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Le Piccole Grotte

Beachfront bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
View from property
Le Piccole Grotte offers a convenient retreat near the train station where travelers can enjoy manicures and massages at the on-site spa. After treatments, guests sip drinks at the bar or take advantage of bicycle rentals to discover the surrounding area.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Balcony

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Grotte 10 - Località Chianalea, Scilla, RC, 89058

What's nearby

  • Chiesa dello Spirito Santo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marina Grande Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Castle of Scilla - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lo Zanzibar - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Scilla Station - 12 min walk
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pipirasta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Civico 5 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Pirata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roxy Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casa Vela - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Le Piccole Grotte

Bed & breakfast near a train station
Take advantage of a hair salon, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Le Piccole Grotte. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Le Piccole Grotte boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 22 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per person (roundtrip)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Property is also known as

Piccole Grotte
Piccole Grotte B&B
Piccole Grotte B&B Scilla
Piccole Grotte Scilla
Le Piccole Grotte Scilla
Le Piccole Grotte Bed & breakfast
Le Piccole Grotte Bed & breakfast Scilla

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Piccole Grotte pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Le Piccole Grotte?

Self parking is available for EUR 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Le Piccole Grotte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Piccole Grotte?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Le Piccole Grotte provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per person applies.

Where is Le Piccole Grotte located?

Nestled on the beach, this Scilla bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Chiesa Madre dell' Immacolata, Castle of Scilla, and Scilla Lighthouse. Chiesa dello Spirito Santo and Piazza San Rocco are just steps away. Scilla Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Le Piccole Grotte Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.4

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! We had the seaside room with a balcony and it was absolutely stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Il ragazzo che fa le camere molto carino e gentile, chi lo gestisce poco disponibile e scortese. Il punto in cui è posizionato è molto bello ma pecca per la scarsità dei servizi.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amedeo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pessimo!

Il gestore si è comportato malissimo. Arrivati sul posto dopo aver fatto 200 km mi ha accusato, con soldi alla mano, di aver cancellato la prenotazione e quindi non aveva una stanza! Ma stiamo scherzando?! Ha lasciato me, mia moglie e mia figlia di 19 mesi in balia del sole. Non si lavora certo in questo modo! E umanamente non ci si comporta così! Davvero molto scorretto! Sconsiglio vivamente di andarci!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

RICCARDO

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room lacked some basic amenities and there wasn’t hot water for 2 days. Host wasn’t available and didn’t provide much information or welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Camere vista MURO.

Camere vista MURO. Niente reception. Non si è visto nessuno. Scale ripidissime e strette, scarsissima luminosità. Materasso scomodo. No breakfast. Insomma da evitare.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Value for Location

This hotel is a good value for its location. The only thing I would recommend to the management is an upgrade of the mattress in the room. There was nothing wrong with it but we prefer the newer foam mattresses. We intend to stay at this Le Piccole Grotte again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for this location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Francesco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mai più.

Truffa. Dopo aver contattato l'host per conferma nei giorni precedenti, ricevo una telefonata in un Italiano maccheronico la sera prima della partenza dove ci proponevano di soggiornare a Bagnara Calabra almeno la prima notte a causa di un guasto idraulico. La faccenda non mi convinceva, ma nonostante le mie ripetute domande la struttura ha sempre negato l'overbooking. Mentre attendo eventuali aggiornamenti sul fantomatico idraulico, scopro da altri ospiti del nuovo hotel che eravamo ben in 7 ad essere stati spostati (le stanze delle piccole grotte sono 5, quindi trattasi necessariamente di overbooking). Sconsigliatissimo. Poca serietà, specchio di gran parte della regione (non tutta, per fortuna) in cui sono nato.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed, no Breakfast

