Cala della Torre

My stay at Cala della Torre was a mixed experience. The staff struggled with English, making communication difficult, and it often felt like Italian guests were treated better, especially when requesting small things like ice for drinks. One bartender was a standout, friendly and helpful, even knowing a few words in Polish. However, finding the reception at night was a challenge, and dragging heavy luggage up the stairs from the back of the hotel was inconvenient. The rooms are old and in need of renovation. While ours had a decent shower, some of our friends ended up in basement rooms that were dark, noisy, and smelled of dampness. On the bright side, rooms were cleaned daily, and the beds were comfortable. The hotel's location is one of its best features, close to a beautiful, well-kept beach with plenty of loungers. However, there were no toilets or beach bar, which would have improved the experience. The little train that shuttles guests to the beach was a nice touch, and the nearby town offers some evening entertainment with restaurants and a promenade. Amenities were lacking overall. The pool is small and crowded, and the restaurant experience was chaotic with loud guests and food that quickly ran out. Breakfasts were repetitive, coffee was undrinkable, and there were no hot drinks at dinner. While some meals were tasty, there were often undercooked potatoes or overcooked meats. Desserts were a highlight. Animations were only in Italian and mostly for children, making them less appealing to other guests. Afternoon snacks were limited to sweets, which wasn't ideal for anyone who missed breakfast. The atmosphere was relaxed but noisy, with lots of screaming children. The hotel feels more like a 3-star rather than the 4-star advertised. I've stayed in lower-rated hotels in other countries that were much better. Overall, if not for being with a group of friends, my rating would be lower. Cala della Torre lacks charm and the quality expected for its class. I wouldn't recommend it for those seeking a quiet and comfortable getaway, but it might work if you're traveling with a larger group and aren't looking for luxury. The beach definitely improves the overall impression, but beyond that, the hotel falls short.

All in all the hotel was ok, however in our opinion it does not deserve the four stars and therefore the money you pay. Our family room was very clean but the beds, especially the double bed, were terrible. I have never slept so badly in any hotel, not even in mobile homes. This is unacceptable in a four star hotel and could be an easy fix. What we also found a pity was that the children's entertainment was offered almost exclusively in Italian. At least English would have been good but we are used to it by now. The food was ok, but we have had enough of vanilla pudding for the time being. The sea however was beautiful and the people at the hotel mostly nice.

It’s hard to say. The price seemed cheap, the hotel looks good, which was a plus, but there were a few things that left me disappointed. First, the room was quite old, and we could hear all the noise from outside. The food wasn’t tasty — we had full board, but after the second day, we chose to eat out instead. The beach near the hotel had a terrible smell, so the hotel offers umbrellas on the other side of the beach (about 800 meters away), where there's no bad smell. One thing that felt very strange to us was the cleaning service. Even though the cleaning itself was great, they don’t provide a door sign to let you choose whether you want the room cleaned or not. So every day, staff would just come into the room — and if you were inside, they’d leave, but the door would already be opened. This really needs to be reviewed. Some guests might not want daily cleaning. We usually clean ourselves, and we had all our stuff laid out on the bed. If we had known they’d come in, we would’ve stored everything in the wardrobe or in our luggage. That said, honestly, if you’re paying around €100 a night like I did, it’s a good deal. There’s a nice pool (even though it’s usually crowded), good restaurants nearby with fair prices — we spent around €20–30 per person with wine, which felt reasonable. The staff were amazing overall — very friendly and helpful — except for the manager, who didn’t even make eye contact to say hello, unlike the rest of the team. So, if all you want is a place near the beach and a bed to sleep in, go for it. But if you're looking for a bit more comfort or a better beach experience, you might want to look elsewhere. Anyway, I will not return to it, but look for other hotels even more expensive.