Reviews of Giò Rooms
Via San Giacomo, 14, 87029 Scalea, Italy

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Reviewed: 19 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 October 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewGio was very helpful and the room is an excellent part of Scalea, with a beautiful square just below. There are restaurants and bars close by. It’s a great location. The apartment was comfortable and clean.
Nothing. Be prepared for stairs, but that’s the whole of Scalea.
Reviewed: 28 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewWe stayed for only one night. Excellent location. Free street parking close by. Basic accommodation very clean.
For those who are sensitive- smoking is permitted in the room.
Reviewed: 21 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room was very clean . The view overlooking the small piazza was nice.
The climb up to the room. Although it mentioned the room was on the upper floor the stairs are uneven (stone) to get up to the building ( no hand rail) and then there were quite a few stairs with in the building. Also would have been nice to get a heads up that there was a major religious festivity the day after we got there, many roads were closed.
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPosition in a tranquil old town with breathtaking sights. The host who's welcoming, responsive, and helpful. Cleanliness was spotless.
Not that we didn't like it, as it is clearly stated in the description of the accommodation - access to the room has several stairs which shouldn't be a challenge for visitors who are a bit in shape. There was a brief water shortage for which we got advanced notice from the host.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location in the old town near restaurants. Check-in was easy, and the room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is very good if you are looking to be near the edge of the old city as it is just near a main road that is accessible with a car if you are driving or in a taxi. The rooms are located in a pleasant square, which is relatively quiet even with the activity there, with easy access to the upper (older) part of the city and not far from the lower (newer) part of the city. Beach is Jayne a 10-15 minute walk. The room was basic but decent for the price. There was enough space and a decent window out onto a Juliette balcony. Overall it was pretty clean and functional. Communication was good and Giovanni came within 5 minutes of calling, but anyone staying here would need to have a way to call because there is no reception.
It did not affect my review, but for anyone with lots of big bags or older with difficulty mounting stairs, this might be tricky. There are quite a few steps up to the residence and many more into the unit. The only problems I had were that the wifi was very spotty which made it difficult to plan subsequent portions of the trip, and the shower hot water kicked out on me twice (once it came back, once it did not).
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation, cleanliness, balcony, staff
small balcony
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCharming location in the old town. Room was modern, large and comfortable. Walkable from the railway station (but about 15 minutes). Several good bars/restaurants very close by. I would stay there again.
It would be good to have a kettle/coffe maker (perhaps in the communal corridor), but a minor issue.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood location, it is the historic center. Closely to city center, restaurants, shops, beach and the same time quiet and calm.
Reviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewRoom was great location easy to access town and beach and village. Amazing restaurants including Gio bar great drinks!
Reviewed: 25 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAnything you could need was made available. The bed was comfortable and the location was quiet. Truly lovely
Niente
Reviewed: 19 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewComfortable room and bed with a lovely view of the Old Town. We were able to check out late and had a great stay!
Reviewed: 21 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewLovely location in the old town. Spacious room and bathroom. Nice view from the window onto the piazza below.
The room was only cleaned at the end of our stay, would have been nice to have the option of new towels and cleaning once a day.
Reviewed: 16 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe location was great. Room was quiet. Beautiful piazza and restaurant right at location.
Basic facilities
Reviewed: 29 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewLovely comfortable and very clean room, beautiful views. Very central for restaurants and beach. Host was very friendly. Would stay again, Scalea is a lovely town. I Recommend visiting the restaurant, Cimalonga, which is a 5 minute walk in old town and just up the hill from accommodation. Food is excellent and owners are so friendly, well worth a visit. One of the best meals we have had in Calabria, very reasonable price for food and drinks.
It would have been nice to have a coffee machine to have tea/coffee in the morning apart from that everything was fine.
Reviewed: 22 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewNice location in the old town, close to the beach. Very friendly host, that allowed for a very late check in at 2am. Clean and nice room
The walls were a bit thin, but still ok.
Reviewed: 1 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewLocation is perfectly integrated in the city, which is mainly composed of steps. The room was comfy and quiet.
We would have appreciated if the host had warmed the room a little bit before our arrival. Furthermore, a coffee maker could be added, we have missed it.
Reviewed: 17 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewVery clean !