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June 26, 2022
Don't be put off by the brutalist architecture of the main hotel building next to the road or the roadside cafe where working locals meet for a beer. The rooms all(?) are in 2 story motel-stlye blocks set in well tended gardens with views of the gardens or distant seas. The hotel has grounds which lead to a cycle path (walk to the town centre or, the other way, to countryside / ancient fishing trabocco fishing machines, or so I'm told, we didn't do it). There is a track through the dunes to the beach, wildlife abounds, which is a private beach, apparently owned by the hotel, though strangely you have to pay to use it. Listen to the incredible birdsong whilst enjoying the sense of peacefullness there. You can hire bicycles. It was off season and a lot of work was going on outside ready for the summer. This is a hotel for families and there are kids clubs and play areas as well as a pool. The workmen were really proud of their work. It looks as though it's going to be good. The rooms, however, were very tired and the blocks were like a cross between Butlins and a tropical school or hospital. There was working AC and a fridge, both a bit loud. The usual Italian uncomfortable pillows on a hard bed. Staff were friendly, despite the language barrier. Our sparkling wine on arrival was hard to order but cheap and delicious. There are 2 huge dining rooms, deserted, and a breakfast room. There was a huge function for the local rotary club or Italian equivalent. The food at dinner wasn't to our taste. 4 courses, a choice of meat or fish, but pasta was good and hearty. Breakfast was average but plenty of bread and jam and juice. Location is pretty good, Vasto nearby has loads of great restaurants with fab views over the bay, an interesting small museum with peaceful, fragrant gardens, and some historic churches. Gabriel Rossetti was born there. There are also lots of country parks nearby . I don't think I would recommend a week for a family unless they love the sea and suggest bed and breakfast if they are fussy eaters as it's not like being at home. Italian visitors seem to love it, I think August would be crowded.