Il Borghetto Resort & Spa — Hotel in Tropea

Il Borghetto is genuinely beautiful, well designed, pristine clean and immediately relaxing on arrival. The pool is a salt water pool (no salt taste by the way) with no added chemicals which makes for a very fresh and soft water experience. Complete with a shaded reading area and kiosk bar serving drinks and food. We stayed in a superior room with balcony overlooking the pool area and out to the sea ( I believe they all do unless you select a garden view) which was modern, well laid out with great functional air conditioning and a large bathroom with walk in shower. Spacious bedroom area with high ceilings adding an additional layer of comfort. Supplied with a fridge full of soft drinks (chargeable on use) and standard kettle and beverages. |Practical considerations, you do ideally need a car to make the most of the area to|Visit the centre and the beach / port. There is no restaurant at the hotel , so go and enjoy what are a selection of incredible and varied eateries with the Romano restaurant associated with the hotel which is a cut above the rest with exceptional local cuisine and taste.( you pay a little more but you don't have to dine there every night). There is also a very good restaurant/ pizzeria within 5 minutes walk of the hotel called the Locanda if you wanted to stay local. |If you like walking then walk to the centre but it gets humid , taxis are available and parking is best achieved earlier in the evening. You cannot underestimate the secure gated parking Il Borghetto offers when you genuinely see what is available and you definitely cannot underestimate the warmth and embrace of a family run establishment from the Romano family through arrival , breakfast...

Our family were fortunate enough to stay at this lovely resort for 5 days in early July. On the whole our experience was fantastic I would recommend to anyone who wants to relax outside the hustle and bustle of Tropea. Our room was spacious, with a good size bathroom. The room had a balcony over looking the attractive pool area and views out to the sea. The hotel grounds are meticulously landscaped with beautiful plants, flowers and trees. The pool was immaculate and clean with comfortable loungers and towels provided. There is a pool bar available and snacks accompanying the drinks. There is a small selection of toasted sandwiches / salad's available for lunch. Breakfast was a highlight with traditional Calabrian fare as well as the option for eggs / omelettes etc housed in a beautiful outdoor setting. The service was excellent - the property is family owned and you can see the care and attention & pride they put into their customers and work. A couple of things to note that maybe useful - none of which affected our experience too negatively largely due to the boutique nature of the hotel. There's no laundry service, so if you need to wash clothes, bring some laundry powder! The resort is just outside Tropea and not practically walkable (no paths and quite hilly) - as we didn't have a car we had to get a taxi to Tropea each night for dinner - dinner not available at the hotel (budget 5 Euro per person each way - no shuttle provided). We highly recommend this hotel for the serenity and relaxation, balanced by the access to the wonderful...

We recently stayed at Il Borghetto, and unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the service fell short of our expectations. During check-in, the receptionist completely ignored my wife, addressing all information only to me. It was not only awkward but also very rude.

The pool, supposedly a highlight of the hotel, was unavailable until 10 AM due to “maintenance.” When we asked for an explanation, the staff informed us, unapologetically, that it was a pool with salt that required cleaning up every morning. For a hotel of this caliber, one would expect a pool available from early morning.

At nearly €300 per night, we expected a certain level of comfort that was unfortunately lacking. The room had curtains that did little to block out the light, waking us up at the crack of dawn, and the walls were so thin that we could hear our neighbors walking and plugging and unplugging their devices! The lack of soundproofing is truly disappointing.

Lastly, we were excited to sleep in a round bed, but that excitement quickly faded when we discovered the sheets were as rough as hospital linens. A bit more softness would have gone a long way in making the experience more comfortable.

In summary, this hotel seriously lacks attention to detail for the price it charges. With better service at the reception, improved soundproofing, and higher quality sheets, the experience could have been much...