The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Sicily. I hope you will like it!
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1 Hibrido Boutique Hotel & Spa Sciacca, Italy
Hotel. Set in Sciacca and with Sciacca Beach reachable within 800 metres, Hibrido Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is situated 31 km from Heraclea Minoa, 36 km from Selinunte Archaeological Park and 4.6 km from Case San Marco. Private parking is available on site. Some rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, a minibar and a stovetop. A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sciacca, like cycling. Cartabubbo is 5.9 km from Hibrido Boutique Hotel & Spa, while Maragani is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Trapani, 91 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 88 EUR.
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2 Albatros Beach Hotel Letojanni, Italy
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Set along the Letojanni’s promenade facing the Ionian coast, Albatros Beach Hotel is right in front of its private beach. Recently renovated, it offers functional air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, a restaurant and car rental service.
A breakfast buffet is served daily in the restaurant and consists in croissants, cold cuts and cheese as well as homemade cakes. Open only for dinner, Albatros Hotel's restaurant specialises in Sicilian classics and international dishes. Drinks are available at the American bar, which is open round the clock.
Reached by 2 lifts, rooms feature a TV and a fully equipped private bathroom with bathtub or shower. Some of them overlook the sea while others face the mountains.
Guests can unwind on the furnished terrace with parasols or, alternatively, they can sunbathe on the private beach, which comes at additional costs.
A bus stopping 80 metres away provides links to Catania and Messina. The property is 6.5 km from Taormina while the breath-taking Alcantara River Park is a 20-minute drive away.
Guest review score 9.1
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3 UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia Giardini Naxos, Italy
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Nestled in Giardini Naxos directly by the sea, UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia boasts its own private beach. The establishment has a tennis court, a fitness centre and 4 swimming pools, one of which is Olympic size.
UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia offers air-conditioned accommodation with satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The small villas also feature a patio or terrace.
The property also includes bars, restaurants, free private parking, and a boutique. The private equipped beach is available between May and September, and beach towels are also available. During this time there is also an entertainment programme for both children and adults.
Relax and enjoy your stay without any hassles, and delight on the half board and full board options, offering a selection of Sicilian and national dishes.
Taormina is a 20-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.0
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4 Nautilus Hotel Giardini Naxos, Italy
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Located in Giardini Naxos right opposite Giardini Naxos beach, Nautilus Hotel provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a bar, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and organising tours for guests.
Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel each room comes with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
Nautilus Hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 52 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.4
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5 Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare Taormina, Italy
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The 5-star Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities.
The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Bulgari and Molton Brown bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony.
Restaurant Oliviero serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò.
The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available.
The Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station.
The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.4
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6 Musciara Siracusa Resort Syracuse, Italy
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A charming, small hotel, Musciara Siracusa Resort is opposite Ortigia Island, facing the sea and a short stroll from a rocky beach. Beach loungers and parasols are provided for free.
Musciara Resort is set in a former tuna fishery next to the Porto Piccolo marina and is decorated with marble and pillars.
The Musciara's rooms and apartments offer view of the Ionian Sea, the beach or Ortigia's rooftops. All rooms have parquet floors and a marble bathroom.
There are 2 bars, 1 set on the beach. Musciara's restaurant serves Sicilian cuisine.
Temple of Apollo is a 15-minute walk from the property, while Siracusa Train Station is 3 km away.
Guest review score 9.2
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7 Trigrana Vacanze Hotel Castelluzzo, Italy
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Offering pretty views of the sea and mountains, Trigrana Vacanze Hotel has a large garden where you can relax on the sun loungers and wicker chairs. It is located in Castelluzzo, 7 km from San Vito Lo Capo.
Rooms have warm colour schemes and stunning views. They are all air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
A continental breakfast is served buffet style each morning and can be enjoyed in the garden during summer. There is a bar on site and the nearest restaurant is 500 metres away.
Hotel Trigrana Vacanze provides free parking and is 700 metres from a free beach with free sun loungers and parasols. You are close to both the Zingaro and Monte Cofano Nature Reserves.
Guest review score 9.2
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8 Hotel Cala Marina Castellammare del Golfo, Italy
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Hotel Cala Marina is a small hotel overlooking Castellammare marina. A shuttle bus is available to and from the beach.
