Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence
San Nicola Arcella · Italy

Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence

Dimora delle Acque - Altavista Residence is a guest house in San Nicola Arcella featuring a garden, terrace, bar, and free parking, close to the beaches of the Riviera dei Cedri.

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9.7 Score
30 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Marinella Beach · 1,6 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Paid
Check-in 15:00
Breakfast Continental

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Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence

Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence is a welcoming guest house located in San Nicola Arcella, just 1.8 km from the famous Marinella Beach, immersed in the natural beauty of the Riviera dei Cedri. The property provides guests with a well-kept garden offering panoramic views of the mountains and the surrounding area, as well as free private parking and an on-site bar ideal for relaxing.

The accommodations are designed to ensure tranquility and comfort, offering complete private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and pleasant balconies or terraces overlooking the greenery. Breakfast is served every morning with buffet, continental, and American options, allowing guests to start their days exploring the Calabrian coastline in the best possible way.

The location is particularly favorable for exploring the wonders of the coast, such as Arcomagno and the Secca di Castrocucco 16 km away, in addition to the nearby Pollino National Park. The property welcomes pets free of charge upon request, making it a perfect destination for relaxing stays as a couple or family in Calabria.

Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence
★ 9.7 · Exceptional · 30 reviews

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Dimora delle Acque - Altavista Residence is a guest house in San Nicola Arcella featuring a garden, terrace, bar, and free parking, close to the beaches of the Riviera dei Cedri.

Room types

Accommodation options at the property include bright and well-organized rooms, designed to host couples, small groups, or families. The spaces stand out for their essential and functional style, where attention to rest is combined with private outdoor spaces such as balconies and equipped terraces.

Each room features a private bathroom with a shower, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries, along with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, and refrigerator. From the windows and outdoor areas, guests can enjoy a pleasant view of the internal garden or the surrounding mountains, providing a relaxing natural backdrop for the entire stay.

Large Double Room — Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence
Large Double Room
Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace, Garden view, Flat-screen TV

This double room is designed to offer a relaxing stay for two people. The accommodation features a private bathroom complete with a shower, bidet, and free toiletries. Outside, a private terrace opens up with views of the garden, ideal for enjoying the local mild climate, while inside there is a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom — Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 French double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Terrace, Garden view, Private bathroom

Spacious and suitable for up to three guests, this room type combines a single bed with a French double bed. The room boasts a modern private bathroom equipped with a shower and hairdryer, as well as a terrace overlooking the garden. A flat-screen TV and a practical wardrobe complete the amenities.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • You are looking for quiet accommodation with panoramic views of the hills and garden in San Nicola Arcella.
  • You want the convenience of free private parking directly at the property.
  • You are traveling with pets and wish to bring them along at no extra cost.
  • You want to reach the famous Marinella Beach and Arcomagno in a few minutes by car.
  • You appreciate a rich breakfast with buffet, continental, and American options.

Maybe not, if...

  • You are looking for a beachfront hotel that does not require a car to go to the sea.
  • You need cribs or extra beds for young children in the same room.
  • You desire a property equipped with an elevator or an indoor pool.
  • You are looking for accommodation with an on-site restaurant for dinner.

Hotel facilities & services

The services provided by the property aim to ensure a practical and worry-free stay in the heart of the Calabrian coast. Outside, there is a well-kept garden with a sun terrace, ideal for spending relaxing moments outdoors while admiring the surrounding hilly landscape.

Visitors have access to an on-site bar for refreshing breaks, as well as convenient private parking, entirely free of charge and located within the property. The guest house warmly welcomes pets at no extra cost and is entirely non-smoking, ensuring fresh and healthy environments in every season.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Balcony
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach
  • Flat-screen TV
  • View
  • Family rooms available

General facilities

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Private beach
  • Family rooms available
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking

  • Free private parking

Food & drink

  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator

Location & what to see

San Nicola Arcella stands on a cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea along the renowned Riviera dei Cedri, in the province of Cosenza. Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence enjoys a panoramic location situated about 110 meters above sea level, surrounded by green Mediterranean scrub and sheltered by the peaks of the Paolano Apennines. The historic center of the village, famous for its picturesque alleys and terraces overlooking the sea, is just over a kilometer from the property.

The geographical position makes it easy to reach some of the most spectacular beaches of the upper Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria. The famous Marinella Beach is just 1.6 km away, serving as the main access point to the magical Arcomagno cove, one of the most photographed natural monuments in the region. Praja-Ajeta-Tortora train station is about 6.9 km away, while the neighboring town of Scalea with its long sandy beach can be reached in just 3.2 km traveling south along State Road 18.

Recreational opportunities in the surroundings range from seaside relaxation to nature exploration. In addition to swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Baia del Carpino 2.7 km away and Spiaggetta della Sicculilla 3.3 km away, trekking and adventure enthusiasts can venture into the inland of Pollino National Park, located nearby. For trips northward, Maratea and its famous marina are 45 km away, offering suggestive scenery among the cliffs and coves of the Lucanian coast.

Marinella Beach — Iconic beach a short distance away, access point for Arcomagno bay. 1,6 km
Baia del Carpino Beach — Picturesque bay set in the cliff with clear waters and rocks. 2,7 km
Scalea Beach — Wide sandy coastline ideal for families and walks along the shore. 3,2 km
Praja-Ajeta-Tortora Train Station — Main railway station in the area for regional connections. 6,9 km
La Secca di Castrocucco — Famous stretch of rocky coast renowned for its seabed and pristine nature. 16 km
Maratea Marina — Beach and marina nestled among the rocks of the Lucanian coast. 45 km

What guests say about Dimora delle Acque – Altavista Residence

9.7
Exceptional · 30 reviews
Location
9.3

Guests particularly praise the impeccable cleanliness and the panoramic, quiet location of the property. The warm welcome from the management, the quality of the breakfast served, and the convenience of the free private parking on site are also highly appreciated.

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