Our experience in this village was all in all positive. The positive things are : the sea view is something wonderful, which you can see from the pool and in our case also from the apartment. Michelino beach tiring to reach but absolutely beautiful. The animation involved and never suffocating. In the pool bar you could ask for soft drinks such as cola, orange or soda for free whenever you wanted water (of course people in their rudeness were getting their bottles filled and you had to queue maybe for a coffee because people take advantage .. ) this I did not find right the management should say no, if you want a glass of something well but filling the bottles seems excessive, buy water if you want it. The food there were days yes and days so and so .. repetition of dishes and unfortunately typical Calabrian things we had the opportunity to eat them in a single day on a week's holiday. Normal portions .. if you wanted a little more you could easily request it, for children there is always pasta with tomato sauce and something breaded. Room tidying is daily, and if you needed a change of linens were always ready to help. The things I did not like: the cleanliness of the room, unfortunately reluctantly I must say that the cleaning is to be reviewed, as soon as you enter the room there was hair, dust, the kitchen fridge inside was very dirty (with a napkin used inside I assume the previous family) the bathroom ditto. I made do by giving me a fix here and the .. now we were there we could not do much. As for the evening shuttle service to go to Tropea (since there is NEVER parking) it really cost us a lot (we were two our one-year-old son did not pay) if I am not mistaken € 18 in total to do very few km seems excessive. Instead, the daily shuttle to the beach was included in the rate. I would probably go back but if it was the last choice of the last moment.
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User:jessbaxter22
Trip type: Friends getaway
Lovely, clean and well-located hotel
14 Jun 2025
We had a really lovely stay at this hotel. The rooms were very clean (although dated and could use some attention - there were a few visible wires, loose plug sockets, and holes in our walls). The food was authentic and fresh, and the view was stunning. It would have been helpful for the food to have allergens on labels. The free shuttle bus to and from the beach was a great service. There was an expansive drinks menu, and we arranged our airport return transfer through the hotel which was fairly priced and easy. The pool was a lovely temperature and not too deep, although it should say online (or in a pre-arrival email) that swimming caps are mandatory as this is an unusual requirement for a lot of hotels. Likewise it was unusual for our passports to need to be kept at Reception overnight when we first arrived - we weren’t told about this until we got there and we felt uncomfortable with them being left on a shelf behind Reception which was not secure. The hotel is well located for a day trip to Tropea, which we travelled to by train from Parghelia station. No wifi available in rooms. The staff were all lovely and communicated well, even though there were very few English guests other than ourselves. A few tips - bring your own reusable cup for soft drinks, as the plastic cups they give you at the bar are tiny and not eco-friendly. Also, if going to the train station, ask staff to direct you to the route which avoids crossing the main road. Instructions for using the pre-payment card to buy drinks and snacks at the bar were unclear and we were told different things by bar and reception staff. Overall, we would absolutely recommend this hotel for a relaxing summer break.
Fabiant Srl, Direttore generale at Villaggio Poggio di Tropea, responded to this review
Dear Jess Baxter,Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to share your experience at the Poggio Village in Tropea. Your review is a valuable narrative that walks us through the magic that our hotel aims to offer: a wonderful getaway set amidst breathtaking scenery and a warm welcome that makes you feel at home.We are thrilled to know that the cleanliness of our rooms and the authenticity of our cuisine made your stay special. We are delighted that the beauty of the panoramic view was an inspiration, offering you an escape from your daily routine.Your suggestions, precious as diamonds, shine in our commitment to continuous improvement. Understanding the importance of reporting allergens in dishes and the need to communicate the use of swimming caps in the pool transforms our offerings from simple services to exciting experiences.It is a pleasure to know that you have taken advantage of our convenient beach shuttle service and found value in transparent airport transportation. Our extensive drink menu is designed to make this oasis of relaxation even more special, while our pool promises refreshing moments of serenity.We are aware of the small structural details such as exposed wires and loose sockets that you mentioned. We, too, strive for rapid improvement, turning every detail into a perfect mosaic for you. Regarding the safekeeping of passports, we will strive to take more secure measures, ensuring your peace of mind and trust.The proximity to beautiful Tropea is one of our most precious jewels. Did you know that Tropea, with its Cathedral and the church of Santa Maria dell'Isola, has captivated travelers for centuries? This picturesque village offers dreamy scenery that will remain in your heart. We are glad that your train ride was easy and pleasant, discovering a gem of our territory.A sincere thank you for recognizing the dedication of our staff, always ready to overcome language barriers to offer you the warmth and helpfulness you deserve. We take your feedback on the prepaid payment system at the bar very seriously and are immediately committed to clarifying and simplifying procedures.Your suggestions on the use of reusable cups espouse the principles of sustainability that we enthusiastically embrace because the natural beauty around us deserves to be protected.We hope to welcome you back soon for another chapter of your summer vacation at the Poggio Village in Tropea. We want to continue to create unforgettable memories for you that shine with hospitality, quality and the extraordinary nature of this land.Oscar Wilde once said, "I like simple pleasures, they are the last refuge of the complicated." We hope that the warmth and beauty of our corner of paradise will continue to be a simple and authentic pleasure in your heart.Claudio L.S. Direttore
