Hotel Miramare

We stayed here hoping it would be a good choice after reading some of the reviews, however we had a few issues. The hotel itself is very dated. The showers are really small, I had to hold the shower head as it wouldn’t rest in its holder. I asked for this be looked at but no one came throughout a 3 night stay. The beds are horrendous. It would have been more comfortable to sleep on the floor. They make so much noise when you’re turning during the night that it keeps waking you thinking that someone is in the room. Breakfast was very limited, we were completely ignored by the staff that I practically had to walk into the kitchen to ask for a drink. Even then I was hardly acknowledged. It was so bad that we decided not to eat there for the remainder of our trip. The car park that is recommended by the hotel is right next door. You have to give your keys to the receptionist when you have parked up as it’s a private car park and they may need to move your car to allow residences to park. Whilst we were there they had a builder working on the roof of the car park. He was smashing the plaster from the ceiling causing it to break on the floor and hit everything in a 5 mile radius. I have no idea how our rental car had no damage!?! They could have at least moved the car out of the way, they insisted on having the keys! The location itself was great…2 minute walk to the beach and plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Ferry port 10-15 minute walk away.

Overall, we give this property 2 stars. Starting with the Pros, it is very conveniently located to shops, markets, restaurants, taxi stations, ferry stations, and boat tours. At night there are many activities around the hotel such as karaoke, live music, local vendors, outdoor concerts, etc. The only good thing to say about the room is that the a/c worked well. Other than that, rooms are old (we got a family room and a double), worn out, have moldy bathrooms, the hallway light foes not work, etc. As for staff, they don't like being asked questions. The evening lobby receptionist is the worst one. If you are driving a car...good luck, they themselves don't know how to operate the parking lot gates. In summary, you definitely don't get what you pay for. My suggestion, don't stay here. Book way ahead of time since this area is very popular. My mistake was to wait to the last minute and all that was left was this. I should have spent a little more to stay in a better hotel in Amalfi or Tovere.

There is no Wi-Fi there is no pool all the room was broken and very old and the service was terrible

Free wine & soft drinks were a welcome touch

Excellent rooms, friendly staff however air conditioning was marginal and mgt didn’t do what was needed to improve poor AC