Mondello Beach - Rooms by the Sea

Mondello Beach is absolutely stunning! The water was crystal clear, with no trace of the fishy smell you might expect from other coastal destinations like the Caribbean. Even the saltwater seemed different—gentler and less overpowering, making it a refreshing experience. What really stood out was the soft sand, which is rare for Mediterranean beaches. It reminded me of the powdery shores of the Bahamas, creating the perfect setting to relax and unwind. If you’re looking for a beautiful beach with clear water to swim in, Mondello is a must-visit!

The building has no name on it and you will have a difficult time finding it. it is also extremely run down. we were greeted by bees and roaches and a filthy floor. elevators hardly work. you need to hit the button 10 times for something to happen. not to mention it sounds like it's gonna break down every second. the entire property has an extremely foul sewage like smell. it's atrocious. we had to hold our breath in the private bathroom. the key for the bathroom is also ancient. you have to bend down and look into the keyhole to get it in somehow. extremely run down. thin walls. i can hear everyone. also the maid was very rude. check out was 10 and she barged into my room at 10 on the dot without even a knock asking to clean and when i asked for 2 minutes she shook her head at me. 1 minute later she was banging on my door telling me to leave. i would never stay here again. the property is close to the beach but all chairs were closed for some reason and we had to lay towel out in front of the chairs since they were fenced off and the waves got us and our towels soaked and sandy. ruined the beach day. we left because of discomfort. there is no lobby and nobody to ask any questions too either. this building looks like it's going to collapse. spend the extra money and stay somewhere better. this place sucks.

We were so close to avoiding this beach completely after all the awful reviews. We ended up risking it and getting a taxi to the beach. I am SO glad we did. It was absolutely beautiful. The water was so clear and you could see so many cute lil fish! There are so many lovely places to eat, or even get a small snack and drink, and the prices are really good considering it’s a tourist area. My guess is that this is a great time to visit, and that mid summer is not! but if you are reading this thinking of whether to go early october… yes yes yes!!