La Bussola Hotel Restaurant

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Grotticelle Beach

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Relax on the beach with comfortable chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by the sound of the sea and the scenic rocky cliffs.
Enjoy al fresco dining under shaded tables amidst lush greenery and vibrant plants.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, modern cabinetry, and ample natural light.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush palm trees and tropical plants.
Relax in a serene beachfront garden with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, featuring a play area for kids.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
S-V.le Giuseppe Berto, S.S. Capo Vaticano -Tropea, Ricadi, VV, 89866
  • Grotticelle Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Tropea
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Capo Vaticano Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lamezia Terme (SUF-Lamezia Terme Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ricadi

Located within a mile (2 km) of Torre Marrana, La Bussola Hotel Restaurant is within 2 miles (3 km) of Spiaggia del Tono. This 32-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free in-room WiFi. Located centrally in Ricadi, it's connected to the convention center and also close to Grotticelle Beach and Museum of the Sea.

What's nearby

  • Grotticelle Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Riaci Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Port of Tropea - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Capo Vaticano Beach - 12 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ricadi Station - 16 min walk
  • Lamezia Terme Intl. Airport (SUF) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bussola Country Hotel Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Donna Orsola - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baia del Godano Resort e SPA - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Conchiglia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Da Barbone - ‬6 min drive

About this property

La Bussola Hotel Restaurant

Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Grotticelle Beach
Guests staying at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant enjoy access to 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a rooftop terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 88.00 per room one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
24-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Select Comfort beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include balconies, free local calls, and safes.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 km
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 9.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Administrative fee: EUR 1.5 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 88.00 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 9.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Bussola Country Hotel
La Bussola Country Hotel Restaurant
La Bussola Country Hotel Restaurant Ricadi
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Bussola Restaurant Ricadi
La Bussola Restaurant Ricadi
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

La Bussola Hotel Restaurant provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

This hotel is located in Ricadi, close to Grotticelle Beach and Tropea Beach. You'll also find Capo Vaticano Beach and Riaci Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does La Bussola Hotel Restaurant feature a casino on the premises?

No, La Bussola Hotel Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. The seasonal pool is normally open from April until October.

Is La Bussola Hotel Restaurant good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a beach bar, 2 outdoor pools, and a garden-view restaurant.

Does La Bussola Hotel Restaurant have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does La Bussola Hotel Restaurant have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, La Bussola Hotel Restaurant serves free buffet breakfast at Ristorante each morning.

Will La Bussola Hotel Restaurant allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant for a fee of EUR 12 per pet, per day.

Does La Bussola Hotel Restaurant have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

The closest major airport to La Bussola Hotel Restaurant is Lamezia Terme Intl. Airport (SUF), which is about 28.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

Yes, every guestroom at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does La Bussola Hotel Restaurant have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

La Bussola Hotel Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
We wish we had of booked longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best place in Calabria to visit.

Actually there is anything to say it was a great place Reception ,room service Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner Great Food and Sushi accompanied wit a great piano player , i suggest La Bussola 1000% . you must see it to believe it. will return .
Stayed 23 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beau resort, très bien, superbe déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La Bussola

Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Shuttle to the beach. Beautiful pool and beach. 15 minutes from Tropea.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Lovely place

10/10 Excellent

Enfys, Mid Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small friendly hotel. 15 minutes walk from beach.

Visited in low season, but service was fantastic. Staff so friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfasts, the produce was home produced, and the fruit was from the garden. Loved the custard apples! Evening meals were at their restaurant down the road because it was low season, but lifts were readily offered. Restaurant very good, fresh fish featuring. Lovely bubbly house white wine. Room was clean and fresh, with a smart newly renovated bathroom. Very pleased over all.

10/10 Excellent

Allfredo, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel clean good food great staff

Very nice stay in September the resturant was nice staff very efficient very clean rooms the owner and the sons are running a good and honest and friendly operation thanks to all the staff the made are stay very pleasant ciao a presto

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent hotel, lovely surroundings,

Excellent hotel, lovely surroundings, with very helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Equipe do hotel nota 1000!

