hotel alba

Italy , Puglia
PORTO CESAREO, via magellano 17 località torre lapillo, 17
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Hashauna Dinima

We enjoyed our stay here for one night. We liked that the room was clean and comfortable. The airport shuttle was also convenient. When you land, contact the property and they will contact the driver and schedule you a pick-up. There is a mall and a Publix both within walking distance. Use the crosswalks as the intersections are huge and very busy with traffic. We travelled with our toddler so it was important to have a location where places were walkable. The hotel was a short distance from the cruise port which was the reason for our trip-Cruising! If in the area again, we would definitely stay here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Jennifer

We enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Mike

Loved the room, staff was amazing and the bar by the pool was great. Had breakfast delivered to our room and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend this hotel and we will definitely stay here again

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Robert

Loud in room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Candice

I love this hotel so much I would totally come back

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Austin

Overall great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

vianey

loved it !

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Brittany

Loved our stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Leslie

Beautiful hotel.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Elexia

The receptionist was wonderful so polite and helpful the rooms were nice but could be a little cleaner especially the floors

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Michael

Great place

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Kevin Troy

I found this hotel to be pretty, comfortable and somewhat friendly. Check in was fast and they text me frequently asking if I needed anything. I asked for extra towels and I received then in 5 minutes. I didn't like the pool area. Leaves were at the bottom making it feel dirty and tons of smoking by the pool bar! Cigar, cigarettes, vaping and pot. I actually felt sick sitting there, couldn't breathe.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Yaritsa

The guy at the pool bar was great! Overall a really nice stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Chadwick

Everything was excellent

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Adam

Warm welcomes and clean rooms. The pool was great and staff were helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Andrew

Nice hotel in a good location. It has a nice pool with a full bar. The breakfast was excellent. My only knock against the hotel was that the fridge and the two reading lamps in our room did not work. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Johanner

This definitely did not feel like a true 4-star hotel. My first impression at check-in was disappointing. The front desk agent seemed uninterested and unprofessional — she was leaning on the desk with her elbow while talking to me and didn’t make me feel welcomed at all, especially being my first time at the hotel.

I arrived at 3:10 PM with my two kids and was told there were no rooms available until 4 PM. What surprised me was that the hotel had previously encouraged me to sign up for early check-in, so I expected a smoother experience.

The hotel itself looks old and clearly needs maintenance. What shocked me the most was how highly rated it is on Expedia compared to the actual experience. My advice: do your research before booking. I would have gladly paid a little more for another hotel if I had known what to expect.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Arelis

They only provide 2 towels (we booked a room with double beds). The bathroom walls were disgusting (had blood stains on them). The towels provided - one of them had blood on it. The blanket on the bedding as well had a stain. The room also had a bad smell coming out of the vent. I sneezed about 20 times. They rectified it by changing our room.

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

William E

Outdoor pool& breakfast

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Chloe

The rooms and amenities were very clean, bed was comfortable, and it was pretty quiet. However, was not what we were expecting based on the pictures. The bathroom, window view, and outside amenities were not accurate with pictures when booking the hotel. Disappointing…

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Josue

Very nice hotel , very good people and excellent service

Family

4/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Amanda

Very weird guest room layout with the bathroom sink and mirror on the outside so if you were sleeping, noone else could be awake getting ready.
This hotel was a big money gauger and we were super disappointed.
The cabana by the pool was $100 and included nothing except for bottled water... We paid for hundreds of dollars worth of drinks and food during our stay and they tried to charge us $75 for a late check out.
The food was cheap, microwaved nastiness. Will not be staying here ever again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Chelsea

So clean!! Excellent stay!

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Schamane

I had a great stay , the staff was amazing

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Sadry

Great experience!
Same good quality as always

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Dean

great

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Shawna

Hotel wasn’t bad, the room door wasn’t sealed properly so there were bugs in the room. They were doing construction on the road beside the hotel. We asked for a room further away in the main building and they didn’t help us put. Literally did nothing about it. The whole room was shaking during the night. I know it’s not the hotel fault, but they should’ve accommodated us with a room in the main building where it would have been quieter.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Alicia

Wonderful stay

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Filippe

The suite facing the pool is spacious and comfortable, but the transition from the lobby to the pool area was disappointing. The hotel feels newly renovated at first, with a modern vibe, but once you reach the pool, it feels less refined—more like a motel than a hotel. Consistency in the renovation would elevate the experience. That said, the staff was attentive, and if the outdoor area were updated, the hotel would better match its promise. Unfortunately, the breakfast was quite underwhelming for the price, making it not worth paying for. Housekeeping also fell short: floors weren’t swept, towels weren’t replaced, and on Sunday, no room service was provided, leaving the room unattended. Even on other days, the trash wasn’t emptied, and it seemed only the bed was made.

