L'Orologio Guest Rooms in Scalea, B&B in the centre with terrace
L'Orologio Guest Rooms is a bed and breakfast in the pedestrian centre of Scalea, Calabria, with new rooms, breakfast in the room or on the terrace, and the sea a short walk away. I would choose it for a couple or a small group of friends, even without a car, close to the station and the beaches.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where L'Orologio Guest Rooms is in Scalea
L'Orologio Guest Rooms is a bed and breakfast in the heart of Scalea, on Via Michele Bianchi, inside the pedestrian area of this Calabrian town. For me this is its strongest point: almost every review mentions it, and rightly so.
Guests say you can walk from here to the railway station, the beaches, the restaurants, the bars and the shops. The listing gives about 400 metres to Scalea beach, and more than one person talks about the sea as if it were just round the corner. The historic centre is close too, so there is no need to take the car in the evening.
The building has a lift and, according to one review, the rooms are on the third floor. Entry works with a magnetic key card, a detail many guests find handy. For those arriving by plane, the reference airport is Lamezia Terme, about 121 km away.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at L'Orologio in Scalea are new, bright and carefully finished, at least to judge by those who have slept in them. Several guests describe them as clean, spacious and well soundproofed, with a shower that is praised more than once.
- The basic comfort. Air conditioning, TV, mini fridge and coffee machine, and the listing adds free Wi-Fi and linen.
- The small extras. One review mentions cold water in the fridge and savoury snacks on the table; another cites toothbrush, razor and slippers in the bathroom kit, and even a make-up removal wipe.
- The character. One guest writes that each room is different, with its own theme. If that matters to you, it is worth asking what the one you are given is like.
Breakfast, terrace and pool
Breakfast is one of the reasons L'Orologio Guest Rooms is so popular: it is served in the room or on the terrace, at a time that can be agreed. Those who have tried it call it rich and indulgent, with a choice of sweet or savoury.
The panoramic terrace seems to be the other gem of the B&B. One review talks about a hot tub and a tasting of local products, while the property description mentions a private pool and a view over the city. The two accounts do not quite match, so if the pool or the hot tub matters to you, ask what it is like and when it can be used before booking. Another guest had breakfast on the little terrace of their room, with no time restrictions.
What guests say
The Google rating is 5 out of 5 from 27 reviews, and all the reviews I read give five stars. That is rare, but here the picture is consistent: hospitality, cleanliness and location come up in almost every comment.
Many people stress the kindness and availability of the owner, described as attentive to every request. There are rooms that smell clean, bathrooms that are well kept and a stay that one guest calls five-star. Some also recall the convenience of having restaurants and bars a few steps away, and the coves of the Calabrian coast reachable in a short time.
What to know before booking in Scalea
No place is perfect, and here there are a couple of things to take into account. They are small details, but better to know them before booking.
| What you like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Central position, everything on foot | The area is pedestrian, so parking is a few steps away rather than at the door |
| Generous breakfast in the room or on the terrace | There is no breakfast room as such, you eat in private |
| New, clean and soundproofed rooms | One review points out there is no bidet in the bathroom |
| Panoramic terrace | The pool and hot tub are not described the same way, so ask |
The most delicate point is the bidet. The listing mentions it for other properties in the area, and here one guest cites it as the only shortcoming. If it is essential for you, write to the owner.
Who L'Orologio is for and what to do nearby
I would choose it for a couple or a small group who want sea and strolls without depending on a car. It also works well for anyone travelling by train, given the station is within walking distance. If you are looking for a resort life or organised evening entertainment, however, it is not the right place.
From your base in Scalea you can make a trip to the Secca di Castrocucco, about 19 km away, or reach the Maratea tourist harbour, about 28 km away. If you want to change area during your trip, in Cersuta there is the B&B ZIA YAYA, in Tortora Marina the B&B Le Gorgonie, and inland the B&B Green House in Morano Calabro. I will not say more about these properties, because here I am only talking about L'Orologio.
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