Vacanze Banichi

Brand new accommodation in a perfect area

Sunny Side Resort and Spa has a lot going for it — the pool area was fantastic, with complimentary sun chairs that made lounging easy (note: outdoor only, no indoor pool). However, our room lacked blackout curtains, so the sun came in bright as early as 5 AM, which made sleeping in difficult. The resort is located on a hill/mountain, about a 10-minute drive to the beach, but be aware that despite the listing mentioning parking, availability is limited to street parking, and navigating the narrow, steep roads up to the property was quite challenging. A few things to flag for future guests: despite the name, this felt more like an apartment-style hotel than a resort — there's no spa and no breakfast included, which was a bit of a letdown given the branding. It also seems like there may be two separate hotel locations under this name (one further away), so the listing descriptions might be a bit mixed up or misleading. Worth double-checking exactly what's included and which location you're booking before you go.