The Cala Marina is decorated with frescoes and elegant furnishings, and features a terrace with sea view.
You can have breakfast directly on the seafront, on our outdoor terrace looking onto the Castle, or in our large and luminous indoor breakfast hall, which can also boast a view of the sea and the Castle.
Each guest room comes with a satellite TV, air conditioning, an electric kettle and free WiFi.
The staff are always on hand to help you plan your stay in Castellammare. Guests can enjoy discounts at a nearby restaurant specialising in fish dishes.
Hotel Cala Marina uses renewable solar energy. A transfer service to various destinations is available on request and at an additional cost. Guests can book boat trips and tours in the nearby surroundings.
Guest review score 9.1
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9 Mazzarò Sea Palace - VRetreats Taormina, Italy
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Mazzarò Sea Palace is set above Taormina's beautiful Mazzaarò Beach. It has a wellness centre, its own sea-view pools and a free private beach.
Mazzarò Sea Palace's wellness centre provides a wide range of massages and spa treatments and has Turkish baths.
Rooms have been refurbished and are elegant and spacious. All come with balconies and some have lovely views. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A broadband internet service is also available.
You can reach Taormina centre using the cable car set 50 metres from the Mazzarò Sea Palace. Tours around Sicily and to Etna can be booked at the hotel.
Guest review score 9.1
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10 Ngonia Bay Milazzo, Italy
Hotel. Ngonia Bay features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Milazzo. The property is around 80 metres from Baia del Tono Beach, 3.6 km from Milazzo Harbour and 49 km from Stadio San Filippo. The property has hot tub and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, all units at Ngonia Bay have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At Ngonia Bay you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Milazzo, like cycling. The nearest airport is Reggio di Calabria Tito Minniti Airport, 67 km from Ngonia Bay. Guest review score 9.1
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11 Taormina Panoramic Hotel Taormina, Italy
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Located 20 metres from the beach on Isola Bella Bay, Taormina Panoramic Hotel is linked to Taormina's historic centre by cable car. All rooms and the outdoor swimming pool have Mediterranean Sea views.
This modern 4-star hotel overlooks the Isola Bella WWF Nature Reserve and its namesake island. A few steps take you directly down to the beach.
With contemporary interior design and hand-crafted furniture, rooms here are elegant and unique. Each one has its own balcony and includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV. Bathrooms are decorated in mosaics and include a hairdryer.
Breakfast at Hotel Panoramic is buffet style and is served out on the rooftop terrace. Here you will also find the pool and poolside bar serving cocktails.
Multilingual staff can organise airport transfers and excursions around the island of Sicily. Reception is open 24-hours a day and has a luggage porter.
Guest review score 9.1
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12 Hotel Iride by Marino Tourist San Vito lo Capo, Italy
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Featuring a rooftop sun terrace, family-run Hotel Iride by Marino Tourist overlooks San Vito La Capo Beach, a 1-minute walk away. With a wooden ceiling, the breakfast room has large windows overlooking the hills by the sea.
Decorated in bright shades of red, yellow and blue, the air-conditioned rooms have a satellite TV, minibar and private bathroom with free toiletries.
The daily buffet breakfast can be taken in the room, and drinks are available at the bar. Several restaurants and bars can be found within a 15-minute walk.
This modern property has seating areas including a lounge area and a shaded small garden terrace with Mediterranean plants. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide tourist information and arrange car hire.
Hotel Iride is 1.5 km from the harbour, offering diving and boat trips along the coast. The Monte Cofano and Zingaro Nature Reserves are both within a 30-minute drive, and Palermo Airport is 89 km away.
Guest review score 9.0
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13 Verdura Resort Ribera, Italy
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This resort is on 230 hectares of olive groves and Sicilian countryside, bordering 2 km of coastline. It offers a private beach, 3 golf courses and uninterrupted sea views.
Verdura Resort's spacious rooms feature a balcony, a king-size bed, satellite TV and a large en suite bathroom. Some rooms have their own private courtyard and terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Free room amenities at the Verdura Resort include a beach bag and towel, together with bathrobes.
The Verdura's many sports facilities include 6 tennis courts, two 18-hole golf courses and one 9-hole course, a 60-metre infinity swimming pool, and a gym. The resort's running trails cross through lemon trees and olive groves.
