The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Sicily easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 Doric Boutique Hotel Agrigento, Italy
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Featuring a garden with a free outdoor pool, Doric Bed is 2 km from the UNESCO-protected Valley of the Temples. The property offers a traditional restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Overlooking Juno’s Temple, the sea and either the pool or the garden, uniquely decorated rooms and studios come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Studios are complete with a kitchenette, while some room come with a private pool.
A buffet-style breakfast is prepared daily. Open for lunch and dinner upon request, the restaurant specialises in regional and national cuisine, prepared with herbs from the property's garden.
Agrigento centre is 6 km away, and you can reach Porto Empedocle ferry harbour in 15 minutes by car. Scala dei Turchi is 15 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.3
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2 La Blanca Resort & Spa Castellammare del Golfo, Italy
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Set 3 km from the beach, La Blanca Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool with sun terrace, fitness centre and a bar just 5 km from the centre of Castellammare del Golfo. Free WiFi is provided throughout, and free private parking is available on site.
Elegant apartments and studios come with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. Most accommodation comes with a terrace and sea views.
Resort La Blanca is located a 5-minute drive from the Castellammare del Golfo exit off the A 29 motorway. San Vito lo Capo is 50 km away.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 87 EUR.
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3 Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia Syracuse, Italy
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Located a 3-minute drive from the Mediterranean coast, Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia is set in Fanusa and features a restaurant, fitness centre and two swimming pools.
Offering free WiFi, all air-conditioned rooms come with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom complete with a bathrobe and slippers. Some units have a spa bath or balcony.
Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast and relax in the hotel garden. Spa treatments and massages can be booked at the on-site wellness centre, which includes a Kneipp path, Wassar path and Vichy shower. A hairdresser is also available.
The Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia is located in the Plemmirio Natural Reserve. Punta Milocca is 2.2 km from the property. Syracuse is a 20-minute drive away.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 252 EUR.
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4 Therasia Resort Sea and SPA Vulcano, Italy
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Therasia Sea and SPA is set on the peninsula of Vulcanello, with views of the Aeolian Islands. This impressive building in white stone features a modern spa, and a private access to the sea.
Local materials have been used to build the Therasia, including molten rock from Mount Etna, Sicilian terracotta, cedar and olive wood. The rooms are elegant and decorated in soft, relaxing colours.
Guests can explore a nearby walking path of 1 km, going through Mediterranean bush, cactuses, and subtropical plants. A free shuttle to the centre of Vulcano and the harbour is also available.
Each room is equipped with a balcony, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom in lava stone and coloured Sicilian tiles. Some rooms offer views of the sea and the islands.
The property has 3 restaurants, including the Aricpelago, a grill and pizzeria, as well as the Il Cappero restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine including Sicilian specialities. Breakfast is a generous buffet including local pastries.
Guest review score 9.1
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5 Marina di Petrolo Hotel & SPA Castellammare del Golfo, Italy
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Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, a gym, modern air-conditioned rooms and a spa, Marina di Petrolo Hotel & SPA is 200 metres from the nearest sandy beach in Castellammare del Golfo. Segesta Thermal Baths are located a 15-minute drive away. Studios are also available.
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. WiFi is free in shared areas. The studios include a kitchenette.
Trapani is 50 km from Marina di Petrolo Hotel & SPA, while Segesta and its well preserved Greek Doric temple is reachable by car in 30 minutes. Free parking is on site.
Please note that guess access to the SPA must be reserved in advance.
Please note that the studios are located in a separate building.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 80 EUR.
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6 Pietre Nere Resort & Spa Modica, Italy
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At Pietre Nere Resort & Spa, just outside Modica, you will enjoy a range of luxurious rooms, a spa and fitness centre, as well as a spectacular outdoor swimming pool. All rooms offer free WiFi.
Rooms are all air-conditioned and come with a 26'' LCD TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The spa comes with a sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool, sensory showers and relaxation room.
