Grand Hotel President, Siderno

Grand Hotel President offers guests direct access to a private beach area via a safe underpass, eliminating the need to cross the road. The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, including a semi-Olympic pool, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. Sports facilities include a tennis court, basketball court, five-a-side football pitch, bowls area, and table tennis, plus a fitness centre.

All rooms at the Grand Hotel President are air-conditioned and come with a private balcony, minibar, TV, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel provides family rooms and allergy-free rooms, with options for disabled guests featuring raised toilets and grab rails. Select rooms offer panoramic views of the Ionian Sea from their balconies.

The hotel is 50 metres from the sea in Siderno Marina, overlooking the Ionian Sea. It is a 20-minute drive from Aspromonte National Park, offering hiking and nature exploration. Nearby attractions include historical sites in Calabria and local beaches along the Ionian coast.

The hotel's restaurant serves international cuisine alongside specialities from the Calabria region at dinner, with vegetarian and gluten-free meal options available. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning, and the hotel operates an organic garden that supplies fresh ingredients for meals. Guests can also order from the snack bar, enjoy breakfast in the room, or request special diet menus.

Children have their own play area, kids' club, and organised entertainment staff, plus supervised activities like cooking classes and bike tours. The hotel has a kids' pool with a shallow end and a fence around the pool for safety. Babysitting and child services are available upon request, and there is a children's playground with outdoor play equipment.

Private beach: Direct access via underpass, uncrowded

Pools: Two outdoor pools, including semi-Olympic size

Sports: Tennis court, basketball, 5-a-side football, bowls

Dining: Organic garden ingredients, Calabrian cuisine

Family: Kids' club, babysitting, children's playground

Location: 50 m from sea, 20 min to Aspromonte National Park