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Reviews of Hotel Villa Mabapa 4 stars

Riviera San Nicolo' 16, 30126 Venice-Lido, Italy

#22 of 33 hotels in Venice-Lido

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 194 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is a little weak for such a hotel.

    The location is super. The price is good...

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Lovely water views - Amazing breakfast - easy walking along the water!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The floor was creaky but its an old building, the bed could have been more comfortable.

    Loved the style and location, amazing and well worth getting the ferry! The bathroom was very nice and we had a great view or the water, loved the breakfast, well worth it!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    The best affordable nice hotel in Venice Lido and potentially Venice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only improvements I would make is reduce the bar/restaurant prices for residents and use less plastic for the breakfast buffet.

    Giulio was fantastic and welcoming to both me and my father when we checked in, providing great local knowledge of Venice and what we could do in our short time. The room was a good size and the layout optimised the space, spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    9.0
    We stayed in one of the original lagoon villa rooms and we felt very privileged to be able to experience this amazing pl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The colours of walls in the upper floors of the building are too modern and don’t suit the era of the building.

    The architecture design, location, the view from 212 and historical significance.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    9.0
    Great hotel on Lido
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes groups booked in so no restaurant service.

    Beautiful hotel, peaceful location with great view. Very nice restaurant including outside area. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Peaceful relaxing haven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    More fresh prepared fruit at breakfast would have been welcome.

    The Lido is a peaceful alternative to staying in Venice itself. Villa Mabapa is situated facing the lagoon and looking across to Venice. I had requested a room with a balcony as it was a special wedding anniversary trip and my request was fulfilled. The bedroom itself was fairly small but the balcony was a bonus as it was very large with a circular dining table and 3 chairs. There was good wardrobe space in the bedroom with a safe, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. There was no walk in shower cubicle, the shower was over the bath which may be a problem with people who have mobility issues. The hotel itself is a beautiful building tastefully furnished in a traditional style. The breakfast room is light and airy and the choice of food is mostly continental. No cooked food apart from hard boiled or scrambled. eggs The staff at the hotel are all very helpful. On arrival Guillio checked us in and was so informative and eager to answer any questions we had. He told us that our stay included a free water taxi across to the island of Murano with a free guided tour and demonstration of glass blowing at one of the main factories. We took up this offer one morning and had a wonderful experience as there were only the two of us so it felt like a personalised tour! Afterwards you make your own way back to Lido via vaparetto. The peaceful setting makes sitting out in the garden terrace at the front of the hotel very pleasant. The outside bar opens every day at 4pm so it is nice and shady to have a pre evening drink. We didnt eat at the hotel in the evening but people we spoke to say the food was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    7.0
    On balance great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we were in was quite dated and not one that was on the photos, the bathroom wasn't spotless and could have been cleaned more thoroughly.

    Great location on the beach front, beaches within walkable distance (10min free beach, 20 min dog beach), very helpful staff who were always available for advice and assistance (restaurant reservations for example etc.). Breakfast had some gluten-free options.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Three days stolen from eternity. Dolce far niente.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location, location, location. Beach arrangements excellent. breakfast excellent

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price of drinks was very expensive. The bathrooms could do with an update and while the sheets and towels were changed daily, there was a film of dust on the items in the room.

    The location was terrific, the breakfasts were really good, the garden was a lovely facility to have.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely boutique hotel

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    The stay was good, comfortable, quiet and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the amenities in the room have a certain age to them. The door handle of the bathroom is not ergonomically designed, it is not easy to lock and the angle of opening makes it difficult to get out.

    This hotel is located on the small island of Lido. The hotel is a very cozy environment and we especially liked the back garden patio of the hotel. The balcony of our room was spacious. The overall setting was quiet and perfect for a retreat and vacation.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful old villa in a lovely quiet location with views of the waterways. Public,beach about 7 minutes walk. The hotel staff were fantastic and made us feel welcomed..Breakfast was very good.I look forward to returning

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    8.0
    Absolute diamond of a hotel with a perfect location - don’t be put off with the dated rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is a disaster. The room is too small, everyone shuffles around each other and they are constantly running out of food/drinks and not replenishing quick enough. I sorted a pot of tea - no milk. Asked, waited, by the time the milk arrived, the tea is cold. Put toast on then go for scrambled egg, none left - asked twice, 10 minutes later the eggs appear but the tea and toast is cold so I need to start again - wasting food and time. The fruit is like gold dust, grab it while you can. We stayed for 4 nights and it was like this every morning.

