Hotel Borgo di Santa Barbara  

Tucked in Ricadi, a short drive from Riaci Beach and the Norman Cathedral. This 4-star Art Deco beach hotel is also close to Port of Tropea and the Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery—ideal for beach escapes and sightseeing.

An intimate 12-room boutique with an Art Deco edge. Rooms are air-conditioned and offer private balconies or patios, minibars, flat-screen TVs and rainfall showers with hair dryers. Shared spaces include a communal living room, a library, terrace and garden—cool spots to unwind after a day by the sea.

Take advantage of an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, two bars/lounges, bicycle rentals, a solarium and diving-club access nearby. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning. Shuttle services and roundtrip airport transfers are available for a surcharge, and free self parking is onsite.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, express check-in and tour/ticket assistance. Multilingual staff, laundry and dry-cleaning services, plus on-site car rental help keep travel and logistics simple.

Dine at La Locanda, grab snacks or coffee at the cafe, or sip cocktails at the poolside bar and one of two lounges. Room service is available during limited hours, and a daily buffet breakfast gets the day started.