Family-run hotel on the island of Grado, a short walk from the beach and the old town, with air-conditioned rooms and Italian breakfast every morning.
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Hotel Carol is a family-run 3-star hotel on the island of Grado, managed by the Penso family, about a 5-minute walk from the beach and the town centre.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom equipped with a bathtub or shower, and free WiFi in all units. Available room types include double/twin rooms, some with a balcony and views over the lagoon or the sea, a single room with a terrace, and a comfort triple room designed for small groups or families. A continental and Italian breakfast is served every morning.
The location is particularly appreciated by guests, with a score of 9.6 for the area: restaurants such as Serenella and Locanda di Ambriabella are just steps away, while the main beach is about 250 metres away. Grado is about 23 km from Monfalcone and a 40-minute drive from Gorizia, making the hotel a convenient base for those who also want to explore the Friulian inland areas. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge.
The rooms at Hotel Carol share air conditioning, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, but differ in size, view and capacity. The double/twin rooms, at 12 sqm, are available with a balcony and garden or city view, in an economy version with garden view, or with a balcony and lagoon view, the latter being the most requested choice for those looking for a water view.
For solo travellers there is the 9 sqm Single Room with a terrace and garden view, while the Comfort Triple Room, the largest at 30 sqm, combines a single bed and a large double bed with a sofa, making it suitable for small groups or families with one child. All units are non-smoking and feature a refrigerator and a power outlet near the bed.
Room with a balcony and garden and city view, featuring a refrigerator, flat-screen TV and private bathroom: one of the brightest options in the property.
Economy version of the double/twin room, without a balcony but with a garden view, parquet flooring and a bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries set.
The smallest in the range and the only one designed for a single guest, with a private terrace overlooking the garden and a flat-screen satellite TV.
The largest room in the hotel, at 30 sqm, with an extra sofa compared to the other room types, ideal for families or small groups, with a garden view.
The only room with a lagoon view: the same 12 sqm layout as the other double rooms, but with a balcony overlooking the water and the city.
Hotel Carol offers a good number of amenities designed for a stay in a family-run seaside property. Rooms feature a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries, plus a refrigerator, safe and desk for those travelling on business as well.
On a general level, the property offers a shared terrace, luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, heating and air conditioning, with 24-hour surveillance via CCTV cameras and a smoke alarm. The parquet flooring in the common areas and rooms adds a touch of care to the spaces.
For connectivity, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telephone and internet connection are available in every room. The car park and car valet service is a plus for those arriving by car, while wine and champagne are available on request to round off the stay.
Hotel Carol is located on the island of Grado, in one of the most central areas of the town, a short walk from the seafront and the heart of the old town. The property overlooks Riva Ugo Foscolo, in a quiet residential setting just steps from the town’s activity, with restaurants such as Serenella and Locanda di Ambriabella only 100 metres away and the main beach about 250 metres away.
For those arriving from elsewhere, Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 16 km away, while Cervignano-Aquileia-Grado railway station is at the same distance. Monfalcone is 23 km away and Gorizia can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, distances that also make it convenient for day trips into the Friulian inland areas and the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site of Aquileia.
Grado is known as the Island of the Sun, and in the summer months it offers sandy beaches such as Grado Pineta, just over 1 km away, as well as the Parco delle Rose and the Water Park, both within 600 metres of the hotel, ideal for families with children. History lovers can visit the Ruins of the Church of San Grisogono and Casa Biagio Marin, dedicated to the famous Grado-born poet. In the low season, the area is well suited to walks along the lagoon and excursions to the Valle Cavanata Reserve, about 7 km away, a natural refuge for numerous species of water birds.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, rated almost at the maximum, and cleanliness, both consistent strong points in the reviews. Comfort and value for money are also highly appreciated, while the central location in Grado is especially popular with couples travelling together.
Yes, Hotel Carol accepts pets on request, with a possible additional surcharge.
No, Hotel Carol does not allow children to stay and does not offer cots or extra beds for young guests.
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Yes, Hotel Carol offers a car valet parking service directly at the property.
Hotel Carol includes a continental and Italian breakfast in the stay, served every morning.
Hotel Carol is located about 250 metres from Grado’s main beach, reachable within a few minutes’ walk.
Hotel Carol only accepts cash payments, with no option to pay by credit card.