L'insegna dice 'Bed and Breakfast' ma poi ti dicono che sono 'affittacamere' e quindi niente colazione. Ok. Nei servizi è menzionato il Parcheggio. In realtà il parcheggio non c'è proprio, ti devi fare più di un kilometro a piedi con le valigie dal più vicino parcheggio 'custodito'.... all'ingresso viene sbandierato un fantomatico 'servizio navetta', ma se chiedi informazioni scopri che, come la colazione e il parcheggio, anche questo non esiste. Poi: la camera ha una bella vista sul mare, e questo è indubbio. Parecchio rumorosa fino alle 2 di notte. Chi non fa la doccia per primo la fa fredda. Il televisore non si accende. A parte questo, il paese e' bellissimo e vale il soggiorno. Quindi Scilla voto 10, Le Piccole Grotte 5-.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

CAROLINA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Puoi trovare meglio

Accoglienza marginale e indifferente, stanza carina ma calda all'arrivo nonostante chi la gestisca sa che si tratti dell'ultimo piano sotto il tetto
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

RISCHIO VIRUS COVID19

Pessima esperienza, luogo pulito non a norma. Colazione inclusa che non viene fornita ma pagata, con scuse futili. Al check-in chiamato per ore il responsabile nessuno rispondeva e nessuno ci apriva, dopo ben 35 minuti arriva un tizio, credo di origini senegalesi che non parlava italiano SENZA MASCHERINA A FARCI IL CHECK-IN, che non conosceva nulla. Momento colazione il signore non rispose più e non si fece trovare per lasciare le chiavi, ma solo il solito signore senegalese. Pessima posizione di hotel scomodissimo da raggiungere. Per lo più parcheggio inesistente e non è gratis o a strisce bianche come dicono loro, ma è a 2km lontano e scomodo con valige o passeggini. Sconsigliatissimo!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

kine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk sted. Helt magisk. Nydelig utsikt fra rommet. Litt harde senger. Enkle rom. Vanskelig å finne frem. Men vel værdt å surre litt rundt for å finne frem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Julyhotelguest

Liked: Cleanliness
Please note I fully understand that this is not a 5 star resort.. Not properly stocked with towels or toilet paper. Air conditioner did not work properly. Sheets are clean and nice - Bedding cover is very old, worn and faded. Same with the furniture in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

RODOLFO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La estadía fue breve, pero buena, el lugar la ciudad hermosa, lo mismo el hotel es recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vista mozzafiato, ottimo per chi ama il mare. Situato in zona ztl, quindi raggiungibile tramite navetta, posto magico.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
- Very hard to find and exhausting to get your car parked - A lot of narrow tiny staircases to be climbed in order to get to the room - Room very dark, rahter uncharming - Noisy due to thin walls and location directly next to busy main street with bars etc where whole night is action and noise - Breakfast limited choice and very tiny room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Brenda, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The view is worth the walk

Scilla is an amazing town and the Picollo Grotto was perfect for experiencing old Italy. All the amenities and all the charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Frank, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wunderschönes Hotel in bester Lage

Das liebevoll im Seemannsstil ausgestatte Hotel wird mit sehr nettem Personal und von einem sympatischen Chef geführt. Zum großen Sandstrand sind es ca. 10 Gehminuten. Mehrere nette Restaurants liegen im direkten Umkreis des Hotels. Der Vorteil mit der ruhigen Lage ist auch gleichzeitig der einzige Nachteil, nämlich die Koffer muß man vom Auto ca. 200 Meter und über einige Treppen zum Hotel schleppen.

8/10 Good

James, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming B&B in an old cobbled street

Le Piccole Grotte / La Locandiera is lovely. It's in the heart of Scilla's old town on a narrow, cobbled street barely accessible by car (if you're driving you'll have to park on the main road a good couple of street up the hillside) and a ten-minute walk from the beach. It's in an old house, renovated to a good standard (including a lift) but in keeping with the style of the building and the bedrooms have a rustic charm to them. Our room was spacious and comfortable and we had a balcony which gave onto the sea which was wonderful. We really found our stay in Scilla relaxing and restoring and ate lots of fresh fish and seafood. The only thing I would improve about La Locandiera is the breakfast, which could have more selection on the buffet (cold meats, cheeses, etc). I would definitely recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Lena, Gävle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekt!

