Via Flacca, Km 15/700, 04029 Sperlonga LT, Italy, Italy | (937) 315-4602
Located in scenic Sperlonga, near ancient Villa of Tiberius
Serene hilltop setting, intimate size, and Tyrrhenian Sea views make for a relaxing stay
Built in 2011, so no maintenance issues associated with older hotels
Landscaped seasonal outdoor pool with connected hydro-massage tub
Sauna and steam bath
Restaurant with local and Italian cuisine and seafood
Small, charming cocktail bar
Some rooms with balconies and sea views
Free parking
Discount rates at nearby beaches, located about 300 meters away
No fitness center
Not a lot of activities, low-key area
Not great for families, with few activities for children
Located a ways from the train station, so cab fare is expensive
The Grotta di Tiberio is a modern, Mediterranean-style hotel in the coastal town of Sperlonga, in the scenic and relatively secluded Ulysses Riviera section of Italy. An intimate hotel of only 28 clean, simple rooms -- some with balconies and sea views -- it offers a well-landscaped seasonal outdoor pool, sauna and steam room, and free breakfast buffet and restaurant with local cuisine. A quiet hotel, the Grotta is a little light on fun activities and not great for families, but it offers a serene, relaxing getaway 300 meters from the beach and 500 meters from the ancient Villa of Tiberius.
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Scene
Peaceful Mediterranean atmosphere with pool and sea views
The three-floor Grotta di Tiberio is housed in a modern Mediterranean-style building surrounded by gardens, fresh flowers, and palm, olive, and Italian stone pine trees. The all-white building presents an appealing contrast with the surrounding green trees and blue of the sky on clear days. The airy, light-filled lobby is done in colors of white, beige, and yellow, and has mid-century sofas and colorful modern art. Guests gather around the seasonal outdoor pool with lounge chairs and panoramic views of the surrounding area, Sperlonga town and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hotel also has a sauna, steam room, and restaurant with local cuisine. Rooms are simply decorated, and some have balconies with sea views. With its intimate size and few recreational activities, the atmosphere at the hotel is well-suited to couples and single adults.
Location
On a scenic hilltop, walking distance to the beach and Villa of Tiberius
The Grotta di Tiberio is located about a half-mile from Sperlonga, a small medieval village on the slopes of the San Magno mountains on the Tyrrhenian Sea -- the walk is uphill and slightly strenuous. The hotel is off the SR-213 highway about 300 yards north of the beach, and guests receive discounted rates at La Casetta, Altamarea, Lido Rocco, and La Grotta dei Delfini beaches. The ancient Villa of the Roman emperor Tiberius -- the area's main attraction -- and its grotto with Hellenic art is about one-third of a mile southeast of the hotel. The area also offers water skiing on Lago Luongo and Lago San Puoto lakes, three miles northwest. The Fondi-Sperlonga train station is eight miles north of the hotel, so it's a little pricey to get to the hotel by taxi. The nearest airport is Naples International Airport, at 64 miles northwest of the Grotta di Tiberio.
Rooms
Simple rooms, some with balconies and sea views
The Grotta di Tiberio has 28 (all non-smoking) rooms on three floors. The rooms aren't terribly exciting or upscale: they're simple and minimally decorated, and have wood parquet floors, red headboards, white or red bedspreads, and distinctive red-and-white tiled bathrooms. Rooms range from 160 to 320 square feet in size. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, safes and minibars. Some rooms have balconies -- some have views of the sea, and others have direct access to the garden.
Features
Free breakfast buffet, seasonal outdoor pool, and nearby beach
The focal point of the Grotta di Tiberio is its seasonal, 12-by-six-meter outdoor pool and connecting hydro-massage tub, offering views of Sperlonga, the sea, and surrounding area from the adjacent sun terrace. The hotel forbids games and loud noises at the pool, so it's not the best place for families with kids. Guests can step indoors to take a wet sauna and steam bath. The free breakfast includes various cold items: hard-boiled eggs, cold cuts, cakes, and fruit. The light-filled restaurant has pool and area views, and serves local specialties and Italian cuisine like fresh pasta and fish. There's a small cocktail bar with a cozy seating area, free on-site parking, and a computer corner with a small collection of books.