Verdura Resort features 4 thalassotherapy pools, an extensive beauty-treatment programme and a variety of massages.
The Verdura Resort's restaurants and bars all provide a large selection of fine wines and typical Sicilian cuisine.
Guest review score 9.0
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14 Best Western Plus Hotel Terre di Eolo Patti, Italy
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This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff.
Best Western Plus Hotel Terre di Eolo is located in Patti, 110 km from Taormina. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Some units include a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
This resort has a private beach area and car hire is available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling and diving. Messina isa 50-minute drive from Best Western Plus Hotel Terre di Eolo, while Giardini Naxos is 112 km away. Catania–Fontanarossa Airport is 167 km away.
Guest review score 8.9
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15 Calapetra Resort Fontane Bianche, Italy
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Located in Fontane Bianche, 400 metres from Fontane Bianche beach, Calapetra Resort provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The hotel features family rooms.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units include a wardrobe.
A continental breakfast is available daily at Calapetra Resort.
The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub.
Tempio di Apollo is 17 km from Calapetra Resort, while Porto Piccolo is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 72 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 8.9
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16 Hotel Palladio Giardini Naxos, Italy
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With a superb location along the seaside promenade, facing the beach, the charming, family-run Hotel Palladio offers spectacular views of the beautiful bay and out on the horizon.
Set in an historic building in the centre of Giardini-Naxos, Hotel Palladio features local architecture and decoration. Friendly staff can assist you during your stay and organise tours of the surroundings.
You have free internet at Hotel Palladio. If you don't have your own laptop, hotel staff will lend you a computer with free Wi-Fi access.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Hotel Palladio. On the fourth floor you will find a bar with a large terrace overlooking the water. Sunbathe on the rooftop terrace where you will also find a shower made of volcanic rock.
Stay in bright double, triple or quadruple rooms or junior suites. Some rooms and all junior suites offer a panoramic balcony overlooking the sea. Enjoy en suite bathrooms, double-glazed windows, individually furnishings and air conditioning.
Have your free breakfast on Hotel Palladio's veranda offering views of the sea and bay. The large buffet includes homemade Sicilian products, fresh fruit and organic jams and marmalade.
From April to October, the in-house restaurant offers traditional Sicilian cooking. Dishes are prepared with organic ingredients, and are based on ancient local recipes. You can dine on the panoramic terrace between 12:30 and 18:30, and between 20:00 and 21:30. Half-board option is available.
Hotel Palladio is set in front of a public beach and 2 private beach clubs. Public transport connecting you to Taormina is just a short walk away. There are also nearby buses that run regularly to Catania Airport and to Taormina-Giardini Railway Station. Train schedules and bus timetables are available at the hotel reception.
In August the hotel may only be bookable for long stays of 5 nights or more.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 90 EUR.
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17 La Sirenetta Park Hotel Stromboli, Italy
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La Sirenetta Park Hotel is located just 100 metres from the coast and its unique beaches. It offers a swimming pool, a spacious garden and a gourmet restaurant. All rooms have a private bathroom.
Rooms are modern and simply decorated, some have views of the sea. Each is provided with air conditioning and a TV.
Hotel La Sirenetta has its own à la carte restaurant, specialising in fish dishes and Italian cuisine. You can enjoy a buffet lunch or a gourmet menu for dinner. Breakfast is continental and served in the restaurant.
In the summer you can enjoy a drink on the rooftop terrace, or you can have a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, also equipped with sun loungers and parasols.
Staff can arrange free shuttle transfer from the harbour to the hotel. It is also possible to organise trips to the volcano.
The beach of Scari, famous for its lava pebbles, is 650 metres from the property. Ferries with destinations to Sicily and Calabria leave from the Porto Scari harbour, just a 15-minute walk away.
Guest review score 8.9
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18 Le Calette Garden & Bay Cefalù, Italy
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Hotel Le Calette is set in a splendid bay, overlooking the sea, a short distance from the centre of Cefalù. It has a private beach, a green park and free WiFi throughout.
All rooms at Le Calette are air-conditioned and have Pay TV. Some offer views of the sea or of the garden. The bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The on site restaurants serve both local and Italian cuisine with a slight focus on fish and seafood dishes. Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet and is available daily.