The resort provides an extensive buffet breakfast, featuring genuine, local items. You will also enjoy delicious Sicilian cuisine at the Pietre Nere. Gluten-free options are also available.
The Pietre Nere is ideal as a base to explore this beautiful part of Sicily, particularly famous for the delicious chocolate made here.
The renowned beaches of the South-East Coast are also within easy reach if you are travelling by car. Cava di Ispica is 3 minutes' drive from the property, while Pozzallo is 15 km away.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 89 EUR.
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7 Alkamuri Posh Hotel e Spa Alcamo, Italy
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Boasting a terrace with a 7-seater hot tub, Alkamuri Posh Hotel e Spa is located in Alcamo. The hotel features a wellness centre, free WiFi and a garden. Guests can enjoy a selection of Italian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and each room has its own kitchenette.
Modern rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. ome rooms also include a balcony.
An Italian-style breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The hotel's wellness centre includes a biosauna, sensory shower and Turkish bath.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy discounts at the Lido Blu beach club located 7 km away. A beach shuttle service is available on request, and rubber boat trips can be organised by the property.
Palermo is 38 km from the property while Trapani is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 27 km from the hotel. The large private parking is suitable for all types of vehicle.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 87 EUR.
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8 Hotel Porta Felice & Spa Palermo, Italy
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Hotel Porta Felice is in central Palermo, near the Botanical Gardens, and the seaside promenade. A rich breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace. Rooms and suites have an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi.
Set in a renovated 18th-century palace, Porta Felice Hotel is equipped with a fitness centre and a wellness club, which includes discounts for guests for spa treatments and massages.
Here you can relax in the sauna, Turkish bath and a small hydromassage pool. You can also enjoy beauty treatments.
At the Porta Felice you can rent a laptop, meeting rooms, bicycles and boats, and arrange excursions to the nearby islands.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 270 EUR.
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9 Luxmarì Hotel & Spa Castellammare del Golfo, Italy
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Set in Castellammare del Golfo, 100 metres from Cala Petrolo Beach, Luxmarì Hotel & Spa offers accommodation with free bikes, a bar and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at the hotel.
The on-site wellness center has a private spa with a Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and a herbal tea corner. It also features a panoramic outdoor pool and and a solarium.
Lido Sunrise Beach is less than 1 km from Luxmarì Hotel & Spa, while Lido Zanzibar Beach is a 12-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 65 EUR.
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10 Duomo Suites & Spa Catania, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Catania.
Duomo Suites & Spa is set in the City Centre district in Catania. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a bar.
Each room at this hotel features independent air conditioning, a Smart TV and a private bathroom with shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms include a seating area.
Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Massages in the guests' room are available on request.
Piazza Duomo is 100 metres from Duomo Suites & Spa, while Catania Cathedral is 100 metres away. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 4 km from Duomo Suites & Spa.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 90 EUR.
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11 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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12 Hotel Centrale Spa & Relax Alcamo, Italy
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Featuring a rooftop terrace with hot tub, a spa and a gym, Hotel Centrale is located in the historic building Lazio De Quiros in the centre of Alcamo. It offers spacious rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, and free WiFi. Breakfast is a varied buffet.
The building dates back to the 17th century, and has been carefully restored while mantaining the original style. The terrace offers a panoramic view of the Gulf of Castellammare. Guests can also enjoy a fitness centre.
Each room of the Centrale is classically decorated, and features cool tiled floors and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
The restaurant serves traditional Sicilian cuisine.
On request, a shuttle service is available to reach the beach of Alcamo Marina. The hotel can also arrange dinghy cruises to the Zingaro Nature Reserve and San Vito Lo Capo. The Alcamo Est exit of the A29 Motorway is less than 10 minutes away by car.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 48 EUR.
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13 Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA Syracuse, Italy
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Boasting a wellness centre, Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA is 18 km from Siracusa. It offers free WiFi in public areas and all rooms, and is complete with an outdoor pool.
Set in a Benedictine monastery, the resort’s elegant rooms are air-conditioned. The 32" flat-screen TV has satellite channels. Some rooms come with a furnished patio with a view.
