Name: Il San Francesco
Address: Via Caterattino, snc, Sabaudia, 04016, IT

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Tomasz Zbigniew

This was an absolutely lovely hotel with great staff. There was an issue with our beds upon arrival and we were upgraded to a larger suite with no hassle. The grounds are beautiful and the rooms have amazing views. The on-site breakfast was also of high quality. Highly recommended. This was a trip with friends but I will be returning with family as well.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Giancarlo

Siamo stati bene nonostante una sola notte. Ci torneremo

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

CLAUDIO

Very nice place and the staff were great.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2024

Chelsea

The hotel is beautiful. It’s in a fantastic location. You have your choice of the lake or the sea. The staff is friendly and responsive. The breakfast was delicious.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Luca

Fantastic

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2023

Rossella

not so charming hotel - 2 Star

I booked three Superior rooms for a two-night stay for my family in mid-July. The hotel website advertised a pool and beach access, an important factor in our selection. In fact, while the hotel has a lovely garden and friendly staff,
it does not have an actual pool – only a spa that can be booked for a fee. Guests who book through Expedia are furthermore excluded from access to the beach unless they pay extra because, we were told, that is only for the hotel’s guests which we apparently were not (we were invited to take it up with Expedia).
The supposedly superior rooms (at 230 EUR/night) were standard at best and substandard in some cases (one of the bathrooms was so small that the open door grazed the sink; one of the TVs was a small computer screen) and the air conditioning was not working properly – a particular problem since we had a three-month-old baby with us. We spent the best part of the day chasing after the staff to get the air con up, with repeated assurances that it had been fixed while it had not. The next day my husband and I we were moved to another room while the others exchanged rooms among themselves so that the baby could stay in the relatively better conditioned room. Despite pleasant surroundings, facilities and services are not 4 star, and we felt grossly overcharged. will not return and do not recommend.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Situated on the edge of the picturesque lake and a 2 minute drive, 5 minute cycle from the beautiful stretch of golden sand coastline the hotel is perfectly located. The town is also a five minute drive.
This really is a lovely, tastefully designed and furnished hotel located in a beautiful part of Sabaudia.
The staff are delightful and very accommodating, and nothing was too much trouble.
We dined on one of our two evenings at the hotel restaurant, the food was very good, service from the staff spot on and the ambience of the outside table settings so lovely and relaxing. The second evening we arrived late to the hotel and although it was too late to dine the kitchen staff went out of their way to prepare a lovely spread for us and saved the day!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, fully intend a return visit very soon and can not recommend this delightful hotel highly enough to anyone looking for a relaxing break in picturesque surroundings.
A real Gem!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel located far away from town but right by the water. Beautiful for a wedding.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2017

giacomo

great but you need a car

Great hotel etc. but you need a car to get to it. It is also difficult to get to Sabaudia with public transportation

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2017

Graham

Beautiful Location

We stayed 2 nights in April, ( off-season ) The location is beautiful, on a brackish lake. The Hotel was built in 1960 in a Modern style. The dining room is lovely for breakfast. The room was compact with a sunset facing deck. Bathroom was excellent. There is a spa, but off-season was unusable. Beach is a short walk away. The town has fascinating architecture.

4/10

Poor

24 Jan 2017

Benedetto

DIsappointing Spa Hotel

My wife and I specifically decided to go to this hotel because of the spa. But once we got there we were told that the spa was reserved for the evening for an event.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2016

Kimberlyn

Lovely hotel within easy walking distance to sea

Just enjoyed a very relaxing and pleasant stay at this hotel! My best friend and I stayed here for a weekend. We live in the Netherlands and we're looking for a weekend away at the beach.
The hotel staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. They did everything within their power to make our stay a pleasant one. We were able to check in early, which was very helpful. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the beach, which also has free umbrella and beach chairs reserved for guests of the hotel.
The restaurant at the hotel served very good food. We ate at the hotel both nights. The first night everything was exceptional. The second night the staff or the kitchen must have forgotten our order as we waited over an hour for our first course to arrive. Only a simple \"sorry for the wait\" was offered. And sadly, the pasta was not cooked and inedible. As we had waited so long, we decided not to have a second one prepared. The rest of the meal was very good but it would have been nice to make a gesture, such a free bottle of wine or dessert, for the late and undercooked food.
The room my friend and I had was small but comfortable. We had a balcony which added to the element of space. The bathroom was adequate however be advised that the shower is exceptionally small.
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would recommend it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2015

Denise

Charming indeed

Very pretty hotel and wonderful welcoming staff. We had dinner which was excellent as was breakfast. Wish we had time to stay longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2015

Anna

PERFECT LOCATION FOR A ROMANTIC HOLIDAY FOR COUPLE

We have enjoyed 7 nights at this hotel, which is very nicely located by the lake of Sabaudia and very close to the beach about 1km walk away.
Hotel staff has been very nice, breakfast was delicious however it was pretty much the same every day with quite a bit of choice anyways. Hotel restaurant was quite expensive but there were other restaurants bets if you have car rented then it is really get around. Overall I highly recommend it for the location and the comfort of the rooms...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2015

Elspeth

Wonderful hotel.

