Villa Diana, Lipari Isole Eolie
3 stelleGeneral Description
Villa Diana is an elegant hotel found in Lipari only 400m away from the main road and around 1km away from the ports and the ocean.
Inaugurated in 1950 after the renovation and expansion of an Aeolian house, the Villa was founded by the Swiss painter Edwin Hunziker and is currently managed by his grandnephews Gabriele, Paolo and Alessandro providing the same friendly hospitality.
The garden and large terrace offer a breathtaking view of the ocean, the town of Lipari and its acropolis.
The hotel's excellent location, extensive grounds and peaceful surroundings make Villa Diana an ideal getaway for relaxation and a unique vacation on the sea.
The elegant sitting room and some of the guest rooms are decorated with the beautiful works of art painted by the hotel's founder and have classic décor with period furnishings.
Open from April to October, the hotel offers free private parking, a bocce court and a tennis court.
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The rooms are large and comfortable and overlook large covered terraces. Nearly all of the rooms have a breathtaking ocean view.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, direct phone lines, and private washrooms with shower and hair dryers.
Rooms available: Single, Twin, Double, Triple.
Services included in the price
- 24 Hour Reception Desk
- Coffee Lounge
- Fax Service
- Hotel outdoor parking
- Internal parking in private garage
- Internet Point
- Internet connection
- Left-luggage Facilities
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- Photocopying Service
- Ping Pong
- Porter
- Quick Check-In and Check-Out
- Reading lounge
- Safe-deposit box
- Small Pets are Welcome
- Sunbathing Area
- TV lounge
- Tennis Court
- Tour Desk
- Tourist Information Offices
Restaurant and bar
Guests are met with a delicious breakfast each morning in a lovely dining hall decorated with the works of Edwin Hunziker. This hall can also be used to relax with a book or watch television. During the summer months, the buffet is served on the terrace overlooking the ocean.
Services available for a fee
- Babysitting Service
- Bicycle Hire
- Car Hire
- Excursions
- Fishing
- Motorbike / Scooter Hire
- Scuba Diving
- Transport to/from the Port
Features of the hotel
- Designer Hotel
- Family Rooms
- Garden
- Gay Friendly
- Historic residence
- Panoramic View
- Recently renovated
- Roof garden
- Rooms for Non-Smokers
- Sea Front
- Terrace
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
Location of the hotel
How to reach the hotel
By ferryboat or hydrofoil boat
Lipari can be reached by ferryboat or hydrofoil boat from the following ports:
- Port of Milazzo (1 hour by hydrofoil boat; 2 hours by ferryboat);
- Port of Messina (1 hour by hydrofoil boat);
- Port of Reggio Calabria (2 hours by hydrofoil boat);
- Port of Palermo (3 hours by hydrofoil boat);
- Port of Naples (4 hours by hydrofoil boat; 9 hours by ferryboat)
From Lipari Sottomonastero port, it is a 900m walk to the hotel, crossing Via Torrente Valle, Via Vainicher, Via G. Marconi, and S.P. Pianoconte until reaching the address 1 Via Tufo Diana.
By car, go to the end of Via Vainicher to S.P. Pianoconte for 300m, and turn left on Via Tufo Diana.
By plane
- From Catania – Fontanarossa International Airport, the Giunta Bus shuttle bus service is available from June to September to the port of Milazzo with the companies Siremar and Ustica Lines.
Throughout the year, the SAIS bus company runs from the airport to Messina station. From Messina station, the Giunta Bus runs to the port of Milazzo.
- From Palermo - Punta Raisi International Airport, a shuttle bus runs directly to the port (around 40 minutes away) operated by the company Prestia e Comande. From here, the Ustica Lines company runs hydrofoil boats.
Summer: in the morning at 7:00 and in the afternoon at 14:00.
Winter: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00.
Nearby points of interest
Main Buildings
- Lipari-Pronto Soccorso 520 m Via Sant'Anna - Lipari
- Lipari 520 m Via Sant'Anna - Lipari
Transport
- Aeroporto Tito Minniti 75.96 km San Pietro Di Caridà (Reggio Calabria)
- Lipari 740 m Lipari
Villa Diana: Reservation Conditions
Check Out: 11:00
Payment Methods:
Visa, American Express, Euro/Master Card, Bancomat ATM Card, Diners Club, Cash, Carta Si, Maestro
No cancellation penalties will be charged if notification is given at least 2 days prior to arrival.
In case of cancellations made after this date or no-shows, the first night will be charged to the credit card provided.
No advance payment required; this room will be paid for directly at the hotel.
Note: these are the Standard conditions and may vary according to the season, type of room and rate selected. Please pay close attention to the details of the rate selected when making a reservation.
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