Tropea, ItalyCapo Vaticano
Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa
Coastal thalasso resort
Capo Vaticano Tropea, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort DesignOutside the door
Coastal thalasso resort
Low wings curve through coastal dunes to orient life around seawater baths, facing directly toward the volcanic outline of Stromboli.
“sibling properties to the south boast enviable seaside spots: Baia Del Sole in Torre Ruffa and Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa in Ricadi, both with smart beach clubs”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rooms are modern and minimalist, sleek and silent, with crisp white linens, framed seascape photographs, and amenities including flat-screen TVs and private balconies.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Capo Vaticano lighthouse is a short stroll away, and the cliffside streets of Tropea are twenty minutes north.
The rooms
Curving two-storey wings house sea-facing bedrooms styled with framed coastal photography and private outdoor terraces overlooking the water.
Pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
White parasols line the curved garden pool, and massage cabanas on the lawn offer treatments with regional citrus.
The thalasso pools
Heated seawater fills the indoor hydrotherapy pools, equipped with hydromassage jets and a counter-current walking circuit.
Restaurant
Strombolicchio
The poolside terrace serves raw seafood and shellfish under open pergolas with sunset views across the water.
At the table
Belvedere Bar pours Calabrian bitter liqueurs beneath a bright blue ceiling, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking toward the sea.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.