##Description **Marlusa Residence** is a four-star resort located in the heart of Magna Graecia, in the famous Piana di Sibari, a few kilometres from the ancient town. The sandy beach is 250 to 600 metres away. The town centre is about 500 metres away, while the archaeological area is about 2 km away. Sibari, one of the most important towns in Magna Grecia on the Ionian Sea, is 3 km away. Lamezia Terme airport can be reached in about an hour and thirty minutes by car. This resort covers an area of over 60 hectares, surrounded by greenery with terraced houses arranged over one or two floors, bordered on one side by the sea and on the other by the footgolf course. It consists of three accommodation units connected by an internal train/shuttle and a series of lovely paths. Hotel Formula: "Hotel Minerva", the larger unit and closer to the beach, "Hotel Maregolf" 750 metres from Minerva and close to the footgolf course. Hotel / Residence formula: "Marlusa", 300 metres from Hotel Maregolf and close to the Sibari marina. Common facilities at Minerva include a lobby with Saga Lounge, a reception, Wi-Fi in public areas, Dafne bar near the swimming pool, a swimming pool about 1600sqm large with whirlpool and a children's area, a children's pool in the pine wood with a mushroom and a toboggan both with a solarium, three tennis courts in mateco, two five-a-side football pitches with synthetic grass, three paddle courts, a theatre for evening shows, Dioniso conference room (400 seats) and a meeting room (150 seats). "Maregolf" includes a lobby, Wi-Fi in common areas, a 250sqm swimming pool with a whirlpool area and a furnished solarium, a concrete tennis court, a theatre for evening shows and a conference room (100 seats). "Marlusa" includes a lobby hall with Diamante bar, Wi-Fi in the common areas, Smeraldo (1,500sqm), with a bar, and Rubino (1,000sqm) lagoon swimming pools, relaxation areas with loungers and a gazebo, three tennis courts and a multipurpose court, a human foosball court, an amphitheatre (1,200 seats) and two conference rooms. MINERVA CARD: mandatory for Minerva, Maregolf and Marlusa guests, from 27/05 to 23/09, from 12 years of age € 4 per day, while for guests at Marlusa residence from 03/06 to 16/09 (payable locally fee), includes: beach service (one umbrella and two sun loungers per unit) from the 4th row on, use of all sports facilities and swimming pools, activities, games, group dances, water aerobics, cabaret evenings, music and shows, piano bar. “Minervino Club” 4 to12 years of age € 8 per day, includes: from 10:00am to 12:30pm and from 02:30pm to 06:00pm, games, activities, tournaments, tennis, five-a-side football and footgolf courses, Nutella party, cookie party and many other activities, large playground in the pine wood with a cable car, spring toys and a swimming pool in the pine wood with a mushroom and a toboggan. All young guests will be provided with "Minervino Land passport" and a backpack with a welcome kit. MINERVA BABY: mandatory, for Infants aged 0 to 4 years, € 8 per day per child (payable locally fee), it includes: a cradle or a baby cot on request; fully equipped baby-food area, with a microwave oven, a blender, a food mixer, assistance, basic products during main meals (vegetable and meat broths, vegetable soup, pasta, meat slices, burgers, fish fillets, cooked ham and dairy products, fresh fruit, olive oil, tea, chamomile, biscuits, jam, long-life milk, fresh milk on request – baby food, cheese, yogurt not available) at Minerva and Maregolf open 24h a day. At Marlusa food hall, open only during main meal hours. For children aged 2 to 4 years "Minerva Gift". SYBARIS EXPLOR: New Theme Park (700 metres from Hotel Marlusa), not included in the rate: -Adventure Park: exciting walks through the trees along trails with different difficulty levels, designed for all age groups. Surrounded by nature, among trees, you will walk on wooden walkways, Tibetan bridges and suspended trunks -Paintball: a fun battle with compressed air guns -Archeo Experience: a brand new area with a faithful reconstruction of the ancient Roman Sybaris -Educational experiences: discovering the habitat of the Bat and the great White Stork. Fun archeology workshops for all ages A shuttle service to and from Sibari train station is available on arrival and departure, on request. Guests can park their cars in unattended car parks. Sports enthusiasts can use a new 18-hole footgolf course. The private and equipped sandy beach (see Minerva Card), accessible for Minerva guests on foot, through the pine wood and the promenade to Sibarium beach. Free shuttle at scheduled times up to the entrance of the pine wood for Maregolf and Marlusa guests, and then with a walking path. First, second and third row available at an additional cost (weekly rate). “Pietra di Luna SPA”, 300sqm large and located at Marlusa offers, not included in the rate, a 37° indoor swimming pool with a swimming machine, a Jacuzzi (5 seats), a sauna, a Turkish bath, an ice waterfall, a Kneipp program, experience showers, three massage cabins and beauty treatments. ##Apartments Marlusa Residence has 228 apartments, housed in two-family or four-family villas, on the ground, including: -Giada One-bedroom apartment 4 people: 28 to 32sqm large, they consist of a living room with a double sofa bed, a double or twin bedroom and a furnished veranda -Ambra Two-bedroom apartment 6 people: about 35sqm large, they consist of a living room with a double sofa bed, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a furnished veranda All units have bathrooms with shower and hair dryer, TV, a fridge and air conditioning. Giada one-bedroom apartments have a kitchenette; Ambra Two-bedroom apartment have a kitchen. Two bathrooms in Giada one-bedroom apartments at an additional cost. ##Why choose Marlusa Residence? -Ideally located to reach places of major interest -Many entertainment and sports activities -Pools with furnished sun terraces ##Reviews -Friendly and helpful staff -Genuine dishes prepared according to ancient local recipes -Large and lovely outdoor areas ##Food & drinks Breakfast, lunch and dinner are buffet style, with beverages included (water and wine in carafes). “Giunone”, the main restaurant, with air-conditioned rooms, is located at Minerva and is open for lunch and dinner. “Ciclamino” restaurant is located at Maregolf. “Smeraldo” restaurant is located at Marlusa and is open for lunch and dinner. Possibility, for all guests of the resort, to have lunch at "Sibilla" restaurant in the pine wood, open for lunch and with reservation required, with a buffet with salads and grilled food. A baby food area is available in all buildings (see Minerva Baby). Restaurants and bars can be opened and closed at the discretion of the Management. ##It is the right choice if… You want to spend a relaxing and fun holiday in the heart of Magna Grecia, in the famous Piana di Sibari, a few kilometres from the ancient town. ##Terms and conditions -Check-in time is after 05:00pm – Check out by 10:00am -Small pets are welcome, on request. Reserved area at the beach -Mandatory extra charge per person (free for children up to 4 years of age) including energy consumption, colour TV, independent air conditioning, final cleaning -Deposit (refundable) per apartment -Bed linen and towels -Not included in the price: extra drinks, sports facilities night lighting, canoe and pedal boat rental, medical assistance at set times; shops in the shopping galleries at Minerva Hotel. Sybaris Explora, new theme park 700 metres from Hotel Minerva (see description) -Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro.