Porto Angeli

This was our 5th time at Porto Angeli and we have to say it really is a hidden gem (please don't tell anyone else about it). The overall experience is actually greater than the sum of the parts insofar as little things could be better. Food generally speaking was really good and there was always plenty of variety. We love sitting outside but so do a lot of others and sometimes we had to queue. More seafood options would be good, but we love seafood. Rooms are good and to a high standard, but we would recommend paying for a sea view. All the staff are super attentive but we would especially like to mention the ladies on reception who go out of their way to please and accommodate guests requests. We will certainly be returning in May 2025. G&L

Stegna and Porto Angeli is a perfect place for a family with kids to spend a beach holiday. The beach is perfect and the view under surface is awesome if you like snorkeling. And there is an exciting cave at Grande Blue which is close to the hotel. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The food and beverages are great and the variability is good. There is lots of entertainment for kids: big pools, miniature golf, evening shows etc. The rooms are big enough but I have to give a small minus: the sofa beds were out of date. Stegna is a small place pretty far from everything but when you have a rental car that's not a problem. We liked this small quiet village. And the view is breathtaking because the village is located in the middle of hills.

We've been here as a family with 2 small kids. All in all, we enjoyed staying in Porto Angeli very much, super relaxing holiday. Yet there is some negatives: this is not a 5-star hotel. We stayed in 2 different rooms (both family room sea view, Aelous and Maistrali buildings) and the design and furniture were very far from 5 star, I would say lower 4 star only. On the opposite side, the common areas, lobby, bar etc. are very nicely done and are of much higher quality. Upon arrival we got a room in Aelous. The building is kind of secluded from the other areas and was overlooking some building machinery of the neighbour which was noisy. Also there were bunk beds for the kids and not bath tub, both were a no go for us, especially that reservation confirmation did you mention these, but the opposite. Anyway, the staff was very kind and flexible and we got relocated to Maistrali building after one night, which is much better. I can confirm this is a family friendly hotel with lots of programs and offers for the kids. On the other hand I would have expected a step stool for children in the bathroom or a child toilet seat adjuster. You can rent however strollers which is just perfect. Food was excellent, big variety, never boring, good quality. They even had themed dinners (Asian, Mexican, seafood), so selection was never boring. The offering and availability of snacks was somewhat less then I experienced in other AI hotels. Quality of non-branded drinks was mediocre. Event entertainment program was always good fun, quality performances every night. The beach is nice, sandy with pebbles, at some places with rocks in the water. The sunbeds are very comfy, probably the best I ever experienced. We really liked the location, Stegna is a quiet village in a scenic bay. The resort is spread over about 15-20 buildings, meaning it's not a massive single building hotel but very much human-scale with nice greenery around the buildings. And what is most important, every staff member we met was remarkably kind, they always had a good word or smile ready. This was a really an excellent holiday for the entire family.