Hotel Parco Cartaromana

A family-run 3-star hotel on a hill above Ischia with three pools, tennis courts, a restaurant and views of the Aragonese Castle.

Why people love it

• The pools. Guests describe three pools, including a small indoor one and a medium one facing the castle.
• Views. Rooms and the garden look over the castle, Vesuvius and bougainvillea.
• Gioacchino. One guest called Jack, aka Gioacchino, a one-man show, and another said he looked after their gluten-free diet.
• Food and shuttle. Guests praise the restaurant and a free evening shuttle to town.

Why they come back

"I've been coming to this hotel for over 20 years."

The worst thing guests say

In April 2025 a guest reported a sewer smell in the bathroom from arrival. In August 2026 a guest said an uneaten dinner was not refunded as promised. Guests also mention thin walls, and one asked for a refresh of furniture and bathroom. Older reviews from 2019 and 2021 mentioned a hard location without public transport and wrong information from the front desk.

Insider tips

• Take bus 182 or 183, or use the evening shuttle.
• Check your bill before leaving.
• Book a room with a balcony facing the castle.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.6 from 614 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (28 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Nuova Cartaromana, 44, 80077 Ischia NA.