This is a truly lovely hotel in an outstandingly pretty situation. We spent a relaxing few days here after the hustle and bustle of Rome and enjoyed both the beach and the lakeside. We would love to return and will probably hire a car as reaching the hotel by public transport proved to be a challenge. A real find!

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2015

Lana

Pretty and charming hotel

This hotel seemed off the beaten tracks for tourists which is nice. It's beautifully decorated with an air of calm and the bedroom was peaceful. There is also a stunning lake with a deck stretching out to the water.
Our first course of food was also delicious, the second not so great .
Our main issue was some staff were hit or miss. For example at breakfast we weren't allowed to choose where to sit, we were forced to sit at a specific table although it was not busy. Then we tried to use the pool but the door was locked and a member of staff with unfriendly demeanour stated that the pool needs to be booked ahead, we weren't informed of this previously.
For the comfort and quiet of the rooms, proximity to the beach this is quite good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Stunning location

Stunning location for this hidden gem. Friendly staff and well equipped rooms. Would like stay there again - as a holiday rather than work

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2014

Larry

Hard to find but worth the search

It is a little gem. Very elegant setup. The grounds were immaculate. The staff very helpful. Breakfast was nicely done. Wished we could have stayed a little longer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2014

carol

Great hotel on a lake

The hotel is lovely. The grounds were so peaceful especially down by the lake. My husband and I had been on a five week tour of Italy and after all the running around we really needed the last few days to be quite and relaxing. The breakfasts were very adequate. The only criticism would be is the first night there was a wedding and it was a bit noisy in our room since the kitchen was below our room and then they were cleaning up well after 11:00. Reception said they e-mailed us to warn us but we did not get it. I'm not sure they should have charged 300.00 for that night when the next three days was only 235.00. I think there should have been some compensation.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2014

Michael

Wonderful Hotel

The hotel staff was outstanding. They were able to accommodate my last minute changes and did so with a very pleasant attitude. The location itself can be a bit difficult to find as it did not show up on my GPS but we found it. The location is beautiful, looking out to a lake and picturesque mountain, and very quiet for a getaway. The beach which is close by is great and not overcrowded with tourists. The hotel has transport and beach equipment for use. The free breakfast buffet was tremendous and everything was very clean and well maintained. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the staff is from top to bottom.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2013

Summerbee123

Surprise

A real find. Lovely location, excellent food, good room.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2013

Justen

Truly wonderful experience

I cannot recommend this wonderful place enough. The setting is stupendous, the people were kind, generous and attentive. The only, and I mean the ONLY, thing I could complain about would be that the bed was somewhat hard. But that has actual been our experience through the rest of our stay in Italy. So maybe it's a cultural preference. Other than this relatively minor thing. It is not inexpensive, but it is very, very nice. Go and enjoy the splurge!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2012

mohamd

Great hotel...

One of the best hotel I have seen. people who work there are very niceand helpful to all the cutomers needs. Simple word, I loved the place.
The only thing I advice off, dont be in chock from the road... Its pumby but thw hotel worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Michele

Hotel veramente bello sia la parte interna che la parte esterna con un bellissimo giardino a ridosso del lago , personale accogliente e ottima colazione .

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

elena

Camera ampia e pulita.
Personale molto gentile.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

federica andrea

Personale disponibile a risolvere qualsiasi problema!
Sempre carini e sorridenti!
Posto frantastico!
Colazione super!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2025

DARIO

BAGNO ESTREMAMENTE DATATO ED USURATO , CAMERA CALDISSIMA PERCHE' SOTTO LASTRICO SOLARE , PRESENZA DI DUE LETTI MATRIMONIALI NELLA STANZA, OVVIAMENTE NON RICHIESTI , QUINDI POCO SPAZIO ADISPOSIZIONE .
ARREDAMENTO STANZA DATATO ED USURATO

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2024

luciano

Hotel tranquillo con un bel giardino affacciato sul lago. Personale cortese ed efficiente.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Mare-Lago-comfort

Struttura ricercata e molto curata, grande giardino sul lago e vicino alle dune del mare di Sabaudia. Parcheggio e buon ristorante.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Patrizia

UN’OASI DI RELAX

Hotel di charme fronte lago a poca distanza dal mare, staff qualificato, giardino curatissimo, stanze confortevoli, colazione e cena ottimi, parcheggio interno. In sintesi: consigliatissimo!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2023

simona

Molto bella la location camera semplice colazione abbondante e cene ottima

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Giorni in relax

Esperienza positiva in relax. Da considerare pero' protezioni per zanzare data vicinanza del lago.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2023

Paolo

Bella struttura di fronte al lago in posizione tranquilla. Camere pulite e personale gentile e disponibile. Ottima la colazione. Parcheggio all'interno della struttura

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2023

Federico

Personale gentile e disponibile, la struttura è pulita e ordinata.
Camere pulite , curate , materasso eccellente, forse un po’ piccolo televisore !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