Family

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Yasmeen

Terrible customer service they kept giving us the wrong room and sold out the room we booked and did not give us the right room. And we had to sleep on a twin bed when we booked a king bed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Kelly

Great place large room- food is terrible though

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Cathy

The hotel was very nice clean staff was helpful and in a good location

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Monika

Beautiful place! Nice pool and very nice rooms.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Molly

Staff was amazing

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Jason

Has a great three night stay here.

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Darryl B

Do not get a suite near the pool it’s really loud and noisy at night, music played well after midnight, but other then that really nice hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

John

Loved my stay host were far above average
Everything was above and beyond

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Tina

Great visit. Clean rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Laury L

Very clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Lindsey

Hotel Alba exceeded my expectations. Maybe I’m an amateur, but I’ve never stayed at a hotel that allowed guests to communicate directly through text. They checked in throughout my stay and kept me updated on everything, which made the experience feel much more personal and convenient. There was state construction happening outside the hotel, which was obviously beyond their control, but despite that, the staff still provided immaculate service and did everything they could to make my stay fantastic.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

AnnMarie

Hotel Alba has a wonderful smell to it, it just is perfectly decorated. The rooms are well appointed and the staff is always helpful. It is my go to hotel for Tampa.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Dana

Under the radar hotel (as it's not downtown or walking distance to UTampa or Hyde Park) but PROs out way cons. Super convenient as it's 10-min. from airport yet doesn't feel like an \"airport hotel\" as the property is fresh, clean, stylish, warm and comfortable. Reasonably priced, attentive staff, quaint bar and rec areas often with local musicians, plus restaurant and spacious pool bar with quality food. Bonus —they have an airport shuttle. Minus —wish they had queen beds (vs doubles) in the 2-bed offerings. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Susan

Clean
New
Nice lobby, pool, and room

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Esteban

AMAZING! Always staying here when back in Tampa

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Cali

They upgraded me, which was a first for me. as a frequent Disney goer, My standards are high, and this hotel stay did not disappoint! As a matter of fact it exceeded my expectations I wish my stay had been longer so I could fully enjoy the suite. It was spacious, with a TV that had all the streaming services. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was spotless. I absolutely loved it!

However, I have two small complaints. First, the lighting in the rooms is not the best. It’s only lit by lamps, which can be a bit dim. Second, some guests may pay extra for the pool view, but be mindful of the noise level. You can hear everything in this hotel, from the planes to the pool and the slamming doors and people walking past.
Despite these minor issues, I can’t wait for my next stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Kyndall

Room and bathroom were decent.

Family

2/10

Poor

07 May 2026

Vincent

We had a bad experience with the towns road construction noise that was clearly out of control, to the constant pounding and drilling noise past 2am . After a late check in at the hotel it was too late to contact Expedia to request a new hotel.

4/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Kevin

Bathroom had rust and water or sink smelled maybe of sulfur

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Laia

Amazing, recommend for sure!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Rebecca

The staff was awesome. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the city. The room was very clean. I loved the personal touch with my name on the tv.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Jennifer

Second stay. Hotel is lovely and staff is attentive. Live music by the pool on Friday night.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Jose

Beautiful hotel, exceptional customer service... From the moment you walk in, you are made to feel like a VIP! Lia at check-in is an absolute superstar!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Chytaria

Staff friendly and attentive. Clean property and close enough to good spots. Will def stay again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Paul

Love the property

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Layla

Wonderful property. Rooms were very clean and spacious. The outdoor area was very nice as well. Staff was very kind and helpful to us throughout our stay. The only downside was there was no microwave in our room. But other than that we had a great stay and would definitely book again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Justin

Overall the hotel was great but not sure if I would classify this hotel as a four star. You can tell the building was refurbished.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

Busra

Room was not clean enough. Hair is everywhere floor was dirty. Air conditioner is the loudest air conditioner i’ve ever seen in my life. Even next room a/c was loud. It was a construction everyday next to the pool or inside of the restaurant or outside. Always something was going on. Check-in was messy in the app our room number kept changed probably they were keep giving away the ready/clean room whoever complained first. Inside bar area was so loud even after the bar close. Entertaining drunk customers its not a hospitality at this point. Food was bland not tasty. The only person was nice was pool bartender she was great. i forgot her name but she was working Sunday also Tuesday. Worst Hilton ever.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Khin

Can’t say anything bad about it. I just wish my room got microwave.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Faith

I was in town for a concert and found the location to be very safe and easy to get in and out of. The room was quite large, very clean and the air conditioning was cool. I would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

