IL Monasterio is a fantastic hotel. I dont understand why it is a 3-star hotel. The hotel offers the 5 star service and an amazing location (which feels special and exclusive). Our Seaview room was beautifully done and very comfortable. The hotel only access garden is a beautiful sun trap and the perfect place to kick back and relax. The restaurant and food are Ischian inspired, locally produced, including from their own garden and produced to a very high standard. I want to go back. In fact, I will go back. I just hope more people don't find this hidden gem before I get to go back.

It is beautiful and a pleasure to stay at. More amenities such a small spa would take it to another level.

I learnt about Ischia and its castle and monastery through a movie and was keen to stay on the island during our trip to Italy. I found Albergo Il Monastero, and honestly, it looked too good to be true. From the moment we booked, to the moment we departed Ischia, our stay at Albergo II Monastero was fantastic, maybe even one of my most memorable stays for me. The rooms are quite minimalist, but that's very much in keeping with the style and history of the location. You wouldn't want anything else here. Rooms are comfortable, clean and offer stunning views of Ischia and the castle. The staff were brilliant and most welcoming. We had the best hotel breakfast I've ever had with the most perfect and romantic view outside on the terrace. We visited the castle too, which I really recommend, given how interesting the history of Ischia and the castle is. The garden, for hotel guests only, had a quiet and relaxed vibe. The bistro offered a lovely view of Ischia and was a great place for a refreshing drink as the sun was setting. In the summer evening, returning to our hotel, empty of the castle's many day tourists, the mood was magical, mysterious and charming. Thanks so much to Albergo Il Monastero for a fantastic stay. Highly recommended!

The WiFi was a little patchy - but, in many ways, I was so glad to get off my phone and enjoy this magical setting.

Staying at the Aragonese Castle was an unforgettable experience – one that words can hardly capture. I have loved this place ever since I first stepped inside, and on my sixth visit I finally had the chance to stay overnight. Experiencing the castle after dark was truly magical. From our balcony, we enjoyed breathtaking views over Ischia Porto, and our room was both beautiful and wonderfully comfortable. Another highlight was access to the private gardens, normally closed to the public but open to overnight guests. They are absolutely enchanting, and wandering through them felt like discovering a hidden treasure. Breakfast was also outstanding – fresh, high-quality ingredients and flavors that left us speechless. This place has completely captured our hearts. In fact, during our stay here we even got engaged, making it all the more special. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the unforgettable memories – we cannot wait to return.

The Albergo II Monastery is a magnificent blend of history and hospitality - an old Monastery and caslte lovingly converted into a hotel. The setting is stunning, with breathtaking gardens and panoramic views over the island that are simply unforgettable (especially if you are there on the Feast of St Anna - amazing view on the fireworks). The food is outstanding: organic refined, flavorful, and of an exceptional quality. The staff are warm, attentive and go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. The design and aesthetics are nice, creating an elegant and serene atmosphere. Overall, a beautiful and memorable stay.

It is a little sad that the building's original monastic identity has been almost entirely erased - especially in such a historic comple, in a country with deep Catholic roots like Italy. The rooms, while comfortable, could benefit from slight renovations to add more "wow" factor, comfort and a stronger sense of character. Another thing I appreciated a bit less, is the numerous notifications I received via booking.com before arrival (almost 2 per week).

Our stay at the Albergo Il Monastero was just outstanding. The staff are welcoming and nothing is too much trouble - we arrived early and were made very comfortable and offered refreshments. The room (Suite 8) was just beautiful with beautiful furnishings and an amazing terrace. We had the pleasure of eating in the outstanding restaurant and spent time in the gardens and the outside terrace. Having access to the wider Castle and grounds was an added extra and made for a great day. I would go back in a heartbeat!

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Our friends recommended us to visit Ischia and to stay at Monastero and both did not disappoint. The hotel is unique, the room was well decorated and the views from the room and the bathroom were amazing. The breakfast was delicious, very fresh and lots of choice to suit all dietary requirements. The setting of the breakfast overlooking ischia is perfect and a lovely start to the day. We also toured the Monastery one morning which was included as a guest. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

Hotel located in a beautiful monastery castle. The main highlight is the hotel itself inside the monastery and part of the castle, which is Ischia's main attraction. Museums, patios, beautiful gardens, a mix of garden with vegetable garden, flowers and vegetables. The room is simple but comfortable, with a good bathroom and shower. The best breakfast: sweets, cakes, pie; black rice salad with leaves from the garden, variety of homemade breads, fresh mozzarella, juices, fruits, nuts, eggs, cold cuts, gluten-free, etc. The hotel restaurant is excellent, food worthy of the best quality restaurant. There are guests who complain about stairs and the room not being large. The hotel is inside a historic building, a monastery and it is impossible not to have stairs. There is already an elevator that takes you from the entrance to the highest part where the hotel is located. But some stairs are unavoidable. The thick walls limit WiFi, which works well in the room, and near the reception and restaurant. Ultimately, a special accommodation and an experience.

Expensive arranged tours in Ischia Better arrange with drivers outside

We loved everything. The views were phenomenal, and the proximity to the Castello for a day of exploring was perfection. The breakfast buffet alone would make me want to stay there again (so many fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, cakes, juices...you name it). Plus so many spaces to explore within the hotel itself, like the gardens, terraces, bistro, etc. So serene and romantic. But overall the staff was SO helpful and kind, we will never forget it. We truly would not have made it there without their help (there was a massive train outage and they helped us facilitate ferry times and a very late checkin). 15/10 experience here. I only wish we had been able to stay longer!

Nothing! It was all amazing! If you have a hard time with stairs, I would maybe say this is not the place for you, however we did stay on the top floor, so maybe just request a lower floor.

We loved everything about our stay at this incredibly beautiful hotel. Ther service, room, the views, our morning breakfast, everything was exceptional. Our stay was comfortable, the rooms were clean and beautifully laid out. We loved our free tour of the castle with picturesque views and lots of art and history. Would love to mention each and every member of the staff, who took care of us so well and constantly sent us hot water and honey on request, with a smile, as I had a sore throat. Joseph was very courteous, friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Such amazing people working at the hotel, the morning breakfast was also peaceful and oh so good! The staff again was patient and explained us all about the salads, desserts, breads and more at breakfast. And that sea view room view was just extraordinarily beautiful! We didn't want to leave. Thank you :)

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Great location on it’s own little islet. Clean comfortable room with view over the sea and the town. Buffett breakfast included chef baked bread, wild rice salad, cheese, ham, fresh fruit and selection of freshly baked cakes. As a resident, you have free access to the lift from the bottom of the hill to inside the monastery, then a short walk to the hotel entrance. You also have free access to the gardens and monastery buildings, culminating in a stop at the cafe at the top of the hill.

Access could be an issue if you have mobility issues as there is no lift within the hotel itself and a number of steps from the monastery lift to the hotel reception. However, the staff were very accommodating and collected our bag from the entrance on arrival and took it to our room. They also offered to take it down to the entrance when we checked out, arrange taxis or to drop bags at the taxi tank at the end of the walkway.