    Fell in love with this quirky, art deco style hotel - situated across from the grand canal and a 10 minute walk to the centre where you’ll find plenty restaurants to choose from. The vaparetto is also here. The beach is 10 minutes in the opposite direction. We booked into the hotel beach club but as it didn’t have a pool, we cancelled and booked into blue moon - with the soaring temperatures we needed to dip into somewhere cold. There is a fabulous garden with a little bar which looks onto the canal, many bottles of wine were sunk here as we watched the sun setting. The rooms are very dated and it can be difficult to find staff at times but don’t let that put you off - this a wee gem of a hotel. The staff are quick to respond to emails and arranged our transport for us. This is a perfect place to stay after the madness of Venice and only a quick ferry trip away. Murano and Burano are also easily reached. I’ve visited Venice a few times and I’d definitely to choose to stay on the Lido and this hotel on my next trip.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    9.0
    Great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We booked the hotel because it had an elevator since 2 of us had mobility issues, but the desk clerk gave us a room with a long flight of stairs he called a "ramp."

    Good breakfast buffets

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    9.0
    Good breakfast, very kind and helpful personell, great dinner in the restaurant. Nice clean room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice frontyard were you can enoy breakfast, dinner and drinks.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't understand the cost and need for reservations on the private beach. We used the public beach and it was wonderful.

    The location is excellent and the staff was very helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast and the bicycles. The staff was also very quick to inspect our ac unit as it was making a lot of noise. They fixed it immediately.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The breakfast was disappointing. There were only two types of cheese. Omelet should have been the only hot dish, but 3 out of 4 days there was an empty plate on the table instead of an omelet. In general, the breakfast is poor and monotonous.

    Room was comfortable both for resting and working. An atmosphere was amazing.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comments on the subject

    Breakfast room breakfast was wonderful

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    8.0
    Best hotel we’ve stayed in Italy (out of 6). Can’t wait to go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The a/c didn’t work very well. Nights were a a bit warm. (And, No fault of theirs, but I would totally sign a petition against the music party boat that parked on the other side of the lagoon and blared music for hours on end one night)

    It was quaint, and nostalgic but very well maintained. The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was always delicious. The outdoor garden area was my favorite for meals and evening cocktails. Loved everything about it.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    9.0
    Charming hotel well connected to Venice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many power points in the room. We brought our own extension cable and that saved us. The hotel only has place for 4 cars to park. But at the road side is free of charge as well and safe. Breakfast offers cheese in cubes rather than cheese slices, which is a bit odd.

    Pet friendly. The house cat visited our balcony several times. Nice complete bathroom with rain shower and bidet. Nice balcony in the room. 10 min walking distance from the waterbus station to Venice. Free parking. Excellent coffee during breakfast. Staff was very helpful with providing information on how to get to Venice etc.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were hard and the shower was really bad as the water was either really cold or really warm.

    Beautiful hotel in a nice location. Beach is close and the rooms were good. Peaceful area with a few shops close. Venice is a 10min walk and a 25min boat ride away so its easy to go there

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    7.0
    Good for a romantic couple of days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Balcony No mention on Booking about extra fee required to have view to the laguna. Considering the level of the hotel I would expect a better breakfast choice. No real espresso available.

    Position Room size Tour to Murano

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very compact.

    Beautiful property and our room. Location very convenient to be able to see Venice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    7.0
    lovely stay and great location to explore Venice. thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a real shame that we could not use the restaurant during our stay after hearing good things about it. The staff were kind to book us in elsewhere. The WC could do with updating. Funny smell and toilet water kept running at times. A new hairdryer needed

    Great location, close to water tax and restaurants. enjoyed the balcony and plenty of clean linen daily

    Stayed in May 2023

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