Best Western Villa Maria Hotel

Italy , Abruzzo
Francavilla Al Mare, Contrada Pretaro
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Mehmet Haluk

Everything was good. Thank you.

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Chris

Didn't have time for relaxation but will do next time!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Sandra

Absolutely loved this property. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Staff was amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Lyndsay

Beautiful property and amenities. The breakfast was delicious!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

Robert

Excellent hotel with lovely pools and facilities. The gym is poor and shouldn’t have a surcharge, but everything else is great.
Great staff, and the pool bar is very convenient.
It’s a 20 minute walk to anything (each way) and the only way to and from the train station is by taxi which isjt cheap so bear that in mind

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Anthony

Impressive, modern, classy, and very clean property. Fantastic amenities, i.e, multiple pools, spa on property, and great dining. I was impressed the moment I walked into the lobby. We'll certainly be guest there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2023

Stephen

This is a lovely, slightly out of the way, four star hotel. Facilities are very good. Menu limited if staying for more than a few days but it’s very good food. Walking and public transport are a bit awkward but if you have a car there is no issue with that. The spa facilities are very nice. Best part of my stay!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Antoinette

Beautiful gardens and professional staff

Wonderful surroundings - the grounds are beautiful with well cured gardens. Staff are very professional and pleasant. Rooms are ok and airy. The main pool opened at 10am which was a bit late for us as we like to take an early dip. The only negative was the room sound proofing, where we could hear very well the people in the next room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2022

Stephen

Room furniture was worn out and stained. I stated this as well in a review dated May, 2022

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2022

Leonard

Great location. It ishardtofind but other than that, excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2022

Domenic

Very nice property

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2022

jonathan

The bed is super hard. The food isn’t good. No coffee in the room. It’s more like a three star hotel. The blinds don’t actually keep the light out of the room.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2022

Fiona

Room walls are paper thin, lovely grounds but very tired building & rooms. Shower head was in need of clean as water went everywhere that’s assuming it didn’t fall out of its holder! Dinner was nice and staff all very friendly. We were only here for 1 night stop so it served its purpose.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Beautiful setting and gardens. Staff unfailingly friendly and helpful.A few. minor problems, most fixed promptly.Over-designed,irritating taps in basin which could not deliver a bowl of hot water.Shower panels fixed too high so it leaked.Endless repetitive 'dinner jazz' muzak. Food great but menu same daily unless you have 'half board' and no one, including hotels .com explained that the was an option

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2022

Richard

Terrible value

Hust calling out a pretty poor hotel.
We booked for 4 nights but only stayed for one, kissing goodbye to about £600 but so poor was the experience we just decided to go elsewhere.
The hotel is very dated allover. There has been some effort to update some areas but overall the whole hotel feels very cheap for the price. The room itself feels dated. The blinds and curtains let in lots of light. The air-conditioning doesn't work. Reading some other comments and out experience it's clear it doesn't work. It didn't work in our room, it didn't work in the gym or the spa. Set it to 19 degrees and it is obviously on but no cool air comes out. Clearly Best Western are scrimping again! It was about 25+ outside so this lead to an uncomfortable nights sleep and the main reason we left early.
The bed was good though!
The main gym bench/weight equipment is broken.
The outdoor pool isn't open until June either.
I really would avoid this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2022

Julie

Perfect stop

Fantastic restful overnight stay.
Driving a long way just what we needed.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Nice hotel just a short distance from Pescara

Nice hotel just on the outskirts of town (about 10 minutes south of Pescara). The hotel was clean and in good condition. We had a beautiful view of the Adriatic off our balcony. We tried to call the reception area a few times during our stay but they never picked up. Instead we went down to the front desk to ask our questions. A couple days after we left the hotel, my partner realized that items were left in the room. The hotel staff was able to locate the items and agreed to mail them to us when we return home.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2019

Awesome view from the terrace. Nice retro look. Well maintained.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2019

Andrew

One night while driving north

We had one night here, the room was comfortable but we found that the AC was disabled so we had quite a hot night with poor sleep.

