Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, the hotel is adapted for people with reduced mobility with adapted parking, elevator to upper floors, raised WC with support bars, and wheelchair-accessible rooms.

What’s there for children?

The hotel offers indoor and outdoor play areas, children’s pool, children’s buffet, family rooms, and babysitting service (for a fee).

How far is it from the airport?

The nearest airport is Foggia "Gino Lisa" approximately 76 km away. The Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport is 94 km.

What attractions are near the hotel?

Venosa offers historical heritage accessible on foot: Fontana Angioina (15 minutes), Chiesa di San Biagio (18 minutes), National Archaeological Museum (1.4 km), Palazzo del Balì and Palazzo Rapolla (1.7 km each).

What languages does the staff speak?

The staff speaks English, French, and Italian.

Hotel ★★★ Venosa, Basilicata

Hotel Villa Del Sorriso

Name: Hotel Villa Del Sorriso
Address: Via Appia 135, Venosa, 85029, IT
Rating: 9.2

9.2/10

Excellent 164 guest reviews

Suitable for Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

3★ hotel in Venosa with regional restaurant, garden, terrace, and play areas. Score 9.2/10 for cleanliness, comfort, and staff service.

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Rating and review volume

Accumulates 164 reviews with an average score of 9.2/10. Staff receives the highest rating (9.7/10), followed by cleanliness and comfort (both 9.5/10). The price-to-quality ratio is valued at 9.2/10.

Location in Venosa

Located on Via Appia 135, near the historic center of Venosa. The Fontana Angioina is about a 15-minute walk and Chiesa di San Biagio is approximately 18 minutes. The National Archaeological Museum is 1.4 km away.

Restaurant with regional specialty

Features a restaurant specializing in Basilicata and Italian cuisine, with a wine list including Aglianico del Vulture D.O.C. There is also a bar and café on the premises.

Outdoor spaces and common areas

Includes garden, terrace, indoor and outdoor play areas, shared lounge, and elevator. Family rooms are available for groups.

Who is this suitable for

Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

When it is an ideal choice

Families with children, thanks to indoor and outdoor play areas, children’s buffet, family rooms, and babysitting services available.
Travelers interested in regional gastronomy, given the restaurant’s specialization in Basilicata cuisine and its selection of local wines.
People with reduced mobility, due to available adaptations (adapted parking, elevator, WC with support bars, accessible rooms).
Travelers who value personalized attention and cleanliness, aspects in which the hotel scores very high.

When to consider alternatives

La conectividad WiFi es crítica para tu viaje, ya que la valoración en esta categoría (8.0/10) es notablemente inferior a otros aspectos.
Prefieres un alojamiento con acceso directo a playas o zonas costeras, pues Venosa es un municipio del interior sin litoral cercano.
Necesitas proximidad inmediata a un aeropuerto internacional, ya que los más cercanos (Foggia y Bari) están a 76 y 94 km respectivamente.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

Staff receives exceptional ratings (9.7/10), being one of the most praised aspects by guests.
Room cleanliness and overall comfort score high (9.5/10 in both categories), with special mention in reviews.
Breakfast is positively highlighted by guests as one of the strong points of the accommodation.
Facilities and services rated at 9.3/10, reflecting general satisfaction with the hotel's offerings.

Things to consider

WiFi connection scores 8.0/10, the lowest among evaluated categories, so if connectivity is a priority, it is advisable to verify the quality of the network.
Some services such as babysitting, themed dinners, children’s menu, laundry, and ironing services incur additional charges.
The nearest airport (Foggia "Gino Lisa") is approximately 76-78 km away, requiring a car or hired transport service.

Location and nearby points

Venosa is a small municipality in the Basilicata region. The hotel is located near the historic center, allowing access on foot to monuments such as Fontana Angioina (15 minutes) and Chiesa di San Biagio (18 minutes).

Nearby cultural points of interest include the National Archaeological Museum (1.4 km), Palazzo del Balì and Palazzo Rapolla (both 1.7 km), and the archaeological site of Tangorra (1.9 km).

There are dining options nearby, such as the restaurant Pizza Volante di Amoruso Michele 1.1 km from the hotel.

The location requires a personal vehicle or transfer for trips beyond the historic center. The main airports (Bari 94 km, Foggia 76 km) are at a considerable distance.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Monumento dei Caduti 1,3 km

Museo Arqueológico Nacional 1,4 km

Palazzo del Balì 1,7 km

Palazzo Rapolla 1,7 km

Tangorra 1,9 km

Restaurante Pizza Volante di Amoruso Michele 1,1 km

Aeropuerto de Bari Karol Wojtyła 94 km

Aeropuerto de Foggia "Gino Lisa" 76 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the hotel’s rating and what aspects does it stand out in?

The hotel scores 9.2/10 based on 164 reviews. It especially stands out in staff (9.7/10), cleanliness and comfort (both 9.5/10). The lowest score corresponds to WiFi (8.0/10).

Is parking available?

Yes, there is free street parking without the need for prior reservation. There is also adapted parking for people with reduced mobility.

What dining options does the hotel offer?

Features a restaurant specializing in Basilicata and Italian cuisine with local wines, bar, café, and in-room breakfast service. There is a children’s buffet and menus for special diets on request.