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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Sea View
Room with view
24 square metres
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Sea View
Room with view
24 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 3 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room Single Use
Room with view
24 square metres
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family fun on the beach and an area shuttle

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
On private beach
Business centre

Located in Melissa, Grand Hotel Balestrieri is within a 5-minute drive of Ionian Sea and Torre Melissa. This beach hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Archaeological Museum of Ciro Marina and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Saracen Markets.

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 10 km.

Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 78
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • On private beach
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Carport
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Grand Hotel Balestrieri offers 78 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Melissa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Balcony or patio
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Guidebooks or recommendations

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Please note that the Grand Hotel Balestrieri occasionally hosts weddings. During these celebrations, the hotel swimming pool is closed to other guests.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

One child stays free

Events/parties allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Weddings allowed

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 20 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 6 for adults and EUR 3 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 100 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Grand Hotel Balestrieri Melissa
  • Grand Hotel Balestrieri
  • Grand Balestrieri Melissa
  • Grand Balestrieri
  • Grand Hotel Balestrieri Hotel
  • Grand Hotel Balestrieri Melissa
  • Grand Hotel Balestrieri Hotel Melissa

We should mention

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.

One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

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