La Zagara Hotel

If you can, stay in Room 24! HUGE terrace overlooking the sea and islands. The location is lovely and peaceful, and the views are absolutely fantastic. The room was very clean and had all the essential amenities, including a hairdryer and a shower with strong water pressure. The hotel offers a free shuttle to and from the main harbour (only for your arrival / departure, though - anything else and you'll have to get the local bus for €1.30 pp / one way). Lots of little restaurants, motorino hires and a beach all within walking distance. Located just 5 minutes drive away from the main bustle of Lipari town, this hotel is ideal for couples who want a quiet night's sleep and great views.

Several breakfast items were visibly / tasted mouldy - cakes, juice, and somehow... the coffee? When I pointed this out to staff, instead of simply removing the items in question from the buffet and apologizing, I was told the (visibly large cloud of) mould was icing sugar. When I suggested they try a slice of the cake, which they refused to do, I was then given a defensive description of how mould forms in humid areas and insistently told the cakes are baked fresh every day, despite this clearly not being true. This could have been a conversation which lasted 15 seconds, but instead it lasted 5 minutes and we came away feeling like we simply shouldn't have said anything. Breakfast & the staff's over-the-top reaction were the only downsides to our stay. Tips: get breakfast elsewhere & avoid talking to the staff and you'll be fine!