The restaurant and bar were good and it was a short drive to the sea front.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great Value; but the best was the steak in the restaurant. The best cut of beef I have ever had in 15 years of coming to Europe. We actually ate the same thing both nights.
Staff friendly and accommodating. Nice view of the sea from the room. Beds comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

thank you

great hotel excellent facilities great staff
we will come again

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2017

Max

Great couples retreat.

Great place. A few extremely minor faults: You cant bring kids to the spa pool area. Fine, but it was not proclaimed anywhere on their website where you can see a picture of a mother with a infant in the spa-pool. The coffee in the tea-kitchen was never refilled when we had used the two nescafe units on the first day. Rest was near perfect!

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2017

mike

Great Potential

Beautiful hotel and setting. Room was nice with a great view of the Adriatic. Gardens were beautiful as well. Free parking. We were there before the \"season\" and pool was not ready to use. Shuttle to beach wasn't running either. For a real nice place the towels and bath amenities were poor. Our room was located near the middle of the hotel near the elevators, and it was pretty noisy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

Olivia

We came to Francavilla al Mare to attend the wedding of my niece. I had seen Villa Maria but I had never stayed there. The outside is beautiful with lovely tree-lined walkways and a view of the sea. The inclusion of a spa with an onsite beauty salon that offers facials, massages and other treatments just adds to the value of this spot. For me, the site was easy to get back and forth. We went shopping in nearby Pescara and downtown Francavilla.
The staff were all very cheerful and helpful and made us feel as though we were getting special treatment.

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2016

Stefano

old Hotel

We spent 2 nights and it was more than enough, the room did not match photos of booking and among other things old and neglected decor, we asked another room and we were told that the rooms are all the same, or at least there was dx pay 100 € per night in addition ... at all comprehensible ..anzi of our request we were told that these are the rooms. book. retreat ....

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2016

walter

Paradiso

Our stay at the hotel was truly fantastic. The staff went out of their ways to help out make suggestions for places to eat and ensuring you are being looked after.We will be going again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2016

Sheryl

Pescara Italy Great Location

This hotel has very modern accommodations and the grounds are spectacular. All inclusive breakfast, beautiful outdoor swimming pools (2), steam and saunas, fitness center, spa. The restaurant serves very fresh seafood. It sits up high overlooking the Adriatic Sea and provides for a very serene atmosphere as it is away from the Pescara Centro and beaches. They provide a free shuttle bus to the beach, where they have a very large reserved spot of chairs and umbrellas. The staff are friendly, courteous, and extremely helpful. The grounds are well maintained with many places to sit in luxury to read throughout the day. Would most definitely go back to this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2016

Eloy

Hotel staff, location and fscilities are excellent. Health center is very dated, but good enough while on holidays.

Only issue we had was with regards the air conditioner not working properly the last day of our staying, apparently there was some major maintenance works.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2016

Verified traveler

Great property to relax

Great property to relax with a nice view of the ocean just make sure you qet at least the junior suite.... Standard room are nice but have a small shower.. Staff very friendly
Will go back to this hotel on my next visit to francavilla al mare

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2015

Richard

Wonderful, relaxing

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2015

Martin

Nice hotel with great facilities

Nice hotel with great spa and pool and lush gardens but inconvenient location for those without a car. Also had two single beds put together rather than a queen size bed which makes in uncomfortable for couples.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel and staff

I had a lovely time at the Villa Maria.
Staff were lovely and helpful and the location was great. Would definately stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2015

MARCELLE

Familial

Fine

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2014

Becky S

Satisfying stay

I stayed 5 nights at this hotel while house hunting in Abruzzo. When I arrived, I discovered that I had made the reservations for a week later than I had thought. They made the change quickly, with no problems. Although I had the end room in the building, the wifi worked fine (which is unusual even with close rooms in many Italian hotels). The breakfast selections were very good. There was a small additional charge for things such as eggs and bacon. The property had its own grounds, which were very pleasant, but it is off the main road through the town and a little difficult to find. There were some small, but inadequate, signs on the road. All additional requests were handled courteously and promptly by the hotel staff. I will be staying here again. The hotel is ideally situated between Pescara and Francavilla al Mare.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2014

