Hotels with Full Board: What does it mean and what does it include?

Ideal for families with children, affordable and especially suited to 3-star hotels

FULL BOARD on the Riviera is a stay formula that includes all three main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the room price. This way, guests can have all three meals at the hotel without paying extra or wasting time looking for restaurants outside.

While the three meals are always included in the board formula, the additional services included in this treatment can vary from one property to another, so we recommend always reading the rate details carefully to know exactly which services are included.

Here are the pages where you can find all the Full Board offers on the Riviera Romagnola:

Below, we add some practical considerations that can help you better understand this treatment and guide your choice accordingly.

Food preferences

The first thing to consider when choosing the most suitable treatment concerns your holiday style and, above all, your food choices. If, for example, you like staying by the sea until late and appreciate the convenience of not having to move around and having all meals included at the hotel, Full Board can be an advantageous choice. Having specific dietary needs, such as celiac disease or food intolerances, might also lead you towards Full Board, because it's important to be able to count on meals that are safe and tailored to your needs. If, on the other hand, you like to explore the area you are in and try local trattorias and restaurants, you will need a more flexible formula that gives you more freedom of choice. In this case, you could opt for half board (breakfast and dinner included), bed & breakfast, or room only.

Budget

Full Board may seem expensive at first glance, but considering it includes all three main meals, it is actually an economical formula. Often, between one treatment and another, there is a difference of 5-10 euros depending on the hotel category, so it's easy to see how dinner at the hotel costs much less than dinner at a restaurant. This can make a real difference, especially when travelling with family!

Type of trip

Not all trips are the same, and it's good to know your intentions in advance, so you can choose the stay formula that best meets your different needs. If you are planning a relaxing trip with family or a stay at a resort, for example, Full Board can be an ideal choice, since it offers you comfort and convenience. If, on the other hand, you plan to explore a city and have a different purpose than just resting, it's better to lean towards more flexible formulas that also let you explore the culinary traditions of the place you are visiting.

Length of stay

The value of Full Board can also vary depending on the length of your stay. For short stays, you might find it more convenient to dine out and try local restaurants, while for longer stays, Full Board can prove more advantageous.

Not just included meals: also consider the additional services

One last consideration concerns additional services: in recent years, to attract an increasingly attentive clientele to their offers, many hotels have included some extra services in their Full Board formulas, such as water and wine with meals, coffee at breakfast and after meals, vegetable buffets, parking, etc...
It is important to note that, on the contrary, you might also find cases where Full Board does not include drinks, such as alcoholic beverages or soft drinks, which are then charged separately.
To make the right choice, therefore, always read the hotel's price list conditions carefully.

Article by Romina Balducci

What is Full Board and what does it include in a hotel?