What a magical seven-day stay we had. We were in the room Amarea, which had a huge balcony looking straight towards Lipari, with the Santa Marina Salina harbour entrance to the left. It was so relaxing to sit on the chairs, or lie on the sun lounge, and watch the boats coming and going, or see the distant lighthouse of Lingua bathed in sunset light. The bed looked straight out the balcony doors, so that was a really magical way to start the day, watching the colours change while still relaxing. Breakfast was served downstairs in the poolhouse, and each day there was a homemade savoury option like pana conzato, cheese and tomato toasted pastries etc, as well as sweet choices such as delicious cakes, brioche or croissants, and cereal etc. The bathroom was a good size with a great shower. A lovely tiled floor and enough storage options for clothes rounded out the room. The host Maria is fantastic - full of life and great stories - and we loved chatting with Romina at breakfast. The B&B location is outside the town, on the way to Lingua, which meant walking a lot but we loved that. It was a 35-min walk to Lingua (which has some great restaurants) on a coastal road, and a 15-min walk to Santa Marina Salina. We were provided with beach towels, and you can swim in the ocean directly below the building, with a ladder access into the water from a harbour wall. Lovely clear water!

We really can't think of many things wrong with our week here! The pool area is a little cramped, but they plan to make the area around the pool bigger, so that will be nice when that happens. The above-ground pool was a bit too cold for us to swim in, but it has a lovely view of the ocean and harbour. Make sure you have some kind of light source when walking at night, as the streets aren't so well lit (which isn't a problem if you're prepared). If you have mobility issues, there are very steep stairs in the house to access the three rooms upstairs, plus stairs or sloped paths around the building.

We loved everything about this property and our stay. Giammi was a jewel! Made sure everything was perfect! It’s clean, absolutely beautiful, the pool was a nice touch have and the service went above and beyond! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to all!

If you can’t do steep steps that would be the only negative.

Definitely the best place we have stayed during our journey around Sicily and the Aeolian islands. The staff was absolutely amazing. We had a private cruise around the islands, delicious breakfasts every morning and a fabulous gourmet dinner the evening before we left.

The location was excellent, a short walk from the port and the main part of the town for restaurants and shopping in a quiet location. Our room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast every morning was excellent (the freshly baked apple cake was so delicious!), and the host family and staff were all really helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again (for longer and in a room with a terrace next time) and will happily recommend this property to any of our family and friends who visit Santa Marina Salina in the future.

Magnificient view and beautiful rooms. Well decorated and calm spaces with all the amenities required. The staff is incredibly nice and friendly, we would absolutely come back (might even consider buying some plot of land right next to it we loved it so much 🙂)

Loved our huge balcony with views out to sea. So friendly - 5 minute walk to the bars shops and restaurants. We will be back

Room was fantastic. Staff especially Petra went above and beyond

Didn’t agree with being charged for towels for pool

Maria was a delightful hostess who made the stay comfortable and welcoming. We had a fabulous roomy balcony that looked out to the sea below.

The bed was a bit hard and squeaky.

Beautiful room, there was basically no window, but it did not matter as there is plenty outside lounging space, very clean, nice swimming spot with ladder into the sea. Lady from the cafe was really helpful and made my stay even better, thank you!

The pool is not that great and is blocking the view from the cafe.

A warm welcome and an outstanding view from a wonderful balcony. Easy to reach by foot from the port. A very nice, tidy and comfortable room.

It's slightly expensive though overall it was an amazing experience