Let's cut to the chase. There are some rough edges to this hotel (namely the food and the fact that it is somewhat tired), but there are many positives that more than make up for the negatives.
Firstly location is supreme - on a lovely semi private glorious sandy beach.
Secondly the staff were all lovely - smiling, helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Thirdly, apart from the sound of the waves (!), the hotel was pretty quiet by Italian standards.
The hotel is in need of some sorely needed TLC, and if this was provided, it really could be superb. However the overall holiday was very very satisfactory and if I were to return to Gaeta in the summer months, I would definitely re-book the Summit.