Ristorante Antica Crissa In Maierato

The cottages are beautiful, comfortable, and feature an amazing terrace with peace and greenery. The breakfast was outstanding, with great attention to freshness, quality, and variety. Every morning offered a wide selection of delicious products. What truly made the experience special was the exceptionally cozy cottage with everything we needed. As a landscape architect, I was especially impressed by the grounds. The resort feels like a botanical and Mediterranean arboretum, with a rich variety of plants and beautifully designed outdoor spaces. An inspiring place for anyone who appreciates gardens and nature. Highly recommended, and we would gladly return.

Lovely place. Great staff. Everyone was friendly, helpful, responsive, and patient with my lack of Italian. Beautifully well maintained landscaping. Property has nice views throughout and is filled with the pleasant sounds of many birds. Fast internet. Easy and plentiful parking. Comfortable bedding. I typically carry my own pillow when I travel, but didn't need to use it here. Their pillows were perfect. Good breakfast (included in stay). It's the same breakfast every day, but with a variety of options. For dinner from the restaurant, I enjoyed the ribeye, lamb, and hot chocolate. Wasn't crazy about the pasta dish. Didn't get around to trying the spa. It would be nice if there was the option to schedule a spa visit with the front desk. Easy booking, check-in, and check-out. I contacted them via email and they provided a few quotes and promptly answered all my questions. They accept payment via card. Discounted rate offered for longer stays. Pets allowed in cottages. Would be nice if they had sliding mesh door as an option for when the weather was mild out so the door/window could be open without allowing bugs to enter. Short drive to Pizzo. Adding only because I saw another person complain about this, not because I had any issue - they host weddings so you'll likely hear fireworks on a Friday or Saturday night. If you're someone likely to be bothered by this, try requesting a cottage further from the main venue. The sound wasn't disturbing from my location. Honestly, I see this as a benefit. Free fireworks show.

Simply a fantastic experience! I stayed at this resort and I can say that everything was perfect from start to finish. The facility is meticulously maintained, elegant, clean, and truly relaxing. The spa was a wonderful experience: welcoming spaces, a tranquil atmosphere, and top-notch services. The restaurant and service were also excellent, with great customer service and truly high quality. But the real difference was the staff: kind, professional, always smiling, and available at all times. They made you feel pampered and important throughout your stay. It was an unforgettable stay, full of relaxation and well-being. I will definitely return and recommend it to anyone looking for a special experience. My sincere compliments to the entire staff!

An elegant, secluded complex with magnificent views and local amenities.

Beautiful! The view is so lovely and the cottages are nice. Breakfast was delicious.

So... the staff is kind... but... there are so many things that need work... even inside the apartment, water from the fridge on the floor... hot air comes and goes... anyway, the location is good. It's beautiful. They ask me on my Instagram profile, and I say, that the place is good... there's more work to be done. @zhiveynovayulia

Very well-kept structure, especially the greenery: a dream.

We just returned from our experience at Popilia this weekend (March 7-8). We had a SPA dinner and an overnight stay... Let's start with the positives, and it's not to be underestimated, as there were many. Starting with the breathtaking walkway, the very well-maintained facility, and in fact, the aesthetics of the interior and exterior would have been five stars for me... After the two-hour spa, I must unfortunately say that was one of the sore points... The spa was certainly well done, but not completely... Let me explain... The pool area is very narrow, and the thing that bothered us was that there were too many people in an otherwise fairly small facility, but let's move on... Dinner after the spa and breakfast the next day were average, with certainly affordable prices. A special mention goes to the first courses at the on-site restaurant, where I really enjoyed the small plate I ordered with squid ink. As for the breakfast, it was adequate but lacking in choice, and above all, I was annoyed to see that, for example, we had to make our own cappuccino using the machine provided. If a guest comes and sleeps overnight at the hotel, breakfast should be a very important matter, with meticulous attention to detail. Let's move on to the negatives (besides the spa), which prompted us to give it 3 stars. After dinner, unfortunately, there was nothing to do, no games room or anything to entertain ourselves, and it's a shame, as the place is located on a hill, making it difficult to get around in the evening. I understand the need for tranquility, but perhaps for younger guests, having a recreational/play area for the evening (such as a games room) would have been helpful. This is more of a recommendation than a criticism. The outdoor areas are very nice, but even there, it's a bit lacking because you can get bored after a while, as the entire place can be explored in about an hour. It's true that there are activities, including tennis, soccer, and a fitness area, but I repeat, at least on weekends, there should be something recreational after dinner. It's certainly not disruptive or invasive, but at least for those who want to spend the evening/night, it could be a good idea. The rooms were excellent, very clean, and the temperature was comfortable. The overall price was affordable. Overall, an experience worth repeating. I'd like to point out that these aren't criticisms, but rather recommendations.

A little off the beaten path but we'll worth staying there. Excellent views

Everything was excellent and perfect, from the spa to the restaurant. The only flaw was the poor soundproofing of the farmhouse rooms and the meager, bland breakfast.