Located 15 km from Ortigia, Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA’s wellness centre includes a hot tub, a Turkish bath, and a sensory shower, as well as a sauna.
The Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & SPA serves a buffet breakfast and features 2 restaurants specialising in Sicilian cuisine. The property also has a bar, and a great wine selection.
The city of Avola, famous for its red wine, is 20 minutes by car from the resort. A pay shuttle service, both individual and collective (minimum 2 persons), is available to/from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Comiso Airport and Siracusa's historical center.
Guest review score 8.1
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14 Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa San Leone, Italy
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Set 3 km from the Valley of the Temples, Hotel Costazzurra features a museum with a private collection of earthenware from Magna Grecia, ancient Egypt and Rome. This hotel is in the seaside resort of San Leone, just 3 km from the Valley of the Temples.
Hotel Costazzurra offers air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV and Wi-Fi. Annex rooms have a veranda.
At the Costazzurra there is also a pizzeria restaurant proposing fresh fish and pizza dishes accompanied by Sicilian wines.
You can book sessions in the spa which includes a pool with hydromassage, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and sensory shower. A free internet point is available in the lounge and you can sip an apéritif at the Verde Mare bar by the outdoor summer pool.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 84 EUR.
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15 Resort La Battigia Beach & Spa Alcamo Marina, Italy
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Situated in Alcamo Marina, 600 metres from Spiaggia di Alcamo Marina - Magazzinazzi Area, Resort La Battigia Beach & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian, international and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.
Spiaggia di Alcamo Marina - Battigia Area is 600 metres from Resort La Battigia Beach & Spa, while Lido Never Land Beach is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 96 EUR.
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16 Esperia Palace Hotel & Resort Spa Zafferana Etnea, Italy
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The Esperia Resort & Spa is in Zafferana Etnea on the edge of the Mount Etna Regional Park. It offers 2 restaurants, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools and spacious, modern rooms with Ionian Sea views.
Rooms at the Esperia Resort are all air conditioned and come with an LCD TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. Each one has a balcony and en-suite bathroom.
The Parco dei Principi restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine and dishes from the Etna area.
The Giardino delle Esperidi wellness centre has a hot area with a sauna, Turkish bath and Kneipp hydrotherapy. It also has a heated indoor pool, hot tub and a relaxation area with starry ceilings. A selection of beauty treatments are available.
Catania is 24 km from the hotel, while Mount Etna is 16 km away. Taormina is 40 minutes away by car.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 141 EUR.
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17 Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort Cassibile, Italy
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Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort is a luxurious hotel between the cities of Syracuse and Noto. It offers a large spa and panoramic views of the Ippodromo del Mediterraneo Horse-Racing Course. Parking and Wi-Fi are both free.
Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort features modern, en-suite rooms with an LCD satellite TV. Some have a balcony overlooking the gardens or racetrack, whilst others come with a living room and a spa bath.
The property has 2 pools, one seasonal and one year around pool. The spa also provides a hydromassage area with sauna, a Turkish bath, Kneipp pools and a variety of wellness and beauty treatments. The spacious gym offers panoramic views on the race track.
Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort is set on the same property of the Ippodromo del Mediterraneo Horse-Racing Course and is surrounded by large Mediterranean gardens.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 74 EUR.
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18 Visir Resort Spa Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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Located just 900 metres from the Mediterranean Sea, Visir Resort Spa is set outside Mazara Del Vallo. With a mix of Arab and contemporary western design, it offers free Wi-Fi, a cocktail reception and an outdoor pool.
The 4-star Visir Resort features spacious rooms with minimalist furnishings, and earthy colours. Each is air conditioned and comes with a private bathroom, while many also have a hot tub or a four-poster bed.
On request, guests can have relaxing moments in the 2000-m² luxury spa. It includes over 22 different types of massages, a variety of beauty treatment, a Turkish bath and hot tub. You can also unwind in the indoor with counter-current features.