Flaminia

Hotel di charme situato in modo incantevole sul lago di Sabaudia. Molto tranquillo. Molto curato nei particolari nelle zone comuni, specie nel periodo di Pasqua! Bellissimo il prato davanti alla struttura, con accesso al lago. Colazione molto variata, eccezionale a Pasqua. Personale di servizio a colazione molto gentile, attento e preciso, così anche alla reception. Unico neo un po’ spartane le camere con pochi accessori in dotazione: i balconi con vista sul lago compensavano ampiamente!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2022

David

Posto molto bello...struttura stile vintage

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2022

Sion Alex

4 stelle al potenziale della struttura e 2 stelle alla gestione.
La camera pubblicizzata come 15mq arrivava a malapena a 12mq, il passeggino non passava neanche tra il muro ed i piedi del letto. All’arrivo era sporca a terra, sui suppellettili c’era polvere e manate lasciate sullo specchio sopra il letto. Ho chiesto di farla pulire ed al mio ritorno avevano pulito solamente lo specchio non curandosi della polvere che è rimasta lì sostanzialmente tutto il nostro soggiorno (7giorni) nonostante la pulizia giornaliera. La location in se è piacevole e la colazione sul patio esterno altrettanto, ma la disomogeneità tra location e servizi offerti è notevole.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2022

BERNARDI

Struttura molto bella, interni ed esterni molto curati, la camera superior poteva essere migliore ed in particolare non ho il gradito il fatto che fosse 'comunicante' con un altra camera. Poca privacy per il prezzo pagato

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2020

Alessandra

La posizione eccellente e la pulizia.
La strada andrebbe asfaltata.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Hotel delizioso nel verde, personale gentilissimo, ottima cucina e con il mare a due passi

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2020

Luca

Esperienza positiva. Buona accoglienza. Ottima colazione. Personale adeguato

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

gilles

favoloso

posto meraviglioso, oasi di pace, ambiente perfetto su un lago magico....un soggiorno che non dimenticherò

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Atmosfera rilassante e bella posizione sul lago di Sabaudia a pochi minuti dal mare

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2019

Antonietta

Romanticissimo hotel con giardino sul lago

Hotel molto carino, con una posizione stupenda sul lago di Sabaudia. Il giardino ben attrezzato e splendidamente curato, con due discese sul lago con lettini e ombrellone per rilassarsi sulle rive del lago. Camera spaziosa (abbiamo soggiornato in una superior) e pulita, con terrazzino, ma per niente insonorizzata. Colazione varia e con prodotti di qualità. Personale gentile e disponibile. Forse il prezzo (150 euro per una notte a settembre) è un po' alto visto che la concorrenza nella zona non è male, ma l'esperienza è stata senza dubbio molto molto piacevole!

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2019

DANILO

Ottima accoglienza ma camera da dimenticare

Personale molto gentile ed accogliente. In particolare l’autista della navetta che porta al mare molto cordiale e disponibile. Giardino molto bello e curato con affaccio sul lago. Colazione giusto sufficiente per un 4 stelle. La camera, una tragedia. Ci è stata assegnata la 101, di fronte la reception, di fronte la sala colazione e ristorante, affianco l’ascensore e con affaccio sul retro dell’hotel dove si effettuava carico scarico merci. Dormire è stato impossibile. Non abbiamo mai aperto le finestre perché puntualmente, essendo al piano terra, avevamo davanti un addetto dell’hotel. Camera inoltre piccola. Prezzo intorno i 200 euro a notte. Viaggiamo spesso in hotel di lusso, ma anche per i meno esigenti, una camera del genere, a questo prezzo, non è proponibile

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2019

Valentina

Bellezza e Relax!

Cortesia e attenzione al cliente al massimo!

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2019

Alberto

Splendida location in riva al lago , camera silenziosa e letto comodissimo. Personalmente molto gentile. Tornerei sicuramente

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Die Lage ist sehr schön und ruhig, das Haus und der Garten werden gut gepflegt, aber: das Personal verhält sich unkooperativ und bürokratisch! Laut Beschreibung sollte ein Innenpool verfügbar sein. Für dessen Nutzung wollte das Personal 20,- EUR pro Stunde und Person abrufen!! Selbst nach hartnäckiger Nachfrage war kein Entgegenkommen möglich. Dasselbe bei dem hoteleigenen Strand: auch hier wollte man 20,- EUR pro Tag abrufen. Die Kosten waren nicht transparent - für mich ist das nichts Anderes als Abzocke.
Das Frühstück war - für italienische Verhältnisse - ganz OK, aber für den hohen Preis hätte man mehr erwartet.
Kurz gesagt: Lage super, Preis/Leistung miserabel, Personal unfreundlich.
Für Familien mit kleinen Kindern nicht geeignet.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Hellhöriges Hotel und Lärmbelästigung bis 1.00 nachts. Karges Frühstück. Kein Verständnis und Entgegenkommen bei Reklamationen. Sehr schöne Lage, viel Stauraum im Zimmer.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Vetusta, scarsi servizi, colazione povera. Non a misura di bambino

Business_and_leisure Family