Family hotels on Ischia island, Italy

Hotel Poggio del Sole, Ischia

This hotel in Ischia lies at the foot of Monte Epomeo on this stunning island in the Bay of Naples. This cosy, family-owned hotel boasts terrific views of the surrounding greenery, breathtaking cliffs, and clear blue sea, and it's close to the centre of the historic town of Forio and the beach. Ischia is easily reached from the mainland - ferries quickly take you in to Naples (Napoli) 18km across the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The comfortable rooms at the Hotel Poggio del Sole, Ischia all have beautiful views of the coast, and come with en-suite facilities, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, and safe for your valuables. The restaurant, which is open three times a day, serves up the delicious cuisine of Mamma Colella, who specialises in southern Italian cuisine, and who collects her fresh ingredients from the market each morning. Dishes such as spinach-stuffed ravioli in sage butter, seared swordfish steaks and homemade tiramisu will delight your tastebuds. Guests can enjoy a cold beer in the bar, or sport lovers may prefer to watch a football match on the wide-screen TV in the lounge.

When it's time to relax, you can choose to lounge in the pool or solarium. There is also a sundeck and pool with Jacuzzi, showers, umbrellas and sun chairs. Private parking is available for those with cars, and those without can make use of the hotel's minibus. Staff are more than happy to help you arrange mopeds, cars and bike hires for reduced rates, and free transport to the nearby spa and thermal baths is provided. Baby-sitting services are also on offer. This Ischia hotel provides a home from home during your visit to the exquisite south of Italy.

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Double room from €45