Situated in one a beautiful area of Sicily, Le Calette Hotel is just a few km from the Madonie Mountains.
Guest review score 8.9
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19 Nettuno Resort Capo dʼOrlando, Italy
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Located in Capo d’Orlando, 3 km from the city centre, Nettuno Resort features a beach area and free WiFi. Among the various facilities of this property are a seasonal outdoor pool with hydromassage corner, a children pool and a garden.
The rooms at the resort come with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while certain units at Nettuno Resort also boast a terrace. At the accommodation, every room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
Nettuno Resort offers a sun terrace. Fishing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the resort.
Lipari is 42 km from Nettuno Resort, while Vulcano is 37 km away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 180 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.9
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20 UNAHOTELS Capotaormina Taormina, Italy
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UNAHOTELS Capotaormina is perched on a rock below Taormina and is surrounded by the sea, offering an amazing view of the fantastic Giardini Naxos Bay and Isola Bella Island.
This pleasant building is set against the unusual background of Mount Etna with its snowy peaks, and all the hotel rooms are equipped with a balcony. Classic rooms offer garden views, superior rooms offer a full sea view.
Staying at the Capotaormina you can enjoy spending pleasant hours on the private beach, accessible through a lift carved into the rock. The beach and the hotel's sea-water swimming pool are equipped with sun beds, parasols and beach towels, for your relaxation and enjoyment.
The regenerating experience continues in the gym with trainer and beauty salon.
The property also provides a jeweller's and an outdoor car park with limited places. A free shuttle bus to/from Taormina centre is also available, and boat excursions can be booked during summer.
The hotel's 3 restaurants serve international, Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine.
Guest review score 8.9
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21 White Bay Fontane Bianche, Italy
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White Bay is set in Fontane Bianche and features a terrace and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
The air-conditioned units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle, private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms are fitted with a sea view.
White Bay offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers room service and luggage storage space for guests.
The property is a 25-minute drive from Siracusa and 74 km from Ragusa. The nearest airport is Comiso Airport, 119 km from White Bay.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 134 EUR.
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22 Cala di Ponente Castelluzzo, Italy
Hotel. Set in Castelluzzo, 1.7 km from Santa Margherita Beach, Cala di Ponente offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. 2. 3 km from Spiaggia di Seno dell'Arena and 41 km from Segesta, the property provides a garden and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have garden views. The units at Cala di Ponente feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a continental or Italian breakfast. Cala di Ponente offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hotel. Grotta Mangiapane is 15 km from Cala di Ponente, while Cornino Bay is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Trapani Airport, 49 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.8
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23 Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX Trapani, Italy
Hotel. Set in Trapani and within 400 metres of Lido Paradiso, Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 2.1 km from Torre di Ligny, 2. 8 km from San Giuliano Beach and 34 km from Segesta. The hotel has an ATM machine and a fax machine and photocopier that guests can use. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Trapani Port is 1 km from the accommodation, while Cornino Bay is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Trapani, 14 km from Historico Loft & Rooms Palazzo Adragna XIX, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.8
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24 Hotel Punta Nord Est Castellammare del Golfo, Italy
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Featuring a large outdoor pool and a panoramic sun terrace with a hot tub, Punta Nord Est is located in Castellammare del Golfo. It offers free WiFi, free parking, and rooms with a 32'' flat-screen satellite TV.
Air conditioning and a minibar come as standard in Hotel Punta Nord Est’s rooms. Most rooms offer views of the Tyrrhenian Sea from the window or balcony.
At only 500 metres from the Hotel there is a large sandy beach with deckchairs and sun umbrellas for hire. The Hotel provides a free Shuttle service to the beach.
A buffet breakfast, including freshly baked cakes and pastries, is served in a peaceful courtyard.
Staff are on hand to book trips in the local area. Castellammare del Golfo Harbour and Castellammare sea promenade are both a 10-minute walk away. A shuttle can be arranged from/to Palermo Punta Raisi Airport, 46 km away.
