Residence Esmeraldo

Name: Residence Esmeraldo
Address: Contrada Grotticelle, Capo Vaticano, Calabria, italy
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 3.3

Capo Vaticano, Calabria, Italy

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About Residence Esmeraldo

location

The apartment hotel is situated 300 m away from the sea, above one of the most beautiful bays in Calabria, the Bay of Grotticelle, just 10 km from the Calabrian pearl of Tropea. Within walking distance, guests will find the centre of Capo Vaticano and the beach, as well as Ricardi railway station. Pizzo is roughly a 40-minute drive away from the apartment hotel.

facility

60 apartments are available. The reception desk in the lobby is staffed round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Everyday necessities can be purchased at the supermarket. The grounds of the apartment hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service (for a fee) gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

rooms

Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Some rooms include a balcony. Rooms have a double bed or a sofa bed. Guests can also book separate bedrooms. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. There is a fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, stovetop, microwave and oven. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, a TV and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bidet, as well as a hairdryer. The hotel has family rooms and 60 non-smoking rooms.

sport

While the adults swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, children can enjoy splashing about in their own swimming area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. A variety of activities such as cycling/mountain biking, tennis, volleyball and horse riding or, for a fee, beach volleyball, are offered at the hotel. With snorkelling or, for a fee, windsurfing, paddle boating, canoeing, catamaraning and diving available, fans of water sports have plenty of options to choose from. A gym and table tennis or, for a fee, aerobics, are among the sport and leisure options available. A spa, beauty salon and solarium are available in the wellness area. The apartment hotel has a number of entertainment facilities available, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.

meals

Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will satisfy appetites big and small. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at Residence Esmeraldo

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  Lobby
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  Internet access
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  Bicycle Hire
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  Playground
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  Pets
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  Parking
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  Wifi
Building Information
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  Garden (m²)
Common Area
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  Outdoor Furniture
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  Reception
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  Sun Deck
Distances
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  Beach
General Services
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  Doctor on call
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  Luggage storage
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  Multilingual Staff
Hotel Type
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  Family-friendly Hotel
Hygiene
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  First-aid services
Meals
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  Breakfast Buffet
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  Breakfast Served
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  Special Diet
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Bar
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  Restaurant
Outdoor Activities and Sports
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  Cycling
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  Outdoor sports
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  Snorkelling
Sport/Entertainment
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  Outdoor Pool(s)
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  Swimming Pool
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  Diving
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  Table Tennis
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  Tennis
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  Tanning Studio/Solarium
Transfers
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  Airport Transfers

Location

Around this property:

Beach

300 m

City Centre

300 m

Sea

300 m

Train Station

2000 m

Tourist Centre

10000 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

103

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Average

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Recent Reviews: 244

User:Jessica T
Trip type: Family
Horror
18 Oct 2025
I had the worst hotel experience of my life in Calabria. We booked this place last minute for a celebration, and although the location was nice, the hotel was filthy, broken down, and outrageously overpriced. The room smelled terrible, had mold on the walls, and was infested with cockroaches and ants. It hadn’t even been cleaned before our arrival, and we had to pay extra for cleaning. The service was awful. During a thunderstorm, rain leaked through the ceiling, soaking my child in the middle of the night. We left after just two days because the place was unbearable. It was dirty, disgusting, and completely unacceptable. I strongly warn anyone against staying there.
User:Antonio G
Trip type: Family
Nightmare village
13 Oct 2025
Third party village. Cramped old and dirty rooms. We spent a week where we thought we were relaxed and without taking the car since the village and directly on the sea, instead the village did not offer anything, no entertainment or even a little evening entertainment. DO NOT be deluded by these people, before you go get photos and videos sent. Originally submitted in Italian on www.tripadvisor.it. View originals.
User:Ulrike1270
Trip type: Couples
Unfortunately not so nice
01 Oct 2025
The nice, friendly and courteous staff (from the cleaning lady, to the waiters to the lifeguards) would get the full 5 points from me. But unfortunately I have to deduct some points, the pictures where the hotel's own sunbeds and umbrellas are are so unfortunately not correct. You are on a hill where it is very difficult to get up and down (unstable sand mountain or stairs where there is no railing at the bottom or a very very high step!) especially it is very difficult for someone who cannot walk well! Too bad we had chosen the hotel especially because we wanted to go to the beach, but the sun umbrellas that are down by the water, you have to pay Unfortunately, I have to deduct further points for our room. Old, worn out, broken (e.g. the table outside) and dirty! There were a lot of big ants running through our bathroom and other crawlies across our bed. Some animal even ate my T-shirt. That wasn't so nice. Therefore only 2 points Originally submitted in German on www.tripadvisor.de. View originals.
User:Francesca R
Trip type: Family
Very bad
27 Sept 2025
scruffy apartment, with 70s/80s furnishings. Doors that didn't close, steps with broken tiles Dirty bedspreads, bathroom with plastic shower that I even disgusted to touch, shower cubicle fixed with black tape. Staff who responded badly, and invited me to leave as I complained about the apartment, which I could have left (pity I had already paid with a credit card) and then price at the bar off the market own. Photos of the of the rooms not corresponding to what they really offer although there are some that have been renovated but have not happened to me. Attach photo Originally submitted in Italian on www.tripadvisor.it. View originals.
User:Jukeboxman
Trip type: Family
Restaurant 'La Grotta' - part of Villagio Quattro Scogli
09 Jun 2018
Such an amazing restaurant experience. The team went very far in making us feel welcome. Try the sardines while you're there. A fantastic terrace right on the beach. We went there in June when there were hardly any tourists and it was fantastic.