Hotel Sylvia***

What Hotel Sylvia*** does

Hotel Sylvia*** is a 3-star family hotel located at Via Paolo Manfredi, 15 in Lido di Camaiore (Versilia, Tuscany, Italy), approximately 200 meters from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The property comprises 32 rooms across four floors plus two ground-floor annex apartments (up to 34 units total), operated by the Ricci family who acquired and renovated the original guesthouse roughly 25 years ago. Family members staff the core functions: Patrizia Ricci oversees the restaurant, Chef Oriano prepares menus based on daily Tyrrhenian catch and seasonal Tuscan produce, Elena handles pastry, Edoardo manages the bar, Emanuele runs reservations and pricing, and Ettore tends the garden. The business is structured as the Italian partnership Hotel Sylvia di Ricci e C. sas.

The core product is a room-plus-F&B holiday offering: standard accommodations (single, double, triple, family rooms), a 40 m² two-room apartment for up to six guests, a Tuscan restaurant with buffet breakfast and three-course lunch/dinner, and full-board packages starting at €130 per person per day that bundle meals with private beach umbrella service. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the hotelsylvia.it website (Italian/English) integrated with the Beddy.io online booking platform, supplemented by phone and email reservations; no third-party travel agency channel is disclosed. Ancillary services include bicycle rental (€5/2 hours) through a partnership with Green Planet, internal paid parking (€20/day), and access to over 20 km of protected coastal cycling paths.

Revenue is generated primarily through nightly room stays and full-board packages, supplemented by restaurant service, beach partnerships with Bagno Venezia, Bagno Versilia, Bagno Maestrale, and Bagno Onda, and seasonal event packages (Lucca Comics & Games, La Prima Estate festival, Easter/Pentecost weekends, Versilia Bike Weekend). The customer base consists of leisure travelers — families with children, couples, groups of friends, sports enthusiasts, and event attendees — with no enterprise or B2B accounts. Marketing relies on the hotel website, Facebook, Instagram, and organic destination traffic from regional events in Versilia and Lucca. The operating footprint is single-property and domestic (Italy), with no disclosed subsidiaries, funding, or M&A activity.

Name

Hotel Sylvia***

Legal name

Hotel Sylvia di Ricci e C. sas

Website

https://hotelsylvia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hotel Sylvia*** is a 32-room, 3-star family-run hotel in Lido di Camaiore, Versilia, Italy, operated by the Ricci family for 25 years, offering full-board Tuscan cuisine and beach packages to leisure travelers including families, couples, and event attendees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Seaside hotel accommodation
• Family hotel services
• Tuscan cuisine restaurant
• Beach holiday packages
• Event tourism packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Lido di Camaiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodations: Hotel rooms and apartments rented on nightly basis with various board options: bed and breakfast, half board, or full board. Revenue varies by room type (single, double, triple, family rooms, apartments) and season.
2. Restaurant Services: On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Includes buffet breakfast with hot drinks prepared at bar, 3-course lunch and dinner menus with Tuscan cuisine, daily menus based on seasonal products and local fish. Wine selection from local Tuscan region.
3. Special Event Packages: Specialized packages for local events including Lucca Comics & Games, La Prima Estate festival, and seasonal holiday periods with discounted rates and included services.
4. Beach Services: Beach service included in full board packages through partnerships with local beach establishments (Bagno Venezia, Bagno Versilia, Bagno Maestrale, Bagno Onda). Internal paid parking available at €20/day.
5. Bike Rental: Bicycle rental service at €5 for 2 hours (max 4 hours). Free bicycles included in certain packages. Partnership with Green Planet for mountain bikes, sports bikes, and e-bikes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hotel Sylvia*** is a 3-star family-run hotel in Lido di Camaiore, Versilia, offering 32 rooms plus 2 annex apartments along with full board (Tuscan cuisine restaurant), beach service partnerships, bike rental, and curated event and seasonal packages. The hotel targets leisure travelers with a primary focus on families, couples, and event attendees visiting the Tuscan coast.

