To class this hotel as All Inclusive is something of a misnomer, as only wine and local beer is the alcohol in the package, and this only until 10pm - all drinks , even juice and coffee have to be paid for after then. Nor are ice creams included, so beware those visiting with children! The hotel is in a beautiful spot, built on a hillside overlooking a lovely bay. The rooms are basic but clean, and again, be warned; if you are English you are charged 10 euros deposit for a TV remote control, only to find there are NO English channels. Very little English is spoken at all by the hotel Staff, which can cause confusion, and in fact led to us being booked onto a trip on the wrong day and then being asked to pay for our non attendance despite it being their error. There are 2 pools, one of which is very noisy with a busy bar, and one known as the 'Relax Pool' which is quiet and far more pleasant, but this is closed from 1 - 4 pm "because the Italians like their Siesta"! They also have an insane rule that everyone must wear a swimming cap in the pools, and needless to say, these can be purchased from the the hotel for 3 euros each, another added expense for families, as well as making you look like a Wally should you care to indulge! There is nightly entertainment in the open air theatre next to the pool bar, which can best be described as Junior Butlins style, and again, all in Italian. All meals are buffet style, and are of good standard and reasonably varied, with a nice choice of desserts. This is a pleasant hotel with some odd quirks, and is rather isolated, no shops nearby, so a car is needed if you wish to explore the local area, however there is a gym and several sporting activities available if wished.
- Hotel Scoglio Della Galea
