Traversa Vincenzo Mirabella 27, Ischia, Italy | (937) 315-4602
Scenic setting within walking distance of town attractions and beach
Pleasant, contemporary rooms have air-conditioning, safes, and minibar
Bathrooms come with bidets, high-end Algotherm toiletries, and hairdryers
Many rooms have furnished balconies with gorgeous vistas
Pretty outdoor pool and two hot tubs
Spa with massage treatments, hydrotherapy pool, and steam room
Lovely rooftop terrace with views over the Gulf of Naples and pool
Evening happy hour with aperitifs at the hotel bar
Breakfasts are free and offer a good range of hot and cold options
Two well-reviewed restaurants, one of which is more formal
Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking
Upper-tier rooms are relatively low on frills
No gym or kid-centric facilities
The upper-middle-range Villa Durreuli is a quiet spa hotel located on the island of Ischia off the coast of Naples, a five-minute walk from the beach. The 35 rooms are attractively outfitted in a blue-and-white color scheme, as well as air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and hairdryers. Features here are excellent, including an outdoor pool, spa with hydromassage pool and steam room, and free breakfast of hot and cold options served in the all-day restaurant. The location offers pretty vistas from some areas and is good for those who want a semi-active vacation, as it's halfway between two towns. Note that there are no gym or kid-centric facilities. Travelers may prefer the more elegant Garden & Villas Resort, which has more amenities but is a bit pricier.
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Scene
Popular with Italians, Villa Durreuli is a quiet spa hotel with pretty views
Villa Durrueli's white stucco exterior is typically Mediterranean, as are the lovely gardens with bright flowers, trellises, and walking paths. The hotel's interior is designed to be relaxing and draws upon its island setting with a blue-and-white theme throughout the lobby. It's a good hotel for a quiet stay on the island and away from the bustle of Naples, plus the views of the sea and surrounding landscape from furnished public terraces and private balconies are stunning. However, that means guests will have to walk a bit to reach the main tourist attractions. The atmosphere leans toward romantic and there are no kid-centric facilities (aside from the pool), so it's best suited to couples. A large number of Italians vacation here, though it's also popular with international guests.
Location
Located halfway between two distinct areas of town, each within a short walk
Situated just off the street through a set of gates, Villa Durrueli is located next to a park in a residential area in the main town of Ischia Island. A public beach is located a quick five-minute walk away. The hotel is located between Ischia Porto (12-minute walk), known for its shopping, and Ischia Ponte (10-minute walk), which is the island's old town and draws tourists with its Aragonese castle situated on an island (about a 15-minute walk). The hotel is two hours from Naples and its airport by car (though add on another hour if you're heading to the airport via public transit). On-site parking is free.
Rooms
Rooms are dated, and some guests complain about comfort.
Attractive and contemporary rooms are decorated in the same blue-and-white scheme as the lobby. The design consists of light-blue tile floors, white furniture and walls, and blue bedspreads that math the curtains and look a little dated. As is common in Italy, beds can be hard and queen-sized beds are actually two single mattresses joined together. Superior Sea View Rooms are the highest category of the three room types and are about 32 square feet bigger than the budget Comfort Rooms; however, they're still low on frills (although there are bathrobes and slippers included), and the quality of the view depends on the specific room. Rooms with terraces are furnished and some have stunning vistas. All rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs, safes, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and minibars. Traditionally tiled bathrooms in light-blue and white come with stall showers, as well as upmarket Algotherm toiletries and hairdryers.
Features
Indoor and outdoor pools, a Turkish bath, and free breakfast
The hotel has plenty of opportunities to get in the water. Outside, a well-maintained pool is set in a pretty terrace with plenty of loungers, two adjacent hot tubs, and a poolside bar with cheerful pastel tablecloths. There's also a peacefully low-lit spa with a indoor hydrotherapy pool, a Turkish bath, and treatment rooms for a range of services that include Ayurvedic massage. Unfortunately for some, the hotel lacks a gym and kid-centric facilities. A public beach is located a five-minute walk away. The rooftop terrace is lovely, with plenty of sun and shaded seating with views over the Gulf of Naples and pool.
The property's has two well-reviewed on-site restaurant, one of which is more formal and has seating on a terrace that looks out over the sea and Isla Ponte's castle. The other hotel restaurant, Ristorante Aragonese, serves modern Mediterranean food. The buffet-style breakfast is free and decent, with the usual offerings of meats, cheeses, fruit, eggs, and bacon.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, but it varies in reliability. Parking is also available for free.