User:C8981KDkennethb
Trip type: Family
Wonderful stay in Calabria
17 Jul 2022
We spend a week at the hotel Poggio di Tropea and had a wonderful time. Everything was clean and tidy, and the food was authentic and delicious!We booked a room with a seaview and it was definitely worth it, hence an 180 degrees view of the Thyrenian Sea. Attached photos is from the balcony of our room. We didn't use the hotel's private beach though, since the public beach is only a 10 minute walk (down 200 steps) away and is just perfect for both adults and children. The water is quite deep though, so children should be able to swim some.As a finale note, we would like to thank the young people from Kalligea Group for ensuring entertainment during the day and the evening for the whole family. They really went all the way 🙂
Fabiant Srl, Direttore generale at Villaggio Poggio di Tropea, responded to this review
Dear C8981KDkennethb Thank you for your lovely review, I'm so pleased to hear that you had such a fantastic stay, and we all look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.Greetings from Calabria
User:Sandra M
Trip type:
Beyond Disapointing
12 Aug 2019
NO INTERNET. RESTAURANT SUCKED.Was bad.Although it should be an apparthotel 'all included "light"' option.The receptionists didn't dominated english properly. Actually nearly noone did, not the recepcionist, not the restaurant, not the bar, the animation team did try...The appartament didn't have drinkable water. Actually it was only possible to get drinkable water without paying, in a filter on the swimming pool bar...not always open.Still any drink aside tap water or wine, you had to pay, didn't matter you had a AI, unless you trusted juices from not official marks that they served on glass from open bottles, you payed everything.They never replaced shampoo nor soap. Never.The room was outdated, and some forniture was falling appart.For the swimming pool you had to use a cap. It was mandatory. No exceptions. But full bearded guys, bald, with no cap was ok.About the internet, apparently it exists by the reception, where you can try to seat on some chairs, OUTSIDE, under the sun, and try to use the poor wifi connections, we tryed and never made it. As far as we knew, there was no connection in the appartments, at least for sure in our room.And the worst of all was the restaurant.The food was of really poor quality. Many times it was just pasta with tomato sauce, and pasta with something else and tomato sauce. Saw a "risotto" only twice in a week, and was disapointing. Very poor tasting.WORST OF ALL: it was very clear that they would adapt food from previous meals into the next meal like: salmon for dinner, lunch next day had this really big salmon salad!More than once the smell of the salad table proved the food wasn't good anymore!Many times there were cakes covered with creams, that were bad to eat because of the heat.The salad table was not refrigerated, and food went bad a lot.The breakfast was the same: the bread was always hard as a rock, the milk went bad and smelled because it was not refrigerated, yogurts did too.For fried foods, they were clearly low quality bought, like those you buy on supermarket, not for restaurant level, yet were the 'best' part of all.
Fabiant9102, Direttore at Villaggio Poggio di Tropea, responded to this review
Dear Sandra M thanks for your time for write this review. However I am surprised that our staff failed the communication only with you.All staff speak english specially reception staff; because we work with different country and the english language allows us to communicate with our foreign customers. To be honest i don't understand why you didn't say nothing during your stay, in that case we checked all your problem and solve them. About the restaurant is our first (you can check the other review) disappointing review; and it is weird because we have almost 400 guest (from June) and no one complain with what you said. About the internet we write that we have only in public area (reception and pool area); if you asked to reception staff they helped you, because maybe you choose a wrong line. For the next time just inform our staff (or your guide; if you think that the language is a barrier)in that case we can check and answer at your questions. We hope to have you again as a guest; for to change your idea for our service Best Regards.
User:Ruiguimas
Trip type: Family
Amazing Hollidays
26 Jul 2019
Fantastic Hotel to a 3 stars. All the employees are kind and friendly. Good service. Fantastic swimming pool with an amazing views. A beach perfect with an amazing blue water in front of the hotel. Very near to Tropea. Much better than a lot of 5 star hotels. Fantastic animation team. They are simply the best.A place and a hotel one day I want return for sure.
Fabiant9102, Direttore at Villaggio Poggio di Tropea, responded to this review
Dear RuiguimasThank you for your lovely review, I'm so pleased to hear that you had such a fantastic stay, and we all look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Greetings from Calabria
Tropea, Calabria
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