The owners opened up especially for journalists covering the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster. It was out of season so many of the facilities weren't available (cafe, etc). The welcome was warm, as was my room. It seemed brand new. Clean modern design, comfortable bed, even a whirlpool bath. Views from my balcony were great. It's a twenty minute stroll... More

Within sight of the Italian mainland this ideally situated hotel perches on a hillside giving a superb panorama of coast, sea and Italy. The beach is a short walk downhill and the main attractive (cute) port always within a 5min minibus or taxi ride away. The terrace is ample for evening drinks and just sitting. The rooms are more than... More

We chose the Arenella as a quiet hotel with its own little beach, despite its bad Tripadvisor press - mostly criticising its director and service. The truth was in all ways the opposite. We did not get the room we thought we had reserved; the staff and later the director were charming and apologetic, but the hotel was full so... More

Just out of Giglio Porto about 2 miles is a side road to a small rocky beach. On this, the Arenella Road, is the Hotel Arenella, perched on multiple levels high above the sea. The hotel and the rooms have a marvelous sense of simple modern Italian design. The views are magnificent. The short walk to the beach is down... More