The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Sicily. I hope you will like it!
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1 Caportigia Boutique Hotel Syracuse, Italy
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Set in Siracusa in the Sicily Region, 200 metres from Porto Piccolo, Caportigia boasts a sun terrace with panoramic views of the surroundings. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
All rooms have an elegant and modern décor. Each comes with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms also have a seating area.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
At the Hotel Caportigia Boutique you can start the day with a buffet-style breakfast, which includes a selection of sweet and savoury products.
The hotel also offers bike hire. Syracuse Cathedral is 1 km from Caportigia, while Archaeological Park of Neapolis is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 49 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 99 EUR.
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2 Romano Palace Luxury Hotel Catania, Italy
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Just a 5-minute drive from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel offers a beach-front location and peaceful gardens. It features a gourmet restaurant, a large pool and elegant rooms.
The Romano Palace’s rooms are decorated with bright Mediterranean colours and traditional furnishings. Each has free Wi-Fi, a balcony, and a LCD TV with satellite channels.
The Coriandolo restaurant serves Sicilian and classic Italian flavours, such as fresh swordfish, shellfish with saffron spice, and traditional Cannolo dessert. Guests can enjoy breakfast, including luxurious prosecco and strawberries, on the roof terrace, with views of Mount Etna.
Catania Cathedral and Catania Harbour are 4 km from Hotel Romano Palace. The A18 Autostrada motorway is a 10-minute drive away.
Guests can explore the Romano’s 25 hectares of gardens, or relax by the Arabian fountain. The pool includes a hydromassage feature. Valet parking and a hotel porter are available for free.
Guest review score 6.8,
rooms from around 114 EUR.
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3 San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel Taormina, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Taormina.
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool.
This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896.
All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony.
Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries.
Guest review score 9.6
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4 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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5 Rocco Forte Villa Igiea Palermo, Italy
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Offering panoramic views across the Bay of Palermo, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is 2 km from Palermo Harbour. It features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and elegant rooms and suites.
Every room has a different design and layout at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea and no two are the same. They do however have many facilities in common, including air conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view movies and a writing desk. Some offer views of the Tyrrhenian Sea or Pellegrino mountain.
Drinks are available from the bar, while the restaurant serves Sicilian specialities. You will also find a gym, solarium and massage rooms at this luxury 5-star hotel.
Free parking is provided.
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6 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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7 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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8 Resort Al Balhara Suites & Spa Palermo, Italy
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Situated in Palermo, 7.6 km from Palermo Cathedral, Al Balhara Suites & Spa features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star resort offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property.
The rooms come with air conditioning, and some units at the resort have a balcony.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Al Balhara Suites & Spa you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace.
Fontana Pretoria is 8.3 km from Al Balhara Suites & Spa, while Church of the Gesu is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 34 km from the resort.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 247 EUR.
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9 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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10 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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11 Grand Hotel Des Etrangers Syracuse, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Siracusa.
Grand Hotel Des Etrangers is located in the centre of Ortigia Island and boasts beautiful sea views. It features a restaurant specialising in national cuisine.
Rooms and suites at Grand Hotel Des Etrangers are air conditioned and come with an international TV channels, wooden floors and a private bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony, while some also have sea views.
The hotel restaurant serves the finest Italian dishes. The breakfast room offers panoramic views over Siracusa's coast line, while the Roof Garden has a wonderful terrace for outdoor dining.
The Hotel reveals the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Each space is different, but everywhere there is a sense of peace and luxury.
Guest review score 9.4
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12 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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13 Atlantis Bay - VRetreats Taormina, Italy
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Atlantis Bay is located on a cliff in Baia delle Sirene Bay. The property boasts a panoramic restaurant with veranda, a swimming pool, and a private floating sea platform.
Hotel Atlantis Bay pays particular attention to grand gourmet cooking. Seaside dining is also possible.
