Travelers enjoy sun-filled days at this coastal retreat, where horseback riding, poolside lounging, and a perfect balance of serenity and excitement await
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA offers a peaceful escape on a white sand beach. Guests relax in the steam room, explore on horseback or bike, and enjoy ocean views from Xanthos Bistrot. The area provides excellent snorkeling and tennis opportunities, ideal for travelers of all ages.
Located in Ricadi, TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA is near a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capo Vaticano and Tropea Beach. Scuba diving, windsurfing, and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Ricadi travel guide
Loc.Tonicello, Capo Vaticano di Ricadi, Ricadi, VV, 89866
What's nearby
Capo Vaticano
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Torre Marrana
5 min drive - 2.3 km
Grotticelle Beach
6 min drive - 2.6 km
Spiaggia del Tono
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Capo Vaticano Lighthouse
5 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Ricadi Station
12 min walk
Lamezia Terme Intl. Airport (SUF)
78 min drive
Restaurants
Peppino Il Pescatore
8 min drive
La Paranza
3 min drive
Pescheria Friggitoria Il Corallo Del Mare
8 min drive
Shaker bar
4 min drive
L'Aurora
2 min drive
About this property
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Capo Vaticano
At TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a free grocery shopping service. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, sun loungers, and a free beach shuttle. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site local cuisine bistro, Xanthos Bistrot, features ocean views and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and snorkeling. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Free train station pick-up, bike rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Free beach shuttle
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Xanthos Bistrot
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Boat tours
Children's pool
Fishing
Free children's club
Gym
Horseback riding/rentals
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Scooter/moped rentals
Snorkeling
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free supervised activities for children
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free grocery shopping service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Direct access to a private beach
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Banquet hall
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in the "Flexible Room (room change)" category may be required to change rooms during their stay.
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between January 01 and April 14.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90.00 per vehicle (one way)
Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT102030A1QH9LQUD6
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Villaggio Tonicello Hotel Ricadi
Villaggio Tonicello Ricadi
Hotel Resort Tonicello Ricadi
Hotel Resort Tonicello
Tonicello Ricadi
Tonicello
Hotel Resort Tonicello
Tonicello Resort & Spa Ricadi
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Hotel
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Ricadi
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Hotel Ricadi
Frequently asked questions
Does TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA?
Check-out is at noon.
Does TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Ricadi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capo Vaticano and Spiaggia del Tono. Capo Vaticano Beach and Praia di Fuoco are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ricadi Station is 12 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
TONICELLO Hotel Resort & SPA Reviews
7.8
Good
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The hotel was great, food was amazing, staff were very friendly and helpful the resort is only 10mins away from Tropea, the resort does provide transportation to the train station.
Juliana
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Laura
2024/8/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
This is not a LUXURY resort
This hotel is listed as a luxurious resort and while it has many amenities such as a spa that was wonderful and brand new and a great pool, much of it needs repairs and updating. They have no luxurious amenities in the room. The furnishings are inexpensive, plastic soap holders and plastic trash can old sheets that are thread bare and rough, towels that are worn and stained we had to ask for new. No towels at the pool or at the sub chairs. You have to rent them daily from the desk if you need towels. Inexpensive plastic bag of shampoo and bar soap. Nothing was luxurious. They offer a got cart to move you around the property to the beach but it’s very old. With torn seats and floor board. Some of The chairs and umbrellas were tearing or thin. The coperta in their restaurant was more than any in the restaurants in Tropea
Our bed was sooo hard that i asked for a new room they said but madam you booked that room. I said i just asked for accommodation for three people I didn’t know the condition so the second day they brought me a bed topper. A thin mattress of sorts. I looked under the sheets a realized the first night i was sleeping on only a box spring and the mattress they brought was only about 3-4 inches thick so still not comfortable. And it was old. Our room had cracks in the shower and the furniture was like Ikea particle board stuff and had a headboard that was a piece of poster board with a printed design screwed to the wall
Honestly, the quality of the facilities just weren’t very nice and the logistics to get in and out of the room more challenging to say the least. The breakfast was good but the room had the worst mattresses I’ve ever slept off. The linens all need to be upgraded, the shower is the smallest shower ever.
Fake oder Betrug!?
Wir haben ein Doppelzimmer mit Doppelbett und einem Bettsofa gebucht! Zuerst liess man uns an der Rezeption 1 h stehen, es waren keine anderen Gäste an der Rezeption.
Dann teilte man uns ein Zimmer, eher ein dunkles Loch zu, das keiner Art und weise der Ausschreibung entsprach, Sofa war nicht vorhanden, Duschkabine defekt, Zimmer dunkel! Ein neues Zimmer wollte man uns nicht geben, null Kooperativ! Auf unser E-Mail wird nicht reagiert, Personal unkompetent sowie das Management, nach 2 Tagen reisten wir ab. Eine Quittung für die Touristen Gebühr wollten sie nach mehrmaliger Aufforderung nicht aushändigen.
