We have just arrived back from Ischia and stayed in the Villa Carolina - we have no complaints at all except maybe the parking. But we got a place right outside the hotel for 8 euros a day. The situation of the hotel could not be beaten and we loved our room. The roof top terrace was lovely with wonderful views. We had half board and thought the food was excellent. The staff could not have been more helpful and the hotel was spotless. We are planning our next trip there in May.

No parking places for guests! No swimming pool (the pool is only 2m x 2m), internal pool is open only 2 hours by day (during a breakfast!)! Not so friendly staff, very bad services in reception (not multilingual, only very basic english). Very expensive bar, minibar and restaurant. Bad dishes, small and dirty rooms, mould and falling plaster at hall.

This hotel was our worst choice... it was the last hotel where we planned to stay in the island, and it definitely ruined our vacation!!!
The hotel is a common building, without any charm, very small rooms, even though the hotel is new, is yet in very, very, bad condition.
The worst part are the people working there. We found hair on the bed and they said nothing…
They are useless and not professional at all.
Forio is not a touristic town don’t waste your time.

We have been to Ischia several times but last year we stayed in Villa Carolina, in Forio, within walking distance from the ferries. We had a wonderful time. The food was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the staff was unfailingly professional. Best of all, the location is great, few meters from the beach and to the center, shops, etc. The rooms are simply beautiful and very nicely furnished. Our friends had a baby so they booked a family room with a raised deck, or mezanine, where the was the main bedroom. On the roof there's a nice, quiet pool with a fantastic view of the port.
We went back to villa carolina last week and I would suggest this hotel to anyone who wish to find a nice, clean and elegant hotel in Ischia!!