Hotel Continental Mare

We had an absolutely gorgeous stay at this hotel in July. We have been wanting to visit Ischia for a while and came across this hotel and couldn’t not book it. It’s a reasonably small hotel but that made it even more special, the grounds are beautiful, the main pool area and sea deck were perfect. So well looked after and nice atmosphere, the staff were so friendly and very attentive and the rooms felt very private. Can’t comment on the food as we only had breakfast, but this was always great. The only thing that let the hotel down slightly was the rooms, a little worn and not quite up to scratch with the rest of the hotel. However, we don’t go on holiday to sit in the room so it didn’t really matter - the view from our room (sea view room) was amazing! I would highly recommend this hotel, 10 minute walk to the port, lovely staff, beautiful surroundings.

A lovely hotel on a steep cliff that grants you amazing views from just about everywhere. A hotel that knows its strengths and maintains them . If you’re after a shiny corporate affair this isn’t for you , if however you like places with character and high standards then do go . The gardens and setting are beautiful the rooms comfortable and staff friendly but professional. An enjoyable week spent on a really beautiful island.

Stayed here for 9 nights on our first trip to Ischia. The hotel staff were all first class, stayed half board and the included 4 course menu's were amazing and portions generous. The pool areas have plentiful beds and the cleanliness of the hotel and rooms was good. I would definitely recommend this hotel - to note they have upgraded one of the pools since the website photos .

Our room, 110, was beautiful, very clean. Spacious balcony overlooking the gardens, pool and bay. Food was excellent, 4 course dinner, different menu every night. We did half board. Great breakfast. Dining well run by Vittorio, all staff friendly and courteous. Reception staff were very helpful, special mention to Valentina and Antonio (Jack Grealish) in maintenance . Stand out feature were the 2 thermal pools. Very warm, clean. Great not to have them polluted with chlorine. The upper pool had 4 cabanas available. Very relaxing. Walkable into Port Ischia along the back path. Bus back to the hotel. Highly recommended. Worth its 4 star rating.

Hotel situated just outside Ischia Porto with great views over the bay of Naples. Hotel is on the Cliff side, so lots of steps though they have a Golf cart to take you to the top for Buses pick up etc. Hotel has 2 thermally heated pools, one with Cabanas which we could get everyday. Staff will bring you drinks to both. There is a rocky beach down some steps, where there is a pontoon with sun beds etc. We had originally a room on the 4th level, great view but small and a tiny Juliet balcony, long walk to the Restaurant or bar. There are better rooms with fantastic sea views on level 3 bit bigger and large balcony’s overlooking Procida island and Vesuvius, which we asked to move to as we like sitting and relaxing on the balcony with our own space. We stayed here for 2 weeks on Half Board and the food here is just amazing. Best food ever for Dinner. You have to choose it at breakfast and they will do do something a little different, if it’s not what you want, but just incredible food! Drinks a bit pricey but extensive wine list cheaper than in the town and draught beer. Staff very friendly and helpful, especially waiting staff and the receptionists, who could never do enough for you. There is a path down to the main port with takes 15 mins (20 back up and first part gets the Heart pumping!) Worth eating in the port as great food and some shopping there. Also can get Ferry to Naples,Capri, Procida, Amalfi and Positano. Boat trips around island Bus route round the island - day pass is €4 can get busy but very simple to use, and there are beautiful things to see and do on Ischia. Especially the spas. Downside of hotel are air con in room is not great, showers are a challenge to get right temp etc. Pool towels are €3 each, every time you change them you will have to pay again, we kept ours for a few days, then changed. Our room also turned into a shower in a major thunderstorm one evening, leaking through ceiling so a bit of an adventure and they moved us again. Won’t hold this against them as just think we were unlucky and they gave us free drinks to apologise. Overall lovely friendly hotel, great views, friendly staff and the best food ever. Would return definitely.

The room we were allocated when we arrived - despite the hotel being very quiet - was down very steep steps. It was tiny - a weird triangular shape with a sea view but no useable balcony. The table and chairs had to be round the side. The room was tired and tatty. The bathroom door didn’t fit so because of the angle of the room there was no privacy. We then found there was no hot water ! We complained about the water and the door. The lack of hot water at the hotel was an issue throughout our stay. It became clear that hot water was only available at certain times during the day. The mornings and evenings it was always cold. We were offered another room as the door could not be fixed and the second room was much larger and what we would have expected although very tired and in need of refurbishing. The hotel advertises a private beach and sun decking. This is now rubbish strewn with a rusting iron frame and by the time we left they had closed the gate with a sign. The other hotels along that stretch all had their beach facilities up and running - looking smart. The staff, were very friendly and tried their best to help. In all the hotel is obviously is not four star any more