Uns wurde auch mitgeteilt an der Rezeption, wer nicht über sie bucht bekommt schlechtere Zimmer! Da frage ich mich schon, weshalb das Hotel Zimmer auf andern Plattformen anbietet
We enjoyed our stay and found it to be relaxing. The room was quite simple and the tv was quite small and hung on a wall but we weren’t there to enjoy watching tv. The surrounding areas of the hotel are beautiful and well maintained. The sea and the beach are amazing!
Buona struttura, posizione ottima con servizio navetta per la spiaggia privata. Ristorante interno buono ma per le cene abbiamo optato (scelta suggerita) di andare a ristoranti a pochi km di distanza.
Spiaggia molto graziosa e piscina comoda, ottimo posto per rilassarsi. Animazione e piano bar da rivedere
Très bon hôtel au personnel disponible et agréable
Hôtel à la vue paradisiaque sur la côte et le Stromboli + Vulcano. Plage rès propre et bien équipée avec excellents transats + chaises. Tranquille. Très bon petit déj. Reposant. Son des vagues.
gartenanlage schön
kinderspielplatz vorhanden
sehr guter shuttle service zum strand
leider sehr laute Musik durch personal tagsüber am pool
sanitäranlagen im zimmer veraltet, wc-spülkasten defekt
kein safe am zimmer
sehr viel müll liegt neben den straßen
schlechte straßenverhältnisse
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2017/4/27
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gute Betreuung
Betten zu hart
Zimmer altmotten
Schlechtes Brot zum Frühstück
Anlage sehr schön
Service sehr gut
Ausblick von Terrasse und Strand sehr schön
Die Anlage ist sehr sauber und gepflegt. Gott sei Dank hatten wir Zimmer mit Meerblick gebucht, das war eine unbezahlbar schöne Aussicht!!!! Unser Zimmer war eigentlich ein kleines Appartment mit 3 Schlafzimmer, aber sehr karg eingerichtet (z.B. sehr kleiner Fernseher im Eingangsbereich und nicht im Schlafzimmer, keine deutschen Programme, kein Fön im Bad) hat mich aber persönlich nicht gestört. Unser Bad war schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber wie gesagt, es war alles immer ordentlich und sauber!! Zum Strand gehts etwas steil hinab, aber das Hotel bietet einen individuellen Shuttleservice an, was auch einwandfrei funktioniert hat. Leider funktionerte das mit den Liegestühlen am Strand nicht so ganz. Pro Zimmer, so wurde es uns an der Rezeption gesagt, steht ein Liegestuhl, Sonnenschirm und ein Strandstuhl zu Verfügung, wenn man Pech hatte und die anderen Hotelbesucher schneller am Strand waren, musste man sich mit den Strandstühlen begnügen, da die Liegestühle alle von den anderen Gästen "besetzt" wurden. Fand ich persönlich unmöglich, aber ist halt typisch - die "Strandbesetzer".....
Das Frühstück war nichts besonderes, da habe ich mir durch die anderen Bewertungen mehr erwartet - guter Standard. Das Personal war auch immer freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich empfehle einen Mietwagen, weil in der Umgebung des Hotels nichts geboten ist.
M.
8/10 Good
Damjan
2016/9/10
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Great location, very nice staf but rather basic room. Best beach in Italy just below the hotel, very clean beach - which is a rarity in South Italy. Good food too. Three star hotel with extras.
Die Bademeister sind sehr aufmerksam und mögen Kinder gerne!
Das Meer ist glasklar.
Manchmal siet man den Stromboli.
Zum Meer kann man zu fuss gehen oder mit einem Golfkart fahren.
Die Kinderbetreuung ist für eher kleinere Kinder geeignet.
Hotel ist abgelegen aber an einem schönen Strand. Mit Kleinkindern ist es aber dort schwierig zu baden, da das Wasser schnell Tief ist. Hotel herzig für Familien. Kinderclub und Animation vorhanden. Personal sehr hilfsbereit und nett.
Kleine Anlage, nicht überfüllt. Sehr guter Service. Traumhafter Strand.
Olga
4/10 Poor
Soren, Copenhagen
2016/7/29
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Pænt hotel med store minusser
Det positive: Hotellet er såmænd hyggeligt nok, og der er rent og pænt. Personalet er såmænd også søde nok. Flere forstår dog ikke engelsk, hvilket er et problem, når de der kan tale engelsk har fri. Morgenmaden var efter italiensk standard også helt acceptabelt. Vores "lejlighed" var også stor med 2 soveværelser.
Endelig er der en god strand med super lækkert badevand, og det er ikke et problem at få fat i hotellets liggestole.
Det negative: Sengene var utroligt hårde. Det samme kan man sige om puderne i sengen.Samtidig er der ekstremt lyt, så du kan høre en hver stol, der bliver flyttet og følge med i et hvert toiletbesøg.
Hotellet ligger også langt fra et supermarked og skal du købe lidt vand på hotellet skal du slippe en euro for ½ liter vand !! Endelig er der kun et lille bitte hotelkøleskab, så du ikke kan have andet end et par flasker vand eller øl stående.
