Cala dell'Arena

3.0 star property
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Beach nearby, white sand
Seasonal outdoor pool
Game room
View from property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Baglio Fontanotti - Contrada Makari, San Vito Lo Capo, TP, 91010
  • Macari Beach
    10 min walk
  • Chapel of Saint Crescentia
    5 min drive
  • Zingaro Nature Reserve
    7 min drive
  • Trapani (TPS-Vicenzo Florio)
    70 min drive

Room options

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Trilo A)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Trilo B)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Sea View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Sea View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Garden View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Bilo)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Vito Lo Capo

Located in San Vito Lo Capo, Cala dell'Arena is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Macari Beach and 7 minutes from Zingaro Nature Reserve. .This beach bed & breakfast is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Monte Cofano Nature Reserve and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Mother Church.

What's nearby

  • Macari Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Zingaro Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tonnara del Secco - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • San Vito Lo Capo Beach - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo - 30 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Trapani Station - 35 min drive
  • Vicenzo Florio Airport (TPS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Profumi di Cous Cous - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pocho - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Belli Freschi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Capriccio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪U Sfizziusu - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cala dell'Arena

Bed & breakfast for sandy fun and salt air, near Macari Beach
Cala dell'Arena offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: EUR 8 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 1:00 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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Residence and hotel guests must check in from 4 PM and check out before 10 AM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 18 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 December - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 November, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per person (one way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 IT081020C268QKGMBB

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
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cala dell'Arena
Cala dell'Arena B&B
Cala dell'Arena B&B San Vito Lo Capo
Cala dell'Arena San Vito Lo Capo
Cala Dell'arena Vito Lo Capo
Cala dell'Arena Bed & breakfast
Cala dell'Arena San Vito Lo Capo
Cala dell'Arena Bed & breakfast San Vito Lo Capo

Cala dell'Arena Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 226 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need to rent a car in order to move around the area. Beach is about a mile away across from the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful. A must stay if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elvis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The standard room that they sell comes with a balcony it's on the Expedia site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
My overall experience is disappointing. First of all my booking said: room with balcony, but I didn't get any balcony... The checkin was not so good, I was told they will send me a whatsapp when the room was ready and I never did. I activated my data just for that! Around 5ish I decided to go to the reception and ask if my room was ready since I didn't receive the message yet. The same lady that told me she will send me a message says: yes is ready, you have the key no? She clearly forgot to send me the whatsapp and instead of recognising it and apologising she got defensive. Also the experience I got when having breakfast was not so pleasant, the lady working there was clearly not so happy about her job and didn't have a problem sharing it with the clients. The 2 days I was there I just heard her complaining about how much work and that she had to do the rooms after breakfast. I was on vacation and I just wanted to relax, hearing someone complaining about the family business during my vacation is not what I was looking for...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very beautiful property and pool. Excellent location to San Vito 5minutes. Tap water was terrible,non potable. Breakfast was excellent,although no cappucinos were available
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cala dell Arena is in a beautiful setting on a gorgeous ranch with gorgeous scenery. It’s very peaceful and relaxing for those wanting a quiet stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

ItalyFan, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds, near to an uncrowded (in October) small beach with surf and massive vertical cliffs behind the grounds. The little 2-bedroom apartment with a covered terrace was clean and very comfortable, lacking only an armchair or sofa. The kitchenette does not have ANY supplies, so dish soap, dish sponge and dish towels are up to you, as are all food supplies, including salt. But with the decent cookware supplied and it being Italy, you can make very good food on 2 only burners!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Really beautiful place, good breakfast and good service! I would recommandend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Eric, Gronau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful garden.
It is clean, beautiful garden and swimmingpool, 3 km. from San Vito, nice restaurant in Makari. good for a beach-holiday.

6/10 Okay

Nancy, London

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We didn't 'get' the set up of the place!
Great building in a lovely location and stunning grounds. We were in the main building where breakfast was delivered to the room every morning. When I say breakfast, we got coffee/tea and croissants were in a warmer at the end of the corridor! We did manage to ask for and get juice two out of four mornings. There was a breakfast area, but they only set one table and we never saw anyone at it. The pool was too small for 41 rooms and was crowded with kids, even though we went in school term time! With a bit more thought it could be a lot better.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really nice place to stay
me and my Wife had a really pleasant stay at this hotel. it is situated in gorgeous landscape. you can enjoy a sea view and a mountains. grounds of the hotel is absolutely fantastic. they do have a nice pool. there are plenty of restaurants in San vito lo capo or near by the hotel. ( the car is necessary THOUGH)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great pool, basic apartment, not close to San Vito
The apartment was fine considering it was pretty cheap, it would have been nice to have a sofa or somewhere to sit, there was no TV but that was fine for us. The pool area is great with lovely views and the nearby beach is ok and about the only place you can walk to! The kids were happy there but I think that next time I would choose somewhere closer if we went back to San Vito area as always finding somewhere to park was tedious. the national park especially Scapello was lovely and we did leave the hotel 2 nights early as after 7 nights we were looking for something different.

