swimming pool was not clean It was advertised that it’s available to use It wasn’t like that as it’s showing in the picture

Garden and the surroundings Friendly staff

Stayed in May 2024

Franco and his wife Maria were just fantastic. They made us feel very much at home drove us to see the local sites. Welcome us with wine went out of their way to be accommodating. Wonderful people felt like you were visiting family.

Stayed in April 2024

The only disadvantage: the dogs in the neighborhood that often bark frequently for a long time. Finally, a suggestion: it would be nice if one could use an electric kettle in the room to make a simple coffee or tea on the terrace in the evening.

Spent a wonderful time at Villa Catalano last week. We had a great room, clean and new towels every day. A covered terrace and an outdoor terrace both overlooking the sea and a well-maintained garden with seating areas, barbecue and neat plants. There was a small cozy breakfast room where a delicious breakfast was ready every morning as a buffet and where they prepared a delicious coffee or tea for you on the spot. The people of Villa Catalano did everything they could to make us happy. Excellent and free parking at the villa, not to mention a beautiful swimming pool with sun loungers that we could enjoy. We would like to come back when we visit our friends in Paola again.

Stayed in September 2023

Bathroom definitely needs an upgrade. Shower was small and not properly working. Wallpaper coming off... Too many useless things in the room and a decent TV was missing. They had one of this tiny one with decoder... REALLY BAD !!!

Breakfast was ok. Room size was good. Bed was good Location was GREAT

Stayed in August 2023

was very good. Good variety.

Stayed in August 2023

The location was a problem as it was a 10 minute taxi journey into Paola. There were no shops or supermarkets within walking distance. There was no on-site restaurant or shuttle service from the airport which was 1 hours drive from the hotel, although a local driver was made available to provide this service at a reasonable cost.

It was a lovely relaxing setting with views over the sea in the distance from the well maintained garden and balconies. It was a half hour walk to the nearest beach, so the swimming pool was a bonus. This was clean and well equipped with loungers and shower and toilet facilities

Stayed in August 2023

It was quiet and peaceful. It was safe. We had dinner one night at Anna Marias which was fabulous ( ask the owners about this, highly recommend) This Villa was superb. We wood definitely stay here again.

Stayed in August 2023

The road leading to the hotel is very narrow and windy (which was difficult for us foreigners) but it meant that it was in a quiet part of town. The shower was the smallest I've ever seen and the doors didn't open much, so it would be impossible for a large person to get in and out of the shower.

Beautiful, relaxing grounds with views of the ocean. The room was big and the bathroom sink was large with good counter space. The hotel owners and staff were pleasant and allowed us to stay at the pool after checking out on our last day since our flight left late in the day, which we greatly appreciated. The breakfast had a lot of variety, which was nice. We only stayed two nights but we enjoyed it!

Stayed in June 2023

We loved everything, the location only good with a car and very difficult to get to a restaurant We got food in and enjoyed the property as the setting is perfect

A lovely overnight stay all the facilities you need and lovely relax by the pool with sunset

Stayed in July 2023

Great location with views. Beautiful place with pool and outdoor seating area. Very well kept.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

This was a lovely villa in a superb setting with everything you could ask for for a comfortable stay. The breakfast was great and the free parking on site was an added bonus.

Stayed in May 2023

Breakfast was an excellent continental offering

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing, everything is amazing!

Amazing welcoming, the place is just stunning as the hospitality. Breakfast was just a 10/10! We will be back for sure! Truly recommended

Stayed in October 2022

There was no bedside light in the second bedroom.

Maria was very friendly and greeted us cheerfully. The Villa felt more like a family home than a hotel. The pool area was lovely and we took a dip in the cool water and watched the sunset. Then Maria arranged for the most special meal of my life! She drove us to the historic center of Paola where we shared an elegant meal of hand prepared food, typical of the region. AnnaMaria, @daannamaria.homecooking makes special meals in her home. We shared our meal with her sister and nephew as we sat on the the patio overlooking the historic district and the Tower of St. Francis. It was a night I will never forget. We came as tourists and left as friends.

Stayed in September 2022

not close enough to a beach

beautiful sunsets

Stayed in September 2022

The breakfast had many selections to choose from. It was fresh and delicious and the service was wonderful! The place was clean, well maintained and the proprietors were very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed in August 2022

Beds a bit hard and the pillows need replacing desperately

The staff and facilities

Stayed in July 2022

The only way of visiting other locations, including the beach, is only through taxi or renting a car

Staff incredibly friendly, good locations and beautiful inside out

Stayed in July 2022

It would be good to have coffee & tea making facilities in the room.

Location was brilliant with views to the ocean & hills behind. The sunsets were amazing & gardens lovely. Hosts Franco & Maria were extremely friendly, helpful & obliging. Breakfast was standard for Italy

Stayed in May 2022

Villa Catalano is a beautiful property with a view of the sea from the hilltop. It is very well maintained with attention to detail. The hosts were very friendly, warm and kind. We would certainly recommend this property.

Stayed in April 2022

No water at all, to shower or brush our teeth, for 3 nights! We told staff, they said they would open their own water tank, after the 1st nite, they did not!!! We requested a refund, they refused! Not right! We requested a lower floor, they gave us the 3rd floor, they said they would change room, they did not! After I told them I had recent knee surgery.

The breakfast, the staff & the pool.

Stayed in August 2023

i like dogs, but this one there was barking a lot when we first entered the room it smelled really mouldy and humid the location isn’t great if you want to get to the city centre as you have to walk through quite dodgy parts of town to get there

it had a nice garden and a quite nice view, the pool was already filled with water. I also liked that I could park my car on the property also the owner of villa Catalano was really nice and gave us a good recommendation for restaurant

Stayed in April 2022

No water. Couldn’t shower or flush toilets. Extremely hard to find. Ordinary breakfast. I could go on !

The view.

Stayed in September 2023

Shower too small

Great pool,good grounds

Stayed in June 2023