Vulcano Homestays

1. Even if they fixed the issues listed below (in no particular order) I would not come back here because of the incredibly noisy open air disco next door - not the hotel’s fault but still a factor. 2. The rooms are very basic - calling this a three star is pushing it. 3. The shower is tiny - enough room to stand up in, but that’s it. If you drop something, it stays dropped. 4. No shelf or trays in the shower - so nowhere to put soap, shampoo bottles. 5. Shower doesn’t drain properly and the drain cover floats away. 6. Hairdryer is one of those ancient yellowing wall hung dryers you see in public swimming pools - and on mine, the hose came away from the top bit of the dryer. 7. Old plug sockets. A number of my friends struggled to use more modern converters. 8. Room is gloomy - my ground floor room has no separate door or window other than the ones that look onto the path directly outside. They have wooden slatted external blinds which mean that the room is dark and gloomy. 9. The door to the room is a double door - the outer door is so stiff I can only open it to get out of the room (never mind into the room) with the key - I hope nobody ever has to get out in a hurry in a fire. 10. WiFi (which is free) is intermittent and weak in the room. 11. Breakfast is disappointing, in a country known for its food. 12. The building looks nice on the outside but the whole place is in need of a serious and significant refresh. The plus points: 1. The staff are friendly 2. The coffee in the morning is good (once the proper coffee machine is open after 8am - before that you have to make do with coffee from an automated machine). 3. It is a few minutes walk away from town. 4. The rooms have good air-conditioning - in fact the air con looks more modern than the rest of the hotel.

With a stay at Hotel Al Togo, you'll be centrally located in Lipari, just a 4-minute walk from Oasi della Salute and 8 minutes by foot from Ponente Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Volcanic Crater.Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, a spa tub, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a hair salon.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring private pools. Your room comes with a Tempur-Pedic bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Hotel Aura in Lipari, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Oasi della Salute and 6 minutes by foot from Spiaggia delle Acque Calde. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ponente Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere.Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.At Hotel Aura, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.