in the morning are really pleasant, give us all the facilities to visit the island and good advice on where to visit and to rent a...
Positive: The people at front desk. Great service! Waterfront gorgeous with assess to swimming in the pool.
Negative: No AC in any area of the restaurant.
Positive: Hotel has cool Ital-retro vibes, with a cute and easily accessible private beach. Driver Giovanni and female front desk receptionist very kind and welcoming.
Negative: I was unfortunately involved in an incident that happened on the last night of my stay. I was asleep on my bed when I was woken up by a male staff member, who was in my room. In complete shock, I saw ...
Positive: Good location. About 0.5 mile walk to city center Staff was lovely The port pickup and drop off was great The view from the room was spectacular
Negative: Hotel needs a makeover - has a lot of potential Bathroom had one small dim light not acceptable. Breakfast was scanty Pool walls needed a scrubbing Overall not impressed
Positive: The view! Definitely such amazing view over the sea. Not far from the city center of Lipari.
Negative: The assortment of breakfast, it should be better (more choices in fresh fruit, bread, cakes and croissants). Takes way too long for refilling when the plates are empty. The service of coffee takes ...
Positive: 1. The view is undoubtedly the biggest draw here! The hotel is located on a cliff, the building, though decaying, still looks pretty, and the garden seems to be well looked after. 2. There is a pool. ...
Negative: 1. As for the room itself, the storage space is insufficient and impractical and the room we got had the prominent view of the wall opposite and only side view of the sea. There is also no space to ...
Positive: The view was amazing
Negative: The rooms were very dated and dirty. The pool was dirty. The staff were not very helpful and didn't explain anything to us when we arrived. We asked for our mini bar to be refreshed as there was ...
Positive: It was a horrible experience
Positive: Property was gorgeous! Pool and access to the sea were luxurious and relaxing. Our whole family loved this hotel.
Negative: Showers left a little to be desired but we would absolutely stay here again.
Positive: Beautiful location outside of Lipari town, with great views out to sea. The walk to town was long but easy, and the hotel also offers a shuttle service. The staff were very friendly and professional.
Positive: The pool and setting. The location. The rustic ambiance.
Negative: The first night the air conditioning stopped working. The next two nights The power went off in our room which meant we didn’t have air conditioning, charged phones or cold water. The staff weren’t ...
Positive: Beautiful location, beautiful staff, beautiful food. Couldn’t be happier
Positive: Location very good service very poor, breakfast very poor , internet very poor, I have lunch very bad and extremely expensive not all people working at the hotel very friendly !!
Negative: Air conditioning don’t work really well and the bathroom really small
Positive: Classic room with spectacular views of the sunrise each morning, I enjoyed communicating with the friendly staff and they were very helpful in accommodating most requests.
Negative: Bed was a little bumpy but it was better than the long plane ride and the linen was clean and comfortable.
Positive: The view was amazing. The rooms facing the water were spacious and views were breathtaking. Staff was very friendly and willing to please.
Negative: Room 206 had a strange sewer smell. The flow of the water in the bathroom was very poor although the shower flow was good. Breakfast was minimal in and some dishes were placed on a table in the hot ...
Positive: Beautiful location a short walk to the centre.
Negative: Everything was wonderful
Positive: The staff and the premises
Negative: In my opinion the bathroom needs a bit better lighting.
Positive: The location is stunning ! We stayed last September and returned because we had such an amazing time . However , there is an issue with the breakfast service !!!
Negative: The breakfast service was very dysfunctional and unpleasant- I had to clear and clean my table before I could eat . The breakfast items were not replenished , I asked a staff member to help he said it...
Positive: Great location and views. We could swim in the sea or the pool. Front desk staff were always trying to help us.
Negative: The light in the bathroom is very dim so he had to leave the door open to be able to see. The male wait staffseemed overwhelmed and at times grumpy. The female wait staff were very nice.
Positive: Lovely breakfast on the terrace. Great rock pool area for swimming below A little far from town, but if you are able to walk definitely walking distance
Negative: Would have liked a kettle in the room
Positive: Pool area shuttle bus service
Negative: Service at breakfast
Positive: Excellent location on the cliff
Negative: Great experience
Positive: We absolutely loved our stay here! The photo’s do not do it justice. The expansive views of the sea were incredible! The pool was perfect and the private access to dive straight in the sea was amazing...
Negative: Nothing not too like
Positive: The location and beauty of the hotel is amazing! Everything is very clean and the grounds are amazing! The staff was very helpful.
Negative: The beds were ok and the restaurant was ok. The staff at the restaurant seemed very stressed.
Positive: Location was good food was good but choices limited
Negative: The hot food was cold as was the coffee
Positive: Position
Negative: Unkept Poor condition Bed terrible Rundown
Positive: Hotel Carasco is stunning! Great retro vibe, with an amazing view, access to the ocean and facilities. This accommodation could be amazing, however, some areas were lacking! The pool area was fabulous...
Negative: The rooms were dated although clean and adequate. Staff were mostly helpful and friendly; we had some issues with the restaurant service and had to ask reception for items missing in our room a few ...
