Hotel Continental Mare

This was a special trip as we were celebrating our Silver Wedding anniversary. The long winding driveway leading steeply down to the hotel hinted to the treasure we would find. The cliff side setting means that the grounds maybe aren’t suitable for those with mobility issues, but creates a dramatic setting for a blissful holiday. Our sea view room (room 306) was perched right on the cliff and our private balcony offered uninterrupted views across the bay to mainland Italy, stunning both during the day and offered a welcome cooling breeze at night.

The room was clean and offered everything we needed. The air conditioning unit worked well and the room was always cool and pleasant.

There was a wide range of food and drinks for breakfast with all tastes catered for. I doubt anyone could find cause for complaint! As we stayed bed and breakfast we only ate in the hotel restaurant once, but it was the best meal we had on the island all week, food was outstanding. There is also a small bar menu for informal eating which we made use of several times.

The grounds are stunning and immaculately kept. The hotel offers 2 pool areas in both a terrace and garden setting with a third option of a sea platform with access to the water.

The hotel is set just outside the town of Ischia Porto but there is a complimentary shuttle bus into town, although it stops operating at 16:30. There is also a pedestrian path from the hotel into town which takes around 10 minutes but it is quite steep on the return. The town is well worth exploring both during the day and in the evening. There is a bus stop close to the hotel gates for exploring further with a golf cart to help with the steep hill!

The staff were all professional, friendly and very helpful. There were plenty of staff in all areas of the hotel.

There are many hotels situated in more central locations, but we didn’t see anywhere during our week on the island that rivalled the luxury and beauty of the Continental Mare. We would come back on a heartbeat.

We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights and we had a pleasant stay. We had a nice comfortable room with a beautiful terrace. Perfect location with the two pools (thermal and slightly warm) and the beach.
However, when we were checked in by the friendly reception staff, we did not receive a lot of information. Such as a transfer/shuttle was available and a shortcut/path down to ischia harbor, short time slot for lunch (1 hour and 15 minutes), towels costs 5 euros, etc.
But it was a lovely stay!

Best hotel ever !!! The view, the staff, the food… everything is PERFECT ❤️🇮🇹

The winding drive down to reception serves to prepare you for what you are about to discover; an oasis of tranquility and exceptional beauty!
From the moment you reach the reception area, you are greeted by the most exquisite flowers and plants all immaculately presented. A theme that runs throughout the entire grounds. The attention to detail is superb.
This is also true of the incredibly welcoming and friendly staff. They go above and beyond to ensure you are satisfied with every aspect of your stay; from the porters to the restaurant staff and of course the incredibly accommodating reception staff. I believe this is down to the great leadership skills and kind heartedness of the owner Elena Leonessa, who also owns 3 other incredible #LeoHotels in Ischia.
I have to say that it was refreshing to feel ‘normal’ as being coeliac (gluten free) can often elicit a rather negative reaction in some establishments. I’m happy to say that they were well aware of cross contamination issues and I felt extremely well catered for. In fact, we had one of the best meals of the holiday at their outstanding restaurant!
The room itself was tastefully decorated and immaculately cleaned every day. The bed was beyond comfortable and huge! There was a fully stocked minibar and free to use safe. We were greeted with some complimentary homemade biscuits and a view to die for! The enormous terrace (equipped with sun loungers and sofa area) with it’s out of this world triple aspect views of the sea and Vesuvius in the distance were the icing on the cake! The forever changing colours of the sunset are simply breathtaking.
There are two gorgeous pools both with thermal waters. A pool bar was being installed in the one at the top and is surrounded by comfortable double bed sunloungers with drapes. Maybe we’ll get to enjoy a drink or 2 from there next time! The uniquely shaped and rather original design of the lower pool was my favourite as it also had jets at either end and a sloping entrance to the water. Also set in simply stunning surroundings.
All in all, I would whole-heartedly recommend this hotel to anyone looking to discover Ischia and all it’s beauty. There is even a free shuttle bus that takes you to the port or if you prefer, there is a rather enchanting pathway which will lead you to the port in about 10-15 minutes. Thank you Continental Mare for making our stay one to cherish.

Really loved this hotel seems like a paradise. The hotel itself is enough vacation you can enjoy the scenery whole day. Staffs are very kind and approachable

Good choice, when you like to be near the city center of Ischia Porto, but in the restful, calm place. Hotel is located on the top of the rock, you need to go 117 steps to the sea, but you will be awarded with beutiful clear water and very peaceful place. Hotel is located in very nice garden, with 2 pools. Staff is helpful, restaurant with nice views across the sea, kitchen very good, everybody can choose. The only reproach is to the rooms, most of them are small, very dark, many located between 2 buildings oriened to the small corridor between buildings. Only few rooms really oriented to the sea. Only 10 minutes to walk to the Porto, bud ask on the right way - don´t go along the main road, in the corner of the garden si (invisible) gateway to the footpath.

Hotel is so nice
Views are nice
Service a d people are very friendly
Hotel is so chilling place

In general, it was a good hotel but I can’t give it 5 stars for several reasons. What I liked: location is very good, beautiful swimming pools with an amazing tropical one and special one for kids, food is general good, some staff speak English,
What I missed: rooms don’t have ironing facility and can’t be collected from the reception, kettle and any hot drinks in the rooms, noisy blinds, poor acoustic between rooms where you can hear almost everything happens in the next room especially at night, laundry service not efficient if you arrive late and no access to any beaches.

Excellent hotel located only a short walk away from Ischia Porto, which can be accessed via a private walkable drive from the hotel (much quieter and no cars compared to the street). Direct sea access via platform on the water with full service (food & beverage) as well as sun chairs. The thermal pool is very enjoyable as well. Staff are very friendly, professional and accommodating. The views from the various areas of the hotel are simply breathtaking.

This hotel lives up to and surpasses it's 4* status. I would highly recommend it!