La Bussola Hotel

The vacation in La Bussola Hotel worths it on so many levels! First of all, it was our first trip to Italy, we had no experience and actually no idea what is the better option/region/place to stay. Everything we wanted a vacation near the sea, so a good beach was a priority, not far from some city, cleanliness and a good view. And fortunately we’ve chosen the La Bussola so got everything we wanted and even more. Before coming, we were worried that the hotel is not on beach and not in the center of Tropea , but it wasn’t a problem at all, as it is still close to the seaside and it takes just a few minutes to get there by car, or especially with the transfer provided by the hotel, it is very convenient and easy, the bus is modern and the driver is very nice! The room was clean (big appreciation to the ladies in charge of that, they were extremely nice and did everything just perfectly, loved them!), if you pay for the room with sea view you’ll get a very beautiful sunsets every evening. The room has a fridge with few bottles of free water and actually everything you need for a basic stay - towels, soap and shower gel/shampoo, hairdryer and AC. Wi-Fi is very good, which is a rare thing for hotels) The area of the hotel is very nice! It’s well maintained, a lot of greenery, fruits, free access to the pool (which appeared to be also not a very common thing for other hotels) and free parking. The pool is just a piece of free paradise!) Also there is a restaurant with very delicious food, live music and perfect service! As we were concerned about our free time and activities it was very helpful, because you can go and have fun any time at evening , just down the stairs (but if you want some peace it is also not a problem, the sounds from the restaurant isn’t that loud and you can barely hear it from the rooms). The beach isn’t far away, and it’s probably the best beach we’ve been to - the clean water, the sandy beach, the view, everything was on top of expectations. You have to pay for it if you want and umbrella and stuff, but the hotel kindly provides a free umbrella if you don’t want to spend money , so you can go and get a perfect spot on the perfect beach without any problems or extra payment. Tropea city is also 10-20 minutes from the hotel, so it wasn’t a problem , because you get a quiet peaceful spot just a few minutes from the city with historical sites and supermarkets. So the room and its maintenance, the beach service, the restaurant, the outdoors, the location are very good! But on the first place we would like to put the people, that works there- their kindness and willingness to help and to make your vacation as good as it possible - they are ready to advise you, to help , to meet any expectations and are so nice and welcoming that you feel very comfortable and happy being there. Special thanks to Claudia, Aurora and Maria - they are just simply great and it was only a pleasure to meet them! So it is a perfect first impre

I stayed one week in La Bussola with my wife and our two children in the end of July, 2022. My son chose this hotel based on the reviews in TripAdvisor. I must say, that La Bussola was far better than any of those reviews let us expect! First of all the kindness of the staff from cleaning ladies, waiters, receptionists and chauffeurs all the way to managers is overwhelming and most of all genuine. Even the proprietor, an elderly charming gentleman, goes around among the guests to inquire about their well-being. No request is too small or too big for them to fulfill. For example when I ran out of batteries of my glucose meter, the reception manager provided me with new batteries from Tropea within hours. When I needed a ride to a car rental agency, La Bussola gave me the ride for free. The food in hotel’s restaurant is exquisite. It is indeed a sushi restaurant, but has also a large selection of beef and pasta, which was a happy surprise because I don’t eat sushi. The rooms are cleaned thoroughly every day. From our balcony there was a stunning view to west and we could see Stromboli in the distance. The pool is surprisingly large and guests are provided with ample amount of free sun loungers. Also non-alcoholic beverages and delicious non-alcoholic cocktails are available from the bar. There is a free shuttle from the hotel to the beach every hour, but a more extensive exploration of Vibo Valentia province requires a rental car. There are several car rental companies within walking distance of the hotel. The whole La Bussola compound, including a private parking area for hotel guests, is surrounded by a fence, so your rental car is safe 24 hours a day. If you prefer to walk, there is a medium-sized and well-stocked supermarket within walking distance (600 m) of the hotel. Whatever your expectations are, La Bussola will exceed them. I strongly recommend La Bussola to everyone who appreciates perfection in a peaceful environment. Both families, couples and single travellers will feel at home there. According to my experience, La Bussola is no less than the physical world's equivalent of the immutable idea of ​​perfection.