Hotel Residence La Giara
A residence of apartments with a garden pool and breakfast, about five minutes' walk from the port and main street in Lipari.
Why people love it
- Garden and pool. Guests describe a calm garden and pool close to the center.
- Breakfast. Reviewers list eggs, yogurt, meats, cheese, pastries, fresh juice and fruit, served by the pool.
- Staff. Maria is thanked by name, and several guests say they felt like family.
- Apartments. Rooms are called spacious and clean, with small kitchens. One guest mentions a cat that follows you around.
Why they come back
"I stayed here three years ago and returned this year."
The worst thing guests say
The recent complaints are about cleanliness and breakfast. A July 2026 guest called breakfast embarrassing, and in May 2025 a guest found the shower in room 306 filthy and the keys unreliable. A June 2024 group said some rooms were renovated and clean while others were dated. Several guests mention dated furniture.
Insider tips
- Ask for a renovated room.
- Do not follow Google Maps for the entrance, as a 2024 guest advised.
- Ground floor studios have comfortable beds, one guest said.
How we rated this: Google rating 4.6 from 231 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (24 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Commendatore, Via Barone, 98055 Lipari ME.
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