Hotel Mea
Moorish-meets-Mediterranean boutique. Colourful, romantic, and slightly theatrical in its design references — more personality than polish, but that's the point on a volcanic island.
Always request a sea-view room — the price difference is worth it. Room 209 is specifically praised in reviews.
Why It Matters
Ranked #2 of 33 hotels in Lipari on TripAdvisor with 903 reviews. Part of the Aeolian Charme Collection, a small group of four properties on the islands. The panoramic infinity pool overlooking Marina Lunga and Lipari Castle is genuinely hard to beat. Also one of very few hotels in Lipari town offering a proper restaurant (Chimera) with sea views and live music in season.
Hotel Mea is a 4-star boutique hotel perched above the bay of Marina Lunga, with direct views of Lipari Castle and the surrounding sea. Part of the Aeolian Charme Collection, it has 37 individually decorated rooms mixing Moorish-inspired furnishings with bright Mediterranean colours — think tiled floors, wrought-iron beds, and raw marble bathrooms. The infinity pool with hydromassage is the social heart of the place, and the Chimera restaurant makes a solid case for eating in rather than heading to town.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classic
Comfortable rooms ranging 18–25 sqm with Moorish-style furnishings and a balcony. The marble-tiled bathrooms have showers. Mostly overlook the internal Mediterranean garden with lemon and olive trees, though some look toward the sea. Sleeps up to 2.
double or twin (180x200cm) · 21 sqm
Comfort
Spacious rooms from 24–31 sqm, with Moorish furnishings and a balcony. Bathrooms have either a shower or jacuzzi and are tiled in raw marble. The extra space is welcome, particularly for longer stays. Sleeps up to 3 with an extra bed.
double (180x200cm) · 27 sqm
Small Room
The entry-level room, running 17–19 sqm. Small by any standard, but the Moorish-style furnishings — wrought-iron or wood beds, bright colours, raw marble-tiled bathrooms with shower — give it genuine character. Each has a private terrace or patio, making the outdoor space a partial fix for the compact interior. Sleeps up to 2.
double or twin (180x200cm) · 18 sqmSuite
The top-tier option runs 32–40 sqm and is genuinely spacious: a separate bedroom plus a living room with sofa bed, private terrace with sea views, and a solarium area. Some configurations include two bathrooms. Sleeps 2–4. Reviews note that the garden-view suites are a bit less impressive than the sea-view units — worth specifying when you book.
double (180x200cm) + sofa bed · 36 sqmSuperior
Located on the 1st and 2nd floors, Superior rooms step up with light-coloured furniture and — crucially — a balcony overlooking the sea. 19–25 sqm. The bathroom has either a jacuzzi or shower. Sea views from bed are a real thing here. Sleeps up to 3 with an extra bed.
double (180x200cm) · 22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Cooking classes available as part of the hotel's activity offering, noted in aggregator listings.
The hotel has agreements with boat excursion companies and the concierge actively assists guests in booking trips to the other Aeolian islands, including Stromboli (active volcano), Vulcano (hot springs), and Panarea. Ferries depart from Lipari port, a 5-minute walk away.
The panoramic infinity pool is the hotel's centrepiece, overlooking Marina Lunga bay and Lipari Castle. Equipped with hydromassage jets and surrounded by a solarium with sun loungers. Free access for all guests.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Lipari's historic centre. The concierge provides personalised suggestions for exploring the town, its archaeological museum, cathedral, and the castle.
The hotel has preferential agreements with local scooter, bike, car, and boat rental companies. Scooters are the recommended way to explore Lipari's beaches, viewpoints, and villages.
The hotel has agreements with local diving centres. Staff can arrange bookings for scuba diving and snorkelling around the Aeolian Islands.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting room for up to 60 people with technical support, secretarial services available for meetings and seminars. Expositive spaces also available.
Dedicated concierge service helping guests organise island excursions, transport, diving, and activity bookings. Full travel assistance available through the Aeolian Charme Collection.
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout rooms and common areas, including at the pool bar.
Daily Italian breakfast buffet, well-reviewed for variety and quality. Served with sea views.
Loyalty/discount card issued at check-in providing access to discounts and special deals across all Aeolian Charme Collection hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars, and beach clubs.
Internal garden rich in lemon and olive trees, visible from garden-facing rooms and common areas.
Private guarded parking is available at the hotel free of charge — a notable perk given Lipari's summer vehicle restrictions (June–September).
Panoramic infinity pool with views over Marina Lunga bay and Lipari Castle. Equipped with hydromassage jets. Free for all guests.
Port shuttle available on request, charged at €10 each way. Airport shuttle also available on request at additional charge.
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