Guest review score 8.8
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25 Le Calette N.5 Cefalù, Italy
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Offering a hot tub and fitness centre, Le Calette N°5 is situated in Cefalù in the Sicily Region, a 5-minute drive from the centre and the Cathedral Basilica of Cefalù. The resort has an outdoor pool, children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
Every modern and elegant room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV and views of the swimming pool and of the sea. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer.
You will find free shuttle service at the property.
This resort has a private beach area and water sports facilities and bike hire is available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling, diving and hiking. The resort also offers car hire. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 83 km away.
Guest review score 8.8
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26 Acacia Palace Marina di Ragusa, Italy
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Situated in Marina di Ragusa, 150 metres from Marina di Ragusa Beach, Acacia Palace features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a garden and a tennis court. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet and a desk. At the hotel rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Acacia Palace.
The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace.
The nearest airport is Comiso Airport, 31 km from Acacia Palace.
Guest review score 8.7
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27 La Zagara Hotel Canneto, Italy
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Just a few steps from Canneto Beach on Lipari island, La Zagara offers a sun terrace overlooking the islands of Panarea and Stromboli. It has a free Wi-Fi zone and garden with citrus groves.
La Zagara Hotel is within easy reach of the island's shops and restaurants. Public transport is close by and staff can organise connections to Sicily's main airports, as well as car and scooter rental.
The hotel's interiors are decorated in warm colours and have minimalist décor. The rooms are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV and safe. Most have partial sea views.
Local produce, croissants and cakes are served as part of the buffet breakfast, which can be enjoyed on the terrace.
Guest review score 8.7
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28 Minareto Syracuse, Italy
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Set on cliffs overlooking Siracusa and Ortygia Island, Minareto is a 5-star luxury hotel in the protected Plemmirio area. This property offers a quiet location, outdoor pool, 2 private beaches and unbeatable views.
Rooms have a classic Italian design with works of art on the walls and fine fabrics and bed linen. All air-conditioned, they also feature a balcony with sea view and an interactive LCD TV with free internet access. Villas with a private garden and pool are also available.
You have free access to the private beach and a free beach set including a sun lounger, parasol and beach towels. Breakfast is buffet style. The restaurant serves Sicilian and Italian cuisine, which can be enjoyed up on the roof terrace in summer.
Minareto is just 15 minutes drive from Siracusa centre and Ortygia Island. It is 9 km from the ancient ruins of the Greek Amphitheatre. A free shuttle bus to Ortigia is provided on request, and shuttle boat service to Siracusa is available on request. Free parking is provided.
Guest review score 8.7
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29 Tysandros Hotel Apartments Giardini Naxos, Italy
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Tysandros Hotel Apartments is a seafront hotel in Giardini Naxos, 10 metres from the public beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Rooms at the Tysandros have an LED satellite TV and a fridge. Some have a sea-view balcony, while the private bathroom offers a hairdryer and free toiletries. Studios and apartments also include a kitchenette. All units feature a welcome basket with breakfast items.
Staff can organise many outdoor activities. Special rates at 2 beach clubs located a 5-minute walk away are available.
The Tysandros Hotel is 5 km from Taormina and 5 minutes’ drive from the A18 motorway. Mount Etna can be reached by car in 25 minutes.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 75 EUR.
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30 Hellenia Yachting Hotel & SPA Giardini Naxos, Italy
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The Hellenia Yachting is a 4-star hotel set directly on Recanati Beach in Giardini Naxos. It offers beautiful sea views and free parking.
The elegant Hellenia Yachting Hotel & SPA features a swimming pool, and a spacious, panoramic sun terrace. The restaurant serves traditional Sicilian specialities and an extensive list of fine wines.
The Yachting Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. Some rooms have a private balcony with views of the sea.
The Hellenia Yachting Hotel & SPA is just a 15-minute walk from the port and the centre of Giardini Naxos. Buses stop only 150 metres away and provide direct connection to Taormina.
In August the hotel may only be bookable for long stays of 5 or more nights.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 90 EUR.
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31 Victoria Palace Cefalù Cefalù, Italy
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Situated in Cefalù, Victoria Palace Cefalù provides 4-star accommodation, with some rooms have private balconies. A 10-minute walk from Cathedral Basilica of Cefalù and 5 km from Sanctuary of Gibilmanna, the property features a private beach area, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The units at Victoria Palace Cefalù feature air conditioning and a desk.