You can enjoy a tour of the surrounding islands on one of the resort’s private yachts, relax at the private beach or work out at the fitness centre. The on-site restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine.
A helicopter shuttle service is available from Trapani-Birgi Airport, 35 km away. Mazara Del Vallo city centre can be reached with the resort’s transfer service, available at extra cost. Parking is free at the Visir.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 113 EUR.
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19 Marina Holiday & Spa Balestrate, Italy
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The Marina Holiday & Spa is comprised of 3 groups of buildings set by the tourist port of Balestrate, half way between Trapani and Palermo. The property has a wellness centre, a sea-view terrace covered in real grass, and free Wi-Fi.
From the Marina Holiday you can take the lift straight down to the port, while the beach is less than a 5-minute walk away. The modern wellness centre includes a hot tub, sauna and a range of unique beauty products and treatments. A well-equipped conference centre is also available.
All rooms have elegant décor, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is complete with hairdryer and slippers. Some rooms offer a hot tub.
The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Meals are served on the terrace. When the restaurant is closed you have discounted rates at nearby restaurants.
The property is only a 15-minute drive from Palermo Airport.
Guest review score 7.5,
rooms from around 129 EUR.
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20 Quintocanto Hotel & Spa Palermo, Italy
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Quinto Canto Hotel & Spa is set right in the middle of Palermo’s historic centre, at the Quattro Canti crossroads. Rooms are spacious and stylish. This beautifully restored 16th-century building also features a spa.
The luxurious rooms include top-quality furnishings, a plasma-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a patio or a balcony, and some feature a terrace overlooking the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatrini.
The restaurant La Locanda del Gusto serves high-quality cuisine noted in various guide books. Mediterranean and Sicilian dishes are made with fresh local ingredients. The best Sicilian, Italian and international wines are available.
Elegant and modern, Quintocanto Hotel & Spa has a reading room and a TV room.
After a day visiting the city, guests can unwind at the spa, which features saunas, whirlpools, and Turkish baths. Massages and beauty treatments can also be booked.
Guest review score 7.3,
rooms from around 230 EUR.
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21 Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & SPA - BW Premier Collection Trapani, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Trapani.
Conveniently situated in the centre of Trapani, Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & SPA - BW Premier Collection provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. A terrace, an on-site snack bar and shared lounge are available.
At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & SPA - BW Premier Collection the rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.
The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & SPA - BW Premier Collection offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.
Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Torre di Ligny, Lido Paradiso and Trapani Port. The nearest airport is Trapani Airport, 16 km from Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & SPA - BW Premier Collection. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 125 EUR.
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22 Seawater Hotels & Medical SPA Marsala, Italy
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Situated in Marsala, 50 km from Segesta, Seawater Hotels & Medical SPA features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at Seawater Hotels & Medical SPA have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a terrace. The units have a safety deposit box.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
The area is popular for snorkelling and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.
Trapani Port is 29 km from Seawater Hotels & Medical SPA, while Cornino Bay is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Trapani Airport, 13 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 119 EUR.
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23 Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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Featuring a restaurant, indoor pool and mediterranean garden with outdoor pool, Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort is 9 km from Mazara del Vallo beach. Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, it has a wellness centre.
With a balcony or terrace, each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV and telephone. The private bathroom comes with a bath and a shower, bidet and hairdryer. Guests at Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort can enjoy a sweet and savoury breakfast.
It is possible to work out at the fitness room and relax with a massage.
Trapani and Palermo Airports are a 50-minute drive away.
Guest review score 9.6
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24 Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Taormina, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Taormina.
Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theatre and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa.
Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees.
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace.
The wellness centre at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service.
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 5 km from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station.
Guest review score 9.6
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25 Il San Corrado di Noto Noto, Italy
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Set in Noto, 11 km from Cattedrale di Noto, Il San Corrado di Noto offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Il San Corrado di Noto provides some units with pool views, and the rooms come with a patio. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with free toiletries and an iPod docking station.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
Il San Corrado di Noto offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre. You can play billiards and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.
