Hotel Poseidonia Mare

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : This family-run hotel is in the tiny hamlet of Capaccio, a 25-min walk to the very impressive Greek temples of Paestum. This ancient city (must-see for archeological fans) is off the beaten path even if just a 1 hr. 40 min. train ride south of tourist-overrun Pompei. The hotel is only 200 meters from a lovely, uncrowded beach that stretches for more than 20 km. Close by are beach bars where you can rent umbrellas or order a cocktail, gaze at the Tyrrhenian Sea and ponder what it was like to live here 2,500 years ago. I walked from the Paestum train station with my luggage and arrived prior to check-in time. Fabio and Alessandro greeted me warmly and offered me a cappuccino at the hotel bar while I waited. My room (Nr. 120) was very clean, spacious and included a double-bed, desk, a fridge filled with water and a terrace overlooking the back courtyard of the hotel. (With the terrace door open, one can hear the waves rolling onto the beach.) A fold-up metal stand was available to hang up wet clothes although it was too cold to swim in mid-April. The hotel is in a quiet location and located just a few steps from restaurants. The signal from the free wi-fi was strong good for digital nomads. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, with fresh fruit, typical pastries and dairy products from a local producer. The staff was also happy to meet any special requests. As a bonus, there are basic bikes (no gears) available to ride to the archeological park (ask for more air in the tires). On my last morning, the owner even taxied me to the station so I would catch my train a nice personal touch!
  : Honestly, there werent many negatives. The shower cabin was a bit cramped and it wasnt possible to set the temperature in the room just heating/air conditioning on or off. In terms of managing expectations, this is not a luxury hotel. But all the pluses mentioned above and the excellent service translates into very good value for money beyond the designated three stars.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : A quaint hotel owned by the family who started it. In very good condition it is very homely and comfortable, Breakfast was great. The staff were extremely helpful and willing to make you feel at home.
  : Nothing

Very Good
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Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Because the holiday season had not really begun, we were the only guests for most of the time and nearby restaurants/bars were closed. It's a great location, close to the beach and it was about a 30 minute walk into Paestum which had nice restaurants/bars. All the staff and particularly Fabio were very helpful and welcoming. Our room was comfortable enough. The gift of a bottle of wine on our departure was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated, and enjoyed!
  : I didn't dislike anything about the hotel. The decor in our bedroom was somewhat dated but the room was very clean.

Wonderful
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  : Great staff, location and parking. Breakfast buffet was nice. The room was really warm when we got there but called the front desk and they had to turn on the air conditioning since it was before the time they usually use it in the season.
  : The shower doors leaked.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The staff is very kind and helpful. The bed size.
  : It is quite old. But very clean.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Breakfast was good. There is a good selection and they make you eggs if you need the extra protein.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : tenant were very very nice & helpful
  : room decoration not my style but it was anyway clean