Hotel Costa dei Fiori

We actively choose a hotel that's peaceful and calm so that we can relax completely. The Costa Dei Fiori hotel is set in extensive gardens and although the restaurant was busy in the evening it felt delightfully quiet during the day. It is quite remote so a car is really recommended if you're there more than the odd night or two. The hotel does provide a shuttle service that can be booked to Chia beach which is beautiful. The room had a lovely big covered balcony which would be a real asset in the heat of the summer months. The walk in shower was amazing. We stayed 5 nights half board and they fed us well. Dinner is served rather than a buffet and is a traditional Italian four course meal. Choose carefully otherwise you'll be too full to walk back to your room! Breakfast is also served. I missed not having a buffet breakfast a little but there's plenty to choose from on the menu. All food options are clearly marked with allergens and there are plenty of vegetarian options. I understand it must be difficult to cater for all dietary requirements but I have to say that there's no such thing as a vegan croissant, it has to be made with butter. Still that's a small grumble, like i said there's plenty of other options. Lunch is served in the bar until 2.30pm with some good choices. The salads are huge. There are rolls to buy from the fridge when the bar food finishes. No option for afternoon tea with cake so I think they missed a trick however the hot chocolate was awesome.

We had an amazing stay at Costa Dei Fiori. It is such a lovely and peaceful place. Our 'little house', as our children called it, was nice and spacious and we loved our private patio overlooking the gorgeous grounds, so green and lush. The staff were very professional, friendly, and helpful. And the food, so good! Another big plus were the sea water pools and the little sandy beach just below. We had it all :) We will definitely be back to relax there and explore more of this stunning island!

We visited this hotel for 5 nights and it was amazing from start to finish. The hotel grounds are immaculately maintained and the staff go out of their to ensure that your trip is enjoyable. The two pools are salt water but we personally liked that. There was never any problem with sunbeds, even in the middle of August. The breakfast each morning was included, offering a range of things to choose from. I liked the fact that it wasn't a buffet, it was a served breakfast. This added to the relaxation element of the hotel, I felt. The rooms themselves were great, spacious and tidy. When ever we needed recommendations of hotels in the local area, the reception staff went out of their way to provide us with recommendations and book tables for us. We did also eat dinner in the hotel a few nights, which was lovely, but it was nice to explore a bit. We managed to book a hire car through the reception too, with the car being delivered and picked up from the hotel. If you do like exploring on holiday, I would say a car is needed as the hotel is remote. All in all, a fantastic and relaxing holiday. Exactly as advertised!