Grifo Hotel Charme & Spa

Wonderful stay at Grifo Hotel in Ischia. Beautiful setting on the hillside between Ischia Port and Cassamicciola. Either port is OK to arrive or depart from as the hotel provides a shuttle transfer. On arrival we walked through the lovely gardens to the hotel reception where we were greeted by Marika. She made us very welcome, got us a ‘welcome’ drink and sat down with us to tell us all about the hotel and the island, making some good suggestions for activities during our stay. We opted for ‘half board’ and the 4 course dinners were amazing. Enzo looked after us really well in the restaurant and guided us through each day’s menu. Breakfast was amazing too with a great selection of food. Our ‘classic’ room was really nice and immaculately clean. The only thing missing was tea and coffee in the room. Hair conditioner would have been nice too as only hair and body wash was supplied in the bathroom. The pool was lovely and warm and the perfect size for a small hotel. But please be aware that pool towels are only supplied at a 5 euro hire fee. I guess this is an Italian thing but not something we are used to. This hotel provides regular shuttles to Port Ischia several times a day and The town of Ischia is great to explore or a good place to catch a bus from to all parts of the island. Overall Hotel Grifo is a lovely place to stay with fabulous staff, great food and beautiful surroundings.

My cousin and I stayed at Grifo Hotel for three wonderful nights in October. We can’t say enough about the clean hotel, lovely room, great views and delicious meals. The best eggplant we had in Italy. Marika gives you a warm welcome and helpful orientation to hotel and Island. Enzo, Enricco and entire staff are so attentive and efficient. We used the spa for facials and massages. The facial was one of the best I have ever had. There are also beautiful plants and trees on property. Our only disappointment; the beds were rock hard. The Island has a lot to offer w thermal pools, beaches, gardens, shopping and restaurants along the marina. I highly recommend Grifo Hotel and Ischia! Don’t miss it.

Overall, my partner and I had our best holiday so far in Ischia staying at this hotel. The staff were incredibly kind and always tended to all of our needs. They spoke good english (which is not usual for Ischia as it’s a small Italian island). They provided a great explanation of the island upon arrival, recommending all the best experiences as well as the accompanying bus routes around the island- which are very cheap and easy to use! The weather was still 30 degrees+ in early September! The hotel was very peaceful, clean and included the great spa facilities which provided us with an extra feel of tranquility. The outdoor pool was just right for a boutique style hotel, with no worry of sun-bed availability throughout the day. The hotel also provided a shuttle service to the port of Ischia 8 times a day (between the hours of 9-12, and the hours of 5:15-10:30), where there are an abundance of restaurants and shops overlooking the port as well as down the authentic-looking Italian streets. -Must Do’s!!! 1) Castello Aragonese- We walked from the Ischia Port to the Castle, which was well worth it and took only about 30 minutes! The views are exceptional once you get close to the castle bridge, and you must pay the considerate entry fee to learn all about the historic battles of the island. Ensure to walk to the top of the Castle for a picture in the church overlooking the sea (see ours attached). 2) Sant Angelo- known as the “Capri of Ischia”. Expensive, but we had a romantic and luxurious experience overlooking the bay with the meal costing €90 euros for two. The walk down to Sant Angelo was eye opening, with the added excitement of potentially seeing some celebs if you’re lucky! 3) Morranti Beach- known as the best rated beach in Ischia. Great views of the transparent looking light-coloured sea, however not advisable for children as the waves were strong enough to knock 2 x mid twenty adults off our feet! Only Negatives of the Hotel: -Breakfast was packed up slightly early each morning at approx 9:45am, making us feel rushed to get up and eat. -Ensure to pre-book the shuttle via reception as this service was not available between 12-5, with a consequential 15 minute steel uphill walk from the nearest bus stop.

A gem of a boutique hotel with an amazing staff! Their ability to communicate and make their guests feel comfortable is outstanding. Marika helped with planning our day trips, Chef Pasquale created delicious food. Enzo in the dining room always welcomed us by name and knew our coffee order! Rooms were immaculate and the spa was beautiful. All the younger staff were eager to please, including Graziano and Federico in the dining room, Antonio, driving, Michelli in reception and Lucia in the spa. They shared about their life in Ischia and what motivates them on a daily basis. Easy to get around the island by public bus to beautiful beaches, wonderful restaurants and thermal waters.

This is the most perfect place. Quiet, lots of places to be around the hotel grounds, great food, friendly lovely staff, huge room, and just serene. Loved every aspect of it. Could not fault it. Breakfast was really good, lots of options and Enzo made you very welcome. I used the Spa, great place to relax, and also had 3 massages during my stay, all very good.

This boutique spa hotel is ideally located above the small resort of Casamicciola Terme. Travellers looking for a restorative get away on the verdant island of Ischia have access to facilities including a sauna, steam room, thermal pools, sun decks plus massage and treatment offers. However the real appeal of this small family run hotel is the staff and team behind it. They are polite, courteous, professional and welcoming. From Marika and Antonio on reception, to Enzo and Laria in the excellent hotel restaurant, the staff here will really enhance your stay at this charming and unique island getaway. The hotel operates a shuttle service for guests at given times during the day, but will also collect you from the port of Ischia, on your arrival from Naples. As the price of taxis on the island isn’t cheap, this is also a welcome bonus. My wife and I usually stay in apartments or a Chamber d’hote, but this time we needed a hotel break. And the Grifo didn’t disappoint.