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Hotel Gabbiano: Traveller Reviews

2.0 of 5
Via Pasitea, 310, 84017, Italy
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Hotel Gabbiano
Ranked #38 of 40 hotels in Positano
3.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“They nickel and ime you for everything!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

This is a family run business and they are not friendly at all! They stated it was a 10 minute walk to the beach.. it is 500 steps to the beach! It costs 15 euros to park the car and 10 euroes per night if you want the air conditioner! It was very hot and it as needed, so we paid. The rooms were very basic and small. The bathrooom had a small shower and no place to put your toilitries (no vanity). I would not recommended this hotel to my enemy!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Dundee, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Friendly family run hotel that doesnt cost the earth.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

Friendly family run hotel, just back after stayed three nights. All rooms had air con, were clean and tidy and have either a balcony or terrace with a sea view. Breakfast room upstairs also overlooks the sea, very light and airy feeling. Basic European style breakfast, cereals, juices, toast, yogurt, tea/coffee was slightly disappointing but adequate for our needs.

Car parking is available, make sure you let them know before you travel, 15 euros a day, no immediate parking nearby so a must if you bring a car. Don't forget to ask for the cash rate if booking directly with the hotel.

Also no pool at this hotel, so you'll have to hit the beach instead.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Lake Orion, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Pristine clean, peaceful, convenient location. However...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2011
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Our stay was very nice. The hotel is very clean, staff is pleasant and the setting is very peaceful. The view is spectacular and I continue to remember the lovely views from our room. We were right across from the bus stop, walking distance to a couple of restaurants and across street was a laundry mat and a couple of shops.

The bathroom vanity is so small, there is hardly enough room for your toothpaste & brush. They supply 1 plastic cup. The shower was very large and ncie. No clock/radio in the room. The TV only has Italian Speaking Channels - Not even 1 news channel!

For the price the hotel is great. However, we had gone to the lobby one morning at 7:40 one morning prior to the 8:00 breakfast and went to the lobby to use our laptop to check email. We had asked for 2 coffees while we we on our computers and waited for breakfast buffet to be ready at 8:00. Surprisingly, they charged us an additional 4 Euros ($6 U.S.) for the coffee on our check out invoice! They weren't included because we were 20 minutes early! Also, they charged us 1 Euro ($1.50) for each glass of ice to have cocktails in our room!

The door to the room and the bathroom door squeak very loudly. They need WD-40 there! The breakfast was basic - cereal, yogurt, coffee, juices, assorted sweet rolls, toast but fine for us. The view from the lobby and breakfast room were spectacular. Family run business, very pleasant people. Again, for the price, the place is great!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Amazing views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2011
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I stayed at this small Hotel in September 2010 and it was excellent.

Personal service by the owners was exceptional.

Rooms were very clean and we had a fabulous terrace overlooking Positano, the views were amazing.

Breakfast was extremely delicious and staff were very helpful in advising of good restaurants etc.

You can also walk to the beach from this Hotel even though it is 500 steps down. We caught the local bus from Sorrento and walked from the bus stop to this Hotel thankfully it was all downhill.

Can thoroughly reccommend this Hotel for all age groups, very cosy and not too big.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mermaid Waters, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great small hotel, wonderful views, friendly family run business”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010

We were 2 ladies on a 1 month Italy experience. We made this a late booking within a week of arrival due to a misunderstanding with another booking and we were very pleased with the outcome. The family were very helpful they all speak good English and have refurbished the hotel not so long ago. It has perfect sea views from individual sizeable patios. The breakfast was quite adequate they make good coffee and they even had breakfast available a little early for us due to our early departure. It is very easy access to the beach or the main area either walking or catching a bus and being up high on the hills you get the great view. Also there is a wonderful restaurant only a few metres along the road called Villa Gabrisa which we highly recommend with great views.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Gabbiano Hotel Positano
Address: Via Pasitea, 310, 84017, Italy
Price range (per night):* 145 AUD - 237 AUD

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