Hotel Punta Imperatore

This hotel is very clean with friendly staff.You have magnificent views of the ocean and spectacular sundowns. There's 2 pools with thermal water one of them is an infinity pool with a beautiful view of the ocean. Two waterfalls shower. We took the breakfast included which had a great variety of Italian sweets, fruits and scrambled eggs with crispy bacon sausages. And much more. For lunch they have a very affordable menu prepared by Chef Antonio. Overall we spent 3 magnificent days.

The hotel is located in Citara just outside Forio on the beautiful Italian island of Ischia. From Naples airport it’s a 30-minute coach drive to the port where you catch the ferry to Ischia which takes approx. 90 minutes. The hotel is typically albergo-style Italian – very individual and with no corporate image. The staff are friendly, polite and very helpful, especially the reception staff and waitresses. Breakfasts are a combination of a small selection of English fare combined with a large selection of Continental offerings which van be taken al fresco. Lunch is also available if required. However, please note that evening dinner is not an option. The hotel is well-located close to the beach areas and to the small selection of shops, bars and restaurants –several of which have a discount arrangement on presentation of a card supplied by the hotel. All the restaurants offer similar menus but some are better than others. The hotel price also included day excursion packages (3) which cover boat trips to Positano and Amalfi (a long day with an early start but enjoyable), a visit to an ancient ‘Terme’ spa to enjoy the filtered waters which are from a spring hidden within the hills, and finally a visit to Sant’ Angelo on the southern tip of the island. Facilities at the hotel include two swimming pools – both fed by a water source resembling seawater but temperature-wise could cook a Lobster within minutes. This was eventually reduced to a more comfortable 38 degrees C within 2 days of our arrival. A smaller pool for young children is also here. Relaxation areas are very well maintained, clean and tidy at all times. Poolside toilets and a small sauna room are available. As the hotel effectively faces west, the evening sunsets are stunning – especially when seen from a beachside restaurant or a walk along the beach promenade. We stayed for 7 nights which was just sufficient for this particular location. Local buses are on hand to travel further afield into Forio town or Ischia Town and taxis are readily available. All the local people were friendly and helpful; English is not widely spoken but everyone gets by extremely well. Would we go back to Ischia? Yes! A lovely island with so much to see and learn. Tip: Though Positano and Amalfi are a ‘must-see’, we were a little concerned at the overcrowding (and this was only May/June). Plus, the excursion didn’t allow sufficient time to really explore beyond the beach front and a few very narrow shopping areas. Most shops sold local arts & crafts but many were high-end clothing outlets. Of the two locations we much preferred Amalfi. Be warned: the return boats do not wait for late arrivals – be back in good time and be prepared for a ‘bun-fight’ getting off and back on the boat! Personally, we considered Sant’Angelo a much better environment – very pretty and much more relaxing. Ciao!

Very nice hotel with relaxing vibe. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Both pools had ample lounging and seating areas. The beach is extremely close with a handful of nice local, reasonably priced restaurants.

Beautiful laid back boutique hotel just a few minutes walk from the hotel to the sea, thermal spa and quaint town center with amazing restaurants and some cute shops. You will love the casualness of this hotel, the their thermal pools that are nice and warm and the relaxed ambiance that surrounds you. Look for Elena at the Front Desk, she is so helpful, polished and professional and a wonderful person all around. Also, at the Bar, Francesco will amaze you with his delicious (using the freshest ingredients and his skilled techniques), Instagram ready cocktails. He is so personable and will make your evening so fun. The Hotel closes for the winter. You must add this to your Bucket List. We'll be back!! xoxoxo

What a lovely hotel we had a wonderful stay here. The pools are amazing like swimming in a hot bath. Sunset views wow! The hotel is traditional style with lots of tiling; much different to the UK But beautiful. lovely bathroom though shower is small. Hooks on the walls which are so useful. Balcony is a bonus not all rooms have them. Barman was lovely and Ischian wine is gorgeous. Stones throw from the beach, restaurants on the doorstep. And would recommend a day at Poseidon spa.

Love this hotel! So much, that we had to come back to Ischia to enjoy a few more days 1 week after ending our first stay :) The location is just perfect, 50 m from the beach, the rooms are nice (make sure to book a room with a sea view) not new, but charming and functional. The 2 thermal swimming pools are probably the charm of this hotel. Never too crowded (and we were here in August), relaxing and so lovely, you feel surrounded by nature, by beauty and kissed by the sun every time. The breakfast offers a great choice of sweet pastry, but you can also find salty food - eggs, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, sausage, bacon, cheese, bread. Fresh selection of fruits every day and the watermelon - will make you miss having that for breakfast. Loved coming back here and I am sure it’s not our last visit!