nicholas

A Hidden Gem

We stayed here because of its proximity to places in Italy that were home to our immigrant ancestors. The hotel however is a full service well-appointed resort property situated along a popular stretch of the Adriatic that contains very beautiful beaches. The hotel grounds are spectacular, loaded with olive trees and flowering bushes, and to no surprise is a sought-after wedding venue. Although not situated on the coastline itself the hotel is high enough on a hill so that a most gratifying view of the sea can be enjoyed. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable. We did not dine at the hotel, but the breakfast buffet was excellent as was the bar service. Even though Francavilla al Mare is not that well known to Americans as a vacation spot we would have no problem recommending an extended stay at Villa Maria in the summer, or for that matter any time of the year.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2014

Joanna

The Hotel is absolutely beautiful, but it would be so much better if it were located closer to the water. The shuttle service was good and timely, but it is still restricting. The service at Villa Maria was outstanding. The menus and the food leave a lot to be desired. But, all in all, I would definitely return.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2014

Peter

Very nice hotel with beautiful gardens

The hotel is very good, very nice furniture in the public places, beautiful gardens a huge design swimming pool.
I was on a business trip and booked this hotel to be relaxed for the meetings I had.
Good food in the restaurant, a good selection of wines on the card. A nice wellness centre. A very kind and helpful staff.
But we booked the wrong room. The room was the in contrast with all the rest. Even when it is a standard room. Small dark, nothing special concerning the furniture a bathroom with a very small shower, very difficult to get in because there is a handle outside so that you can't open one folding door completely. This is not a room for a 4 star hotel. Even when it is a standard room.

I visit a superior room and a luxury room and they are in harmony with the quality and price of the hotel.

Next time I will not book a standard room.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2014

FREDY

Very nice Hotel. Very calm. A good view.

We had a very nice statesmen in the hotel with my wife

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Nicola

Ottimo.. spa e palestra top

6/10

Pleasant

05 Feb 2026

Cosimo

Colazione ok, servizi ok, spa bella. I letti no! Considerate di cambiare i materassi sono una tavola di legno!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Miriam

Un po’ tutto

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

attilio

Colazione e spa ottimi. Ristorante non all'altezza

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2025

Claudio

Purtroppo la SPA era non funzionante

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

cinzia

troppo caldo in stanza

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Luca

Veri goid.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

So lala

Das gebuchte Standardzimmer hätte eine Renovation nötig. Vor allem die Dusche lässt zu wünschen übrig.
Das Frühstückangebot ist mittelmässig.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Giampaolo

Hotel posto in una posizione meravigliosa, la vista che si gode verso il mare e’ unica….la struttura è bella anche se gli interni e il mobilio e’ datato, ma nn vecchio, ne lasciato andare… e’ tutto funzionale….ampi spazi, giardino meraviglioso con piscina, personale gentile e disponibile…e’ un ottima soluzione per chi vuole soggiornare in zona….mi piace e ci ritornerò anche perche’ vorrei provare la spa che da quel poco che ho visto e letto dovrebbe essere stupenda…

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Maksim

Grazie!!! Professionalità! Ad oggi cosa per pochi! Oltre il bello della struttura! Qualche piccola mancanza c'è sempre per chi osserva le mancanze!!!!! Invece davvero grazie perché avete un ottima squadra! Grazie!!!! Perché le osservanze sono oltre le piccolezze!!! A breve.

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2024

Laetitia

c'est un très bel hôtel, chouette endroit. Le spa est un vrai plus. Il vaut mieux être en voiture, car c'est en flan de montagne et la navette dispo qu'a partir du mois de juin. Dommage que les piscines extérieurs étaient fermés.
Le personnel est très sympathique et vous aide volontairement. Pescara en lui même est sans interêt (pour moi) la digue pas terrible et les plages privées étaient fermés

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2024

Riccardo

Buona struttura. Molto gentili e disponibili

Molto gentili e disponibili. Buona struttura. Gradirei poter acquistare la colazione tramite app hotel.com (anche dovendo inserire un sovraccosto). Ma mantenendo 1 unico pagamento. Grazie

Business