B&B AmoRosita in Diamante, rooms with a balcony on the seafront
B&B AmoRosita is a bed & breakfast on the old seafront of Diamante, in Calabria, with balcony rooms and sea views. I would pick it for a stay in the centre within walking distance of the beach, and less for anyone expecting a big breakfast on site.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B AmoRosita is in Diamante
B&B AmoRosita is on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, in the heart of Diamante, on the old seafront. Guests say you just step out of the front door and you are facing the sea, with bars, restaurants, supermarkets and shops all around.
The listing gives about 500 metres to Diamante Beach, while guests talk about plenty of beach clubs and free beaches that are easy to reach. One review mentions a car park right behind the building. For other destinations, Praja Ajeta Tortora station is about 30 km away, the Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola about 43 km and Lamezia Terme airport about 106 km.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at AmoRosita are spacious, clean and almost always have a balcony, and in many cases the view is of the sea. One guest was pleased to find a proper double bed, something they had not found elsewhere.
- The balcony. Several reviews mention a large terrace over the old seafront, with a small table and chairs, and a bedroom that opens onto its own balcony too.
- The bathroom. Large, clean and with a shower that guests like; the listing mentions a private bathroom with bidet.
- The extras. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a microwave and a fridge where, according to several guests, there is cold water on arrival.
- Towels and linen. According to the description these are available on request for a fee; one review, however, says cleaning is included in the price.
What guests say
On Google B&B AmoRosita has 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews, and the message is consistent: cleanliness, complete rooms, location and friendly owners. Many use words like courtesy, tranquillity and hospitality.
Several guests say they go back again and again, in winter and summer, and describe a warm relationship with the people who run the B&B. Others compare it to a hotel for the way the room is made up. Value for money is also praised, especially for the rooms with a sea view.
What to know before booking in Diamante
The positive reviews are the great majority, but there is one critical voice worth knowing about, because it touches two concrete points: breakfast and cleaning.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Balcony with a view of the old seafront | Being right in the centre, the atmosphere is that of a lively main street |
| Clean, well-equipped rooms | One critical review complains of poor cleaning and no cleaning on Sundays |
| Helpful owners | One guest writes that the windows do not open, in a building that did not convince them |
| Breakfast at the bar | It is a voucher with one product to choose |
The breakfast is the point to understand properly: most guests describe it as included at the bar, but the only negative review calls it poor for the rates charged. I would take it as a cappuccino and a pastry at the bar, not a buffet. It is an isolated opinion, but if a generous breakfast matters to you, ask first what the voucher covers.
Who AmoRosita is for and what to do nearby
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to live Diamante on foot: couples, friends or families looking for a base in the centre, with the sea in front and services just around the corner. I would not choose it if you are after complete silence in the evening or a secluded spot.
From here La Secca di Castrocucco is about 34 km away. If your journey continues along the Tyrrhenian coast, you will find the B&B Le Gorgonie in Tortora Marina, the B&B La Stella in Civita and the B&B Green House in Morano Calabro. I only know their names and villages, so I cannot tell you what they are like.
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