The Hotel Villa Mabapa Venice is in a quiet attractive location on the lagoon, in front of San Marco dock. The Piazza San Marco is just ten minutes away by steamer. The Villa Mabapa Hotel has 70 charming guestrooms, furnished in an original style with modern comforts. Rooms in the main building enjoy views of the lagoon and the San Marco dock. Just a couple of hundred metres away from the hotel there is a beach with a private area for guests staying at the Villa Mabapa equipped with beach-umbrellas and deck-chairs. For the sport lovers the 18-hole Alberoni Golf Club, a riding school and Ca del Moro Sports Club with a swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym are nearby. The Villa Mabapa Hotel has its own landing-place and a motor-boat for transfers into Venice. Location The centre of this historical city is dividing into six quarters – San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce, Cannaregio and Castello. Visitors can explore each quarter by hopping on a gondola and traveling down the Grand Canal, which intersects each district. Along the narrow canals are many small traditional wine bars and intimate restaurants packed with locals and tourists. Accomodation All have bathroom/shower WC hairdryer air conditioning safe satellite TV radio internet connection minibar telephone * (certain amenities may be payable locally) Please note: The city of Venice is introducing a new city tax. This tourism tax is to be paid before the end of the stay DIRECTLY to the hotel. This is 4€ per day, per person. Eating and Drinking The hotel has restaurant, decorated in a contemporary style, serving excellent Venetian cuisine using the freshest, local seasonal produce. During the summer months dinner is served in the candlelight garden where you can enjoy the lagoon views. Swimming Pools The hotel does not have a swimming pool but there is a beach nearby.