Lido di Squillace - Sunbeach Resort

Facilities: The Club Esse Sunbeach is a modern international resort located on the finest stretch of Calabria’s Ionian coast: the stunning Gulf of Squillace, one of the most beautiful coastal areas in all of southern Italy, where gorgeous beaches alternate with historic villages and lively tourist towns.

Rooms: 323 rooms equipped with private bathrooms featuring showers, hair dryers, air conditioning, mini-refrigerators, safes, and TVs. They are divided into Comfort rooms (double, triple, and quadruple rooms with bunk beds) Garden Suites (sleeping up to 5 guests, consisting of a double bedroom and a living room with a double sofa bed or bunk beds, plus a furnished patio or terrace) and Laguna Suites (sleeping up to 4 guests, with the same layout as the Garden Suites, all featuring a furnished patio and direct access to the Laguna pool). Double or twin rooms are available for guests with disabilities.

“Esse Up” Vacation: a package designed for those who love to pamper themselves on vacation by treating themselves to a few extra comforts. Includes: Welcome Lunch (free lunch also available on the day of arrival); priority seating at the restaurant; Beach umbrella with one lounge chair and one deck chair assigned starting from the 3rd row for the entire duration of your stay; free beach towel rental with daily replacement.

“Esse Plus” Vacation: everything included in the “Esse Up” package, plus: priority check-in (fast lane) and room availability by 2:00 p.m.; late check-out (the option to keep the room until 2:00 p.m. at the end of your stay); complimentary initial supply for the mini-fridge; Assignment of a beach umbrella with a beach bed and a deck chair starting from the 2nd row onward for the entire duration of the stay; Lunch Around: You can have lunch at the Club Esse Aquilia in Badolato Marina, subject to reservation and availability.

Dining: A central, air-conditioned restaurant with a large outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your meals al fresco. Buffet service featuring a selection of regional and international dishes, a wide variety of appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, authentic Italian pizza, fruit, and dessert. Theme nights and a traditional Calabrian evening (microfiltered water, house white, red, and rosé wines, light beer, and draft soft drinks, included with meals unless otherwise noted); a selection of local wines. Food Intolerances: Due to the layout of our kitchens, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination for any type of food intolerance, nor can we adapt our menus to accommodate individual allergies. In any case, you can find foods at the buffet that are naturally free of gluten, lactose, and eggs. We also offer a line of gluten-free products. For breakfast: rusks, cookies, rice cakes, sliced bread, packaged snacks, jams, muesli; For lunch and dinner: pasta, bread, and packaged desserts. Ristomini "Hero's Banquet": a special menu for children, who will be able to eat together with the Hero Camp staff in the designated area. Baby Feeding Area for Ages 0–3: A fully equipped space dedicated to children up to 3 years old, accessible at any time, where moms and dads can prepare baby food and find a selection of freshly prepared staple foods, including meat, vegetable, or fish broth; vegetable puree; small pasta, grated cheese, UHT whole or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese spreads, and seasonal fruit. Please note that baby food is not available.

Amenities, Facilities, and Sports: Central air-conditioned restaurant with a large outdoor seating area for dining al fresco, 24-hour reception, lobby, 2 large, fully equipped swimming pools (the “Cassiodoro,” which hosts all entertainment activities with areas for adults and children—seating subject to availability—and the “Laguna” for those who prefer tranquility), Central bar, pool bar, and beach bar; amphitheater; nightclub and piano bar; conference room; laundry service; 2 tennis courts; 1 multipurpose court; 1 soccer field; 2 bocce courts; volleyball; pickleball courts; beach volleyball, free Wi-Fi in common areas, unguarded outdoor parking, paid indoor parking, a gift shop, beach towel and stroller rentals (please request at the time of booking), car rental options, and a rich program of excursions.

Activities and Entertainment: Club Esse Sunbeach is a large, multilingual resort with a distinctly international club atmosphere. All services will be provided in a manner accessible to all customers present, based on the predominant nationality. The resort features spacious areas that are perfectly suited for various activities, such as the pool, the beach, the piano bar, the disco bar, and the amphitheater. The entertainment team accompanies our guests throughout their entire vacation with a rich program of entertainment, sports, and shows. "Pink Hero," the penguin mascot who's come all the way from the cold, is waiting for our little heroes to entertain them with fun, artistic, and athletic activities. "Hero Camp" (ages 3–12, further divided into age groups) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. With the help of specialized staff, the children will explore a different theme each day through games, nature experiences, arts and crafts workshops, sports, theater, and lots of music. "Young Club" (13/18 anni). The kids will have plenty of opportunities to socialize and share experiences through sports activities and tournaments, art workshops, and events tailored to their age group. Important: To access the services offered, you will be required to wear a colored wristband for the entire duration of your stay.

Shiatsu Weeks: From June 7 to July 12 and from August 30 to September 13, all Club Esse guests are invited to participate free of charge in the Shiatsu Workshop, featuring themed practical sessions led by instructors from the renowned Himawari Shiatsu School, with a certificate of completion provided.

Beach: A wide, private sandy beach equipped with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and sunbeds available for each room starting from the second row (the first row requires payment on site), as well as a bar, showers, and restrooms.

The photos show only a few of the rooms.