Grand Hotel Cesenatico

We’ve just got back from an amazing stay here. The staff in the hotel were amazing and friendly (sadly the beach staff, not so much). Food was fantastic from breakfast, the beach restaurant and the main restaurant. Menu changed every night. We were hard pressed to find anything better in Cesenatico. The hotel is brilliantly located to feel the evening buzz of the place. The whole resort area is exceptionally clean. It also feels really safe for all ages. Beach at the hotel was kept spotless. Very few brits here which we really loved. Rooms could do with a bit of renovation but we hardly spent any time in them.

June 2022 As always in life there are good impressions. The staff was polite and helpful, from the two very helpful porters to reception. Room cleaners were good I have not tried the restaurant as the menu appeared bland in comparison with the local restaurants The beach area is all right. However, the water is muddy, and the beach very flat. You have to walk in a lot to reach swimming depth Now the not so good details Situated in a ‚touristically developed‘ area without protection There is a stair in front of the main entrance Hotel aged and in need of renovation Rooms very simple with cheap furniture, and too small No sitting chair for desk, only a low useless armchair No socket on one side of the bed Bathtub (which also serves as shower) very difficult to enter and leave as it is too high Only one small lift for the whole hotel My stay was five days, of which the lift worked only the first day. No idea what happened after my departure. Many old guests with even crutches had to use the staircase over several floors. No excuse, no compensation Beach access costs €32 Wifi useless as signal is weak, speed low, and the connection breaks down constantly. This alone is enough reason to avoid the accomidation Room price very much over the top with an average of €300. Correct would be €100 Summary: very faulty, very expensive

What a wonderful beach experience! My BF added Cesenatico to our trip based on fond memories of his time here with the military 30 years ago. After a busy weekend in Rome and before a celebration in Venice we spent 2 nights at the Grand Hotel. The room was old fashioned but much larger than our room in Rome. The Insalata Caprese and Greek Salad with charcuterie was delicious at the beachside cafe. It was so easy to go to the beach with umbrellas and chairs reserved. The experience was extraordinary because we were fortunate to be there on the night of their beach party. Wow! A DJ, violinist, amazing wine, candles, and the best buffet. I don’t usually care fof buffets but this was exceptional with roast pig, chicken with bacon, steak, tuna, pasta and so many items. We enjoyed our meal, laughter with the other guests and staff. We ended the night with a ride on the ferris wheel and a night cap of Amaretto. The entire staff was kind and helpful but we especially enjoyed talking with Luca, the young server with a great attitude.