Such a wonderful pre-cruise stay in San Marinella, a beach town 25 minutes south of Civitavecchia port. Hotel arranged a pickup car at Rome Fiumicino airport at 9 am. Welcome drink of espresso & cold mineral water. I paid extra for early check in. After a drink at the restaurant overlooking the sea I took a nap on a cushioned beach lounge chair in a back garden, listening to birds chirping & a nice breeze.
After checked in to my room with an ocean view, I relaxed in a jacuzzi & sauna, all to myself, then to lunch, then to dinner among Italian vacationers
The hotel arranged a car to take me to the port. As we approached Civitavecchia city I was so glad that I stayed in San Marinella, away from tourists & noise
The only thing is the bathroom is not in the room right across the room I had to maneuver 2 keys & also AC. Is in the room only. Since I stayed in August the corridor is no AC bathroom no AC but when you open up the blind shutters, the view of the back garden & the city behind it.
I highly recommend a stay here as pre-cruise, or just to wind down. Beach (rocky) is within an easy walk.
Service is excellent & personable. Food was delicious & the ambiance is quite nice. I felt very safe & peaceful.
