We had 5 nights here last week, and couldn't recommend it highly enough. The rooms are just fine, but what really sets it apart are the public areas, which somehow manage to be both elegant and comfortable. The overall impression is of relaxation and restrained good taste. The staff are excellent, and the owners seem very involved in the day to day running of the hotel, - it's their private art collection on the walls, and they have a table for dinner. We were half board, dinner invariably excellent, breakfast tip-top European on the pool terrace.
The terrace and pool are both excellent, the small charge for pool beds is a good way of making sure that they are always available for those who want them. The beach is great, I enjoyed it most on the windy day when the sea was a little more boisterous . . .
Remember it is in a holiday resort - Venice is about 90 mins by bus and boat, but this is a place to relax. There's a little booth with free internet connection beside reception but I didn't see anybody using it. That probably says it all.
- Byron Bellavista Hotel
