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We loved it there, the history of the place and the hospitality of the owners and staff were exceptional!

Stayed in May 2024

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Short walk from the ferry port. Looks out over to Stromboli. Excellent staff, room, breakfast in the garden and no complaints. Very hard to improve and difficult to find fault!

Stayed in April 2024

Hard to find fault.

Local breakfast of your choice served in scenic garden location. Staff very friendly.

Stayed in April 2024

The bed! Not comfortable — only thing I didn’t like about the place. Get new mattresses at least!

Lovely room with an amazing view. The restaurant is wonderful and I also liked breakfast in the garden.

Stayed in April 2024

Considering the standard of everything else, we felt the breakfasts could do with an upgrade. It felt a little bit parsimonious, and unimaginative. We know what they can do in the kitchen in the evenings, just a little bit of that touch in the morning would be the icing on the cake.

The room was incredible, spacious, tastefully and beautifully restored, with lots of original and quirky features, it feels like you are a part of history, but the room is still super comfortable. The aspect of the room is east facing, so opening the Juliette balcony at sunrise is a special moment. There is also an original hole in the wall which has been preserved, casting a shaft of light in from sunrise (don’t worry, it’s behind a frame of glass). The staff are helpful, friendly and accessible. The restaurant is superb, with delicious food and superb wines at reasonable prices. We were served by the owner of the whole establishment, he is very warm, friendly and knowledgeable.

Stayed in October 2023

Shower head was broken

Big room. Rooftop is awesome. Garden for breakfast is very cool. Huge bed!

Stayed in October 2023

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My corner dual aspect room with balcony and view of the sea and isola Lipari. The welcoming and charming hosts, the eclectic and beautiful decor, breakfast in the lush green garden, great food in the restaurant.

Stayed in October 2023

not far from the port,verry friendly people,good breakfast in quiet garden,clean room,possibility to have diner

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing at all! Everything was superb!!

We adored our two-night stay at I Cinque Balconi. The welcome was warm and helpful. Reception is beautiful and sets the tone and ambiance of the experience. Our room was fabulous. It was the perfect balance of rustic, Aeolian charm and the modern. From the decor to the service to the food at the restaurant, there is such attention to detail. We loved the breakfast and how you can order what you want in advance so there is no waste and the offerings can be nice and fresh! The staff were all so friendly, helpful, and professional. We made use of the laundry service and were so happy with the results! Also, the garden is grand for enjoying breakfast or for sitting with an aperitif in the early evening. Finally, the location is outstanding. We couldn’t have been happier with I Cinque Balconi!

Stayed in October 2023

The simple style and tasteful decorations. The location was fabulous

Stayed in October 2023

Shower doors didn’t shut properly and were quiet worn. Shower itself was dated. The restaurant was expensive but I didn’t love the food. Felt it was overpriced.

Beautiful hotel, lovely spacious rooms. The man on reception, perhaps the hotel manager was lovely and gave us lots of recommendations.

Stayed in September 2023

A fun and stylish hotel that provides a great base to explore Salina. The staff were wonderful and the aperitivo bar should not be missed. We would happily stay here again and again.

Stayed in September 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay at i cinque balconi. Beautiful and thoughtful decor and the view from the room was stunning. The restaurant and bar downstairs were also lovely. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed in September 2023

Amazing hotel. Very elegant and well kept. Friendly staff and nice restaurant/ breakfast

Stayed in August 2023

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Gorgeous room Excellent location

Stayed in July 2023

That we didn't stay longer!

