Hôtel Grazia Alla Scannella

"I spent a few days at Hotel Grazia alla Scannella and had a really wonderful time. The location is just stunning, high above the bay, surrounded by nature and away from the noise. The sea view is something special, especially at sunset. There are two thermal pools, one indoor and one outdoor, both clean and comfy. The water was just right. The outdoor pool at sunset was probably my favorite spot — quiet, with a beautiful sea view and a real feeling of calm. The garden and spa are also very nice and well kept. My room was clean and quiet. Some rooms have great sea views, others are simpler but still comfortable. The bed was good and everything was tidy. Maybe a couple of bathrooms could use a bit of updating, and the Wi-Fi can be slow in some areas, but it wasn’t really a big deal. The food was good, especially the fresh fish, and the staff were friendly. Breakfast had plenty of choice, maybe a bit similar after a few mornings, but still fine. The shuttle to Forio worked well, although the schedule was kinda fixed. The bar was my favourite place. The view from the terrace is fantastic and the atmosphere relaxed. The cocktails were excellent. Pasqual, the young bartender, really deserves a mention — very good at his job, friendly, and he always remembered our drinks and what we liked. Gaetno was also very kind and welcoming. Pasqual is definetly a valuable asset to the hotel. If I had to mention one thing, the evening music could be a bit quieter, sometimes you could hear it from the rooms. Overall it’s a lovely hotel to relax and enjoy the sea view, with people who make you feel at home."

"Just wanted to thank all the staff at this wonderful hotel especially Michael, Giuseppe, Mattia & Gaetano for a wonderful stay at Grazia, special mention to them but the whole team & management where amazing & went above & beyond to make sure my wife & I enjoyed our holiday, we honestly felt like this was our second home. Now the food & wine, the breakfasts are fabulous, lunches on the terrace delicious but the main event dinner at 8pm was four courses of well thought out & presented ever changing meals. A good wine list which also featured local wines which they will happily recommend to pair with food. There is a complementary mini bus each day at set times taking you to town which we used it regularly, some evenings & lunch’s we ventured out to dine, the taverna up the hill ( a short but steep 10 min walk ) was fabulous we went twice, and in town there are many good bars restaurants & cafes to spend time in. We didn’t use the spa but did the pool and it was very good, the room was cleaned every day & efficiently, we only opted for a standard room with garden view but on departure Giuseppe said if we book again directly he would upgrade us to a sea view room which was a nice gesture, so in conclusion don’t hesitate to book here, it really was a pleasure to wake up each day & see friendly faces while spending another day in paradise!"

"I spent a week at Hotel Grazia Alla Scannella from the end of August. I was travelling alone hoping for somewhere authentic and special where I could be looked after, well fed, relax and enjoy good weather. This hotel surpassed my expectations. From the moment I stepped through the doors I was made to feel welcome, and I felt comfortable staying there alone. I booked a Superior Sea View and had a room with the most incredible balcony and view. The swimming pool was lovely and refreshing, and sometimes I was the only one in there. It was certainly never crowded, and there were always sun loungers and shade available. Some mornings I laid on a lounger in the garden, overlooking the sea where I could hear the waves crashing on the rocks below, and I was totally alone. The views from everywhere were stunning, the sunset was magical, and it was also lovely to look at the moon shining on the sea with a cocktail in hand. The breakfast was so good, and I especially loved the fresh honeycomb on the newly baked bread. The terrace overlooking the pool was the perfect place for a light lunch or drink before dinner. Dinner was excellent and managed to have the highest quality of service while still maintaining a friendly, comfortable and unstuffy atmosphere. I also dined one night at the a la carte restaurant La Maruzella and it was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing and again I was looked after beautifully by the staff. The shuttle bus into Forio made getting out and about very easy, and the bus service around the island is easy to use. I went to Castello Aragonese and Giardani Mortella, both of which were well worth the visit and on the way I got to see more of this beautiful island. But I also thoroughly enjoyed the days I spent relaxing at the hotel. The friendly attentive staff really made all the difference here, and though there were a few minor slips here and there there was nothing that was big or frequent enough to change the experience. There was more of a family atmosphere than a working environment, and the service was all the better for it. I would absolutely recommend this for anyone travelling alone who needs to recharge their batteries, but I would also recommend it for couples as I have already booked a visit next year with my partner and am very much looking forward to it. Thanks to everyone at the hotel for looking after me, and I am looking forward to returning!"