Maresia Procida — Attraction in Procida

We mistakenly exited the beach through this hotel with our kids. We realized this 3/4 of way to the street exit (there was not clear signage on beach stairs) and were trying get out as soon as possible to not disturb the guests. Literally 15 seconds in the place. This person (bartender at the time) came running at my family screaming at us in broken English (my family is all Italian besides me....he could have spoken Italian) tried to stop us from leaving to the street, swore at us in front of my 7 year old daughter, put his hands on my wife and threatened to call the police. All we wanted to do is leave as soon as possible. He actually locked us into the hotel and did not permit us to leave, pushing my wife and locking door to the outside. We escaped from this lunatic to the beach and called our family. People make mistakes. Look at any of my other reviews. I dont write reviews like this. Never have I seen treatment anywhere else in Italy....or anywhere else we have ever traveled for that matter. No owner/worker of any establishment has the right to put his hands on anyone. Mistakes happen....but physical assaults do not. My daughter was terrified. Talk about escalating a very simple mistake. Embarrassed himself in front of all his guests. Something wasnt right with him. Beware...

We mistakenly exited the beach through this hotel with our kids. We realized this 3/4 of way to the street exit (there was not clear signage on beach stairs) and were trying get out as soon as possible to not disturb the guests. This person came running at my family yelling at us in broken English (my family is all Italian besides me) tried to stop us from leaving to the street, swore at us in front of my 7 year old daughter, put his hands on my wife and threatened to call the police. All we wanted to do is leave as soon as possible. He actually locked us into the hotel and did not permit us to leave, pushing my wife and locking door to the outside. We escaped from this lunatic to the beach and called our family. People make mistakes. Look at any of my other reviews. I dont write reviews like this. Never have I seen treatment anywhere else in Italy....or anywhere else we have ever traveled for that matter. No owner/worker of any establishment has the right to put his hands on anyone. Mistakes happen....but physical assaults do not. My daughter was terrified. Talk about escalating a very...

I have never visited Procida before so this trip was a first time for me in the island and a first time lodging here at Maresia. A green lawn, a soft breeze, the stunning sunsets, all conspire to make this place so magical that life just felt simple and innocent. I had breakfast on the terrace by myself, one morning, and while being spoiled by the “lingue procidane” and the sublime home made plumcake, made by Andrea, that morning, life just stopped in front of the sea. Located on top of the cliff with his own access to a black beach that led to the “faraglioni” (make sure you stop by for great pics) this is not just a place for lounging by the pool with a great Spritz and a even greater aperitif snacks, this is a gem in the Mediterranean. The owner Marco, his lovely wife and dog, and the incredible staff welcome you to this peaceful portion of land with warmth and unparalleled hospitality when time does not feel time, and peace becomes just a state of mind. At dawn, when I left, I closed my eyes and felt the waves inside my soul. I left days ago and they are still there. For me there is no Procida...