Villa Rocla Guest House Pompei

I believed the reviews and well angled photos and was seduced by a good deal. What the pictures don't show is the front approach to the hotel and run down look of this building. Once inside Claudia was wonderfully friendly and helpful but this doesn't detract from the sparce and cheap feel of the place. The stated opening times of their reception are quite simply incorrect and I was required to give a fairly precise arrival time. My room had a balcony, the door to which had obviously been pried open at some stage and therefore didn't lock properly. Beds are very firm and have plastic backed sheets, pillows are incredibly lumpy and uncomfortable. The shower is very slow to warm up and then merely trickles water at you. There was no extractor in the bathroom making it a smelly room and a slippy room after a shower. Security is very dubious with the rear door left open all night in an unmanned hotel. The only selling point for this place is its proximity to the local tourist attractions. I certainly wouldn't recommend this place and will not visit again.

I believed the reviews and well angled photos and was also seduced by a good deal.  What the pictures don't show is the delapidated slum area and run down look of this building. Once inside Claudia was wonderfully friendly and helpful but this doesn't justify the sparce and cheap feel of the place. The stated opening times of their reception are quite simply untrue and you are required to tell them a fairly precise arrival time in advance.  Beds are very firm and have plastic backed sheets just in case you're a bed-wetter, pillows are incredibly lumpy and uncomfortable. The shower is very slow to warm up and then merely trickles water at you. There's no extractor in the bathroom making it a smelly place and a slippy place after a shower too. The breakfast is surprisingly okay. Security is very dubious with the rear door left open all night in an unmanned building. My room had a balcony, the door to which had obviously been pried open at some stage and therefore didn't lock properly.  The only selling point for this place is its proximity to the archaeological park which is very convenient. One final note is that the chap attending to breakfast on the second night was far more interested in his mobile phone than his customers. I certainly wouldn't recommend this place to you and will not visit again.

The guest house doesn't look much from the outside, but never judge a book by its cover. The manager is fantastic, is warm and considerate, and dealt with gluten free easily. The rooms are clean and safe, and there is a lovely courtyard garden and secure parking. The guest house isn't in the prettiest of locations, but once inside that doesn't matter, as it more than makes up. It also benefits from being a 10 min walk from the entrance to the ruins.

Atmosphere: 4/5 Cute decor and eating area in the morning. Host: 5/5 Host provided us with a map and instructions on how to get to where we were going. She also gave us food recommendations. Very sweet! The breakfast in the morning was nice, as well as her willingness to store our luggage before check in. If you are checking out early in the morning, best to let the host know beforehand. Comfortability: 2/5 The mattress felt like cardboard (and I am not a picky sleeper). The towels and sheets were not the best quality material. The shower was bigger than most of the other European showers we have been in, so that was really nice! Also the AC was so appreciated after being out all day! Cleanliness: 3/5 The tiles in the shower looked like they could use a good scrub (there were some moldy spots in the grout). And the floors were okay, not the best and not the worst. Everything else felt freshly cleaned! It is a 30 min walk to the central train station, but a 6 min taxi ride. Ask how much it will be to get to the hotel before leaving w a driver to or from the station, as a few tried to charge us $30 for a 6 min drive!! It’s best to ask the host for the number of a reputable taxi company.

The owner , who is willingly on booking. com, complained about me canceling our stay at their b&b, due to a guest's sudden health issue. Apparently, the owner forgets that she agreed to be a part of booking com, allowing guests to cancel their reservation. I do not recommend this facility due to the unprofessional and rude behavior shown by the owner. When in Pompei I'll take my business elsewhere.

If you are visiting Pompei then this is the place to stay. About 10 - 15 minute walk from Pompeii (Villa de Mistry) Train station, it is perfectly placed to visit all the must see sights. Clean and friendly, with a smashing selection for breakfast.