Hotel Gabbiano Beach
A 4-star base on the Vieste seafront, with the sand a few steps away
A place to stay in Vieste
Hotel Gabbiano Beach sits directly on the seafront in Vieste, on Italy's Gargano coast. It is a 4-star hotel with a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a sun deck, so days here tend to revolve around the water. The property has an on-site restaurant and bar, a fitness center and free parking, and rooms start from €77. It holds a 4.5/5 guest rating across 101 reviews, with comfort, location and cleanliness the strongest themes.
Who this stay suits
A straightforward beachfront stay with the pool, restaurant and private beach covering most of what you need on site.
Best for
- Beach-first holidays in Vieste
- Couples and small families
- Travellers with a car
- Guests who want to eat on site
Less suited to
- Travellers without transport wanting to explore widely
- Guests after a large resort complex
Beachfront setting
The hotel stands right on the Vieste seafront and has its own private beach area, so you can move between your room and the sand in minutes. A sun deck, terrace and garden face the water, with outdoor furniture set up for long afternoons outside.
Pool and sun deck
The outdoor swimming pool is one of the hotel's most used facilities, backed by a sun deck and terrace. It gives guests an alternative to the beach on windy days, and the garden around it adds some shade when the afternoon heat builds.
Rooms with balconies
Rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries. Practical touches include a wardrobe, a desk, a socket near the bed and a drying rack for beach clothes.
Evenings on site
The restaurant and bar keep dinner and drinks in-house, and the hotel runs a regular programme of live music, themed dinners, movie nights and stand-up comedy. Themed dinners carry an additional charge, while other evening entertainment rotates through the week.
Standout features
Inside Hotel Gabbiano Beach
Amenities at Hotel Gabbiano Beach
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Arriving in Vieste
Hotel Gabbiano Beach is 102.6 km from Bari Airport (BRI), where the Ferrovie del Nord Barese line runs to Bari Centrale. Italian cities charge a tourist tax (tassa di soggiorno) per person per night, collected by the property rather than included in the booking total; the rate depends on the city and the property's star rating, and many properties still take it in cash.
The hotel holds a 4.5/5 guest rating from 101 reviews. The strongest themes are comfort, location and cleanliness, which points to well-kept rooms and a seafront position that guests rate highly. With the beach, pool and restaurant on site, most of what shapes a stay here sits within the property itself.
- Staff9
- Facilities9.1
- Cleanliness9.2
- Comfort9.4
- Value For Money8.4
- Location9.3
- Free Wifi7.5
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where is Hotel Gabbiano Beach?
The hotel is in Vieste, on Italy's Gargano coast, and sits directly on the seafront with its own private beach area. The beachfront position is one of the strongest points guests mention.
What room types are available?
There are five room types: Double or Twin, Triple, Quadruple, Superior Double and Superior Triple. The Quadruple has a queen bed plus a bunk bed, while triples mix twin and queen beds to sleep three.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is listed among the hotel's facilities and is served on site. The property also has a restaurant and a bar, so other meals and drinks are covered without leaving the hotel.
Is there parking at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has free parking, which makes it a practical base if you are driving around the Gargano. Parking appears in both the general and the free-of-charge facility lists.
Does the hotel have a pool and beach access?
Yes to both. There is an outdoor swimming pool with a sun deck and terrace, and the hotel sits directly on the beachfront with a private beach area for guests.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
It works well for families. The Quadruple Room sleeps four with a queen bed and a bunk bed, triples sleep three, and the pool, private beach and evening entertainment keep children occupied on site.
What is there to do in the evenings?
The hotel runs live music, themed dinners, movie nights and stand-up comedy as part of its evening entertainment programme. Themed dinners carry an additional charge, and the bar stays open for drinks.
Can I explore the area without a car?
The hotel rents bicycles for an additional charge and organises bike tours and walking tours, also at extra cost. These give you a way to see the coast and surroundings without driving.
How much does a room cost?
Rooms start from €77 per night. Rates vary by room type and season, with the standard Double or Twin typically the entry point and superior categories priced above it.
Is there an airport shuttle?
An airport shuttle is listed among the hotel's signature features. Contact the property directly before booking to confirm routes, schedules and any charge that applies.
Does the hotel have facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, facilities for disabled guests are listed among the hotel's most popular amenities. If you have specific accessibility requirements, it is worth confirming the details with the hotel before you book.
How do I book a room?
You can book through the usual online travel sites or contact the hotel directly. Compare the room types first, since the difference between standard and superior categories is mainly the room itself rather than the facilities.