An Italian breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. The hotel also offers a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 81 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 200 EUR.
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32 Hotel Ossidiana Stromboli Stromboli, Italy
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Just 150 metres from the port, the Ossidiana is located right next to a volcanic-sand beach in the fishermen’s neighbourhood of Scari. It offers rooms and apartments, free WiFi and views of the Mediterranean Sea.
All rooms at hotel Ossidiana Stromboli are en suite and come with an LCD TV, a minibar and air conditioning. Some also feature a balcony. Apartments include a kitchenette.
Guests are greeted with a free welcome drink on arrival. Breakfast is a varied continental buffet, offered in a panoramic room with sea views. The property has a bistro, where guests can enjoy snacks and drinks. Room service is also available. Many traditional Sicilian restaurants are located nearby.
Panoramic Piazza San Vincenzo and the Vulcanology Museum are a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Trips to the volcano crater can also be organised.
Guest review score 8.5
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33 Stromboli Suite Apartment Stromboli, Italy
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Set 200 metres from Spiaggia Scari, Stromboli Suite Apartment offers 3-star accommodation in Stromboli and has a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are equipped with a balcony with a sea view.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or gluten-free options.
Popular points of interest near Stromboli Suite Apartment include Punta Lena Beach, Ficogrande Beach and Piscità. The nearest airport is Lamezia Terme International Airport, 623 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.5
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34 Hotel Kalura Cefalù, Italy
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With panoramic views of Caldura Bay and Rocca of Cefalù, Hotel Kalura has direct access to a private beach. It offers a pool, a tennis court and a scuba diving school, as well as free high-speed WiFi.
Mediterranean-style rooms at the Kalura are air conditioned and include satellite TV and a minibar. All have a balcony and most overlook the sea.
Breakfast can be enjoyed while admiring the Sicilian coastline. Local specialities are served at the restaurant, along with a list of 100 Sicilian wines. There also is an on-site shop with typical Sicilian products and books.
In spring and autumn, there are walking and cycling tours while yoga, art and photography classes are available from March to November. There are bikes to rent and free parasols and deckchairs at the beach and swimming platform.
The property is 2 km from Cefalù centre. Free parking is provided and you are 10 minutes' drive from the A20 Motorway.
Guest review score 8.4
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35 Hotel La Sirenetta Giardini Naxos, Italy
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Set a few steps from Giardini Naxos Beach, Hotel La Sirenetta offers 2-star accommodation in Giardini Naxos and features a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Hotel La Sirenetta have a terrace.
The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Popular points of interest near Hotel La Sirenetta include Lido Europa Beach, Lido Da Angelo Beach and Villagonia Beach. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 52 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 8.4
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36 Hotel Rocce Azzurre Lipari, Italy
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Rocce Azzurre offers a sea-view terrace restaurant and a panoramic position on the coast of Lipari Island. It is near the town centre and a 10-minute walk from the main harbour.
Staff at Rocce Azzurre can arrange a free shuttle from the port to the hotel, scooter and dinghy rentals, and boat tours of the Aeolian Islands.
There is a public beach next to the hotel. A private sun deck is located in front of the hotel on the sea.
Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms and satellite TV. Most come with sea-view balconies.
Guest review score 8.4
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37 Hotel San Giovanni Giardini Naxos, Italy
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Featuring a private beach area, Hotel San Giovanni is 1 km from Taormina-Naxos Station. It has free Wi-Fi and modern rooms with a flat-screen TV.
Featuring contemporary furnishings and floor-to ceiling windows, rooms at the San Giovanni are air conditioned and come with a fridge and private bathroom. Most have a balcony.
A sweet and savoury breakfast is served daily.
A bus stop just outside the hotel has services to Taormina, 4 km away. The A18 Autostrada Messina-Catania motorway is a 10-minute drive from Albergo San Giovanni.
Guest review score 8.4
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38 RG NAXOS Hotel Giardini Naxos, Italy
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RG NAXOS Hotel features tropical gardens, a spa, and an outdoor pool overlooking the sea and Mount Etna. Rooms are spacious and luxurious, with an elegant design and a private balcony. The free gym is open 24-hours a day.
All air-conditioned, the rooms also feature tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Bathrooms come with slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer.