Positive: This is a most fabulous hotel in a stunning location. There is a serenity about this venue that makes you feel you’ve stepped back to a gentler time. Staff and location are great and I highly ...
Positive: This is such a beautiful, distinctive hotel. Being just outside the centre of Lipari makes it quiet and perfectly set up for some ocean swimming by the rocks. Staff were accomodating and lovely.
Negative: There’s a few rough edges that you’d expect from such an old hotel, but nothing too significant. Breakfast could be improved to take this place to another level.
Positive: Everything
Positive: Everything was fantastic! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Giuseppe went the extra mile in helping us book our outgoing ferry tickets when we were having problems with our cards. The room was ...
Negative: Only very minor things. We weren’t aware the water on Lipari wasn’t good to drink so it would have been helpful to be told that on check in. I think that the shuttle should just run back and forth ...
Positive: Location and facilities
Negative: It took a long time for the shower to get hot
Positive: Clean, friendly and helpful staff, view was exceptional, restaurant food was good, shuttle bus from hotel to port
Negative: Distance from hotel to port and city centre Shuttle bus was 3 euro pp each way to port
Positive: Friendly and accommodating staff Great location and private beach Beautiful room and balcony with a view Great value for money
Negative: Have to pay for beach towels Low variety at breakfast and food not replaced once finished (for most items) Bathroom light was a bit low
Positive: Lovely hotel, great location overlooking the sea and only 10 mins walk from Lipari town centre. Very friendly and helpful staff particularly the ladies looking after the pool area. We had a wonderful ...
Negative: Nothing
Positive: the views were amazing from the room .,
Negative: very poor service ., just not enough staff to service this hotel ., management is very outdated !
Positive: Very pleasant view overlooking the beautiful sea. The staff is so kind. The hotel has a fashionable authentic vintage style. I strongly suggest it to people who want to relax and keep in touch with ...
Negative: Nothing.
Positive: Location to die for and hotel was well designed
Negative: Access steep, car or taxi necessary for those not so fit 😕
Positive: Stunning location, exclusive access to the cristal clear sea. Oversized swimming pool with salt (sea) watering two jumping boards, relaxing atmosphere, helpful staff. The hotel is in a walking ...
Negative: breakfast becomes problematic after the first group - heading for trekking - had their, and this is early in the morning. Some more fresh and local fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey would be very ...
Positive: Beautiful location and hotel . Amazing views.
Negative: No issues , it’s a wonderful place to stay .
Positive: stunning location, direct access to the cristal clear sea, great swimming pool with salt sea water, short distance from the town, peaceful place, friendly and helpful staff, a number of excellent ...
Negative: Breakfast lacks of fresh local fruit, fresh local cheese, local marmalades and local honey, some poor organization. The kitchen is not at the height of the location. Small wardrobe, simple furnitures ...
Positive: Lovely location, view is absolutely stunning. Access to the sea at the bottom of the cliff is really cool. Staff is very friendly and helpful
Negative: This place is very outdated, both from the outside but especially from the inside. It’s almost like you’re time traveling back to 1985. Rooms haven’t been updated since so there is old furniture, it’s...
Positive: Location was great with amazing views. Very quiet and relaxing property with friendly staff, nice pool and access to the sea.
Negative: Long walk to centre of town (20 minutes).
Positive: The view from our room over the ocean was great. Sure, the hotel has a 60's/70's aesthetic but that's its charm - it completely matched my expectations and was similar to the standard ...
Negative: Apparently the transfers to town used to be free (according to the friends who were staying with us). We visited town a number of times and the hotel couldn't always take us so we used taxi's...
Positive: Amazing location.
Positive: Location
Negative: Breakfast
Positive: Good view
Negative: Bit tired. Lot further from town than you think & they charge to be shuttled in. Charge for a pool towel. Pool old. Whole place needs to be renovated.
Positive: Nice hotel, nice setting, just a 12 min walk from the main streets. A few of the staff was very nice. Good range of service (pool, bar, restaurant, shuttle)
Negative: The property is tired and a bit old, in need of upkeep. Bed was a bit uncomfortable and toilet light as well as minibar were not functioning properly. A slight smell of drain in our room as well did ...
Positive: Unparalleled location this side of the Eolian Islands, superb team, very good breakfast. If you're looking for an exceptional location in a nice, relaxed atmosphere with excellent service, look no...
Positive: Amazing views and access to the ocean, delicious buffet breakfast with options for all tastes, helpful staff and the best limoncello spritz and appertivos by the poolside!
Positive: We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Carasco. We were travelling with our 4 teenage children and selected the hotel as they offered a quadruple room with 4 single beds. The pool area is fabulous ...
Negative: The rooms and overall decor of the hotel is quite tired and is in need of a good update, however this did not dampen our stay at all. We would definitely return. The hotel is a 15-20 walk into town ...
Positive: the location is incredible. the first night we were there we saw a meteor cross the sky while listening to the ocean lapping the cliffs below. the swim spot is amazing with lots of fish and sea life ...
Negative: there are a few elements that need to be updated but it all adds to the charm