- Adult only Hotel, ideal for couples
- Boutique and romantic
- Michelin starred restaurant
- Venture further afield to explore ancient villages and the wild landscape of Calabria
A refined oasis of tranquillity the Adults only five star Praia Art Resort, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is one of the jewels of the spectacular Ionian coast of Calabria, Italy’s best kept secret for some time but increasingly on the radar of discerning travellers seeking out the road to less travelled parts of Italy.
Located in Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Calabria, beside the protected Marine Reserve, the resort makes a striking first impression with the tasteful, if somewhat quirky, décor - a combination of authentic Mediterranean design and modern luxury touches, its rooms and suites sit perfectly in their natural surroundings. Visit the private beach, take in the breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea and savour mouth-watering local flavours at the 1 Michelin Star Restaurant. Further afield there is an abundance of things to do in Calabria, including visiting the National Archaeological Museum and Aspromonte National Park.
Official rating 5 star.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Pietramare Food Cafe
An elegant outdoor café to laze during your breaks and sip your favourite cocktail while the sea breeze brushes your skin.
Pietramare Natural Food
A Michelin-starred restaurant which offers Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily for dinner only, the menu is based on fresh fish and typical Calabrian dishes. It caters as well for special dietary requirements.
Beach & Pools
Private Beach
A thick pine forest that affords glimpses of the bright blue sea surrounds the resort’s private beach. Equipped with 30 umbrellas and sunbeds as well as 3 unique hammocks in the water. An upper deck with sofas provide the perfect ambience to look out to sea and take in the gorgeous sunsets.
Swimming Pool
The private swimming pool is perfect for your morning workout and for having fun or relax. At the luxurious solarium, you can savour a detox drink or a fresh cocktail before dinner.
Activities
Cooking Classes
Guests love to discover the secrets of cooking with one of the best Italian chefs. Praia Art Resort offers them the opportunity to learn how to prepare delicious dishes under the guidance of the award-winning chef. Pay locally.
About the location
Located just 20m from the beach, close to the mountains and on the edge of the Marine Reserve of Capo Rizzuto.
Transfer Time
The hotel is 1 hour from Lamezia Terme Airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Double Room Patio Garden View
Max 2 adults
The Patio is the basic room type and is located on the ground or first floor, with outdoor patio or terrace and deck chairs. Ideal for those who like to spend their vacation in simple but relaxed setting.
20-25 m²
Double Elite Room Garden View
Max 2 adults
Located on the ground floor each Elite has been individually designed and the interior themes evoke the colours of the local landscape. Fine furniture and materials as well as lovely large veranda and a queen-sized bed provide the perfect space to relax and unwind.
26-30 m²
Praia Art 2 Bedroom Suite Garden View
Max 4 Adults, 1 Child
Located on the first floor the Praia Art Suite is the choice for the most discerning customers. Newly built, its interior is simple and elegantly embellished with with natural elements and design touches. The Suite comprises of two bedrooms and two large outdoor terraces.
70-25 m² inside and 148m² of external terrraces
Suite Elegance Sea View
Max 2 adults
Located on the first floor the Suite Elegance provides a romantic and relaxing atmosphere and boast a magnificent Jacuzzi whirlpool tub.
40 m²
Suite Terrace Garden View
Max 2 adults
On the first floor and ideal for those who like to spend a lot of time outdoors, this room type features a balcony and a large terrace with an outdoor bathtub, a sun lounger and two deck chairs to offer guests comfort and relaxation.
30-35 m²
Early Booking Discount
10% Early booking discount for stays up to 6 nights completed between 08 May - 03 October 2021 booked by 30 April 2021.
Free Night Offer
1 Free night for stays of 7 nights or more completed between 08 May - 03 October 2021.
Based on 205 traveller reviews

93% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent

129
Very Good

40
Average

17
Poor

11
Terrible

8
Reviews
“ A nice suprise
giothemaster, Switzerland

Aug 31 2019
We have spent a couple of days at Praia. The beach is very nice and quiet and the 1 star Michelin restaurant is itself worth the trip. It???s a pity that the hotel is inside an old and little creepy...
We have spent a couple of days at Praia. The beach is very nice and quiet and the 1 star Michelin restaurant is itself worth the trip. It???s a pity that the hotel is inside an old and little creepy touristic village.
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“ Praia art resort Calabria July 2019
giovanni p, Bolzano, Italy

