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Avete il pacchetto mezza pensione?

Do you offer a half board package?

Pronunciation

'Mezza pensione' — 'MED-za pen-SIO-ne'. 'Mezza' means half; 'pensione' here means board (not a retirement pension).

When to use it

Use at resort hotels, agriturismi, or mountain hotels where half board (breakfast + dinner) is a common and often excellent value option.

What it means

'Mezza pensione' = half board (breakfast + dinner). 'Pensione completa' = full board (all meals). 'Solo camera' = room only. 'B&B' = bed and breakfast. These are the standard Italian hotel meal plan categories.

Variations

È incluso il vino a cena con la mezza pensione?

Is wine included at dinner with half board?

Asks about drinks inclusion — varies by hotel

Posso fare solo la colazione?

Can I do just breakfast?

Asks for B&B option

La pensione completa include anche il pranzo?

Does full board also include lunch?

Clarifies what is included in full board

Mini Dialogue

Avete il pacchetto mezza pensione? Sì, include colazione a buffet e cena di tre portate. Quanto costa in più rispetto al solo B&B? Un supplemento di trenta euro a persona al giorno.

Do you offer a half board package? Yes, it includes a buffet breakfast and a three-course dinner. How much more is it compared to just B&B? A supplement of thirty euros per person per day.

Cultural Note

Mezza pensione is a beloved Italian tradition at sea and mountain resorts. The dinner is often the hotel's best showcase — regional dishes, homemade pasta, local wines. At agriturismi, the half board dinner may include olive oil tasting, local salumi, and handmade desserts.