Hotel Universal

Hotels
9 (38 reviews)
108 Via Giosuè Carducci , Cattolica , it

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Hotel is somewhat dated
Breakfast could improve
Noise from families with children

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Cleanliness was generally satisfactory, although some reviews indicated the hotel is a bit dated.
Service
9.43
Guests praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.47
The hotel is centrally located right by the sea, which was appreciated by many guests.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were spacious and well-maintained, though some aspects could use updates.
Amenities
9.45
The amenities, including the rooftop pool and mini fridge in rooms, received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.41
Value for money was seen as reasonable, particularly considering the Italian breakfast context.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast was adequate but could use more attention in replenishing items.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall experience was positive with guests enjoying their stay despite minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:59

Property Description

Seaside Oasis with Modern Comforts

Convenient Location: Located just a 2-minute walk from Aquarium Le Navi, Hotel Universal in Cattolica offers free bikes for exploring the area and free WiFi for staying connected.

Relaxation and Entertainment: Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, and bar on the property. Families will appreciate the children's playground and the 24-hour front desk for any assistance needed.

Comfortable Rooms with Views: Each room at Hotel Universal features a balcony, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms even offer a picturesque city view. The private bathrooms are equipped with showers for added convenience.

Book your stay now at Hotel Universal to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience by the sea.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for € 18 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 38 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Fabrizio • couple • it
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mascia • couple • it
9
Pros:

Attenzione verso il cliente, molto disponibili alle richieste di necessità alimentari (intolleranze) hotel pulito con camere spaziose luminose piscina gratuita in attico top .

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ganovelli • couple • fr
10
2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Massimo • couple • it
8
2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • it
10
2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • couple • de
8
Pros:

Zentrale Lage direkt am Meer.
Freundlicher Empfang sehr hilfsbereite Damen am Empfang.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen.
Es ist aber alles da was man braucht es ist vorverhältnismäßig sauber das Frühstück okay könnte etwas Aufmerksamkeit vertragen.
Aber nichtsdestotrotz für italienische Verhältnisse okay.
Wenn man bedenkt dass die Italiener eigentlich nicht frühstücken.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Al__._ • couple • it
9
2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tiziano • couple • it
7
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Tiziano • couple • it
7
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Milena • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Tutto molto bello. Camera grande bagno finestrato e grande. Pulizia ottima. Personale gentile e cordiale soprattutto il capo sala Placido.

Cons:

Nulla

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Irina • couple • it
9
Pros:

La posizione vicino al mare, la camera spaziosa, la pulizia, la piscina panoramica

Cons:

Tutto è andato bene

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • it
8
2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Monia • couple • it
10
2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Yvona • extended_group • cz
10
Doporučuji
Pros:

Poloha a cena

Cons:

Vše bylo v pořádku

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • family_with_children • gb
8
Hotel universal
Pros:

The Hotel is superbly placed for beach access and shops and restaurants. The walk o the beach is about 300 yds.
We had a superior double room which was lovely. Very big with a large balcony giving us a sunset each evening.
Breakfast was buffet style as was the evening dinner. We were booked for just B&B but it was easy to book in for the evening meal.
Our room was cleaned every day and fresh towels if you wanted, (I prefer to use mine a couple of times before having clean ones, saving the planet etc)
A mini fridge in the room is a great advantage.
The pool was fantastic. Its on the roof giving gorgeous views across to the mountains and the beach.

Cons:

Buffet style breakfast was nice but not always replenished quickly. It's served from 0730 until 10:00. If you are a late riser, by 0930 you dont get the benefit of a full breakfast. We ate about 0830 and the savory began to run out by then. Mostly I feel this is because family's with kids come early.
Dinner was nice. We ate in the hotel twice and the meal was good. Plenty of choice served to you which was better. If you're not a fan of children who run around throughout the meal times, then avoid this Hotel. For me having an Italian family its not an issue but be warned the hotel caters for children and they can be noisy!
Pillows we're brilliant, but the beds are a bit hard, so again, if you have back issues, it's not good.
Only one small lift which can be a bit 'hit or miss' if it arrives. There is a glass lift at the back of the hotel.
Be warned that the cost of using the beach seems to have shot up dramatically. 1 umbrella 2 chairs = €28!!
It may be cheaper to book in advance but then you are tied to using them each day as you've paid in advance.

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Ruben • couple • nl
8
Mooi hotel met fijne faciliteiten, maar ontbijt valt enorm tegen
Pros:

Bij aankomst bleek het geboekte kamertype wat verouderd, maar na te informeren naar upgrade­mogelijkheden dacht het personeel goed mee en werd alles snel geregeld. De nieuwe kamer had een fijn (zij)uitzicht op zee en tot bijna half acht ’s avonds zon op het balkon, heerlijk! De airco werkte bovendien uitstekend. Ook de schoonmaak van de kamer was tiptop in orde.

Het zwembad op het dakterras was een echte highlight: prachtig uitzicht en comfortabele ligbedden. Het stand is op 1 minuut lopen afstand.

Parkeren is prima geregeld: het hotel heeft een paar eigen plekken, en als die vol zijn, kun je gebruikmaken van een parkeerplaats op slechts vijf minuten lopen, inbegrepen in de prijs.

Een leuke verrassing tijdens ons verblijf was de proeverij van lokale wijnen, bieren en hapjes. Een echte traktatie en een gezellige toevoeging.

Cons:

Het ontbijt is helaas onder de maat. Er is weinig keuze en de producten die wél beschikbaar zijn, smaken niet goed. Denk aan droge cake, aangebrande croissantjes en roerei dat er onnatuurlijk uitziet. Het ontbijtteam komt bovendien erg laks over: gebruikte borden blijven vaak staan, tafels worden niet opnieuw ingedekt en je begint je ontbijt daardoor geregeld zonder bestek. Het bijvullen van producten is ook niet goed geregeld. Als je wat later ontbijt heb je geen brood, ham en kaas meer.

Met name de oudere medewerker (vermoedelijk de f&b supervisor), man met bril, maakt geen prettige indruk. Op een dag verscheen hij zelfs in sportkleding in de ontbijtzaal, terwijl hij voortdurend andere medewerkers corrigeerde – een erg merkwaardige situatie.

Verder oogt de kleding van het personeel onverzorgd: dunne, doorschijnende T-shirts geven geen professionele uitstraling. Een simpele polo zou al veel netter staan.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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chicca • family_with_children • it
9
Pienamente soddisfatto
Pros:

Tutto perfetto.
Ottima posizione.A 2 passi dal mare e dalla via del passeggio.
Staff preparatissimo e gentilissimo.
Presenza di un parcheggio custodito a 5 minuti a piedi dalla struttura.
Colazione ottima e varia.
Camera delle giuste dimensioni,dotata dei giusti confort.
Piscina pulita e di dimensioni giuste.
Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di usufruirne anche il giorno del check out.
Torneremo sicuramente

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • extended_group • it
10
Weekend a cattolica
Pros:

Tutto. Il Personale gentile e disponibile ed i servizi offerti. Sicuramente ritornerò!

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lorena • couple • it
8
Pros:

Seconda volta in questo hotel,ci siamo trovati bene come la prima.Tutto confermato dal personale gentile alla struttura in ottima posizione al parcheggio comodo, stavolta trovato direttamente sotto alla struttura.Colazione nella norma.

Cons:

Camera e bagno ampi, avrebbero bisogno di qualche piccolo ritocco ma niente di grave.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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marianna • solo_traveller • it
7
2025-08-30 • via Nuitee