Homemade Sicilian pastries are available from the lobby bar, while the beach bar provides cocktails and snacks throughout the day. Both the Panarea and Sciara restaurants have beautiful sea views.
Beauty treatments and massages are available in the spa, where you will also find an indoor thalassotherapy pool, sauna and a variety of hydrotherapy showers and pools. The property has 2 private beaches nearby.
RG NAXOS Hotel is around 2 km from Giardini Naxos town centre. Buses for Taormina stop 100 metres away.
Guest review score 8.4
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39 Atlantis Palace Hotel Mascali, Italy
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Located 50 metres from the beach, Atlantis Palace Hotel offers an outdoor pool and 3 bars. The restaurant serves homemade pizzas and classic Sicilian cuisine.
Rooms at the Atlantis Palace each have a balcony and air conditioning. Sunbeds and an umbrellas on the private beach are provided with an extra charge.
The beach side bar has a cosy lounge area overlooking the Ionian Sea. Guests can also enjoy drinks and snacks beside the pool.
Hotel Atlantis Palace is 800 metres from the bus stop for Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Mount Etna Regional Park, is a 30-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 62 EUR.
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40 Baia Di Ulisse Wellness & Spa San Leone, Italy
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Baia Di Ulisse is set inside a cool pine forest, just 50 metres away from its own private beach on Le Dune seaside. Agrigento's Valley of the Temples is 4 km away.
Rooms are air-conditioned and come with a private balcony, a safe, and a flat-screen TV. The style is Mediterranean, with tiled floors and marble bathroom with shower. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
Baia Di Ulisse Wellness & Spa features a panoramic sun terrace with free outdoor swimming pool. The wellness centre is complete with sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath.
Offering sea views and an al-fresco terrace, the hotel's restaurant features traditional Sicilian dishes and Mediterranean cuisine.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 77 EUR.
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41 Hotel Caparena Taormina, Italy
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Set in Mediterranean gardens, Hotel Caparena & Wellness Club offers an outdoor pool and a sea-view terrace, just a few steps from a private beach. Wi-Fi and parking are free.
Rooms at Hotel Caparena are air conditioned and have satellite TV. Some include a balcony, and most have views over the garden.
The on-site spa provides relaxing facilities including a hot tub, steam room and a Technogym fitness centre. Massages are available on request.
Caparena's restaurant serves a range of Sicilian and international cusine for lunch and dinner. In the summer months, lunch is served in the garden.
A free shuttle bus takes guests to Taormina's historic centre, 4 km away. Mount Etna National Park is 40 minutes' away by car.
Guest review score 8.3
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42 Hotel Il Faro Della Guitgia Tommasino Lampedusa, Italy
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Hotel Il Faro Della Guitgia Tommasino is set right on Guitgia Beach on the island of Lampedusa. You can admire the view across the turquoise waters from the panoramic terrace.
Il Faro Della Guitgia has been in the Tommasino family for 2 generations and offers a friendly personalised service. The hotel itself is bright, welcoming and full of charm.
Rooms are located on different floors and have all been modernised. Each one is air conditioned and comes with free Wi-Fi, a minibar and TV.
Guest review score 8.3
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43 Hotel Miramare Marina di Ragusa, Italy
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Facing the beach in the fishing village of Marina di Ragusa, Hotel Miramare features an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.
The air-conditioned rooms at Miramare offer a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. Many rooms overlook the Mediterranean Sea and some include a private balcony.
Guests can also enjoy the sun terrace and the hydromassage corner of the pool. There is also a bicycle rental service.
Hotel Miramare is a 15-minute drive from Scicli and 30 km from Modica and Ragusa, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 70 EUR.
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44 Hotel Punta Tipa Trapani, Italy
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel Punta Tipa offers 4-star accommodation in Trapani and features a garden, terrace and bar. The property is set 35 km from Segesta, 2.6 km from Trapani Port and 17 km from Cornino Bay. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Hotel Punta Tipa features certain units with sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. The units feature a wardrobe.
Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near Hotel Punta Tipa include San Giuliano Beach, Lido Paradiso and Trapani Railway Station. The nearest airport is Trapani Airport, 15 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 88 EUR.
