The best available Resorts to stay near Sicily

April 27, 2023 Marlin Saiz

A visit to Sicily is truly a feast for all senses. The Mediterranean island is a foodie’s paradise, offering rustic fare that makes the most of local bounty. Crispy/creamy arancini – fried balls of rice filled with cheese and sauce – are mouthfuls of heaven. The Sicilian sweet tooth has manifested in some of the world’s finest desserts, like icy granita and sinful cannoli. Give your stomach a quick break and visually devour the Baroque architecture of Catania or the awesome holy monuments of Agrigento.
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1. Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel

Via Vittorio Veneto 93, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily Italy
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2163 reviews

Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel

Hotel is located in an exquisite ancient building on the waterfront of Ortigia, the historic centre of Syracuse. Giving onto the ancient "Mastra Rua," where the Siracusan nobility resided from the 14th century, the hotel is a starting point for cultural itineraries. Its recent restoration maintains the original structure made of three buildings, contributing to its dynamic layout. Rooms are furnished differently with antique furniture, four-poster beds and refined interior decoration with distinctive Sicilian touches and Mediterranean features such as colorful bathrooms tiles.

Repeat visit just as good as the first

Reviewed By Armonk

This was our second stay here. We had a very fine stay here 3 years ago, before covid, and were delighted to return. While absolutely everything was fine, I wish to mention especially the breakfast and the coffee. Both were the best we had during our trip in Sicily.

2. Club Med Cefalu - Sicily

Localita Santa Lucia, 90015, Cefalu, Sicily Italy 1 (855) 221-8862
Excellent
70%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2177 reviews

Club Med Cefalu - Sicily

Club Med's legendary Cefalu Resort will re-open in summer 2018, becoming the first 5Ψ Club Med Resort in Europe. Nestled atop rugged cliffs with a breathtaking view over Cefalu Bay, you'll fall for the charm of this fabulous Resort - the combination of Baroque elegance and minimalist mineral design produces a rare combination of elegance, intimacy and authenticity. Cefalu Club Med is Sicilian art

A wonderful holiday

Reviewed By RMH613

We stayed in this truly exquisite resort earlier this month. We really appreciated the personalised welcome upon arrival with a glass of prosecco and intro to the resort with a tour to our room. The grounds are lovingly manicured and picture perfect. Our villetta was also perfectly maintained and the views from the terrace, beautiful. We sampled all of the restaurants, each of which provided a great standard and variety of food. During the day the riva bar by the sea is a must and at sunset, the Palazzo terrace restaurant is delightful (you need to book for the latter). The staff genuinely seem to love their jobs and are so friendly and helpful. The GO’s put on a great show in the evening, what a talented bunch! We saw a Bridgerton themed performance and a Queen tribute act while there. There is a dress code in the eve that is recommended which we initially wondered how many people would actually adhere to - it turned out to be quite fun with most people joining in, though it’s not overly serious. There is a helpful path just outside the entrance to the resort which leads you straight down some steps and along the beach promenade to Cefalu town (est 20-30 min walk)- definitely worth a trip. Also, if you just need a few essentials, there’s a pretty decent supermarket just over the road from the resort. I read a few reviews highlighting that this is a very French resort, exercise classes in French, language spoken in restaurant etc. Indeed it is - as Brits we were one of very few non French guests, which, given our French is not fluent, did make it a little challenging for us to understand a few things at times. But, that’s our fault for not speaking another language fluently! It did mean we had to brush up a bit on that. Thank you very much to the team at Club Med Cefalu for a lovely holiday.

3. Le Calette Garden & Bay

Via Vincenzo Cavallaro 12, 90015, Cefalu, Sicily Italy
Excellent
60%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 833 reviews

