Pros

  • Located close to Sperlonga old town and beach
  • Charming, relaxing setting in a Mediterranean-style building
  • Outdoor pool and sun terrace with umbrellas and loungers
  • Private beach and beach bar off Tyrrhenian Sea
  • Free breakfast buffet with hot items
  • Restaurant serves tasty regional cuisine and fresh seafood
  • Public computer station
  • Free Wi-Fi, with free use of laptops (supply limited)
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Free shuttle to beach and Sperlonga old town
  • Free covered parking
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Cons

  • Limited facilities considering rating class (no fitness center or spa)
  • Fee for use of private beach
  • Located a ways from train station; cab fare expensive
  • Rooms don't have coffeemakers
  • Heavy use of tiling in decor can make rooms feel dated
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Bottom Line

Hotel Ganimede is an intimate Mediterranean-style hotel in the newer section of Sperlonga, close to a quaint historic section with old houses and alleys that weave down to the sea. In the town are shops, taverns, and restaurants that offer lots of seafood. The hotel is not upscale and thus its facilities are not expansive, but it nonetheless includes some nice features like a free breakfast, a restaurant, an outdoor pool, lush gardens, and a private beach (for a fee). Rooms are simple with free Wi-Fi and balconies or terraces; some have jetted tubs. A stay at the Ganimede suits travelers who love relaxation in an intimate, unhurried environment near the sea.

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Ganimede

Scene

Relaxing environment with gardens, pool, and nearby private beach

Housed in a two-floor white building, the Ganimede has a contemporary Mediterranean style in its architecture and decor. Lush, well-landscaped grounds with gardens and palm trees surround an outdoor pool, while the spacious terrace has white tables with red parasols. The lobby has white walls, white furniture with red cushions, and sea-blue tiled floors in keeping with the property's overall look. Arches at various points frame views of the garden. There's an unfussy, relaxed feel throughout the hotel, perfect for leisure travelers who want a quiet beach-ready stay without bells and whistles.

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Location

Located close to the beach and within walking distance of Sperlonga's old town

Hotel Ganimede is located in the newer section of Sperlonga, surrounded by terraced houses and gardens. The hotel is just south of the SR-213 highway, about 10 to 15 minutes by foot from the center of the Sperlonga old town. Keep in mind that the walk might be a bit strenuous, since there are a lot of stairs. But the Ganimede offers a free shuttle to the old town and the beach, which is south of the hotel. The other major attraction in the area is the ancient villa of the Roman emperor Tiberius and its grotto with Hellenic art. The villa lies southeast of the hotel and is considered part of the Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse, which is a 20-minute drive southeast.

Water skiing opportunities are available on Lago Lungo and Lago San Puoto lakes, both short drives northwest. The Fondi-Sperlonga train station is also seven-and-a-half miles north of the Ganimede, though it's a little pricey to get to the hotel by taxi. The nearest airport is in Naples, about 65 miles northwest and more than a 90-minute drive.

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Rooms

Simple rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs

The two-floor Hotel Ganimede has 25 rooms varying in size. Spaces are soundproofed and quiet, and have a basic, minimalist feel with white walls. The floors are sea-blue in color, keeping with the Mediterranean style of the hotel and there's an emphasis on tiling, which can make the bathrooms in particular look a bit dated as far as style goes. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, mini-bars, and in-room safes. Some rooms have computers. Units on the top floor have balconies, while those on the ground floor have garden terraces. Some balconies and terraces feature jetted tubs for a convivial outdoor soak.

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Features

Outdoor pool, nearby private beach, and free breakfast buffet

Hotel Ganimede's private beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea, which guests can access for a fee, has clear water, soft sand, showers, thatched tiki-style beach umbrellas, and deck chairs. In addition, there's a covered cafe with wood floors and white tables serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Back at the hotel, guests can refresh themselves in the large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sun terrace, palm trees, and a garden. The free breakfast spread is ample and includes hot items like eggs in addition to typical continental fare like baked goods and cereal. The restaurant looks out over the pool and serves Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on local seafood. A five-course menu changes every night. Free parking and a computer station are on-site as well, while free bicycle use is available for local jaunts. Overall facilities are slightly limited for a hotel of this rating class, as the property has no fitness room or spa with a sauna or steam room.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Ganimede

Scene

Relaxing environment with gardens, pool, and nearby private beach

Housed in a two-floor white building, the Ganimede has a contemporary Mediterranean style in its architecture and decor. Lush, well-landscaped grounds with gardens and palm trees surround an outdoor pool, while the spacious terrace has white tables with red parasols. The lobby has white walls, white furniture with red cushions, and sea-blue tiled floors in keeping with the property's overall look. Arches at various points frame views of the garden. There's an unfussy, relaxed feel throughout the hotel, perfect for leisure travelers who want a quiet beach-ready stay without bells and whistles.

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Location

Located close to the beach and within walking distance of Sperlonga's old town

Hotel Ganimede is located in the newer section of Sperlonga, surrounded by terraced houses and gardens. The hotel is just south of the SR-213 highway, about 10 to 15 minutes by foot from the center of the Sperlonga old town. Keep in mind that the walk might be a bit strenuous, since there are a lot of stairs. But the Ganimede offers a free shuttle to the old town and the beach, which is south of the hotel. The other major attraction in the area is the ancient villa of the Roman emperor Tiberius and its grotto with Hellenic art. The villa lies southeast of the hotel and is considered part of the Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse, which is a 20-minute drive southeast.

Water skiing opportunities are available on Lago Lungo and Lago San Puoto lakes, both short drives northwest. The Fondi-Sperlonga train station is also seven-and-a-half miles north of the Ganimede, though it's a little pricey to get to the hotel by taxi. The nearest airport is in Naples, about 65 miles northwest and more than a 90-minute drive.

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Rooms

Simple rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs

The two-floor Hotel Ganimede has 25 rooms varying in size. Spaces are soundproofed and quiet, and have a basic, minimalist feel with white walls. The floors are sea-blue in color, keeping with the Mediterranean style of the hotel and there's an emphasis on tiling, which can make the bathrooms in particular look a bit dated as far as style goes. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, mini-bars, and in-room safes. Some rooms have computers. Units on the top floor have balconies, while those on the ground floor have garden terraces. Some balconies and terraces feature jetted tubs for a convivial outdoor soak.

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Features

Outdoor pool, nearby private beach, and free breakfast buffet

Hotel Ganimede's private beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea, which guests can access for a fee, has clear water, soft sand, showers, thatched tiki-style beach umbrellas, and deck chairs. In addition, there's a covered cafe with wood floors and white tables serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Back at the hotel, guests can refresh themselves in the large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sun terrace, palm trees, and a garden. The free breakfast spread is ample and includes hot items like eggs in addition to typical continental fare like baked goods and cereal. The restaurant looks out over the pool and serves Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on local seafood. A five-course menu changes every night. Free parking and a computer station are on-site as well, while free bicycle use is available for local jaunts. Overall facilities are slightly limited for a hotel of this rating class, as the property has no fitness room or spa with a sauna or steam room.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Beach

  • Cable

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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