Vendicari Natural Reserve is 13 km from the hotel, while Castello Eurialo is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comiso Airport, 64 km from Il San Corrado di Noto.
Guest review score 9.5
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26 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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27 Hotel Metropole Taormina Taormina, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Taormina.
An 18th-century noble residence, the Metropole Maison D'Hôtes is set in a panoramic location in Taormina centre. It offers panoramic views over the coast, luxurious suites, and free Wi-Fi.
Metropole Taormina features spacious rooms with large en suite facilities, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some have views over the sea.
At the Maison D'Hôtes you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine and local specialities in the on-site restaurant.
An outdoor pool and a small wellness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage service are also available here.
Guest review score 9.2
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28 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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29 Hotel Villa Athena Agrigento, Italy
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Villa Athena, a modern 5-star hotel, is located within Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a wellness centre, an outdoor pool, and both free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
This elegant 18th-century villa is just 200 meters from the Temple of Concordia, a true masterpiece from the 5th century BC.
The rooms of Hotel Villa Athena are air conditioned, and feature a TV and a private marble bathroom. Some have views of the garden, and some overlook the temples. An American breakfast is served daily.
There is a famous restaurant on site, the Terrazza degli Dei, with panoramic views.
The property's staff can organise car transfers to all airports in Sicily, guided tours and a romantic dinner.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 147 EUR.
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30 Ortea Luxury Palace Syracuse, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Siracusa.
Located on Siracusa's Ortigia island, the Ortea Palace - Luxury Hotel features a spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. This converted Art Nouveau post office offers modern rooms with air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV.
Rooms at the Ortea Palace come with a kettle, a minibar and a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms have views over the Porto Piccolo marina.
Guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast daily.
The wellness centre includes 2 Turkish baths, a sauna and a gym. There is also a hairdresser's and a beauty salon.
The 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange and a tour desk. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available.
The Temple of Apollo and the Ortigia Street Market are 250 metres from the property. Siracusa Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.
Guest review score 8.9
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31 Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619 Ragusa, Italy
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Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619 is a grand 18th-century villa in the centre of Ragusa, a 20-minute walk from the Ibla area. It features a luxury spa with sauna, Turkish bath and massage service. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi.
The hotel has en suite rooms, elegantly decorated with luxury fabrics and antique furniture from Sicily and all of Europe. The large suites can be fitted with an extra bed.
The heritage of the Antica Badia Relais has been beautifully preserved during its renovation, including large halls with Baroque-style frescoes. The private guarded parking is accessible 24 hours a day.
Guest review score 8.9
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32 Airone Wellness Hotel Zafferana Etnea, Italy
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Set in the Regional Park of Mount Etna, the Airone Wellness Hotel features a panoramic swimming pool and a luxury wellness centre. There is free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and all rooms offer air conditioning. Parking is free.
The hotel boasts a traditional country style. The free spa is complete with hot tub, steam bath, sauna and other regenerating treatments. In the evening, sample some traditional Sicilian cuisine at the restaurant.
All rooms come with a 32'' LCD TV and a tea/coffee maker. Some feature panoramic balconies.
Breakfast consists of sweet an savoury products, as well as a gluten-free corner.
Hotel Airone Wellness is outside the small town of Zafferana Etnea, famous for its honey production and the Ottobrata fair which takes place every October.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 92 EUR.
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33 De Stefano Palace Luxury Hotel Ragusa, Italy
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De Stefano Palace Luxury Hotel is 800 metres from the historic centre of Ragusa Ibla, and 300 metres from Via Roma. With 27 spacious rooms, it offers free WiFi and features a spa with indoor pool, hammam and relaxation area.
Rooms at De Stefano Palace come with an LCD TV. A pillow menu is available at reception.
Breakfast is served on the charming patio of the Luxury Hotel. Hot drinks, cocktails and snacks are available during the day in the indoor bar.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 70 EUR.
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34 Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina, Italy
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Grand Hotel San Pietro features an outdoor pool and sun terrace, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Taormina's historical centre is a 15-minute walk away.
