Hotel Degli Aranci

The hotel is a little dated,. The bathroom had no standing shower, although a jacuzzi bath was provided. Breakfast is served in the basement, where staff tend to provide average service. Not my favourite place to get a decent.breakfast cappuccino.

We arrived at 9.30pm after driving from Bari airport, to be told by a rather cheerless female reception person (owner/manager?) that the restaurant closed at 9.15 and there was no food, not even a snack, available. We flopped exhausted after a long day's travel and went to bed hungry! We were alone in breakfast next morning, a large tour party having left early. The breakfast buffet was comprehensive and welcome, except that (in common, we were to find, with most "hot food" in our hotels) the bacon, sausages & scrambled eggs were at best luke-warm. On departure after three nights I told the same female person at reception that my dinner the previous evening had been very poor, with luke-warm vegetables and an over-cooked dry fish, badly mutilated in the filleting process. And a rather spooky, cadaverous-looking waiter who had spent much of the meal keeping watch on our progress finally disappeared and we were never offered dessert or coffee. And, still at only c.9pm, the bar was in darkness and unattended - so no coffee or drinks there either. For these failings and disappointments we were granted a ten Euros reduction! This is not a bad hotel. We were comfortably accommodated in a clean room, but - with the exception of friendly and attentive service from the barman - we always had the impression that it was geared up to catering for large parties and, really, they could have done without us! Such a shame, as the hotel is well-located and potentially has much to offer.

A pleasant and comfortable modern hotel conveniently placed for the old town and the beach and within walking distance of bus services. Good value for money out of season! Good buffet breakfast.

We had a lovely stay, august 2014. hotel is 5 min walk to beach, and i believe they also have a shuttle, but we choose to walk. Nice pool as well, yes you have to wear a bathing cap but they sell them around the corner at the supermarket. Breakfast well stocked and wide selection of eggs, meats, pastries, fruit. 10 min walk to centro storico, full of restaurants and shops. We had a "superior" room which was quite spacious, with an unexpected but enjoyable whirlpool tub and a decent size balcony looking toward the sea. Although parking is listed as costing money, we were able to park for free at hotel. Staff very helpful and even allowed us to check out late (at 3pm) for free so we could enjoy another day at the beach. Wireless in the room also a bonus. I visit Italy every year and would definitely return to this place and this hotel.

Unfortunately we had a room with a view of the car park/wall, though the room itself was good size and very clean. The hotel had one v small bar which was open limited hours.

Staff were charming, friendly and helpful, even to the extent of helping with computer problems. It feels like a family The position, near the town and even nearer the beach were excellent. Try their antipasto, outstanding. Lovely, comfortable lounges, which welcomed you the moment you set foot in the hotel, and a sunny terrace. Private parking.

Not even a three star hotel. Left after one night although booked for three. Manager would not allow us to cancel. Rather lse the money than stay in such a cheaply decorated and ugly environment.

Hotel facilities were great except for the shower which was hand held and also there was no form of screen to stop water splashing over the bath

Large comfortable hotel with a pool and a piano bar. Service in the lounge very good, but reception needed a bit of livening up when we arrived. Free secure car parking round the back. Wi-fi only works in the piano bar, not the rooms, but is free. Short walk from the town centre, which has plenty of cheap restaurants.

The Hotel Degli Aranci in Vieste, Apulia, Italy, is beautiful. The hotel staff is very pleasant and efficient. The hotel is very clean and the rooms are very attractive and comfortable. We had a beautiful view of the Adriatic sea and the town of Vieste is adorable, historic and quaint. The hotel is in the beach resort area of Vieste, which is loaded with condos, apartments and hotels. We were not in Vieste for the beach, which seems very nice, even with the rows and rows of umbrellas awaiting the summer hordes. But the views were great and the town itself makes for a great visit.