Le Calette Garden & Bay

Le Calette Garden & Bay is a four-star boutique hotel set on a vast park, 2 km from the historic center of Cefalù, UNESCO site. It follows with its Mediterranean architecture the natural folds of the coast of the Caldura bay and enjoys a panoramic view of crystalline sea, stunning sea stacks, the Aeolian Islands and the Presidiana harbour towered over by the Rocca. Characterized by refined design, it offers: a swimming pool with countercurrent swimming and hydromassage chairs, a jacuzzi, a new wellness center and gym. In the park there are three private rocky coves with crystal clear waters, a wooden solarium with king-size sunbeds and easy access to the sea. On the seafront of Cefalù, a fully equipped beach of fine white sand. The Mediterranean cuisine revisited with creativity using local raw, fresh and genuine materials is served at the three restaurants, outdoor and indoor. Available: 24/7 Reception, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, jacuzzi, solarium, private coves, private beach*, tennis court*, gym, playground, shuttle service, private parking. On request: Spa, beauty treatments, hairdressing, yoga, personal trainer, electric bikes, babysitting, laundry, conference rooms, event rooms, excursions with or without a tour guide, transfer service. *Served by the shuttle service

Amazing place

Reviewed By Andrew H

Had the most incredible stay, the hotel is beautiful, the rooms are luxurious, the staff are thoughtful and generous without being overbearing. Restaurant is next-level good. I cannot reccomend enough

4. VOI Arenella Resort

Strada Ognina 47, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily Italy
Excellent
40%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
8%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3086 reviews

VOI Arenella Resort

VOI Arenella resort is nestled in a spacious park on the southern coast of Sicily, alongside long sandy beaches, close to Syracuse and the protected marine area of Plemmirio. VOI Arenella resort offers a wide range of sports and leisure facilities. Try the resort's Carissa wellness center with a number of relaxing and therapeutic spa facilities including massages and beauty treatments. You can choose from numerous sports activities including archery in the summer months. There is also a fully equipped scuba-diving center on site with lessons available at an additional cost. Enjoy the entertainment program at VOI Arenella resort. Here you will find professional staff, including French and German speakers, and an extensive line-up of daytime and evening entertainment.

Lovely but room for improvement - 3½ stars rating

Reviewed By kirstym499

We booked this as a family holiday through TUI and some of the photos - especially of the pool area and gym - are incorrect/ misleading. The pool areas are lovely though, but the photos aren't correct (there's no island in the middle of the pool for example). Also - the restaurant photos are taken of the paid restaurant, not the basic buffet restaurant which is where you go if you're all inclusive, as we were. I wouldn't rate it more than a 3. We did think most of the food was lovely though - very fresh and particularly italian - considering the huge amount of guests they had to cater for, it was very well run kitchen and staff were very helpful around the dining areas! You did have to get there close to opening times to get all the good food though, we went late one lunch and there was alot that wasn't available. Most of the staff were lovely and friendly although most can't speak much english so just be aware of that if you're only english speaking. We did try some basic italian greetings etc but not very successfully! One of the staff around the pool was particularly grumpy and quite rude to alot of guests - and couldn't speak any english at all but would come over to us and tell us off (we didn't realise as soon as we finished any drinks that we had to go and throw our plastic cups away straight away - sometimes we hadn't even finished them and he was over telling us off) - he got very stressed if anyone tried to move sunbeds together (bigger families etc) Don't take your gym gear, the gym was truly awful - run down, old equipment and some of it didn't work (the one treadmill they had didn't work!) - also only opens at 10am - pointless if you want a workout before breakfast! Rooms were basic and clean with good airconditioning and cleaned daily.

5. Hotel Residence Capo Campolato

Contrada Campolato, 96011 Brucoli, Augusta, Sicily Italy
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 640 reviews

Hotel Residence Capo Campolato

The Hotel Residence CAPO CAMPOLATO**** is surrounded by a luxuriant Mediterranean garden, just in front of the Gulf of Brucoli and the Volcano Etna.It stays among Syracuse and Catania so you can easily reach them and many others interesting places in the east part of Sicily.You also may have a pleasant stay into transparent sea of Brucoli, typical sea district.

Holiday

Reviewed By anthonyc506

A three day family holiday that to my experience was one of the relaxed holidays ever. The hospitality was fantastic. Very clean rooms with facilities. We loved the massive grounds and our room had a part of it with sunbeds and armchairs. Well done and keep up your good work.

