Hotel Baia del Capitano

“Friendly and efficient staff in a quiet hotel”

We have just had a 3 day stay with Newmarket in this hotel. The staff were really friendly and helpful and always happy to chat. The food was a set menu and although we were all seated together it was great to get to know other people on the tour. A big shout out to Adriano in the restaurant. On ou… more

We have just had a 3 day stay with Newmarket in this hotel. The staff were really friendly and helpful and always happy to chat. The food was a set menu and although we were all seated together it was great to get to know other people on the tour. A big shout out to Adriano in the restaurant. On our table we had a diabetic, a vegetarian and my wife who is allergic to gluten but he remembered everyone at every meal time and dealt with things expertly. I do t understand the negative comments in some of the reviews as this was a wonderful stay in a quiet location.

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“A decent hotel but in a slightly isolated position. Car hire needed to make the most of it.”

Just returned from a lovely stay at this hotel. We had a superior room with a garden view. It was very compact with a small balcony which had on it 1 x sunbed (not enough room for 2!) and a table with 2 chairs. The room had tea & coffee making facilities and a minibar. It also had a mini safe … more

Just returned from a lovely stay at this hotel. We had a superior room with a garden view. It was very compact with a small balcony which had on it 1 x sunbed (not enough room for 2!) and a table with 2 chairs. The room had tea & coffee making facilities and a minibar. It also had a mini safe but we couldn’t fathom out how to use that (suspect it was chargeable and a lock piece was required to be purchased). The room, as was the rest of the hotel, was kept very clean with towels changed daily, as required. The hotel has nicely kept gardens, a smallish pool and a poolside bar. The bar advertised that snacks were available lunchtime sandwiches etc but these were limited to a ham and cheese toastie which seemed to be all that they offered for the duration of our week long stay regardless of the time of day, which was a little disappointing. The breakfast was excellent with everything you could wish for but for lunch or evening meals the hotel offered only an a la crate menu which was very limited in choice. Had it been more varied we would have eaten there more often. The hotel is not near any restaurants or bars so if you choose to eat out a hire car is recommended but if you do hire a car go for a smallish one as most of the roads in towns snd mountains are very narrow! The hotel has its own car park with plenty of spaces available and many of them in the shade. The staff were very polite, helpful and welcoming. We would happily return here.

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“Hotel Baia for 10 days”

We stayed at Baia di Capitano for 10 days and overall, it was a decent experience—but with a few caveats. 📍 Location The hotel is located a bit outside Cefalù, so having a car is definitely recommended. They offer a shuttle to the town, but it costs €10 per one-way trip, which adds up quickly. 🛏️… more

We stayed at Baia di Capitano for 10 days and overall, it was a decent experience—but with a few caveats. 📍 Location The hotel is located a bit outside Cefalù, so having a car is definitely recommended. They offer a shuttle to the town, but it costs €10 per one-way trip, which adds up quickly. 🛏️ Rooms & Cleanliness Rooms are reasonably clean and maintained daily. Beds are made every day, and occasionally the cleaning is more thorough. Nothing fancy, but comfortable enough. 🏖️ Beach Access The hotel has a reserved beach area nearby with sunbeds and parasols. It’s quieter than Cefalù’s main beach, which was a big plus. However, evening entertainment at the hotel can go on until midnight, which may cause some noise depending on your room. 🍽️ Dining We ate at the hotel restaurant once. It was okay, but nothing memorable. There are far better dining options in the area. 🥪 Departure Disappointment On our last day, we asked for a simple goodie bag for the road—just something light since breakfast leftovers are common. The staff offered sandwiches, which we appreciated. But at checkout, we were charged €20 for two basic tomato-and-cheese sandwiches. We had already paid before receiving them due to time constraints, and honestly, airport food was cheaper and better. It felt like a disappointing end to an otherwise fine stay. 💬 Final Verdict A reasonable hotel with decent amenities and a quieter beach experience. But the lack of hospitality on departure left a sour taste. If you stay here, just be mindful of extra charges and consider dining elsewhere.

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