My son and I had a wonderful and all too short stay at Cava dell'Isola. Teresa and her small but perfectly formed team could not have been kinder, friendlier or more efficient. Special thanks are due to the cheerful signora Lina who kept our room spotlessly clean and to Mario, who served our breakfast coffee and evening aperitivo with panache. Teresa very kindly collected and dropped us off at the port, about 20 minutes walk from the hotel (as is the charming town of Forio). The hotel is just a few steps away from the beach and, when the crowds surged in for Ferragosto (the Italian summer bank holiday) the hotel roof terrace and jacuzzi offered a welcome respite. Did I mention the two complimentary bottles of sparklinig wine we were offered during our stay? Or the magnificent sea views? Just a couple more reasons why I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel and hope to return soon 😀

The 64 steps leading up to the main road are a challenge. On the plus side, this meant that the beach wasn't as crowded as it might otherwise been. It also helped us work off the many extra calories consumed in the town's excellent restaurants

Teresa met us at the port with a big smile and made us immediately feel welcome to the island of Ischia! It is a quick ride to the hotel which is steps from one of the best beaches on the island. Mario is also a rockstar! He helped us with everything from dinner reservations at local restaurants, making excellent drinks, to providing us with extra glasses, guiding us to the best places, and just making us feel very welcome. We loved getting up for a quick morning dip in the ocean before breakfast! The room was simple and clean with many thoughtful amenities. Our room included a desk, mini- fridge, wardrobe/Closet with a safe, a wonderful shower with great water pressure, cool air conditioning and strong internet. We had our own table and chairs outside the room and there were plenty of lounge chairs overlooking the beach. The hotel also provides a beach umbrella too. We had a fantastic stay that was better than expected because of warm hospitality from Teresa and Mario.

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Great location on the beach, short walk to both Forio and Citara. Nice furniture. Comfortable roof terrace.

The location is beautiful! The sunsets from the terrace are beautiful. Mario is an excellent and very friendly host. He is also very helpful with calling taxis or information on which bus to take. There is a nice lunch restaurant at the public beach which is just below the property. The breakfasts are amazing. Mario’s cappuccino is delicious and the pastries and cakes are homemade by Theresa’s mom. The pastries were more delicious than some that we bought at a pasticceria in Rome! There are dinner restaurants within a 10 - 15 minute walk. This hotel is above a public beach and is an easy walk down a hill. The water is beautiful blue and crystal clear.

We are an American family of four who wanted an authentic Italian beach vacation. I hesitated in booking this hotel because there is no pool but, as the beach was so close, the reviews so good, and the price so reasonable, we booked it. I'm so glad we did! The location is great - the beach is a fantastic cove for kids to play in and you can easily walk to Poseidon Thermal Gardens for pools, and Forio for shops. There are auto, scooter, and bike rentals very close. We stayed four nights and it was the most relaxed we've felt in a long time. The staff is exceptional - very accommodating and attentive. The rooms are basic but very clean and comfortable.

The nearby beach has a lot of trash and needs a beach clean up day or even some trash cans for people to throw things away. It would also be nice to have access to a pool.

We loved this small, family-owned hotel. Everybody was treated as a special guest. The public transport on the island is really good and we did not need a car to get wherever we wanted to go. We also liked the long walks. The breakfast was always excellent. Mario always remembered what we liked. He was very friendly and helpful, as everyone in the hotel. They all helped us to find nice and interesting places to visit. The beach was very close, therefore the fact that it was overcrowded, did not matter. We could just go down, swim, walk on the beach, then come up, and enjoy the solitude and the sun on “our” terrace. A wonderful restaurant just next to the hotel was extremely helpful for the case we didn’t want to go out for lunch or dinner. Teresa: Thanks a lot.

Amazing location. Hotel situated just a few steps away from the beach. Quiet and nice place. Very friendly stuff that will gladly help with any questions. We stayed in a standart room. There's enough space for three people. Beds are nice, big and comfy. You won't have a sea view, as there is a glass fence, but on the other hand it decreases the sun heat. Room is fully equipped with everything you need. Additionally we were provided with umbrella and towels for the beach. Very nice restaurant just next to the hotel (one of the best on the island in my opinion). But the nearest shop is in 15 min walking distance. You will need to climb into the hill (or 60 steps ladder) to get to the road but you can rent a scooter in the hotel. Breakfast is nice and tasty (fantastic coffee and home-made pastries) It might be not very various though. Teresa helped us with ferry and bus tickets and provide a nice welcome treat. Thank you for the perfect vacation!

Air conditioning. It doesn't help much, so at night it was really hot and humid. Smell. Not sure was it coming from air conditioner or sewage. But it was necessary to air the room twice a day. Few cobwebs behind the lights but overall room was clean. Ants. Probably it's because the room is on the ground floor. But we had to use repellent few times and avoid eating anything in or near the room.

Teresa, her husband Maurizio and the waiter (whose name I can't remember) were so nice and so welcoming, and did everything they could to make my stay pleasant.

Near the beach,nice room,friendly people.All is super!

The warm welcome from the hosts and very much Mario who was so good to us with breakfast and drinks, There is a jacuzzi on the terrace, and places in the shade with comfortable seats, excellent sea views, beach walk down from the really nice hotel, rooms splendid. Walking distance to Poseidon Spa. Safe parking, all great.