Hotel Ipomea Club - Capo Vaticano

4-star beachfront hotel on Santa Maria di Ricadi bay with private beach and sea-view pool

Location & Setting

Hotel Ipomea Club sits directly on the bay of Santa Maria di Ricadi, just 8 miles from Tropea. The property offers a private beach area with sun loungers and a beach bar, plus a second outdoor pool with hydromassage set on a sun terrace. From the terrace, guests see the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands.

Accommodations

The hotel's rooms are spread across 5 buildings surrounded by landscaped gardens, decorated in typical Calabrian style. Each room includes air conditioning, a TV, and a minibar; some rooms offer a sea-view balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available at reception, and the grounds feature wheelchair-accessible rooms and family rooms.

Dining

Ipomea Club operates two onsite restaurants serving traditional regional cuisine, with fresh fish dishes and organic products. Guests can dine at Veranda di Lighea, a terrace overlooking the sea, and a fixed menu is also available. The hotel offers gluten-free options, a complimentary breakfast buffet, and a coffee house on site.

Wellness & Recreation

The hotel's full-service spa provides beauty treatments, while daily fitness classes include aquagym and Pilates. Two outdoor pools - one with a view and a shallow end - are open all year, and the solarium has sun loungers and umbrellas. Evening entertainment includes live music performances and happy hour at the pool bar.

Family & Accessibility

Family-friendly amenities include a children's pool, family rooms, and a kids' club area. The property is wheelchair accessible with raised toilets and grab rails, and offers a 24-hour front desk plus luggage storage. A shuttle service to Lamezia Terme train station and airport can be arranged, and private parking is available on site.

• Location: Directly on Santa Maria di Ricadi beach, 8 miles from Tropea
• Rooms: Calabrian-style rooms in 5 garden buildings, some with sea-view balcony
• Dining: 2 restaurants with regional cuisine, fresh fish, organic products, gluten-free options
• Wellness: Full-service spa, daily aquagym & Pilates, two outdoor pools with hydromassage
• Private Beach: Private beach area with sun loungers, beach bar, and parasols per room
• Family: Children's pool, family rooms, wheelchair accessible, shuttle service available

License number: 102030-ALB-00026,IT102030A19WVPBS8H