Hotel L'ancora
Loc. Grotticelle, 89866 Capo Vaticano (VV)
Guest review:
8.5
Excellent
(42 reviews)
Price category:€€€€ (Expensive)
Recommended by guests
Hotel 3 stars with 31 rooms
Description
Set 984 feet from the Tyrrhenian Sea in Capo Vaticano, family-run Hotel L'Ancora offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony. It has a pool, sun terrace and restaurant, and is a 5-minute drive from Ricardi Train Station.
The property also features a private beach area, which is serviced by a free shuttle bus. Rooms at the Hotel L'Ancora come with satellite TV, a safe and mini-bar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
"Free WiFi is wifi available in the common area not behind closed doors" Homemade cakes and orange marmalade are served as part of the continental breakfast. The restaurant serves traditional Calabrian recipes, using characteristic local ingredients such as Tropea’s red onions, and the spicy ‘Ndujia sausage.
The swimming pool is surrounded by fruit trees and palms, and there is also a children’s pool. Staff can organize excursions to the Eolian Islands, Calabria as well as boat tours. The property is 6.2 mi from Tropea, and free private parking is provided on site.
Lamezia Terme Airport is 40 mi away.
The property also features a private beach area, which is serviced by a free shuttle bus. Rooms at the Hotel L'Ancora come with satellite TV, a safe and mini-bar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
"Free WiFi is wifi available in the common area not behind closed doors" Homemade cakes and orange marmalade are served as part of the continental breakfast. The restaurant serves traditional Calabrian recipes, using characteristic local ingredients such as Tropea’s red onions, and the spicy ‘Ndujia sausage.
The swimming pool is surrounded by fruit trees and palms, and there is also a children’s pool. Staff can organize excursions to the Eolian Islands, Calabria as well as boat tours. The property is 6.2 mi from Tropea, and free private parking is provided on site.
Lamezia Terme Airport is 40 mi away.
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Hotel L'ancora, Capo Vaticano: Rooms
Double Room (17m2) |

Offering a balcony, this air-conditioned room includes satellite TV, a mini-bar and private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Clothes rack
- Cots
- Desk
- Drying rack for clothing
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen tv
- Fold-up bed
- Free toiletries
- Garden view
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Infinity pool
- Inner courtyard view
- Key access
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Patio
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Private pool
- Raised toilet
- Refrigerator
- Roll-in shower
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Shallow end
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Terrace
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toilet with grab rails
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Tv
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
Triple Room (19m2) |

The infinity pool is the standout feature of this triple room. This air-conditioned triple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Clothes rack
- Cots
- Desk
- Drying rack for clothing
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen tv
- Fold-up bed
- Free toiletries
- Garden view
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Infinity pool
- Inner courtyard view
- Key access
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Patio
- Pool view
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Private pool
- Raised toilet
- Refrigerator
- Roll-in shower
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Shallow end
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Terrace
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toilet with grab rails
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Tv
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
Single Room (10m2) |

The infinity pool is a top feature of this single room. Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned single room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen tv
- Free toiletries
- Garden view
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Infinity pool
- Key access
- Non-feather pillow
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Shallow end
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Tv
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
- Window
Family Room (35m2) |

The infinity pool is the standout feature of this family room. This air-conditioned family room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 4 beds.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Clothes rack
- Cots
- Desk
- Drying rack for clothing
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen tv
- Free toiletries
- Garden view
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Infinity pool
- Inner courtyard view
- Key access
- Non-feather pillow
- Patio
- Pool view
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Shallow end
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Terrace
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Tv
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
Quadruple Room (20m2) |

This quadruple room's special feature is the infinity pool. This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Clothes rack
- Cots
- Desk
- Drying rack for clothing
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen tv
- Free toiletries
- Garden view
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Infinity pool
- Inner courtyard view
- Key access
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Patio
- Pool view
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Private pool
- Raised toilet
- Refrigerator
- Roll-in shower
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Shallow end
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Terrace
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toilet with grab rails
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Tv
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
Economy Double Room (13m2) |

