A true hidden gem that is hard to describe in words—the “wow effect” stays with you from arrival until the very last day.The hotel location is simply breathtaking. A true hidden gem that is hard to describe in words—the “wow effect” stays with you from arrival until the very last day.The staff are extremely friendly, professional, and surprisingly fluent in English (which is quite rare in this region of Italy). They are respectful of your privacy, very caring with children, and always willing to help. The maintenance team is impressively available even at night, and housekeeping is thorough and supportive.The restaurant is well organised and clean. The team is sharp, although you sometimes need to be a bit persistent—just part of the Italian culture. Dinner is very good, with a small menu that changes daily. You can check the menu around noon before booking, which is a great system.Breakfast is fresh, clean, and of good quality. One important tip: you can order additional items from the kitchen, which many tourists don’t realise.Lunch is a real highlight, with two different kitchen styles in one place and very fair prices. The calamari and fries, chicken cotoletta, and lobster spaghetti are highly recommended.The pool is excellent—heated, saltwater, very clean, and safe for children, with a lifeguard present. It has a real spa-like atmosphere.The sea was a bit cold, but clear and generally safe. We enjoyed snorkelling, fishing, and spearfishing. One of our favourite moments was grilling our catch on the beach with the kids.Do not worry about negative reviews—we had read some before arriving, but they did not reflect our experience at all.A small tip: tipping is appreciated, as wages are lower in the region, and prices at the hotel are very fair. Also, pricing is transparent—no difference between locals and tourists.Special thanks to Francesco (restaurant), Mara, Angelica, and Marco (reception), Antonio and the beach bar team, and especially Daniello, the manager, for his leadership and the great atmosphere he creates.Overall, a warm and high-quality experience with excellent service, a stunning location, and a very family-friendly environment.Highly recommended.
Marco Tistis, Vendite at Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa, responded to this review
Dear Mr. Ahmedfadaly,Thank you for such a detailed and heartfelt review!It was truly a pleasure reading about your family’s experience; your words perfectly capture the "wow effect" we strive to create for every guest.I am particularly touched by your mentions of our team. Our crew will be thrilled to hear your praise.It is wonderful that you took full advantage of our culinary offerings, from the daily changing dinner menus to the "hidden" breakfast options and the highlights of our lunch service. Thank you also for your transparency regarding our pricing and for clarifying that negative reviews often don't tell the whole story!Your "insider tips" will surely be helpful to future travelers looking for a genuine, high-quality family retreat.We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to our "hidden gem" very soonTake care,Marco - Guest Experience Supervisor
User:globaltraveller9999
Trip type: Family
Beautiful beach, limited sea view from rooms
11 Apr 2026
Location is beautiful. Very nice beach. Negative was that I had paid a higher price for a nicer room with supposedly sea view, but there was very limited sea view. Dont believe the pictures on their web site. And the restaurant has the charme of an university canteen. But otherwise very lovely place.
Marco Tistis, Vendite at Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa, responded to this review
Dear globaltraveller9999,Thank you for your feedback!We are pleased that you enjoyed our beautiful location and the quality of our beach.Regarding your comments on the view, we would like to clarify that the category you booked was our Classic SeaSide room. As indicated during the booking process, this category means the sea is visible from the exterior of the room (from the balcony or terrace) rather than a frontal view from inside.For a direct, panoramic experience, we always recommend our Superior Sea View or Deluxe Sea View category for future stays.We are also sorry to hear your impression of our restaurant's atmosphere. We take great pride in our dining space, which is curated daily with attention to every detail.In fact, our tables are set with local ceramics from Spoleti, a renowned Calabrian artisan company.These unique pieces are a tribute to our regional heritage and are even available for purchase in our boutique for guests who wish to take a piece of local art home with them.We appreciate your honesty as it helps us improve, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future.Take care,Marco - Guest Experience Supervisor
User:trishaz88
Trip type: Couples
Beautiful resort
10 Oct 2025
This hotel is beautiful and the grounds are well kept. When we arrived by train the hotel asked if we wanted a taxi but we were unsure when we were going to arrive so we told them we would just grab one ourselves when we arrived well there are not taxis available at all! We called the hotel and they told us it would be 40 min before they could come and get us so we decided to walk the mile to the resort. Not the best idea. Bottom line order a taxis from the hotel. This hotel is in the middle of nothing so you need to take a car everywhere. The rooms are spacious and clean. The spa was also a nice treat.
gex Capovaticano, Owner at Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa, responded to this review
Dear trishaz88,Thank you for sharing your experience with us!We’re delighted to know you found our resort beautiful, with well-kept grounds, spacious rooms, and a relaxing spa.We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you faced upon arrival. As our resort is located in a quiet, natural area away from the city, transportation options near the train station can indeed be limited. We always recommend arranging a transfer in advance, and we regret that this was not more convenient for you at the time.We appreciate your feedback, which helps us improve our guest experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for a more seamless stay.Warm regards,Marco - Guest Experience Supervisor
User:Redcoats-Return
Trip type: Couples
The Top Notch Hotel and Restaurant this region 💐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍾🥂….5 ⭐️
22 Sept 2025
The hotel is best (5 ⭐️) of the region! The quality all top notch (room, view volcano stromboli, restaurant, beach spa and pool) 👍👍 To mention the restaurant…excellent…if you like fish…perfectly local style 😋😋 Also the local wine 🍷 🥂 very affordable and very good quality. The service very friendly and cleaners very good your room 💐The location half hour taxi near Trompea…worth to visit…if you boat trip…or shopping….or dinner or lunch….lots cafe and restaurants hinden “vicolo“ (small alleys).My wife and I return the future this hotel again 😊
gex Capovaticano, Owner at Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa, responded to this review
Dear Guests,Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for describing your experience in such detail!We are delighted to read that you consider our Resort the best in the region and that you enjoyed the room with the view of Stromboli, our restaurant, the beach, spa and pool.It is a pleasure to know that you appreciated the local fish dishes, the quality of our wines, as well as the friendliness of our staff and the cleanliness of the rooms.We are also glad that you enjoyed exploring the nearby town of Tropea and its charming alleys.Your intention to return is the greatest compliment we could receive, and we very much look forward to welcoming you and your wife again in the future.Warm regards,Marco - Guest Experience Supervisor
User:giulia d
Trip type: Family
Poor food but wonderful sea and atmosphere
15 Sept 2025
I would like to point out that the only reason why I don't give this resort four bullets is because of the poor quality of food. Breakfast not really up to the expectations and lunch to forget. Acceptable dinner but you cannot starve until evening! The sea is magnificent, the pool and the spa are nice and enjoyable. The service is good and the kindness of the people working in this resort is a total plus.
gex Capovaticano, Owner at Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa, responded to this review
Dear Ms. giuliad926,Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback!We are truly sorry to read your comments regarding our food offer, as we work every day to carefully select our ingredients and ensure the highest quality for our guests!Your remarks about breakfast and lunch have been shared with our culinary team, who will review them closely to improve and better meet our guests’ expectations.We are very pleased that you enjoyed the sea, the pool, the spa, and the kindness of our staff, this is very important to us.We hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future and offer you a fully satisfying dining experience.Kind regards,Marco - Guest Experience Supervisor
Tropea, Calabria
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