San Montano Resort & Spa

Amazing experience, stunning location, and superior service. We took one of the suites with infinity pool access, where enjoyed the tranquillity of the sunset after spending the day through the 11 thermal pool and whirlpool. The restaurants are great, and the staff is highly committed to make the guests experience a “want to come back”. And I definitely will!

The views were amazing! The piano hour and dinner at La Veranda are an absolute must! Salvatore was our server for breakfast and two dinners. He has incredible customer service and very accommodating.

What a wonderful resort. The hotel sits on top of a mountain overlooking the sea with mountains all over. What makes the San Montano really great is the staff. They treated us like family..and we were a big family. We had 2 babies and 7 adults (my son was on crutches and his future wife was also walking impaired). Everything was seamless from the boat pick up at Naples from the shuttle pick up at the port from check in went off without a hitch. The front desk people, bellhops, shuttle drivers, bartenders,waitstaff , housekeeping room service people were amazing. Reception/concierge seemed to have memorized our itinerary. If you are a beach lover , you have to shuttle down there but they have many different pools on premise. Anyway the place is wonderful and we would definitely return. Sorry for all of the noise from the babies and their mess—-also for the table. Caio and arriverderce for now…

We all very much enjoyed the San Montano. The location is great, the small town near it has all you need, and the beach is perfect. The rooms are on the small side but the balconies, cleaning staff and amenities on the property all make up for it! The restaurant is great as well the breakfast. We want to return again and again!

TLDR: I would forfeit seeing all other corners of the world if it means staying at San Montano Resort time & time again. There are not enough stars to describe the joy of my experience at San Montano. This was my *third* time back to the property, visiting from the US, because of the beauty of the island as a whole, the sunset views from San Montano, but most importantly, the people who working at San Montano that make my stay feel like a 10 star hotel time and time again. Notable things for someone looking to stay here... 1. Ischia is a must see. I hesitate to write this, because I want to keep this island in secrecy to avoid over crowding, but it's a beautiful place that you must go to. 2. San Montano is by far the best views on the island. Anytime I would go watch sunset from elsewhere, I would only wonder what it looked like from the sunset bar at the hotel, instead. 3. Again, the staff are so hospitable. I heard them speak German, Russian, English, Italian.. the list goes on. They are versed and ready to welcome guests of all nations in a warm and friendly way, and be on top of your itinerary (taxis, reservations, etc.) in a way that I have never experienced before. 4. The cuisine is top notch. I ate the hotel restaurant at least 4 or 5 nights out of my week long stay, because it was such incredible food, lots of options, and the breakfast spread makes this place worth the $$ in and of itself. 5. Family friendly, there were families with kids, but never to the point of disruption of all the couples I met enjoying their honeymoons. 6. There is so much to do on the property alone. Be sure to plan a full day just to enjoy the resort and the town Lacco Ameno at the base of the hill (that if you don't enjoy walking, SM has a complimentary driver to take you around the town). The pools, spa, lemon groves, and did I mention the pools? are all worth your visit. The front desk / concierge staff - Marco, Iliana, Francesco, Demetra, Giuseppe, Eduardo, Anna, Camilla, Pier Paolo, Salvatore, Ilaria, wow the list goes on. They, along with their GM, Arcangelo, are LEADERS in the world of hospitality - lucky are the people who venture to this island to experience AWARD WINNING LEVEL service of this staff. This resort is PERFECT for people who enjoy great views, great food, friendly culture, a warm atmosphere, and also enjoy being immersed in the culture. Ischia is a place where you go to relax and experience, but also to be open and to learn. I learned more Italian courtesy of the kindest pool staff who spoke minimal English - they were patient with me, and I with them, as we communicated and learned each other's language - something that I think is essential to traveling internationally, being open to new people and the native language. The chatter in the breakfast room each day as new folks would come in, and new would leave, was constantly a "I'm so jealous you're just starting your stay here, we're already planning our trip back". I can say that with confidence, too, as I plan my 4th trip back to the island for the SAME resort, yet I know I'll be welcomed with NEW experience, because of how much there is to do, see, and how no sunset is ever the same. I read some of the other reviews here , the rooms being "outdated" or small. You're going to stay in a beautiful island, with only one hospital, and made up of 99% locals, so set your expectations. I actually was offered an upgrade by the staff after my first night stay, and chose to stay in my, what other folks are calling, "small" room, because I was so comfortable and loved my view. The housekeeping staff were some of the most warm people I've ever met, always making sure I had what I needed, and making my room feel brand new each time I entered it. Simply put, if you're looking for a beautiful and warm experience, this is the place for you. I have no doubt that you're going to be spending your first day back at work when you return, writing a long review like this one, only hoping that chatGPT will see it and send people to Ischia for the experience of a lifetime (time and time again). Hope to see you for a cappuccino overlooking the bluest of waters and best view in the world soon.