Independent Panarea hotels

"The staff were exemplary. Service was excellent. The grounds and view were amazing. The food and service was excellent. The Michelin restaurant was amazing with local wine pairing. I will return. It was a magical stay"

"The hotel is very close to the ferry terminal. Very helpful staff, Our ferry was canceled due to adverse weather and the staff were very accommodating and let us stay in our room for another night for a small fee. There was an outside space with views of the volcano that was very relaxing to sit in on an evening. "

"Stunning property with incredible architecture and location on cliff side next to see and overlooking the town. Wonderful staff and owner that offered to drive me to the ferry when the taxi was not showing up on time. Good menu for dinner. Great breakfast and unbeatable setting. The only problem was that although they say to preserve water, it takes 10-15 minutes for the water in the shower to get warm. Investing in a new water heating system should be top priority. Even so, I would love to stay there again."

"Ocean view amazing. 30 minute walk to pier. Lovely walk thru the narrow side streets. Lots of amazing restaurants. €5 per person for the fun small taxi to get to pier."

"Beach is within walking distance. Wide variety of Breakfast options. "

"Loved this hotel. The ac worked really well. The bed was comfy and room was clean. I enjoyed the light lunch and breakfast options. It’s a plus that you can walk right to acqua calda from the property, a stunning beach with a clear sea. It’s about a 8 minute walk to town/the port. The staff was wonderful and I thank them for a great stay. "

"This is our third time at Mari del Sud in the past six years, and unfortunately, we’ve noticed it’s slowly declining. It’s a pity, because the resort has such great potential, so close to the sea and the beautiful Sabbie Nere beach and head a beautiful swimming pool. One major downside is the lack of a transfer service from the harbor to the hotel. We had the service during previous stays, and most hotels and resorts on the island of Vulcano still offer it. Although the receptionist said the hotel is walkable, I wouldn’t recommend it if you're traveling with elderly people, as I was. We ended up having to call a taxi for both directions, which cost €15 each way. Breakfast is good and the staff do their best, but the number of waiters is insufficient for the volume of guests. The swimming pool opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m., so if you're an early riser or looking to unwind after an excursion, it’s disappointing to find the pool closed. Housekeeping cleans the rooms daily, which is appreciated, though again the limited number of staff means your room might be serviced late in the day, often when you're back for a siesta. I really hope Mari del Sud will go back being the resort everybody used to love."

"People, location, food, pool, cleanliness-all tops"