La Bussola Hotel Restaurant

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

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Beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; Italian cuisine, garden views
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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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

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ricadi

At La Bussola Hotel Restaurant, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Torre Marrana. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Ristorante, serves Italian cuisine and is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to boat tours. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Ricadi hotel include Grotticelle Beach and Tropea Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grotticelle Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Riaci Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Port of Tropea - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Capo Vaticano Beach - 12 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bier Garten - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Happy Days Residence - ‬2 min drive
  • Hotel Ristorante La Bussola
  • ‪Da Mimma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Petite Suisse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

La Bussola Hotel Restaurant

Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Grotticelle Beach
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to La Bussola Hotel Restaurant for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ricadi hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
La Bussola Hotel Restaurant offers 32 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ricadi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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/lorry 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
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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

  • Pets: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 9.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

La Bussola Hotel Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$112.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

Yep, La Bussola Hotel Restaurant has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

The closest beach to La Bussola Hotel Restaurant is Grotticelle Beach (2.6 km).

Does La Bussola Hotel Restaurant have a pool?

La Bussola Hotel Restaurant has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from April to October.

What makes La Bussola Hotel Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant.

Is La Bussola Hotel Restaurant family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as childcare services and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that La Bussola Hotel Restaurant is a hit with families.

Does La Bussola Hotel Restaurant serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at La Bussola Hotel Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.