6. VOI Marsa Sicla Resort

Contrada Samuele SNC, 97018 Sampieri, Scicli, Sicily Italy
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 410 reviews

VOI Marsa Sicla Resort

VOI Marsa Siclà Resort is located near the small fishing village of Sampieri and the famous Marina di Ragusa, characterized by a fine sandy beach, where you can enjoy pleasant walks, few steps from the pristine water of Sicily south coast, with low seabottom, safe also for less experienced swimmers. In 2018 the Hotel has been completely restyled and common spaces have been changed to welcome the guests in Hotel formula. The area where VOI Marsa Siclà resort is located, extends for about 6 hectares, characterized by a groomed greenery that immerses guests in a relaxing and exclusive landscape. It is located about 60 meters above sea level, where mediterranean scrub and a green park enrich and characterize the surrounding scenery till to reach the fine sandy beach, connected to the hotel with a private road. Sampieri, a popular tourist destination, has maintained its characteristics of an ancient seaside village. The “Fornace Penna” in Punta Pisciotto, which dominates the whole coastline of Sampieri, is the famous Mannara of “Commissario Montalbano”, suggestive location of numerous scenes from the famous Italian series.

Quality Resort with Private Facility at Beautiful Beach of Sampieri

Reviewed By Rahel L

We chose the spot by its location close to a wonderful sandy beach at Sampieri. Efficient Cart transportation every 15 minutes from the resort to the beach. Private bar and free beach activities. Super friendly staff. Spacious rooms. Well maintained. 2x room service per day. Quite good food quality for a buffet. Negatives: air conditioning lacking cooling power. Around the clock music at the busy but very spacious pool.

7. Hotel Ariston

Via Bagnoli Croci, 168, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Excellent
39%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1509 reviews

Hotel Ariston

See why so many travelers make Hotel Ariston their hotel of choice when visiting Taormina. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. While staying at Hotel Ariston Taormina, visitors can check out Villa Comunale (0.2 mi) and Palazzo Corvaja (0.3 mi), some of Taormina's top attractions. Wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Ariston offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a concierge and room service. Guests of Ariston Hotel Taormina are also welcome to enjoy a pool and free breakfast, located on site. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Bam Bar, Pizzeria Villa Zuccaro, and il Barcaiolo, which are some Italian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you’re looking for something to do, Ancient Theatre of Taormina (0.3 mi), Corso Umberto (0.4 mi), and Villa Comunale (0.1 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Ariston Hotel Taormina. At Hotel Ariston, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Taormina.

Good stay in Taormina

Reviewed By Ionut B

Hello, we had an excellent stay at the hotel. We appreciated the cleanliness if the rooms, the politeness of the staff and the pool. We only wished we could of stayed longer as we arrived pretty late in the day. Also the breakfast was varied and very good.

8. Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo - LUXURY WINE RESORT

Contrada Baronazzo Amafi, 8, 91025, Marsala, Sicily Italy
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1003 reviews

Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo - LUXURY WINE RESORT

The Baglio Oneto of the Princes of San Lorenzo is a Luxury Wine Resort built from an ancient noble residence from the 1700s. The fabulous 5 Star Resort is located in Marsala on a hill 150mt above sea level and only 8 Km from the beach. Its dominating position allows the best view of the Western Sicily with the sea, Egadi Islands, and the Natural Reserve of the Stagnone up to Mount Erice. The Resort consists of 49 rooms renovated in 2020, a restaurant, with various locations, a bar, and a panoramic swimming pool with a view of the sea and islands. Specialized staff will accompany guests to their reserved room: Superior with a countryside view, Deluxe with sea and islands view, Junior Suites with private lounge and the original Tower Room. All finely furnished with traditional Sicilian materials and equipped with the most innovative comforts. All rooms have a balcony or patio, the floors are tiled. The term "Baglio" means "Fortified House", Oneto is the surname of the family. It was founded for the production of wine, oil and fresh produce. Even today, 8 types of wine including the famous Marsala DOC meditation wine and extra virgin olive oil are produced. The wine tasting into the historic refining cellar is strongly recommended. The bar offers a splendid sunset on the Pool terrace, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the colors of Sicily. Gourmet cuisine at Baglio Oneto restaurant with Italian and typical Sicilian dishes, combined with the best Italian wines. The aromatic herbs that grow inside the Baglio give to the dishes the ancient flavors of Sicilian tradition. The Resort's location is in a very convenient position to discover a generous land like Sicily: 8 Km Trapani-Birgi Airport, 97 Km Palermo Airport, 6 Km pier to Mozia, salt pans and windmills, kitesurf hot spots, 10 Km Marsala and harbor for Egadi Islands, 20 Km Trapani, 20 Km cableway to Erice, 40 Km Segesta Archeological Park, 33 Km Salemi, 32 Km Mazara del Vallo, 70 Km Selinunte’s Archeological Park. Baglio Oneto of the Princes of San Lorenzo is the ideal location for those who are looking in the name of luxury, relaxation and excellent Italian cuisine and wines.