Guest review score 9.2
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14 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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15 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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16 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes Palermo, Italy
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Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is an elegant Art Nouveau building, right outside the restricted traffic area. It is a 5-minute walk from Palermo’s Massimo and Politeama Theatres. The property has classically furnished rooms and an extensive continental breakfast.
Rooms at Des Palmes are decorated with traditional furniture and fine fabrics. Each has air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar.
Breakfast is served in a luxurious hall, and includes Sicilian specialties such as almond pastries and granita crushed ice in summer. Neo-Bistrot serves cocktails prepared by an expert mixologist. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner and offers a blend of Mediterranean and European cuisine.
Palermo Port, where ferries depart for Cagliari and Naples, is a 10-minute walk away. Palermo Cathedral is 1.6 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 764 EUR.
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17 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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18 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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19 Monaci delle Terre Nere Zafferana Etnea, Italy
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Set at an altitued of 500 metres above the sea level, at the foot of Mount Etna, Monaci delle Terre Nere is 2 km outside the town of Zafferana Etnea. A former winery surrounded by the greenery and vineywards, it offers free Wi-Fi and parking.
Set either in the main historical building or immersed in the property's vineyards, the elegant rooms at this boutique property have original features such as wood-beamed ceilings or exposed stone walls. Each one has a balcony or patio with a view of the garden, sea or Mount Etna.
An organic breakfast buffet is served daily. The property has over 100 species of fruit on site and produces its own vegetables, which can be enjoyed at the Locanda Nerello restaurant, open for lunch and dinner.
The Monaci delle Terre Nere is 20 minutes' drive from the nearest beach and from the town of Acireale. Taormina is 35 km away and a shuttle service is available to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 40 minutes away by car.
The property has a wine cellar of its own production, has a private helicopter landing pad.
The property offers services for families.
Guest review score 9.0
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20 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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21 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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22 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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23 The Ashbee Hotel Taormina, Italy
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The Ashbee Hotel is an early 20th-century villa set in front of Taormina's San Pancrazio Church and 100 metres from the Greek Amphitheatre. Rooms offer unique views.
This 5-star deluxe hotel with large gardens and an outdoor swimming pool was designed by the famous architect C. R. Ashbee, early member of the Arts and Craft movement. The hotel features a bar and a tea room.
Hotel Ashbee's rooms are spacious and bright, and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and satellite TV. Views include the garden, the sea, or the Nebrodi Mountains.
Guest review score 8.9
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24 Eremo Della Giubiliana Ragusa, Italy
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Occupying a historic country house, Eremo della Giubiliana is a charming, traditional hotel offering a strategic location near Ragusa and amenities including its own runway and aeroplane available to guests.
Eremo della Giubiliana stands out for the variety of tours and day trips it organises for its guests. You will be able to discover the beauty of the coast, the medieval Sicily, ancient Greek ruins and the spectacular nature of the region, including the beach of Playa Grande.
The cities of Ragusa, Taormina, Agrigento, Siracusa, Modica and Noto are just some of the famous destinations nearby. You can explore the area in Land Rover tours or go on a stunning panoramic flight in the hotel’s own airplane. You can even fly to the island of Malta and back in one stunning day trip.
Completely renovated and equipped with the most modern conveniences, Eremo della Giubiliana maintains its original atmosphere and its hand made period furnishings. Fine fabrics, rare maps and an authentic painting of the 17th century depicting Saint Mary will fascinate you. Internet use is free here.
Enjoying fine cooking is an essential part of a trip to Sicily. Eremo della Giubiliana features a great restaurant serving the best of regional cooking as well as superior Mediterranean dishes. Sicilian cooking classes are also available for guests.
Guest review score 8.8
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25 Grand Hotel Wagner Palermo, Italy
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The luxury Grand Hotel Wagner is full of old-world charm. This prestigious hotel set in the heart of Palermo, near the Politeama Theatre, the pedestrian area and many top-class shops and restaurants.
Recently restored, this early-20th century building has exceptional interiors that featured in the famous Italian film ‘The Leopard’. Sit upon antique furniture and take in your surroundings; chandeliers, rare marble, rich carpets and old paintings. Rooms are just as exquisitely decorated.
