Gabbiano Azzurro

Massively impressed by this hotel It’s quiet which we wanted Staff super friendly and helpful Location is stunning and a 10 min walk into town My only tiny gripe is the cost of sun beds on the private beach That said the beach bar and staff were brilliant and bring drinks out to you If you have kids this beach is amazing it’s 2ft deep for about 100 yards!! Great to let them splash about safely. When we checked out at 11 we didn’t need to leave until 3. We were given full access to the amenities and a room to shower and change in 4 hrs after checkout. Made the day so much better for us.

Beautiful location, but some disappointing aspects The hotel is in a lovely spot with direct access to a beautiful beach and stunning views – no doubt about that. The rooms were clean and the overall setting is charming. However, we found it very disappointing that the hotel charges an extra €40 per day for the use of sunbeds on their beach – especially considering they were almost always empty. It feels like a clear case of taking advantage of guests, and frankly, it left a bad impression. Breakfast was decent, but the service was inconsistent. Most of the staff didn’t seem particularly attentive or organized, which was surprising for a hotel of this level. The only real standout was Sara, who was always friendly, professional, and on top of things – she made a big difference. Overall, we had a pleasant stay, but the extra charges and the service issues make us hesitate to come back. We’re still considering whether we would return. There’s definitely room for improvement.

Disappointing Honeymoon Stay – Misleading, Poor Service, and Not Worth the Price My wife and I stayed at Gabbiano Hotel this past week for our honeymoon, and unfortunately, it was a deeply disappointing experience from start to finish. We booked a suite expecting a special stay, having emailed the hotel multiple times in advance to let them know it was our honeymoon. We received no response — only a generic reminder to pay the remaining deposit. Upon arrival, there was a tiny note saying “happy honeymoon” and a bottle of champagne left in water (not ice). It felt like an afterthought rather than a genuine welcome. The suite itself was nothing like the photos online — outdated, worn down, and poorly maintained. The in-room fridge was broken, and despite informing staff, it was never fixed. As a result, we had nowhere to store cold drinks or food. When we asked for cold bottled water, we were charged an outrageous $18 room service fee. The next night, when we requested complimentary waters as a courtesy for the fridge issue, they handed us two small plastic cups of water. Completely unacceptable. The hotel also falsely advertises having a “private beach” — the main reason we chose this property. In reality, it's a public beach with a small roped-off area. And shockingly, guests are required to pay €60 per day to use the hotel’s beach chairs. This was never clearly communicated and feels incredibly misleading. To make matters worse, the staff was unhelpful and borderline dismissive. We had trouble arranging taxis, and while the front desk eventually assisted, it was clear we were seen as an inconvenience every time we asked for basic help. This hotel fell far short of expectations, especially for a honeymoon. It was overpriced, misrepresented, and lacked even the most basic level of hospitality. We regret choosing Gabbiano Hotel and hope this review helps others make a more informed decision.