Hotel Casino Ridola

Lovely helpful staff. Great location with secure parking and only 10/15 mins walk to the centre as long as you are prepared for a steep uphill walk with steps for the return journey. Pool area clean and quiet and a welcome relief for afternoon heat. Breakfast is primarily cold simple continental style. No hot options. Aircon ok; seemed to blow in cycles rather than continuously. Main criticism is the strong toxic fragrance used. Was informed it was fragranced cleaning products and we kept doors open on 1st day which was a nuissance in hot August weather but the smell was giving headaches and congestion. Took 2 days to leave bedroom. We didnt have room cleaned on 2nd day as smell was still there. We had also asked the lovely girl on reception that the fragranced products not be used which she duly noted. By the 2nd evening it had all but gone from the bedroom but unfortunately it is used throughout the corridors and the smell permeates. It hits you when you enter the building especially hallway and stairwell. Smell reminded me of the shop Lush ! If you are allergic/intolerant / migraine triggered by strong air freshener type fragrances then I would avoid this hotel which is a shame as it is a lovely boutique hotel.

An excellent choice for your stay in Matera. The rooms were lovely and very comfortable. The swimming pool was great for an afternoon break from the heat and walking. The staff and breakfast were excellent!!

great little boutique hotel. got a large room, well aquiped with a very big balcony.. sadly, it was raining so couldn’t enjoy it. nice breakfast and great people wellcoming you and taking care of every desire you might have. very clean and well kept.

Stayed there 1 night only but were very impressed and definitely shall go back one day. Enza from the reception kindly reserved us a room by phone and held it without prepayment even. Once we arrived, she kindly provided us with the map, marking the best attractions, places to eat, etc. Very helpful indeed! The hotels is just steps away from Sassi and the city center. Their parking is very convenient and safe. Was a bit fresh for swimming but pool is nice and clean, they also have a cosy garden. Clean and spacious room and bathroom, perfectly fresh croissants for breakfast.

On the outskirts of town, this hotel is very clean and well maintained but slightly dated. The only hotel out of the 6 we stayed in, in this part of Italy to have a kettle in the room! The room was on the top floor, lift only to floor below and it was quite a climb to carry our cases. The room was spacious if not a little utilitarian. Breakfast was good and the staff went above and beyond to help retrieve a lost item from the airport.

Room was very clean and beds comfortable. Staff were first class. Alessia was very welcoming on our arrival. Daniel was particularly helpful as he organised a taxi to collect my laptop from Bari airport. Sadly didn't have time to use the pool which looked very inviting.