This double room features a infinity pool. This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Drying rack for clothing
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen tv
- Free toiletries
- Garden view
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Infinity pool
- Inner courtyard view
- Key access
- Non-feather pillow
- Patio
- Pool view
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Shallow end
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Terrace
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Tv
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
Double Room with Sea View (17m2) |
This double room offers a infinity pool. This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Facilities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Drying rack for clothing
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen tv
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Infinity pool
- Key access
- Non-feather pillow
- Patio
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Sea view
- Shallow end
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Terrace
- Tile/marble floor
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Tv
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- View
- Wardrobe or closet
Facilities
General
- Pet friendly,
- Non-smoking rooms,
- Facilities for disabled guests,
- Family rooms,
- Safe,
- Heating,
- Smoke-free property,
- Air conditioning,
- Designated smoking area
Activities
- Solarium,
- Canoeing,
- Diving,
- Snorkeling,
- Private beach area,
- Beach,
- Themed dinners
Services
- Meeting/banquet facilities,
- 24-hour front desk,
- Airport shuttle,
- Packed lunches,
- Car rental,
- Tour desk,
- Airport shuttle (additional charge),
- Shared lounge/tv area
Food & Drink
- Restaurant,
- Bar,
- Snack bar,
- Kids' meals,
- Fruit,
- Coffee house on site
Internet
- Internet,
- Wifi,
- Free wifi
Outdoors
- Garden,
- Terrace,
- Outdoor pool,
- Sun deck,
- Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Parking
- Parking,
- Free parking,
- Parking on site,
- Private parking
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible,
- Toilet with grab rails,
- Raised toilet,
- Lowered sink,
- Bathroom emergency cord
Pool and Spa
- Infinity pool,
- Shallow end,
- Beach chairs/loungers,
- Beach umbrellas,
- Kids' pool,
- Swimming pool,
- Swimming pool
Transportation
- Airport pickup,
- Airport drop-off
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Key access,
- Security alarm,
- Cctv in common areas,
- Cctv outside property,
- Fire extinguishers
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities,
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas,
- Process in place to check health of guests,
- First aid kits available,
- Access to healthcare professionals,
- Thermometers for guests provided by property,
- Face masks for guests available
Physical distancing
- Cashless payment available,
- Physical distancing rules followed
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus,
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines,
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays,
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
- Physical distancing in dining areas,
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
Terms & Conditions
Arrival and departure times
Check-in: 15:00 - Check-out: 10:00Important information
Access to the private beach comes at an extra cost of EUR 30 per day. For period of May, June and September €35, July and August €40, which includes a parasol and 2 deck chairs (beach loungers not available) first and second row, on request, supplement of 10 EUR.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance.You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in.
Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Minimum check-in age
18Pets allowed
Upon request onlyAdditional charges for pets
Additional charges may applyAccepted credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, CartaSiLicense numbers
102030-ALB-00040, IT102030A1ZDNDS2CMCIN Verification (National Identification Code)
It is possible to check the regularity of the CIN of the accomodation on the website of the Ministry of Tourism: CIN SearchPlaces near Hotel L'Ancora, Capo Vaticano
- 2 km San Nicolò di Ricadi 823
- 3 km Ricadi 873
- 6 km Spilinga 888
- 6 km Joppolo 649
- 8 km Drapia 880
- 9 km Tropea 866
- 10 km Zaccanopoli 894
- 10 km Parghelia 885
- 11 km Nicotera 243
- 13 km Limbadi 127
Points of interest near Hotel L'Ancora, Capo Vaticano
Stations
- 1 km Ricadi 824
- 5 km Santa Domenica di Ricadi 836
- 7 km Joppolo 382
- 8 km Tropea 865
- 10 km Parghelia 887
- 11 km Nicotera 228
Hospitals
- 8 km Presidio Ospedaliero Tropea 864
Museums and Libraries
- 11 km Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra 232
Restaurants near Hotel L'Ancora
Restaurants near Hotel L'Ancora
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Il Conte
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La Casareccia da Franco
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Il Ritrovo
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