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Villa Princi

Pet-friendly bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre in Villa San Giovanni with free breakfast

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Staircase
Terrace/patio
Reception
Family Studio
Family Studio | Courtyard
Villa Princi, nestled near Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal, offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet and cozy firepit. Connect to in-room WiFi or unwind on the garden terrace amidst outdoor furniture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
via Giudice Nino Scopelliti, Villa San Giovanni, RC, 89018

What's nearby

  • Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Messina - 35 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cathedral of Messina - 35 min drive - 10.8 km
  • University of Messina - 44 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Lake Ganzirri - 47 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Villa San Giovanni Station - 10 min walk
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Winner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Chiosco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bellantone - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Autogrill Villa San Giovanni - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vecchio Porto - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Villa Princi

Bed & breakfast near Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Villa Princi and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a firepit. In addition to a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and hairdryers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:30 PM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per room (return)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT080096C1B96QR4T7, 080096-BBF-00005

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Villa Princi Bed & breakfast
Villa Princi Villa San Giovanni
Villa Princi Bed & breakfast Villa San Giovanni

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Princi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Princi?

This bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Villa Princi?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Princi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Villa Princi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 20 per room applies.

Where is Villa Princi located?

Located in the heart of Villa San Giovanni, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Strait of Messina and Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal. Ionian Sea and Lido dello Stretto are also within 3 miles (5 km). Villa San Giovanni Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Villa Princi Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A super 10 stars place you will remember

I have great time to stay this guesthouse, wonderful arrangement to pick me up from train station, that’s what I saw the review from other guest and I followed. The location is good, walking distance to the train station, because I did day trips to the nearby little towns by train. After all, Francy is a very good manager (I didn’t ask her if she is the owner) and very helpful. I really really appreciate what you did, Francy!
View of Messina coastline from balcony balcony veranda of my room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for almost two weeks and couldn’t have picked a better spot. Villa Princi was clean, quiet, and really comfortable. Easy to get around and in a great location for exploring both Calabria and Sicily. I actually spent the first 5 days driving around Sicily. The host was incredibly helpful. She gave me dining tips, pointed me to legit olive oil spots, and had some nice pastries and even some eggs if requested. Breakfast was perfect for me. This was my home base while I bounced around the region chasing pasta, wine, peppers, and granita. It felt like staying at a friend’s place, not some cookie-cutter rental. If you want something peaceful, local, and convenient, this place just works. Perfect place if you just need a room to sleep, shower, and have breakfast. I’d stay again without hesitation (and probably will). Scilla was my favorite and it was only 20 minutes away. Reggio is also just 20 minutes away.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very pleasant and enjoyable. Our host was exceptional, she actually came and picked us up and took us to the hotel. And in the morning she took us back to the train station which is where we pick up the ferry. Absolutely unbelievable. Nothing to say but very very good things. An exceptional stay. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Francesca was an excellent host
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Solvejg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Villa Princi is a beautyfull old house which has been renovated. Our room was clean and the bed was fine. The host was extremely helpful and picked us up at the harbour late in the evening. She even found a pizzaria where we could get a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely view

This was a lovely hotel. In a quiet neighbourhood but still within walking distance of train station. The owner offered to pick us up and drop us off but we preferred to walk. The room was large with a beautiful view, comfortable bed and very good bathroom. Everything was clean. There was also a nicely landscaped garden and outdoor seating areas. Breakfast was freshly made and more than sufficient. I would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Nikolaus

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were on a big road trip and had lots of driving. That made it difficult to know our exact arrival time and also we would mostly arrive late because we had a long stretch of drive in the evening. One of the major reasons we booked Villa Princi was that it clearly stated 24h check-in and 24h front-desk. Sadly this is not true. It’s a B&B after all. The same afternoon we realized we did not get any checkin information. Then it was very hard to reach anyway which caused some stress for us and thoughts of “What if we arrive and nobody is there? We can’t get it? Do we need to sleep in the car”? We eventually reached Francesca and she was very nice. I give her the benefit of the doubt because she was traveling and coming back home the same day as us at midnight. So I am still giving a good review. But I suggest to update the 24h front desk accordingly. Apart from this, the Villa is very nice and we are sad we couldn’t spend more time. Staff (and Francesca) ended up being very nice and helpful. The breakfast was very good. And parking was very easy too. There are enough spots in the driveway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

EVA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La villa è molto bella e la proprietaria si è dimostrata gentile e disponibile, qualità che ho apprezzato. Purtroppo però l’esperienza non è stata all’altezza delle aspettative. La camera era sporca, con una maniglia rotta, e il bagno non si trovava all’interno della stanza ma all’esterno, cosa poco comoda. Quello che mi ha deluso di più è stata la mancanza di attenzione ai dettagli: carta igienica già iniziata, sacchetti del supermercato al posto dei sacchetti in camera/bagno, bagno senza finestra e senza bidet, shampoo e balsamo finiti prima del nostro arrivo, un paio di mutande lasciate sul terrazzo dall’ospite precedente, tantissime sigarette spente nei vasi e polvere diffusa. La colazione è stata un’altra grande pecca: nessuna possibilità di scelta, solo un cornetto surgelato e bruciato a testa con un pezzo di crostata, e nemmeno un bicchiere d’acqua offerto. Considerato il livello della struttura, ci si aspetterebbe sicuramente di più. È stata un’esperienza di una sola notte che purtroppo non rifarei.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto confortevole
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La sig.ra Francesca è gentilissima, siamo stati benissimo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tommaso

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect view to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely quiet villa

Francesca is a delightful hostess. We walked from the station up to her place, but she felt bad when she found out. Apparently it is her practice to pick up and drop off guests at the station, which is very sweet. Just message her on WhatsApp for that. The villa is lovely and clean, we arrived on a Sunday afternoon ands the city was strangely silent. Siesta time, perhaps? Enjoyed the ocean view from our private balcony. Breakfast was a selection of sweet breads. Francesca recommended Mauni pizza for dinner and it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ho recentemente soggiornato al B&B "Villa Princy" e posso dire che è stata un'esperienza fantastica. Situato in una zona tranquilla, ma comunque vicino alle principali attrazioni turistiche e sl terminal dei traghetti, questo B&B offre un'accoglienza calda e familiare. Le camere sono spaziose, arredate con gusto e dotate di tutti i comfort necessari per un soggiorno piacevole. La pulizia è impeccabile e si nota l'attenzione ai dettagli. Ogni mattina, la colazione è un vero piacere: una selezione di prodotti freschi, dolci fatti in casa e un ottimo caffè che ti dà la giusta carica per affrontare la giornata. Un altro punto forte di "Villa Princy" è l'ospitalità dei proprietari,sempre disponibili e pronti a consigliare i luoghi da visitare nei dintorni hanno reso il nostro soggiorno ancora più speciale. In sintesi, "Villa Princy" è il posto ideale per chi cerca relax e comfort. Non vedo l'ora di tornare!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were very nice and the view was amazing. Staff was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zeer prettige ontvangst nadag we vanaf het station en de haven waren komen lopen. De eigenaresse had geprobeerd ons te bellen om ons op te halen van het station. Het is een kwartier lopen, maar met bagage de berg op is wel een uitdaging. Zeer vriendelijke ontvangst in een prachtige villa met brandschone kamers. Mooi uitzicht over zee en naar Sicilië.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great property

A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable and clean room in the beautiful villa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023