Vi blev uppgraderade til ett rum med fantastiskt utsikt på ett närliggande hotell, La Locandiera. Allt perfekt.

2/10 Terrible

Carlo, Messina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esperienza da dimenticare

Arrivato in albergo stanco del viaggio trovo la porta dell'hotel chiusa e nessuno ad accogliermi. Dopo varie telefonate riesco a rintracciare un anonimo personaggio che mi dice di aspettare perché' qualcuno arriverà. Mi siedo sui gradini di una chiesa antistante l'hotel e dopo circa un'ora di attesa arriva un extracomunitario in ciabatte che mi consegna la camera da me prenotata . All'atto di lasciare l'hotel, l'indomani, convinto di avere saldato il conto con la carta di credito di cui avevo fornito i dati all'atto della prenotazione, mi viene bruscamente detto dall'extracomunitario che io non avevo saldato proprio nulla e che dovevo saldare immediatamente il conto in contanti. Saldo il conto con moneta contante ma non ricevo ne' il resto ne' la ricevuta fiscale. Scappo via perché ho fretta ripromettendomi di non tornare più' da quelle parti. Esperienza pessima, peggiore della mia vita per quanto concerne la frequentazione di alberghi. Rapporto qualità' prezzo molto molto basso

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay.

Central hotel in old part of town, close to water & restaurants. Cannot park close to hotel , but staff can assist to park.

4/10 Poor

Federica, Torino

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bella posizione ma pessimo il gestore

Pessima esperienza con il gestore: per suo errore ci ha fatto passare la prima notte in una stanza di un altro b&b con meno servizi di quelli prenotati e di dimensioni puffo. No spazio per aprire la valigia, no bidet, cassetta del wc rotta, doccia minuscola. Pare sia errore ricorrente. Il giorno dopo trasloco nella stanza prenotata solo alle 13:30 (disagi vari non compensati dal gestore) abbiamo finalmente traslocato nella stanza prenotata. nuova stanza spaziosa, ma il bagno sempre piccolo, senza bidet, con asse e doccia rotti. Molto bella la posizione in pieno borgo dei pescatori ma anche molto rumorosa. Non presente l'ascensore, scaletta minuscola per raggiungere le camere. Lunghe attese per le api calesse per il trasporto dei bagagli al parcheggio più vicino (a pagamento). Nessuna convenzione con lidi. Non presente la Wi-Fi anche se dichiarata presente. Colazione varia ma di scarsa qualità. Pulito.

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii, Санкт-Петербург

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Хороший удобно расположенный отель. Посередине между двумя пляжами Шиллы. Кондиционер, большие номера. Вокруг много ресторанов, баров. Особенности: 1. Ресепшена в отеле нет, он в La Locanderia (вверх по лестнице на соседней улице) 2. Завтрак также в La Locanderia. К отелю есть 2 замечания: 1. Мини-кухня есть не во всех номерах. Как минимум, в одном номере её нет. 2. Не было доступа в интернет. WiFi был, но присутствовали проблемы с WAN портом на роутере. Приходилось пользоваться интернетом за завтраком в La Locanderia По местоположению. Не надейтесь спать с открытым окном, особенно в высокий сезон. Вечером шумно из-за кафе и ресторанов, утром примерно в 5 по узкой улице начинают ездить мотороллеры, в районе 6 - коммунальные машины. С закрытым окном и включенным кондиционером вполне терпимо. А так - замечательное, очень красивое и самобытное место.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre un peu chère. Service bagages payant et wifi qui ne fonctionnait pas. Apéro de bienvenue payant....un peu décevant. Par contre jolie chambre, bien située dans le secteur piéton.

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