Our recent stay at I Cinque Balconi, Santa Marina, Isole Salina, Sicily, exceeded all expectations and left us with unforgettable memories and offered an experience that was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Matina with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. Her heartfelt greeting, "Hello! We were expecting you," immediately made us feel like honored guests. Despite our early arrival, Matina graciously offered us water and personally escorted us to our room. Along the way, she took the time to showcase the hotel's amenities and, with a flourish, opened the curtains to unveil a breathtaking view of the sea. It was an awe-inspiring sight that instantly captivated our hearts. To our absolute delight, Matina had arranged a delightful surprise for us. As we were celebrating our anniversary and birthday, our room was adorned with a bottle of prosecco, two elegant glasses, beautiful flowers freshly picked from the garden, and a handwritten note expressing their heartfelt congratulations. It was a thoughtful and personal touch that made us feel incredibly special and cherished. From the moment we stepped foot onto the property, time seemed to lose its meaning. Each passing hour felt like an eternity, and our 24-hour stay felt like three glorious days. The atmosphere at I Cinque Balconi was cathartic and euphoric, enveloping us in a sense of tranquility and bliss that is truly hard to describe. While we regrettably did not have dinner on the property during our visit, we highly recommend taking the advice offered by the hotel and indulging in at least one evening meal on-site. We heard from other guests about the exceptional culinary experiences they had, and we regretted not having the opportunity to savor the delectable delights firsthand. It's a valuable tip that we enthusiastically pass on to future travelers. Throughout our entire stay, we were embraced as cherished members of the Lo Schiavo family.

Stayed in July 2023

Our second visit here and we loved everything just as much ! Location is an easy walk from the port and there are several beaches you can access if you feel like a swim . Our room was spacious and decorated so beautifully combining the traditional aesthetic and modern facilities perfectly, we especially loved our little terrace and breakfast area . Wonderful staff , so professional, friendly and obliging .

Stayed in June 2023

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Absolutely stunning rooms. So muxh thought has gone into thr interiors. Lovely staff. Wonderful garden with beautiful smell of Jasmine. Great location within walking distance to shops and port.

Stayed in June 2023

One night it was quite cold so I turned up the heating. There was an unpleasant smell like drains so I turned it off again.

A lovely, intimate hotel at the quiet end of the main street. The room was spacious and had a nice view out to Lipari. Comfy bed. The public areas were stylishly decorated. Breakfast was fabulous and they also had a deli which at night became a restaurant. Great food (their house-made multi-grain bread is delicious), wine and service. The thing that sets it apart is the staff. They were all wonderful - the right combination of professional and friendly and welcoming. Diego and Adriana in particular were great.

Stayed in May 2023

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Breakfast was perfect- served in the attractive rear garden

Stayed in May 2023

... the default pillows BUT We found squishier pillows more to our liking hidden in the armoire so we used them the 2nd night. Also, for the suite, I actually think that the standard rooms have better / clearer views of the water than the suite. The privacy and the private patio ambience and the ability to sit outside on the suite patio were well worth it though.

We had the junior suite and it was perfection. They served us (and our friends staying in standard rooms) breakfast on our private balcony. The suite has a private terrace including a sunning bed and some fruit trees that we could pick . View was fabulous. Beds were comfy, history and decor of the building made it even more perfect. The staff was also brilliant. We want to go back!

Stayed in May 2023

I Cinque Balconi is Ideally located within walking distance from the Porto Santa Marina. Rustic and clean room facing the ocean. We also picked lemons and mandarine from their garden! Shops all within walking distance. Hiked to Monte Fosse. Absolutely beautiful. The owner Johnny, along with his brother Massimo and staff member Diego, greeted us with open arms. 100% classy people! I highly recommend this property!

Stayed in March 2023

Close to everything. Friendly staff. Breakfast on the top floor was nice. Beach and restaurant recommendations.

Stayed in March 2023

It must be the most charming hotel in Santa Marina! Breakfast in their citrus and fauna filled garden was tranquil, we enjoyed wonderful breakfast surrounded in dreamlike Sicilian yard. Every waiter/waitress/housekeeping we encountered was graciously kind and helpful. Attention of detail in the hotel and our room is immaculate: calming scent of linen greets us upon entry of our room, classic oakwood panel windows paired with laced curtain, ceramic blue tiled floor, last but not least grape wine body care products were simply delightful and nourishing after dip in the sea! Interior was tasteful and thoughfully designed. Facing the tyherran sea, our Julian balcony was a wonderful addition to the room, from glorious day to romantic night, overlook atmospheric magical lights come on at night with distant jazz playing from wine bar downstairs. Owner told us he collected objects around the world to dress the hotel. We could tell his personable warming hospitality is favoured and much appreciated by travellers everywhere whom find themselves under his care in this historic family run establishment. Thank you for our casper peppers, your kindness and attention during our short stay! We're grateful for your true Sicilian hospitality. He creates beauty everywhere I see.

Stayed in November 2022