Le Stanze di Ricci, clean rooms near Lake Lesina
Le Stanze di Ricci is a guesthouse in Lesina, Apulia, right in the centre and a short walk from the lake. It offers rooms and family apartments with air conditioning and a private bathroom. I recommend it to anyone who wants cleanliness, a warm welcome and a simple base for one or more nights.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Le Stanze di Ricci is in Lesina
Le Stanze di Ricci is a guesthouse on Via Massimiliano Biscotti, right in the centre of Lesina, in Apulia. The lake is a few steps away, and so is the old town, so for dinner or a coffee you just walk out the door.
Guests who arrive by car manage fine. Several say you can park easily on the street and that the area is very quiet. The property also has paid private parking, useful if you would rather not think about it.
Around Le Stanze di Ricci there are pizzerias and bars, as one guest who stopped for a couple of days points out. For that reason I see it as a good base for anyone who wants to leave the car parked in the evening and get around on foot.
The rooms and shared spaces
The building was recently renovated and has 10 rooms and family apartments. All have air conditioning, free wifi, flat-screen TV, fridge and private bathroom with bidet, plus a tea and coffee set and a hairdryer.
Some rooms look out over the lake and have a balcony or patio, so if the view matters to you, ask when booking. The property also has a terrace, a safe, a laundry service and a quick check-in reception.
| What you get | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning and private bathroom | Basic comfort, in every room |
| Balcony or patio with lake view | Only in some rooms, so ask |
| Terrace | For the evening, mentioned by many guests |
| Family apartments | Handy if you are travelling as a group |
A note on the kitchen. One guest mentions a kitchen service for making a coffee or preparing lunch or dinner. I cannot find that detail among the other information about the property, so I would check before counting on it.
What guests say about Le Stanze di Ricci
The Google rating is 4.6, from 81 reviews. The reviews I have read are very similar to each other, which is usually a good sign.
- Cleanliness. It is the word that comes up most. Many guests call it spotless and speak of rooms looked after down to the last detail.
- Welcome. Several people describe owners who are kind, friendly and always available, with a family feel.
- Beds. Comfortable mattresses and pillows, mentioned even by those who stayed just one night.
- Location. Central, close to the lake and to bars and pizzerias, but in a quiet area.
- The terrace. Guests who used it say the evenings there are very pleasant.
What to know before booking
The overall picture is very positive, but there are a few drawbacks and I would rather tell you about them.
- Breakfast. One two-star review says the breakfast included in the price did not go as planned. The café the owner pointed them to was closed, and so was the alternative, and the complaint only reached the owner around lunchtime. It is an isolated incident, but I would ask in advance how it works.
- Bathroom. The same guest found it very cramped. If you need space, ask what type of room you will be given.
- Payment. According to the information I have, only cash is accepted. Bring what you need with you.
Who it is suitable for
I would choose it for a one- or two-night stop, for couples and friends who want a clean, comfortable room without paying for services they would not use. It also works for three people or families, thanks to the family apartments.
It is not the right place if you are looking for a pool, a restaurant or hotel services. It is a guesthouse and behaves like one, with the advantage of very personal management. Staff speak Italian and English, and the premises are non-smoking.
Things to do in Lesina and around
From Le Stanze di Ricci you can walk to the lake and the old town of Lesina, with bars and pizzerias close by. Beyond that it depends on how much time you have and the kind of trip, because the property works well both as a stopover and as a base.
If you are planning a longer journey along the Adriatic coast, Mapiola also has Naftalina rooms in Termoli, Follow Me B&B in San Salvo and B&B Le stanze di Brando e Nico in Tricase. They are worth comparing, each with its own area and character.
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