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45 Hotel Ristorante Mediterraneo Faro San Vito lo Capo, Italy
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The Hotel Mediterraneo Faro is a brand new establishment set near the beach in the ancient seaside village of San Vito Lo Capo, known for its sandy beaches and clear waters.
With its bright colours and luxurious fabrics, Hotel Mediterraneo provides rich design using the Arabic influence on the island. The hotel features an outdoor hot tub, a terrace and a relaxing atmosphere in a beautiful setting.
You can enjoy the best of the renowned Sicilian cuisine at the hotel’s inviting restaurant.
San Vito Lo Capo is the ideal destination for those wishing to combine relaxation, great food and interesting historic sites. The Doric Greek theatre in Segesta is nearby as is the medieval town of Erice. San Vito Lo Capo is renowned for its cuisine and is known as the capital of couscous.
Guest review score 8.3
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46 Park Hotel Silemi Letojanni, Italy
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Park Hotel Silemi offers a free equipped outdoor pool and private beach, plus a restaurant with terrace overlooking the Taormina Gulf. It is 10 minutes’ drive from ancient Taormina and just outside Letojanni. Parking and WiFi are free.
With a Mediterranean décor and balcony, all rooms at the Silemi come with air conditioning, a minibar and a satellite TV. Some feature a sea-view balcony.
The Park Hotel Silemi is a quick 500-metre stroll from Letojanni’s lively restaurant and bar area. Buses leave regularly from just outside the hotel for Taormina city centre, which is just 5km away.
Park Hotel Silemi offers professional service and a peaceful, relaxing location with stunning views of Taormina Bay. There is a lounge and open-air snack bar too.
Guest review score 8.3
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47 Cefalù Sea Palace Cefalù, Italy
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Located on the seafront, a short walk from Cefalù centre, Cefalù Sea Palace offers stunning views of the town and sea. Just 10 metres from the sea, it offers a free private beach and wellness facilities.
The hotel's private beach includes free sun loungers and parasols, a bar, toilets and showers. The hotel also has its own outdoor pool with hydromassage corner.
Guests can relax in the Sea Palace’s spa with a sauna and Turkish bath. A variety of massages and beauty treatments are also available.
All air-conditioned, rooms here come with satellite TV, a minibar and a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
A continental breakfast is served each morning. Dinner is served on the rooftop at the SKY Restaurant, out in the garden or in the dining room. Guests can relax in the bar and library and enjoy live music events, organised occasionally.
Guest review score 8.2
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48 Himera Resort Campofelice di Roccella, Italy
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Set in Campofelice di Roccella, 80 metres from Campofelice di Roccella Beach, Mangia's Himera Resort offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a hot tub, nightclub and a kids' club.
All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a safety deposit box, while some rooms also offer a patio and others also have sea views. At Mangia's Himera Resort rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.
A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available every morning at the property. The restaurant at the accommodation specialises in Italian, Mediterranean and local cuisine.
Mangia's Himera Resort offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for windsurfing and canoeing.
Speaking English, French and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help.
Contrada Pistavecchia Beach is less than 1 km from the hotel, while Villaggio Tedeschi Beach is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 80 km from Mangia's Himera Resort.
Guest review score 8.2
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49 Hotel Lido Mediterranee Taormina, Italy
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Set on one of Taormina's bays, Hotel Lido Mediterranee is a 5-minute drive from the city centre. It features a private beach and air-conditioned rooms with sea views.
Rooms have either classic-style furnishings or bamboo décor. They offer satellite TV, a minibar and a bathroom with hairdryer. They overlook the Mediterranean Sea from a French door or a balcony.
Taormina’s centre can be reached with a 3-minute ride on the cable car, which is 900 metres from the Lido Mediterranee. Offering free private parking, the hotel is 1 km from the A18 motorway.
The restaurant serves Sicilian and international cuisine. It features a sea-view terrace.
Guest review score 8.2
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50 Hotel Merlino Avola, Italy
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Situated in Avola, 800 metres from Lido Di Avola beach, Hotel Merlino features accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a bidet. Hotel Merlino offers some rooms with sea views, and rooms are fitted with a balcony. The rooms have a wardrobe.
The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Hotel Merlino.
Pantanello beach is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Logghia Beach is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 77 km from Hotel Merlino.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 40 EUR.
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