Soren
4/10 Poor
Spurn
2016/7/18
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Mare bello ma....
Iniziamo dalle uniche note positive della vacanza appena trascorsa. Il mare è di una bellezza unica, la costa degli Dei regala odori e colori unici che ti accompagneranno per tanto tempo. Le bellissime persone conosciute e parte dello staff aiutano a sdrammatizzare le lacune della struttura che rappresenta la vera nota dolente.
Il resort è a picco sul mare ed è necessario utilizzare una navetta gratuita sempre a disposizione dalle 9 alle 20(grazie Nicola); qualche foto su internet però ingannava sulla vera posizione lasciando sperare ad un accesso più agevole e vicino. La camera in cui abbiamo soggiornato era veramente piccola e datata. Nel bagno difficilmente ci si sta in due a meno che una persona non sia in doccia. La pulizia discreta, gli ultimi giorni il water era pieno di formiche. Sia chiaro, non tutte le camere sono cosi; ne esistono anche di nuovissime ma non è stato il nostro caso. Aria condizionata presente.
Abbiamo optato per la formula B&B e alla fine della vacanza posso affermare " PER FORTUNA"!!
Il rinomato e famoso chef Emiliano tanto esaltato anche sui Social network del resort in realtà è un cuoco di basso livello come confermato anche da altre persone che invece erano in mezza pensione. Ci siamo "deliziati" dei suoi piatti solo due volte pagandoli tra l'altro uno sproposito in relazione alla qualità e quantità. Spaghetti al cartoccio con frutti di mare che non davano di nulla, slavati e insipidi; caserecce con purea di fave e maialino nero, che di maialino
Spurn
8/10 Good
RK, London
2016/7/16
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant hotel complex near the sea.
We picked this hotel because it was advertised with most if not all rooms with kitchenette. When we enquired about the level of facilities and equipment provided for self catering, kept getting vague answers to our queries until finally we were told that from this year kitchenette facilities had been removed from all but just one superior room and we had to use the hotel restaurant. We contacted Expedia about this because we had only made this booking because of kitchen facilities advertised on their and Hotel Tonicello website. Expedia, very kindly helped us secure the room with the kitchenette. But there was an extortionate €20 daily charge for the use of the kitchen! On arrival we found the only light bulb in the lounge/kitchen so dim that it was impossible to read or cook after dark! We were promised it would be looked into. Nothing happened! The small TV was mounted about 8 feet up and was actually fitted incorrectly pointing upwards to the ceiling. But after the response we had with the low powered light bulb we did not bother to complain! Apart from this it was very pleasant and clean. All the staff were very friendly, reception, cleaning staff, the buggy drivers.
The pool, garden, beach, breakfast and staff where all great... the only problem was our "standard" room. It felt like we were in a an army barracks. While the size was fine, it was barren without a hint of warmth or care. The front room was empty with a table up against the wall on one side and a small TV on the other side. There was not a single decoration on the hospital-white walls. Once we stepped out of our room, everything was fine. The pool was beautiful and well kept. The shuttle service down to the beach was perfect. The beach was clean and there were plenty of umbrellas and chars available. The staff was always polite and helpful. With a small investment into making the rooms nice, this could be a nice place to stay.
Wir waren Ende April hier. Für´s Baden war es dazu ja noch zu frisch. Das Wasser war aber wunderbar klar. Schöner
Strandbereich mit Sand. Steiler Weg zum Strand. Man kann sich aber mit Elektroscootern fahren lassen.
Wir haben mehrmals im Hotel gegessen. Waren da aber me.ist die einzigen Gäste. Von der Qualität her guter Durchschnitt.
Manko: Die Hellhörigkeit der Zimmer. Man hört jedes Stühlerücken in den Nachbarzimmern. Laute Klospülung. Wir
hatten Superiorzimmer.
Wundervolles Hotel für Familien wie Erholungssuche
Das Hotel ist gut erreichbar mit dem Auto, jedoch nicht leicht zu finden.
Der Pflegezustand ist gut. Hervorzuheben ist die wunderschöne Parkanlage: vielfältig, viele Obstbäume, nicht steril. Man spürt, dass der Besitzer Naturliebhaber ist. Die Wirkung ist überraschenderweise sogar eher exotisch als nur mediterran. Die Bebauung ist niedrig, EG + OG, auch in der Nachbarschaft keine "Betonbunker". Zum schönen Strandbereich gibt es einen erheblichen Höhenunterschied: wenn es zu beschwerlich ist, wird man auf Wunsch mit Golfwagen gefahren. Es ist sehr ruhig und auch in der direkten Umgebung gibt es keinen Trubel. Die Anlage ist auch bestens für Kinder geeignet. Dem Besitzer gehört auch eine Farm in der Nähe und versorgt auch das Hotel mit Lebensmitteln sowie eigenen Spezialitäten. An der Rezeption garantiert eine hier lebende Deutsche für mühelose Kommunikation.
Das mit Abstand beste Hotel auf unserer einwöchigen Rundreise durch Kalabrien!!!