Hotel Umberto A Mare

The staff is incredible.

No. It was an amazing experience.

Breakfast was good.

The restaurant was a rip off. Prices were excessively high for the quality of the food.This was not a michelin star restaurant yet the prices were similar to a one or two star restaurant.There is a big difference between a michelin listed restaurant and a michelin star restaurant.

Location, direct access to ocean and walking distance to town center. Beautiful views, basic yet comfortable and spacious rooms with a sea view terrace. Limited number of rooms so felt as if I was in a private villa steps from the sea rather than a hotel catering to many.

Nothing. Only downside is if you’re looking for thermal pools, you’ll have to spend the day elsewhere. However, I enjoyed the direct access to the ocean and enjoyed walking to places so that wasn’t an issue for me.

If you're staying in Forio and you want a fairly priced hotel with a good view, look no further. The view is breathtaking. It's an excellent value for the money. Our room was charming, good size and had a lovely terrace with gorgeous views of the cliffy coastline. They also have a little private seaside area with lounge chairs which is even better than the beach, in my opinion. Could not be better in this regard. The best meal we had during our stay was in the hotel restaurant, so don't miss it! The staff were exceptionally professional and friendly, they made us feel right at home. They are very warm will accommodate all of your needs. I love the location, it was very convenient to walk to the town/port and it's right underneath their famous chapel. Forio is full of vacationing Italians, so it has an authentic Italian feel and isn't overtaken by western tourists. There's a perfectly good beach walkable from town if you don't want to venture too far. If you do want to explore around the island, I recommend asking the reception to arrange a scooter rental for you. It was only 25 euro for the day and they bring it to the hotel for you. We had an unforgettable day driving over to Ischia Ponte. But make sure you understand and obey the traffic laws. Local police don't mess around when you disregard the signs.

Our stay was almost perfect aside couple things related to sleeping. Two of the three nights we were kept awake from the staff rearranging tables and chairs upstairs late at night. Also, I like a firm mattress, but this one was a little too hard and the pillows are a little lumpy. If it weren't for this, it would have been 10/10.

Wowww! This is an amazing property, jutting out into the sea from a rocky promotory, with a historic church above it. We loved the hotel from the minute we walked into our room and saw the two small balconies, with windows open, right over the rocky shoreline and water. Breakfast was very good, with the outdoor seating overlooking the sea. The experience and the property was amazing. And the small number of guest rooms (maybe 12?) made it a very cozy stay. The room was decorated with the colorful tile and furnishing we found common in the area. Clean, right-sized and comfortable. The location was perfect for us. 5 minute walk to Forio city center, ferry, restaurants, etc.

The bed was too soft for our taste, but other than that, not a thing! Would love to go back again!

Breakfast was really good and fulfilling. There’s a lot of food to be had. Staff is all in all great. The location is really beautiful. It’s lovely to wake up to the sounds of the sea. The lounge area by the sea is peaceful and the water is beautiful.

Beautiful old building, built into the rocks. Right on the peninsula looking out to sea. Great sun deck with comfy loungers and steps down into the water.

Hate to complain, but the pillows were not great. ?

the views are amazing

there is no reception so no one to greet you. The rooms are not really cleaned properly even though they have housekeeping, for example empty soap packet sat on vanity the whole 6 days, no hot water on one morning, no one really speaks english which we found very difficult to navigate . It is in an outstanding location however the hotel is old. The breakfast is lovely and do was the waitress. If your room is on lower levee there is no privacy from neighbours. To swim in beach which l did not at the property is dangerous , massive rocks to manoeuvre . The best part for us was the restaurant it was outstanding, request the terrace seating . All staff pleasant but we were left underwhelmed . At last have a manned reception area . Finally no iron and no tea/coffee facilities so apart from breakfast you need to go into town for a coffee.

Our stay was amazing. The property is family owned and super friendly. We had a room with seaview and a terrance which was amazing. Breakfast was delicious with view of the sea. Defenitly try out the restaurant. Location was great as you were at Forio village in a 5 minute walk.

Absolutely beautiful location. So close to everything else in Forio, but not so close that you're right in the middle! Getting to watch the sunset in that way on the balcony every night was so special. The whole place had such a beautiful classic feel to it, that the place had been nurtured and curated carefully over many years. There was really interesting and beautiful art everywhere. The staff were incredibly friendly and kind, and the breakfast was delicious and bountiful.Definitely book in for an evening meal there, exquisite.

My only downside was that I would have loved a coffee machine in the room, to sit and watch the sea with some espresso every day, but I could easily go and get one from the bar if I'd have needed to.

Incredible setting. Walking straight into the sea from the hotel was amazing. Sunsets were glorious. Restaurant was one of the best meals I've ever had. Exceptional all round.

Rooms were slightly basic in terms of decor. But still very comfortable and good value!

Loved every minute of my stay here! Clean rooms, right on the water, close to lots of eating and shopping, tons of light, balcony, breakfast everyday. Marco and his staff were extremely pleasant even for this non-Italian speaker. The restaurant is also amazing and I loved trying rabbit for the first time. Had to share a picture of some of the breakfast options since there wasn’t space for that. Scrambled eggs cooked in olive oil is delicious!

My shower was extra small but I was able to maneuver it and the room itself with the double patio made up for it.

This was the absolute best place to stay on the island of Ischia. Quiet, intimate, with gorgeous sunset views. I loved being able to walk down the steps into the sea, and I always had a shady lounger waiting for me. It was only a 5-minute walk to the shops/restaurants of Forio, and very close to the taxi stand at the harbor. Breakfast was wonderful every day, and you just can’t beat that scenery. Every hotel employee went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, and it was really just a perfect place to experience the beauty of Ischia.

The bathrooms could use an update, but we’re not that picky so it was mostly fine (other than a weird smell coming from the exhaust fan- we just didn’t use the fan after discovering that). I had also hoped the cafe might be open for a spritz later in the day, but I only ever saw it open at breakfast. If it did have later hours, it would have been helpful to leave some information in the room about that. We got an overview when we checked in, but it was a lot to remember.

comfortable, location and private accommodation

information in room would be helpful, time of breakfast, internet and local information

location and beautiful views! the breakfast was good and the breakfast staff was the absolute best! very kind.

bed was a bit hard. there were clumps of hair and dead insects on the bathroom floor when we checked in. there is no receptionist, so communication and attentive service is lacking.

Amazing location, friendly staff, great restaurant. Easy access to the water. We were so sad to leave.

excellent location but the room was very smelly on mud.

the location and the food in the restaurant was spectaculare.

This was the most beautiful hotel on the island. The location is perfect and the breakfast was exceptional. The restaurant in the hotel is the best on the island for food and sunset. Marco and the staff are wonderful!

The staff was nice. The Wi-Fi works ok.

The room we got is not nothing like shown in the photos of a superior room (the type we booked). The room and the hotel, in general, is very very outdated. This is not shown in photos and creates expectations that are not fulfilled at all. It is a VERY expensive room for the way it is presented and preserved.

Best place to stay in Forio!