Residence La Giara - Lipari

We were only to stay there one night before going to see the volcano island. That was a rough day for us, got a flat tire on a remote mountain top. Eventually a local man helped us to put on the backup tire and we were able to make it. The minute we walked in, we were greeted warmly and offered a free welcome drink and cookies. The guy Fabio was so nice and friendly, made phone calls for us inquiring the next day's ferry to islands(since it's Sunday) and our car rental company. We were really grateful to him, our troubled mind was comforted. And that's not it. Once he heard we were to leave before breakfast time, he packed 2 trays of breakfast for us! plus a whole bag of freshly picked lemons and oranges. By the way, the fresh-made orange juice was soooo delicious that we don't want any store purchased juice any more. The next morning we woke up, wow, what a splendid view from the window! Thank you, Fabio, you made it perfect for us, and we'd love to come back again!

It was all right, convenient to the harbor where ships depart to the Aeolian Islands, reason why tourists go to this town. Friendly service, clean hotel.

The hotel was very clean and tastefully decorated. The room was a bit small, but very good quality. The bathroom was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The breakfast room was clean, the service was very good, and the continental spread was elegantly presented. Our only disappointment was that our room was not a sea view, but in the end, it was nice to be on the quiet side of the building. I would call it a luxury boutique hotel.

This hotel is located on top of a small beach that has a little bar with delicious sandwiches. The hotels restaurant has a stunning view and a very nice atmosphere at night. The room that I stayed was huge with 2 floors but the aspect was not so good, although the shower was very good, it did not had any light, that was a bit strange to me.

The hotel and grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. However, unless you are in a vehicle, you must walk two flights of stairs, or the steep driveway to enter and leave the hotel. Our large room was on the fourth level, with a private low-walled patio, adjacent to the pool. The hotel has no elevator to several floors. If we stay at the Hotel Tritone in the future, we will ask for a room on the main level. It was a surprise that a new hotel does not have elevators to every level. The walk into town is easy and pleasant; the walk back to the hotel is up a steep hillside. Breakfast was excellent. The views are outstanding.