Sometimes you do find perfection

Reviewed By narvelluk

I have never been a fan of glitzy properties self consciously trying to take care of a guest. And so I was thrilled to find Baglio Oneto where every bit of service seemed old school in the way only the Italians can do it. It comes from an innate pride in their food, country, wine, and why not? The peninsula is blessed, kissed by the sun since ancient times and all the arts flourish. Here my husband and I found that old style property where the dining room is still run by an attentive maitre d', fleets of sub waiters all supporting a wonderful kitchen producing the best food with the fresh ingredients on their doorstep. Every one at Baglio was eager to share their enthusiasm for Sicily with us. Be it the desk clerk who patiently handled my request for the perfect view, the bartender who produced a great drink nightly, the lovely pool girl who eagerly wanted to know our itinerary and the most memorable: the waiter who seeing me slightly shiver quietly and ever so gently urged his aide to produce a wrap for me. And so a table cloth arrived without my even asking as a shawl against the slight night chill of an early May evening. That is real professionalism and classy training. So yes, Baglio Oneto has it all as far as I am concerned all against the backdrop of a lovely villa and tower. Don't come here looking for bread making classes, yoga, or any other chi chi nouvelle experience. This is Italy standing still, taking a breath and hoping you can settle in, turn off your phone, put away your computer and savour i sapori. Grazie miller per una vacanza bellissima. I can't wait to return and enjoy the glorious views while I take a breath myself.

9. Calanica Residence Hotel

C/da Vallone di Falco, 90015, Cefalu, Sicily Italy
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 277 reviews

Calanica Residence Hotel

Calanica Residence Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Cefalu, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Calanica Residence Hotel is a romantic resort offering air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a minibar in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The resort features a concierge and room service. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Cefalu. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While staying at Calanica Residence Hotel, visitors can check out Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo (1.3 mi) and Cefalu Coast (1.3 mi), some of Cefalu's top attractions. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Cefalu's popular oyster restaurants such as Kentia and Tentazioni Pasticceria di Giuseppe Serio, all a short distance from Calanica Residence Hotel. Looking to explore? Then look no further than La Rocca, Duomo di Cefalu, and Porta Pescara, which are some popular Cefalu historic sites – all conveniently located a short distance from the resort. Enjoy your stay in Cefalu!

Calanica Resort, Cefalu (Italy) - SUPERB !

Reviewed By stoffel1953

Splendid small resort located on a picturesque coastline near Cefalu. The pavilions are comfortable with all (and even more) equipments likely to make the stay most remarkable. Excellent management and services, quality of food VERY GOOD, number of activities and excursions available… ALL IN ALL: SUPERB AND ABSOLUTELY TO BE RECOMMANDED !

10. Plaza Hotel Catania

Viale Ruggero di Lauria 43, 95127 Catania, Sicily Italy
Excellent
41%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 781 reviews

Plaza Hotel Catania

In a exclusive and elegant seaside hotel we offer outstanding hospitality, in the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere of a luxurious hotel on the beach. All our facilities ensure maximum comfort and a delightful, relaxing stay. The hotel is ideal for holidays, fun, business trips, meetings and conventions. Recently remodeled, it is ideally located and its upper floors provide a splendid view of the Gulf of Catania. The rooms are decorated in a fresh, Mediterranean style. A stay at the Plaza Hotel means having all this within reach in addition to the possibility of visiting not to be missed tourist destinations such as Taormina, Messina and the extraordinary Aeolian Islands.

Lovely hotel for our short break

Reviewed By SamiTink

Great hotel for our 3 day trip. Staff were very helpful and gave us some good recommendations for places for dinner. Room was a good size, well presented and we had a sea view with a balcony. Breakfast was very nice. On the first night we enjoyed a drink in the roof top bar and on the second night we dined at the roof top restaurant. The food was very good, the staff were very informative and helpful when navigating the menu which was in Italian and advised what i could have while pregnant.

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