This quaint, family-owned value property overlooking the Mediterranean consists of a collection of 23 dammusi, traditional Sicilian stone houses. All of the charming units have safes and radios, but they lack TVs and Wi-FI is only available in some common areas. The property is located on the bay of Cala Creta with access to a rocky beach, and the hotel also runs a shuttle to some of the island’s other beaches and the airport. The location outside of Lampedusa’s busy tourist area makes for a restful stay, though travelers looking to explore the island may want to rent a car or scooter. Those looking to be closer to the main town can try El Mosaico del Sol, which has similar rates and a pool, but lacks the same charming style.
This quaint, family-owned value property overlooking the Mediterranean consists of a collection of 23 dammusi, traditional Sicilian stone houses. All of the charming units have safes and radios, but they lack TVs and Wi-FI is only available in some common areas. The property is located on the bay of Cala Creta with access to a rocky beach, and the hotel also runs a shuttle to some of the island’s other beaches and the airport. The location outside of Lampedusa’s busy tourist area makes for a restful stay, though travelers looking to explore the island may want to rent a car or scooter. Those looking to be closer to the main town can try El Mosaico del Sol, which has similar rates and a pool, but lacks the same charming style.
Named for the turquoise-colored bay it fronts, the 70-room Hotel Baia Turchese is a two-pearl hotel right on Lampedusa's popular Guitgia Beach. The hotel's seafood restaurant and outdoor bar have beautiful sea views, as do some of the large, air-conditioned rooms. However, decor and style are vintage, and not in a good way. There's a bit of wear on furniture and the blue-on-blue-on-blue decor looks beamed from an earlier decade (or two). The hotel offers free airport transfers, but there’s no pool and Wi-Fi costs extra. Travelers may want to compare rates at the nearby Hotel Sole, which has similar rates and a pool, but is not directly on the beach.
Named for the turquoise-colored bay it fronts, the 70-room Hotel Baia Turchese is a two-pearl hotel right on Lampedusa's popular Guitgia Beach. The hotel's seafood restaurant and outdoor bar have beautiful sea views, as do some of the large, air-conditioned rooms. However, decor and style are vintage, and not in a good way. There's a bit of wear on furniture and the blue-on-blue-on-blue decor looks beamed from an earlier decade (or two). The hotel offers free airport transfers, but there’s no pool and Wi-Fi costs extra. Travelers may want to compare rates at the nearby Hotel Sole, which has similar rates and a pool, but is not directly on the beach.
The mid-range El Mosaico del Sol, near Lampedusa's old port, consists of 15 colorful and romantic suites with kitchenettes. The secluded outdoor pool and roof deck with beautiful Mediterranean views are big perks, as is the free breakfast with Italian specialties. The owner goes out of his way to care for his guests, and scooters, airport transfers, and rides to Rabbit Beach are all free. Some of the lower-floor rooms may pick up noise from cars and trucks traveling along the busy street. Travelers looking for more seclusion can try I Dammusi di Borgo Cala Creta, while those wanting to be right on the beach should consider Hotel Baia Turchese.
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The mid-range El Mosaico del Sol, near Lampedusa's old port, consists of 15 colorful and romantic suites with kitchenettes. The secluded outdoor pool and roof deck with beautiful Mediterranean views are big perks, as is the free breakfast with Italian specialties. The owner goes out of his way to care for his guests, and scooters, airport transfers, and rides to Rabbit Beach are all free. Some of the lower-floor rooms may pick up noise from cars and trucks traveling along the busy street. Travelers looking for more seclusion can try I Dammusi di Borgo Cala Creta, while those wanting to be right on the beach should consider Hotel Baia Turchese.
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