Kerry

The Shuttle, which they offer two and from the airport and also to and from Raymond James Stadium is not reliable. Also, I know I booked well in advance of a busy time for the hotel and even though I am a seasoned Hilton guest, they put me in ADA Room with a terrible view. The room also had a very loud AC unit which blew directly at the head area of the bed, and it only came on when the temperature discrepancy was so much that the air that it blew out was absolutely freezing no matter what the thermostat was set to.. I was woken at multiple times during the night by the AC turning on to the point that I ended up having to have the room AC set to 80° just so I wouldn’t get frozen out. The woman who worked the front desk gave off major mean girl energy to the point of being very noticeable. Also, the food at the hotel is not good at all and extremely overpriced. Whoever the hotel hired to do upgrades to the hotel, obviously did not know what they were doing and maybe this was because they were just trying to save money and get the cheapest labor possible. But it’s clear that the tile job in the shower was somebody’s first time ever tiling anything. Overall, I give this place three stars. The location was pretty convenient and within walking distance to Publix a mall that is half empty and some nice dining spots.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Chris and Sheri

Everything was great as usual at this location! The front desk staff is always Extremely friendly and welcoming

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Michele

Staff was accommodating and the shuttle service was great

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Maryann

Friendly staff ! Love that they have shuttle service to the airport,stadium and international plaza mall . Good food also ! Pool area is nice .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Jonathan

The room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the layout and the bathroom set up. The staff (especially Beatriz and Michy) were very helpful and accommodating. There is a great complimentary shuttle service that is available that we used many times during our stay without issue - will go anywhere within a 3 mile radius of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Jessica

Great staff and experience!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Maureen

We loved our room; it was clean and comfortable and the staff was cordial; but, my only complaints are the knats and poor wifi connection.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Sarah

Professional and friendly service

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Lisa

Fix the parking system should be easier. Needing to use key card to exit everytime is a pain

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

LIllian

We loved Hotel Alba, we wish the shuttle bus to airport started sooner. However, it was truly great. The lighting is the halls could be brighter. Not a problem, just part of a wish list. :)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Andrea

Great experience at this hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and responsive. The food was really good. The bed was comfortable. The room was quiet. I would definitely stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Vincent J

Clean rooms, nice pool areas , drinks are expensive for my liking .. over all good experience as this was my 5th visit

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Tabatha

The staff at this property is very committed to making your stay a good one. They have live music some weekend nights by the pool.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Akiko

I wished front desk would have tell me about cleaning service per request. I did not know so our room has been dirty and needed to pick up towel at the end of the day.

Thursday night was party? Could not get quiet even midnight and we needed to get up 5am to catch the flight next morning.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Very happy with my stay , staff was friendly and helpful, very clean and would recommend to family and friends

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Anthony

Airport shuttle was very good even though we had to Uber because it was so early.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Angela

Excellent location.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Mauricio

We enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Russell

Room was clean but a little noisy slightly surprised there was no in room cleaning during our stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Bridget

Great experience! Wonderful pool area with a bar. Impeccably clean property & friendly, helpful staff!

Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Charmaine

The restaurant staff wasn’t the best! There was a bug in my food and I brought it to the waiter’s attention. He was very dismissive and insisted that it was seasoning. My friend and I watched it crawl around on my plate! The Hotel itself was decent though.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

Carlo

Nice place.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Angela

Great hotel

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Peter

Front desk staff friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Pool was refreshing and enjoyable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Darryl

Very nice for a quick get away

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Staff was great , restaurant was excellent but there was loud banging off n on all night both nights .. either vents or plumbing ? Out of staffs control, but couldn’t sleep well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Dawn

Everything was great from the shuttle service, staff, food and rooms. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Nancy

Great hotel. Great staff!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Michael

Excellent. Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Jana

The property was very pretty and conveniently located to Raymond James stadium. The shuttle was free to go to the stadium for a concert . The staff were very friendly and helpful and the rooms were updated and decorated nicely.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Parker

All great, could do better on the cleanliness of the bathroom.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Heather

Clean, friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Levi

Hidden gem! The pool area is an oasis! I felt like I was on vacation in another country! Nice bar and they had a lady playing live music that was excellent! All the staff were super nice at this hotel. I'd definitely stay again and recommend to others!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Deborah

Clean hotel, friendly staff, convenient location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Joshua

Great hotel, convenient to the airport. Bed was great.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Olga

Everything was good

Family

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Peter

We thoroughly enjoyed our three day stay. We were greeted at the front desk by Beatriz who was very helpful and checked up with us during our stay. Martin served us at our breakfast which was delicious and was included. We enjoyed our conversations with him.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Sherese

Our stay was amazing! Great staff, the ladies in the lobby was friendly and polite. The shuttle driver was amazing! Great hotel in a great location 10/10 I will be back😊

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Steve

The room was disappointing, the rest of the hotel was ok though.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Ronald

The hotel was very clean, staff was very helpful and polite
Will stay there again in the future
Food in restaurant was outstanding

Partner