Rooms at the San Pietro are spacious and have flat screen TVs with satellite channels. All have views of the garden or the sea.
Services at the hotel include free WiFi access and free parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours and car hire. A well-equipped gym and massage service are also available.
A buffet breakfast is offered daily and includes croissants, cold cuts, eggs and hot drinks. The Grand Hotel San Pietro offers both a traditional Sicilian restaurant, and a poolside snack bar. Guests can relax with a cocktail out in the garden, which has views over Mount Etna.
A free shuttle service is provided to/from Taormina centre.
Guest review score 8.5
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35 Hotel Tritone Lipari Lipari, Italy
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Hotel Tritone Lipari features a spa and wellness centre with pool, and a hot tub with water from the nearby volcano. On request, a free shuttle takes you to/from the hydrofoil harbour and Canneto beach.
Rooms and suites are soundproofed and air conditioned, with a balcony or terrace. Some have a sea view while all feature marble bathrooms with a hydromassage shower or bath, minibar and free Wi-Fi.
A buffet breakfast is offered daily including croissants, cold cuts and hot drinks. The Tritone’s restaurant offers fine local, regional, and international cuisine. Breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed on the sea-view terrace in fine weather. Drinks are sold at the bar, which is open until 24:00.
Massages, beauty treatments and sessions in the spa are bookable at reception. The hotel is just 500 metres away from the Portinente beach.
The entire property is fully accessible for disabled guests.
Guest review score 8.5
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36 NH Collection Taormina Taormina, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Taormina.
Featuring a roof-top terrace featuring a cocktail bar and panoramic views, NH Collection Taormina is set in the heart of Taormina's historical centre. It features an à la carte restaurant, spacious rooms, a modern wellness centre, and an infinity pool overlooking the bay.
All rooms at the NH Collection Taormina hotel have design bathrooms with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. They come with LCD TV with satellite channels, and free wired internet.
The hotel has an exclusive 260 m² spa area that comes with a sauna, a Turkish bath, and therapy showers. It also includes a tea room. The outdoor swimming pool is equipped with a bar, sofas, sun loungers, tables, and chairs.
Each morning, guests start the day with a breakfast featuring organic product, such as yoghurt, jams and a selection of homemade pressed juices. Featuring a view on the Greek Theatre, the Zefiro restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine.
Corso Umberto I, the city's main street, is just a few minutes away on foot. The property is well connected by the A18 motorway.
Guest review score 8.5
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37 Hotel Mercure Siracusa Syracuse, Italy
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Set right next to Siracusa's archaeological area and Greek Theatre, Mercure Siracusa offers a spa, a stunning rooftop pool and restaurant, and minimalist rooms with modern décor. WiFi is free throughout.
Each room at Hotel Mercure Siracusa comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and toiletries.
The on-site Bar Agorà is open throughout the day for drinks, snacks and lunch. Dionisio Bistrot on the top floor serves fine wines and Mediterranean cuisine for dinner.
Guests can unwind at the Syraca wellness centre including a sauna, sensory showers and a hydromassage pool. Massages and beauty treatments can also be reserved, and herbal teas are available in the relaxation area.
There is a choice of free outdoor parking or garage parking at the Mercure Hotel. The island of Ortygia, Siracusa's historical centre, is a 30-minute walk or short drive away.
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 Alberi Del Paradiso Cefalù, Italy
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Alberi Del Paradiso is an ancient manor house, surrounded by lush gardens with large swimming pool. It offers a free seasonal shuttle bus service to connect with its private beach on the seafront of Cefalù. The shuttle bus has more runs at different times on the way to the manor.
Offering free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, all rooms feature decorated tiled floors and classic wooden furniture. Some rooms overlook the gardens, and the rooms on the higher floors offer views of the Thyrrenian Sea.
The property includes a wellness area with sauna and massage rooms. You can work out at the fitness centre or enjoy a game of tennis on the courts.
