Hotel Diana

My husband and our two children aged 4 and 6 recently had the very great pleasure of staying at the Hotel Diana during the UK half term week in mid May – a really lovely quiet period for the area as the main season begins in mid June I believe. I spent quite a bit of time looking at different hotels in the area but I am so happy we chose the Hotel Diana. The rooms are not the most modern, but they are kept spotlessly clean and tidy and the same can be said for the entirety of the hotel. In fact, Viserbella (and neighbouring Viserba and Rivabella) itself is incredibly clean and clearly the local people put a lot of effort into maintaining the seafront as I don’t think I’ve ever seen a beach so clean. The hotel staff and particularly the wonderful reception team could not have been more helpful or friendly. I had the pleasure of speaking with them quite a bit and gained some excellent insights into the area and some brilliant restaurant recommendations (Le Ruote Sul Mare, Old American and B&Bs – we also went to Sitopia, which was excellent). They were also very helpful when we were organizing our day trip to San Marino and whenever we needed taxis etc. We had quite an early start on our day of check-out, and were offered coffees from the bar and bottles of water and freshly baked croissants for the children, which was such a kind gesture. We really felt very at home at the Hotel Diana – so thank you very much to the team!! The hotel itself enjoys a fantastic location with the pool right behind it, backing onto the beach itself. When you come out the front you’re on a mainly pedestrianized street with lots of restaurants within a short walk and there are also some small supermarkets nearby. The pool and jacuzzi were both heated when we were there, which was lovely, and the air con kept the rooms nice and cool at night – needed as it was 25/26 degrees when we were there! The beach is lovely and sandy and seemingly endless and in the section (number 40) directly behind the hotel you can rent 2 sunbeds and an umbrella from around 22 euros per day, depending on which row you chose. You also get access to some clean and well-maintained toilets, a beach bar with lots of seating and directly opposite the bar – a big playground on the sand! Perfect for the evenings when we enjoyed a pre-dinner drink while the kids played. The hotel provides bicycles you can use for free, including ones with child seats on the back. We used them several times, including for a day trip to Rimini centre – about 8km each way along a mix of cycle lanes or pedestrianised areas so it’s a very safe ride. To get to San Marino requires a bus or taxi to Rimini train station and then catching the Bonelli bus (6 euros pp each way) from outside the Hotel Napoleon (opposite the train station) which takes about 50 minutes. It is a bit of a battle getting onto the bus as they only come/go around once per hour and there is never a proper queue, but we managed to get seats all together both t

I recently had the pleasure of staying here for a week on a business trip, I was working nearby and there was an event on in the area so accommodation was limited. I was so glad that I found this hotel. A family run, beautiful hotel on the beach with fantastic views and very well priced, I was very happy during my stay here. I'll start with the hotel itself, lovely, spotlessly clean rooms, really comfortable bed, and amazing view from the balcony onto the beach, breakfast was served early and had everything I wanted in a large dining room with, again, an amazing view of the beach, and great coffee to order. Parking is a bit away from the hotel itself but it is a nice walk so I didn't mind at all. The hotel is surrounded by great restaurants and shops so you will find anything you are looking for. But I have to mention the owners, Antonio and Diana, they were born to be in the hospitality business, so friendly and accommodating, that really made my stay there special, nothing was trouble and they greet and treat everyone warmly, I had a great last evening in the bar chatting with Antonio learning about the history of the hotel and the area in general. My stay was during the "off" season and some amenities were closed, my stay was great so i can only imagine when the hotel and area are in busy season that it would only be better. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone.