Do you have rooms with a sea view?
'Vista' — stress the first syllable: 'VIS-ta'. 'Mare' — 'MA-re'. Both are short, crisp words.
Use when booking at a coastal hotel. Rooms with sea views command a premium but are often worth it.
'Vista sul mare' = 'view of the sea'. 'Sul' is the contraction of 'su + il'. 'Vista' = view; 'panorama' is also used. Alternatives: 'vista sul lago' (lake view), 'vista sulla montagna' (mountain view), 'vista sul cortile' (courtyard view).
La vista è frontale o laterale?
Is the view direct or side-on?
Clarifies the angle of the sea view
Ha il balcone affacciato sul mare?
Does it have a balcony overlooking the sea?
Adds a balcony requirement
Quanto costa in più per la vista mare?
How much extra does the sea view cost?
Asks for the price difference
In Italy, rooms with sea views (vista mare) are highly coveted. Hotels on the Italian Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and Sardinia charge significant premiums. On the Amalfi Coast, some hotels are built into cliffsides — the view may be spectacular but access can involve many stairs.