The restaurant at Alberi Del Paradiso serves local Sicilian specialities, including Slow Food products for breakfast. During spring and summer meals are served in the garden.
This elegant hotel is located on a hilltop overlooking the town and the sea, a 20-minute walk from the centre. The free parking is sheltered by solar panels.
Guest review score 8.3
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40 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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41 Taormina Palace Hotel Taormina, Italy
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Taormina Palace Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Sicilian coast and its beaches. It features modern sea-view rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a shared sun terrace.
The very spacious rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Each comes with a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
At the Palace Hotel Taormina, on request, you can relax in the wellness centre featuring a sauna, Turkish bath, solarium and hot tub.
Breakfast consists of sweet and savoury products, together with hot drinks and fruit juice.
The Ancient Theatre of Taormina is 750 metres from the hotel, while Naxos is a 15-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 116 EUR.
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42 Domus Mariae Benessere Syracuse, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Siracusa.
Domus Mariae has a fantastic location on the island of Ortigia, in the heart of Siracusa. The rooftop terrace offers a beautiful sea view and there is also a luxury wellness centre on site.
Your guest room at Domus Mariae Benessere is air conditioned and comes with satellite TV. Some rooms also have a spa bath.
Managed by nuns, this charming hotel is set in a 14th-century property with a large hall where you can read, watch TV, and take advantage of free Wi-Fi internet.
Domus Mariae Benessere features a modern, paid spa with a range of massages and beauty treatments which can be booked at reception. Sessions in the gym, in the hot tub or steam bath should be booked on site.
Guest review score 8.2
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43 Villa Zina Park Hotel Custonaci, Italy
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Villa Zina Park is a quiet hotel surrounded by Sicilian countryside and located 20 minutes' drive from Erice. Dating back to the 19th century, it offers country views, a pool and tennis court.
The Villa Zina Park is located in the Zingaro Nature Reserve and has large gardens. Beaches at San Vito Lo Capo are 17 km away, and Trapani Airport is only 30 km away. Free parking is provided on site.
Rooms at Villa Zina are bright and air conditioned. All have a balcony, TV and free Wi-Fi. A free internet point is also available in the lobby.
Zina Park's terrace restaurant serves Italian and Sicilian food and has an extensive wine list. There are 2 bars, one of which is by the pool.
Guests can enjoy a range of health and beauty treatments on site, as well as a sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub, and colour therapy shower.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 64 EUR.
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44 Acacia Resort Parco Dei Leoni Campofelice di Roccella, Italy
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Featuring a private beach, a spa, and a 1600 m² free-form pool, Acacia Resort Parco dei Leoni is set on the seafront in Campofelice di Roccella. Surrounded by greenery, it offers a gym, tennis court, and a soft entertainment programme.
With a private garden or balcony, air-conditioned rooms at the Leoni come with an LCD satellite TV and a minibar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
A generous breakfast buffet is served daily, while the restaurant specialises in Sicilian and international dishes. A pool bar and a lounge bar with evening live music are also available.
Guests can unwind in the sauna and Turkish bath, or relax in the second pool with hydromassage jets set on the garden terrace. Sports activities here include tennis, minigolf, and volleyball, along with SUP paddle at the beach and a five-a-side grass football field.
The property is close to the Madonie Regional Park, and is 15 minutes’ drive from Cefalù. Palermo is reachable by car in just under 1 hour.
Guest review score 8.0
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45 Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel Catania, Italy
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With panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, the Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel offers a swimming pool, a wellness centre, and spacious rooms with a modern design. Free WiFi is available.
All air-conditioned, the rooms feature a minibar. Each has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, and toiletries. In the lobby you will also find free internet terminals.
Breakfast is buffet style at the Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel. You also have a seasonal poolside bar, a stylish indoor bar and Il Timo Bistrot.
The Arantia Rubra Mediterranean Wellness spa includes a beauty salon, hot tub, sauna and steam room. There is also a tennis court and a modern fitness centre with Technogym equipment.