Jul 24 2019
A refined oasis of tranquility.
The place is only suitable for people who are looking for rest away from traffic and crowds: daytime and night time rest are ensured.
The suite numer 119 is on the...
A refined oasis of tranquility.
The place is only suitable for people who are looking for rest away from traffic and crowds: daytime and night time rest are ensured.
The suite numer 119 is on the first floor with a magnificent view of the pine forest and the sea.
Entering the suite you can smell the very pleasant essences of an emanator.
The suite has minimal furniture, wide space, about 43 square meters a functional bathroom, with a large marble sink.
The wardrobe is adequate. Missing shoehorn.
Room cleaning excellent and high quality linen and towels; in addition to the bathrobe, there are flip-flops.
Personally I prefer the more comfortable slippers.
The floors are concrete and wood, on the terrace there is a large bathtub.
At night the double curtains of the terrace window guarantee perfect darkness for sleeping; the curtains on the two side windows do not completely block out the light,
it would be better to replace them.
There are 2 restaurants, one with a Michelin star.
The staff is prepared and very kind.
Near the midday restaurant, where we had breakfast and dinner, there is a nice pool and bar service.
Along the pool, there are three hundred year old olive trees.
Breakfast is varied but can be improved in the offer.
Excellent local cured ham to order and a wide variety of local cheeses.
At noon the restaurant by the sea offers excellent salads of various kinds and the catch of the day. In my opinion the best dish is a kind of three-layer sandwich
with fish of the day, melted scamorza cheese and potatoes: excellent and original.
A path crosses the resort and through the pine forest, leads to the sea.
On the beach there is a lifeguard service: each guest is entitled to a daily towel service, an umbrella and 2 deck chairs.
The sand of the resort's beach is kept perfectly clean.
There is so much green, typical of the Mediterranean vegetation of southern Italy,and during the hot days the silence is broken by the chirping of cicadas.
Strangely, but fortunately, there is an absence of flies and mosquitoes.
It is difficult to find such a pleasant place in Calabria.
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“ Perfect place
noagna, London, United Kingdom

Jun 19 2019
What a marvellous place to stay in! It has everything you might need during your vacation. Quite, elegant, with a gorgeous private beach and an extremely friendly and helpful staff, stylish and...
What a marvellous place to stay in! It has everything you might need during your vacation. Quite, elegant, with a gorgeous private beach and an extremely friendly and helpful staff, stylish and modern rooms, delicious breakfast and a Michelin starred restaurant - it???s a perfect destination for holidays. Had the best few days during our stay in this hotel, didn???t want to leave!!! Will definitely come back!
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“ THIS IS NOT A 5* HOTEL.
rickwX9441ER, Exeter, United Kingdom

Aug 13 2018
Although it has the potential, facilities and there are redeeming features it has a long way to go in terms of service and overall quality.
Negatives
- The hotel is situated in amongst a busy...
Although it has the potential, facilities and there are redeeming features it has a long way to go in terms of service and overall quality.
Negatives
- The hotel is situated in amongst a busy Italian holiday resort not a tranquil setting
- No clear signage to reception resulting in getting lost upon arrival - if you are walking from the pool back to reception it is signposted but why would you be approaching from that side first time?
- There are insufficient parking spaces provided: ~6 spaces for many more rooms so it???s a total lottery where you park outside
- In all of the newest block of rooms the showers flood meaning you need to use towels to trap yourself into the cubicle to make it watertight. It took over a day before any member of staff was honest about this and admitted the problem stems back to the architects
- Restaurant service is highly inconsistent at the bistro with lots of mistakes being made including: ham cooked in a vegetarian omelette; pots of tea with no tea bag; drinks arriving with a 15 minute delay; staff completely ignoring you and clearing other tables whilst you and many others are waiting for service; 2 salt and pepper sellers for 20 tables; inconsistent process for signing the bill at the table or walking to the bar; food supplies at breakfast such as pastries and fruit running out over and hour before the end of breakfast and not being replenished
- On the first night the beachside restaurant was open but only offered fish or meat grill. They offered no vegetarian options and the bistro was shut meaning either don???t eat, leave the hotel or visit the Michelin star restaurant and foot the bill
- Settling the bill was challenging due to language barriers. The hotel was unable to provide change when paying in Euro notes. Additionally, when checking if breakfast would be available for a 07.15 departure we were informed that it doesn???t start until 07.30. No alternative arrangements were offered.
Positives
- The staff are very friendly
- Complimentary upgrade on arrival (undisclosed initially)
- The room was clean, modern and stylish with an outside seating area and bath as well as modern Bluetooth speakers to stream your own music
- Molton Brown toiletries replaced most days
- The bistro food is nice (when it turns up) especially the evening meal, desert and cocktails
- The beach is a big positive. Large enough to accommodate guests, free loungers, parasols and towels, very close to the bistro/pool and with hammocks in the sea.
- The pool/bar/bistro area is very attractive
This has been a disappointing stay given the gap between genuine 5* quality and what is offered and we have not received value for money relative to what we might have received elsewhere even in a 4* hotel.
There have been moments where this hotel deserved a 3 or 4 rating but due to the overall experience and inconsistency we feel that is has genuinely earned a 2. Finally, there is just no effort to go the extra mile as you would expect in other hotels boasting 5* status.
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“ Exquisite hotel in Calabria
897jacquelinek, Edenbridge, United Kingdom

Oct 01 2017
My husband and I visited Calabria for the first time and stayed at the Praia Art Resort. It was the perfect place to while away the hours relaxing and enjoying the beauty of this peaceful hotel. The...
My husband and I visited Calabria for the first time and stayed at the Praia Art Resort. It was the perfect place to while away the hours relaxing and enjoying the beauty of this peaceful hotel. The ambience is perfect, wonderful pool and bar area, gorgeous beach with an upper deck to relax on some sofas and look out to sea. The restaurant serves the most exquisite food. The recently awarded Michelin star is deserved. The breakfast and lunch by the pool are perfect. Lori and all her friendly staff are the perfect hosts. We will definitely return.
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