8/10 Good

Lucy, East Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, beautiful location, quiet
A lovely location with beautiful surroundings. Staff helpful, even when we got lost and arrived late. Lovely planting and landscaping. Room was clean and simply furnished, great views from terrace.

8/10 Good

Carol, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab: between mountains & sea; beautiful pool
Flew into Palermo; straightforward drive to Cala dell'Arena through some lovely countryside and farmland (would advise rental of a car @ airport as public transport to Trapani may be variable). Hotel office staff spoke English (and applauded my poor attempts at Italian)- thank you Ilya & Vincento- were also able to recommend restaurants nearby and in San Vito lo Capo. Short driven to San Vito, or nearer, Castelluzo for food to cook in the apartment (self-catering though breakfast is available; we had it once- it was okay). Take mosquito repellent at this time of year! The hotel setting was stunning; laid out like an old village with stone paving and some very old (and some newer) pieces of antiquity. Lush with trees, flowers, cacti, etc (late May / early June). Also had the EXCELLENT pool all to ourselves the whole time we were there. Basic apartment interiors could use updating but very functional. No TV (which we preferred); wifi access only in the reception area. Ate many of our meals on the lovely patio. Would recommend nearby Pocho for a delicious set meal using local seafood & produce, and fantastic sunset (though service was slow on Saturday night- not too surprising). Do not miss the nearby nature reserve, Zingaro: a cave, some small museums dedicated to local life, lots of wild artichoke and other flowers, plants & trees, and hidden beaches- wow. We loved it.

8/10 Good

Camilo, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relax paradise during May
Having a car is essential to enjoy the full potential of this hotel Located in the outside of San Vito lo Capo, it allows you to have easy access to different towns like Trapani, Castellomare, Zingaro reserve, Erice and San Vito lo capo itself, all within a 50 mins drive. At the same time, at this time of the year it is really quite and tranquil although I would assume than during school holidays it can get a bit crowded. The receptionis only open until 8:00 PM but the staff really is friendly and helpful. Although the beach is not very close (about 1 km away) the view from the slopes to the cliffs on one side and to the bay on the other side, really makes up for the difference. Please keep in mind that the hotel does not count with a restaurant in case that you are looking forward to dinner in your room. Overall a fantastic relaxing-viewing experience.

6/10 Okay

Dalia, Lithuania

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Family with small child
The outside was charming and see view, sunsets were amazing. While the inside of the apartments was really disappointing - lightless, small, badly equipped kitchen and a pale blue chintzy colour scheme that feels bad. The apartments were clean, however there was no opportunity to order extra cleaning which was quite important for family with small child. We stayed here for 2 weeks and there was no laundry and no possibillity to send clothes to the wash. WiFi was working only outside in few places.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B&B with lovely terraces, pool and beautiful views over bay and cliffs, friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cala dell'arena
La volta precedente abbiamo trovato, sia per pranzo che per cena, un servizio ristorante, questa volta il servizio era mancante
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ignazio, alcamo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquilla posizione,ottima pulita, buona colazione una bella piscina ritorneremo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MARCELLO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
La struttura molto bella e collocata in un scenario veramente suggestivo, tranquillo. Il parcheggio facile ma praticamente al buio. Poco illuminato anche l'ingresso. L'accoglienza buona, la collazione buona ma potrebbe osare di più. MA LA COSA CHE TI FA DISPIACERE E CHE L'ACQUA CHE ESCE DAI RUBINETTI DEL BAGNO È SALMASTRA. INACCETTABILE. Capisco che la zona è carente di acqua, ma allora se vuoi riciclate l'acqua, fallo bene. Non puoi lavarti con l'acqua che sa di sale.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stefano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C'è da dire che sono stato ospite in un periodo tranquillo (seconda di settembre), molto silenzioso e tranquillo. Tramonti indimenticabili. La colazione poteva essere più generosa pur senza sprechi per 10 euro richiesti. Ma va bene. Contentissimo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Oriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022