The property is set on a rocky beach, where you will find a deck equipped with sun loungers and parasols in summer. The centre of Catania is 15 minutes' drive away. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport can be reached by car in 20 minutes.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 58 EUR.
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46 Hotel Relax Syracuse, Italy
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Relax Hotel is immersed in the picturesque Neapolis Park, between the Dionysian walls and the ancient Greek Theatre. Parking is free and rooms offer free Wi-Fi. The centre of Syracuse is only 3 km away.
The hotel is decorated in a Mediterranean style, and features a large sun terrace, a swimming pool, and a charming garden. La Dolce Vita spa is complete with Turkish bath, massage rooms, and sauna.
All rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some also have a balcony offering views of the marina, the pool or the city.
The Relax Hotel has its own restaurant serving local and national cuisine. The bar specialises in international cocktails, and breakfast is buffet style.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 110 EUR.
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47 Hotel Olimpo le Terrazze Letojanni, Italy
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Hotel Olimpo has beautiful views from its panoramic location in Letojanni. Set 1.2 km from the nearest beach, it is located at the top of a holiday complex. Hotel Olimpo features bars, restaurants, a gym, and indoor and outdoor pools. Guests can relax at the on-site wellness centre.
Guest rooms all come with balconies, some of which have a sea view. They feature minibar, TV, a private bathroom with bath or shower and hairdryer.
All areas of the complex are connected by glass lifts, including the beach, which is available at a discount. The Olimpo has its own reception hall and provides conventions and events facilities.
There is organised entertainment from May until October. The hotel features a free car park and is easily reached from the A18 motorway.
Guest review score 7.8
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48 Hotel Federico II Enna, Italy
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Featuring a large wellness centre and elegant restaurant, this 4-star hotel is set in the Sicilian countryside, 7 km from Enna. All air-conditioned rooms come with an LCD TV and a balcony. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby.
Rooms at the Federico II have contemporary décor and tiled floors. Each comes with a minibar, free wired internet, and a fully equipped private bathroom. Some rooms overlook Enna.
At the spa, you can relax in the indoor pool, hot tub and sensory showers. In the summer, an outdoor pool is provided, complete with sun loungers and parasols.
Breakfast is a buffet, with croissants, cold meats and cheeses. The restaurant serves local specialities and international dishes. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request.
The hotel is 3 km from Lake Pergusa Nature Reserve and a 10-minute drive from the A19 Motorway. Parking is free.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 93 EUR.
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49 Mahara Hotel & Wellness Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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Mahara Hotel & Wellness is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Mazara del Vallo, on Sicily’s south-west coast. It offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and a free shuttle to partner beaches. Rooms have a balcony or terrace.
All elegant rooms are spacious and air conditioned. Each includes satellite TV and a minibar. Many offer full views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The wellness centre is complete with a Turkish bath, chromotherapy shower and hot tub. The outdoor swimming pool, open from April until October, is equipped with a terrace and sun loungers.
Ghilbi restaurant is recommended by Italy's most prestigious food guides, and serves traditional Sicilian dishes for lunch and dinner. Drinks are available in the lounge bar, with sofas and internet access.
The A29 motorway is 5 km from the property.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 120 EUR.
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50 Hotel Borgo Don Chisciotte Modica, Italy
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Located in the Sicilian countryside, 7 km from Modica, Hotel Borgo Don Chisciotte is a resort with a spa, 2 pools and a Sicilian restaurant. It offers air-conditioned rooms and apartments with LCD TVs.
Rooms at the Don Chisciotte are traditionally furnished and come with a shower. The apartments include a kitchen with dining area. Some also have a spa bath.
Specialising in local dishes, the restaurant also serves pizza from a wood-fired oven. A continental breakfast is available.
You can purchase sessions at the hotel's spa, which features 4 saunas, sensory showers and chromotherapy pool.
Scicli is 12 km from Hotel Borgo Don Chisciotte, while Ragusa is 21 km away. Noto is a 45-minute drive away.
Guest review score 7.2,
rooms from around 92 EUR.
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