Product overview

Hotel Sylvia is a 3-star family hotel in Lido di Camaiore, Versilia, operated by the Ricci family for 25 years. The hotel offers a portfolio of accommodation products including Double Rooms, Triple Rooms, Classic Family Rooms, Single Rooms, and Two-Room Apartments (Dependance). The core offering is complemented by restaurant services featuring Tuscan cuisine, full board and beach packages, online booking via Beddy.io, bicycle rental partnerships, and special event packages (Lucca Comics, La Prima Estate festival, cycling weekends). The hotel has 32 rooms on 4 floors plus 2 ground floor annexes, located 200 meters from the sea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Double Room Accommodation Double room of 14 m² with modern furnishings, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, LCD TV, soundproofing, safe, and hairdryer; maximum 2 people. Targeted at couples and individual travelers seeking seaside accommodation in Lido di Camaiore.
• Triple Room Accommodation Triple room of 16 m² for maximum 3 people, with double bed and single bed or camping cot and balcony. Designed for small families or three-adult groups.
• Classic Family Room Family room of 18 m² for maximum 4 people (max 3 adults), with double bed and sofa, bunk bed, third bed or camping cot, and balcony or large window. Ideal for families with two children.
• Single Room Accommodation Single room with private bathroom (shower, bidet, hairdryer, free toiletries), air conditioning, flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls, wardrobe, and safe. Targeted at solo travelers.
• Two-Room Apartment (Dependance) 40 m² ground-floor apartment overlooking the garden, with kitchenette and dishwasher, sleeping up to 6 people. Starting from €150 per night. Targeted at groups and families seeking self-catering flexibility.
• On-Site Restaurant Service Hotel restaurant serving buffet breakfast until 10:00, lunch, and dinner with Tuscan cuisine. Menus designed daily by Patrizia Ricci and chef Oriano based on seasonality and the daily catch from the Tyrrhenian Sea, with Tuscan wine selection. Available to hotel guests and outside visitors.
• Full Board + Beach Package (Pensione Completa e Spiaggia) All-inclusive package from €130 per person per day combining accommodation, buffet breakfast, 3-course lunch, and dinner, plus private beach service (umbrella, chair, deckchair, sunbed) at partner stabilimenti. Minimum 7-night stay from June 2 to September 15; special August discount of 50% on beach service from August 23.
• Beach Service (Partner Stabilimenti) Beach service included in reservations through partnerships with local stabilimenti balneari: Bagno Venezia (with restaurant and entertainment), Bagno Versilia (relaxed and quiet), Bagno Maestrale (quality services), and Bagno Onda (elegant with swimming pool). Provides umbrella, chair, deckchair, and sunbed access.
• Bicycle Rental Service Hotel bicycle rental at €5 for 2 hours (max 4 hours), with child seats available. Partnership with Green Planet provides mountain bikes, sports bikes, and e-bikes at advantageous prices for hotel guests. Targeted at leisure and sports travelers using the Versilia coastal cycling paths.
• Versilia Bike Weekend Package 3-night cycling package for 2 people at €399 in Comfort Room with Balcony. Includes breakfast, free bicycles, private parking, and children up to 5 years stay free. Valid April and May. Targeted at couples and cycling enthusiasts.
• Easter and Spring Long Weekend Package (Pentecost) Pentecost weekend package from May 29 to June 2 in Double Room with Balcony, breakfast included: 3 nights €500, 4 nights €600. Targeted at couples seeking spring seaside getaways.
• Lucca Comics & Games Package Special Lucca Comics 2025 event package: minimum 3-night stay with 20% discount. Double room with breakfast from €70 per night. Hotel located 20 minutes from Lucca city center. Targeted at convention attendees.
• La Prima Estate Festival Package Hotel package for La Prima Estate music festival (June 19-28, 2026). Hotel located 10 minutes walking distance from Parco Bussola Domani. Targeted at festival attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of few hotels in Lido di Camaiore offering full board service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Green PlanetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for bicycle rental services. Green Planet provides mountain bikes, sports bikes, and e-bikes at advantageous prices for hotel guests who wish to have a bike available throughout their stay.
• Bagno VeneziacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeach establishment partnership for beach service included in reservations. Bagno Venezia is a beach establishment with restaurant and animation services, located within walking distance of the hotel.
• Bagno VersiliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeach establishment partnership for beach service included in reservations. Bagno Versilia is described as relaxed and quiet beach establishment.
• Bagno MaestralecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeach establishment partnership for beach service included in reservations. Beach establishment with quality services.
• Bagno OndaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeach establishment partnership option. Bagno Onda is described as elegant with swimming pool, offering an upscale beach experience option for guests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Maestrale: 3-star hotel in Lido di Camaiore offering similar seaside accommodation and on-site restaurant service, competing for the same family and couple leisure segment in Versilia.
• Hotel Tirreno: Family-run 3-star hotel in Lido di Camaiore offering similar room-and-meal packages within walking distance of the same beach establishments. Direct competitor for the same Versilia family leisure guest.
• Hotel Belvedere Versilia: 3-star hotel in the Versilia area catering to families with half-board and full-board meal plans. Competes directly for budget-conscious Italian family travelers seeking beach access.
• Hotel Eden Park Versilia: Family-run hotel near Viareggio and the Versilia coast with comparable room count and full-board offerings. Direct competitor for the same leisure guest profile.
• Hotel Pineta Mare: 3-star family hotel located in the Lido di Camaiore pinewood near the beach, offering half-board and full-board options to families and couples. Operates in the same micro-market with overlapping guest segments.
• Hotel Lili Versilia: Small 3-star family hotel in the Versilia coast area offering similar room-and-board packages and beach partnerships, targeting the same family and couple segments.

Others

• Booking.com (Lido di Camaiore listings): OTA platform aggregating competing Versilia hotels and short-term rentals. Not a direct hotel peer but a key distribution channel and competitive reference for direct-booking strategy and commission economics.

Regional players

• Hotel Acapulco Forte dei Marmi: 3-star hotel in nearby Forte dei Marmi, a higher-end stretch of the same Versilia coast. Same coastal category and family ownership model, but serves a marginally more upmarket guest and competes only regionally.

Emerging players

• Airbnb / short-term rental hosts in Lido di Camaiore: Short-term rental apartments and vacation homes in Lido di Camaiore compete with Hotel Sylvia's apartment product (40 m² dependance for up to 6 guests) and family units, often at comparable nightly rates during peak season.

Broad incumbents

• Best Western Hotel Liberta: Mid-scale branded hotel in the Versilia area. Operates a larger branded portfolio with loyalty infrastructure, competing for some of the same leisure demand but with broader distribution and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HotelSylvia
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotel_sylvia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-sylvia-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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