S.S.16 Km 787+225, 70054 Giovinazzo, Italy
#3 of 6 hotels in Giovinazzo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 237 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.0
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
J
United StatesBeing closer to the airport ( the main reason I choose this hotel) makes it farther than desired to return to Bari. Taxi or Uber costs are higher for that reason. The hotel does not offer a lunch option and us not having a car available we had to use the bus and go to Giovinazzo for lunch each day. Remember the bus stop and where it is as we missed the stop to return to the hotel thinking we had to exit at the bus stop where the ticket said. That is not the bus stop for the hotel, but about a mile away. We had to walk a long distance to return to the hotel as there are no other buses that pass often. The shower was extremely tight.
There are areas in all parts of the hotel inside and outside to sit and relax or chat. The hotel had a large pool. The restaurant has a private beach view making for spectacular views. The breakfast was excellent having a large variety of items to choose from ( even a table full of desserts) with the food and fruits of good quality. The room we had was very large with medium sized bathroom. Our room included a huge patio balcony with table and chairs. The hotel was a short distance from Giovinazzo that is a delightful town to visit and have lunch or dinner. The main lobby staff and restaurant staff was very nice. A local bus does run and stop nearby the hotel. Just know where the bus stop is to return correctly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Martin
HungaryLocation was little bit far away from Bari.
Good staff, organized rooms.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Anna
PolandBad condition of the bikes we rented. No furniture at the balcony No hanger for the hand towel in the bathroom.
Lovely hotel located at the sea coast. It has a nice surrounding, beautiful garden. Swimming pool was very clean. Pool towels cost 3 EUR if you want to use. We had very good food at the restaurant. I recommend to book a table for the evening time. Very supportive stuff. Bikes available to rent free of charge. You can have a ride to Giovinazzo which is 4km away. Hotel offers shuttles from /to the airport. At some timeline they are free of charge. If you order private shuttle you pay 25 EUR per room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Fabrice
FranceNothing to say
Staff is very nice. The room are comfortable and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Leonie
NetherlandsTemperature in the room
Sea-side restaurant and beach facilities, great breakfast!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Pamela
AustraliaOnly there for a very short time. Room service would have been good
Close to the airport. On the beach, Parking for free on site
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Kateřina
Czech RepublicNothing
Perfect breakfast with lots of options
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Christofis
United KingdomN/a
Very easy and large selection
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Philip
BelizeSome basic
Well located to airport and clean with friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Vittorio
GermanyUnfortunately, no access to the beach in winter (though 20C warm, sunny weather)
Large and comfortable apartment, located directly at the seaside. 20m to the beach
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Joseph
MaltaThere is nothing that I didn't like.
Staff were very helpful. Even the breakfast was very good. The hotel has a very nice garden where you can stay in a quiet environment to relax.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Bardhyl
KosovoThe breakfast is virtually the same every time. The floors in the room are carpet, which of course isn’t very hygienic. The duvets didn’t have their covers, but were only sandwiched between two separate sheets, which fell apart easily. Also not hygienic as the sheets are washed but the duvets are not.
It’s great value for money. Very close to Bari airport. The breakfast is very good. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Available car parking, important for a trip around Puglia.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Gtt877
FranceRas
Tres bon hotel, parking securise, personel agreable
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
David
United KingdomFriendly staff , comfy room
Very handy for the airport as we flew in quite late - very clean hotel and friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Anthony
IrelandThe beach is rocky not sand.
Good location very clean polite and helpful staff. Good restaurant and easy access to beach.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Chimienti
CanadaLocation was good. Nice over all.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Mark
United StatesOk my only small issue was the actual beach area. We are accustom to sandy beaches and this is more rocky but as we travel most of sothern Italy this seems to be somewhat typical. So just not prerpared for the rock. Not really the resorts issue as they did try to outfit the area best they can for general access to the waters. Other than this whole place was great
Nice place and accomodating. Had little late afternoon treats handed out at the beach area that we are not typically used to. We got an unecpected Italian airforce flyover which was nice to see them out. This was last major day of the Italian vacation which I assume was the reason. 8 to 9 jets lasted a good 20 minutes.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Alison
United KingdomOur room was above a staff entrance and the door was constantly banging. From around 5.30am.
Grat beach club and staff really friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Leo
SwitzerlandLocation was good. Staff was really nice and helpful. Access to Beach club is very convenient.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Benovic
SlovakiaFriendly staff, location close to the airport, free parking, free sunbeds, nice breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Lisa
United StatesI accidentally selected the pay later option, which charged me $30-40 more. and priceline is getting harder to find hotels that are cheaper to book with them than the hotel itself. but that's all more about the booking process. the hotel itself was great.
just a few minutes from beach (going through or around the villas), lots to do at the hotel so if you're only staying a couple days you really don't need a car or to even leave the area. hotel shuttle was included (if selected at specific times) very friendly helpful staff. big breakfast included.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Enrico
United Arab EmiratesRooms appear a bit "old-fashioned" and not spacious, suggest a renovation especially in one of the 2 x buildings. We travelled with 3 x teen-aging kids from abroad, and with an extra-bed together with large suitcases... no space left to walk or "live-in".
"Riva del Sole" hotel is a great facility located in Giovinazzo, literally 10m from Bari International Airport (BRI). Beyond the main hotel structure, the site is also hosting private residences for local / international owners, within the same premises. We stayed at the facility as "base" to visit the region from Trani to Polignano a Mare, from Bari to other nice small towns in the area. While the buildings might have a certain "age", the management and the facility team works hard and put effort in maintaining clean, organized and in order. The rocky beach is a 5m walk from the main hotel reception, and - as per the local coastal area of Giovinazzo - rarely offers sand but nice rocks with transparent water: the hotel beach team has build a pedestrian pathwalk and ladder down to the water to facilitate walking and diving in the sea. Very efficient and diverse organization on the beach, with shaded beds, cabins, bar with music and serving also lunch, a nice small restaurant. Amazing buffet breakfast, with high quality local food - including fresh mozzarella, ricotta and focaccia - espresso, cappuccino, yogurt. Nice and professional personnel always available. Fast WLAN internet access, outdoor swimming pool and good organization for entertainment at the facilities. Free parking and 24/7 security is included and supporting.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Vlad_alex
BelgiumSo first of many : we stayed 5 day and didn't change the bed sheets once, the staf not so friendly with foreigners,every evening they told us that the hotel parking is full even if there were free spaces,the hotel pool (a big one)was full with 30 kids for training for 3 days , the beach not so much a beach but some concrete steps and big rocks .Sorry but there were too many bumps ,usually I'm not a difficult person but this was to much .....
The breakfast was very good , for a small family of 3 we had a very spacious room and very good ac 🫡 ,the location also ok for close by visits
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Gabriele
United KingdomThe property needs some renovation work
Location is perfect to explore the surrounding area
Stayed in July 2023
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