Umberto a Mare

An absolutely wonderful hotel, a unique experience, a 5-star welcome! The perfect place for a seaside vacation. A confidential address, where everything is luxury, calm, and pleasure. Delicious restaurant, exceptional wine cellar.

A charming, well-appointed boutique hotel far enough from the hubbub of central Forio to feel serene, yet close enough to access all needed shops and services. The rooms are a good size, there's a lovely terrace on which to have breakfast and another to watch the sunset, and some sunbeds on the lower level. The staff is lovely and attentive, and breakfast is very good, though it feels at time a bit rationed (e.g., small portions of cereal). My only quibble was that the mattress in my room was extremely uncomfortable, and not fit for a mid-range hotel. After two bad nights, I let the manager know and they added a mattress topper to it, which helped. But I feel that for the price, the mattress should have been comfortable from the start. In fact, the mattresses looked more like a hand-stitched affair you'd find in your grandmother's attic than something fit for a hotel. With the certainty of improved mattresses, I would without a doubt become a regular guest -- Ischia is wonderful, and Umberto a Mare a great base to discover it. You can't help but feel relaxed staying there.

A place suspended above the sea — the most beautiful terrace on the island, offering a front-row view of the gold of the sunset and the silver of the moon reflected on the water. A small, intimate boutique hotel with a restaurant serving a refined and original menu. Only the finest ingredients and inspired pairings. A wine cellar curated by sommelier Fabrizio, featuring an exceptional selection that includes the most exclusive champagnes. The owner, Marco, welcomes guests with the discretion and grace of a perfect host. For the discerning few.