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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Sea View
Room with view
258 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Sea View
Room with view
258 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 3 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room Single Use
Room with view
258 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
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 center

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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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between May 12 and May 18.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Balestrieri like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Complimentary valet parking is available on site.

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

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
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets 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

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

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

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Snorkeling nearby

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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.

One child stays free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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 is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Events/parties allowed

Social distancing measures are in place

Weddings allowed

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

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

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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