Este hotel superou as minhas expectativas :)) Tudo lindo, mto bem cuidado. Café da manhã bem servido, buffet com diversas opções, inclusive salgado, além do classico corneto. Chegamos de trem e o transfer ( Inacio) jà estava nos esperando na estação. O serviço de transfer é gratuito e nos leva até a praia. Chegamos no hotel e fomos recepcionados com um drink (um suco delicioso) e salgadinhos e a recepcionista sentou na mesa para nos dar todas as informações. Todos os funcionarios do hotel são super simpáticos e disponíveis! A praia é lindíssima e ainda fica somente à 10min de trem para Troppea. Super recomendo!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

The hole staff members are amazing, so nice and helpful, they make you feel great. There is a nice pool and rooms are fine. The breakfast is very good and there is big variety all kind of salty and sweet to eat. Hotel has also a restaurant which offers great sushi and fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe, Bologna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Semplicemente spettacolare. Hotel in ottima posizione, parcheggio interno , camere nuove e pulite come anche il bagno, vista mozzafiato sul mare e il vulcano. Personale tutto professionale e di una gentilezza unica, piscina per chi la utilizza pulita e attrezzata, ristorante ampio con portate di ottima qualità e preparati a dovere, colazione ottima e abbondante. Consiglio questo hotel . Spero di tornare presto.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and great food!

We loved our one week stay at La Bussola in July 2017. We stayed as a familiy with two small children, and felt so welcome our hole stay. The staff is sweet and helpful. When we had a misunderstanding about our food order at dinner, they were very flexible and made up for everything. The childred loved the pool and playground. We liked the beach at Tropea better then the one close by (free shuttle bus) , so we drove there ourself. The food at the hotel was really good, we ate here every night. What could be better? Well, the shower teperature is really unstable (everywhere in italy?). And I would like some more vegetables for the breakfast. We had a really good time, and hope to come back again some other time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For en mottakelse! utrolig hyggelige folk, nydelig mat, deilig beliggenhet og rett og slett bare fantastisk! utsikten til solnedgangen er upåklagelig. anbefales!

6/10 Okay

Gianluca, Crotone

Liked: Staff & service

Un Discreto 3 Stelle, ma di una Cucina Stellare!

Senza Ombra di dubbio un Buon 3 Stelle, ma da migliorare sotto alcuni punti di vista sopratutto x quanto riguarda le sue camere mi aspettavo un po di comfort in piu, in ogni caso con qualche piccola Attenzione non ha nulla da invidiare a nessun 4 Stelle! Il personale sempre molto gentile e disponibile. Una Lode vanno alla ragazza della Reception ed il Maitre veramente Professionali e Cordiali. Superba la Cucina! Grazie Chef chiunque lei Sia!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Mathias, Stuttgart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Saftladen :(

ständig gleiches Frühstück - keine Abwechslung! Rewards-Nächte werden hier nicht bestätigt! frische Handtücher nur alle 2 Tage! Duschwasser mal heiß mal kalt! Pool ist ziemlich chlorig!

6/10 Okay

Mathias, Stuttgart

Disliked: Staff & service

Hotel ok, aber ...

Aufenthalt war soweit gut. Lage ist cool weil man schnell in tropea ist und in ricadi. Allerdings ist das Frühstück bei mehreren Übernachtungen echt langweilig - Keine Abwechslung (kein Ei oder ähnliches)! Immer der gleiche Schinken, Käse, Toast und Kaffee ist für Italien wirklich ein Witz! Handtücher gibt es nur jeden zweiten Tag neu, ansonsten 3€ pro extra Handtuch! pool riecht sehr nach Chlor! Außerdem ist das Hotel nicht in der Lage die rewards-möchte seit über einem Monat zu bestätigen!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint familjehotell

Rent, fint hotell med trevlig personal. Enda nackdelen med personalen var att det bara var några få som kunde lite engelska.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Emballé par la Bussola

Nous venons de passer 1 semaine (du 18 au 25 juillet 2015) très agréable à la Bussola. Nous y étions avec nos 2 enfants (9 ans et 18 mois). Le personnel est aux petits soins avec ses clients, ils ont vraiment répondu à toutes nos attentes. L'hôtel est parfaitement équipé et d'une propreté irréprochable (chambre faite tous les jours) Le restaurant est vraiment excellent (un petit bémol pour le petit déjeuner qui pourrait être enrichi par des jus de fruits frais et non à la machine), les pâtes sont à tomber quelque soit l'accompagnement. Seulement des produits frais sont cuisinés; les fruits et légumes proviennent du potager et des vergers attenant à l'hôtel. La piscine est top; le soleil était au rendez-vous..... Bref c'est un grand OUI pour la Bussola.