Sip a cocktail in the elegant American Bar or listen to relaxing music in the Piano Bar.
The Wagner offers conference and business facilities with modern technology. Sessions in the fitness area and sauna, and massages can be booked on site.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 462 EUR.
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26 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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27 Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa Campofelice di Roccella, Italy
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Come to Sicily where you will find this Resort right on the Sicilian coast, in the little town of Campofelice di Roccella, only 50 km from Palermo. WiFi is free in public areas.
Offering free public parking nearby, outdoor pools and access to the Buonfornello motorway. Both Cefalù and Madonie Regional Park are in a 15 km radius of the hotel.
Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa offers you 4 a la carte restaurants and 1 buffet, 5 Bars, a spa and wellness centre where you can choose from several massage treatments. There is also a convention centre: 6 rooms fully equipped for meetings, conferences, weddings and banquets.
Guest review score 8.6
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28 Palazzo Salomone Syracuse, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Siracusa.
Attractively set in Siracusa, palazzo salomone features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a garden. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle.
Guests at palazzo salomone can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast.
The accommodation offers a range of wellness facilities including a hot tub and a sauna.
Syracuse Cathedral is 0.45 km from palazzo salomone, while Porto Piccolo is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 64 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 135 EUR.
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29 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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30 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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31 Grand Hotel Ortigia Syracuse, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Siracusa.
Offering a rooftop terrace and glass elevator with sea views, the Grand Hotel is next to the main harbour and a 5-minute walk from the Aretusa Fountain. It is the only hotel in Ortigia with a private parking and spa facilities.
Rooms at the Grand Hotel Ortigia are spacious, and offer free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some have a spa bath.
The Terrazza sul Mare restaurant is on the top floor of the hotel, overlooking the sea and harbour. it serves a variety of fine wines and regional specialities.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 126 EUR.
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32 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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33 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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34 Grand Hotel Palace Marsala, Italy
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Situated on the seafront in Marsala, New Hotel Palace offers an outdoor swimming pool, a sea-view terrace, and Sicilian cuisine. The Chiesa Madre church is 2.5 km away.
The Palace Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV. Some rooms overlook the garden and some enjoy full sea views. Breakfast is buffet style.
The elegant restaurant serves a wide range of local and international specialities. The cellar has a selection of local and national wines, and the bar serves drinks and snacks all day.
The hotel is also within easy reach of famous Sicilian archaeological sites, such as Mozia, Segesta and Selinunte. Free outdoor parking is provided, and a garage with direct access to the reception is also available.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 80 EUR.
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35 La Plage Resort Taormina, Italy
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Overlooking the Ionian Sea, La Plage Resort is set directly on its free private beach, within the Isola Bella Nature Reserve. It features modern rooms and bungalows with garden or sea views. The cable way to the historic centre of Taormina is a 10-minute walk away.
All accommodation comes with a modern design, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a balcony or patio, and some bungalows offer a private garden with hot tub.
The Fusion restaurant specialises in traditional Sicilian cuisine, made with genuine local products. The bar serves international cocktails and spirits. A sweet Italian breakfast is available daily.
La Plage provides a variety of beauty treatments and an outdoor massage gazebo. Expure Spa is complete with Turkish bath, hydromassage showers and chromotherapy.
Staff can organise excursions to Mount Etna Regional Park, a 45-minute drive away. Parking is free.
Guest review score 8.1
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36 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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37 Casa Katrin & Casa Brigida Castellammare del Golfo, Italy
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Located 400 metres from Cala Petrolo Beach and 1.4 km from Lido Sunrise Beach, Casa Katrin & Casa Brigida in Castellammare del Golfo provides air-conditioned accommodation with views of the city and free WiFi.
Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and bathrobes. A fridge, an oven and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine.
Lido Zanzibar Beach is 1.8 km from the holiday home, while Segesta is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 47 km from Casa Katrin & Casa Brigida.
Guest review score 8.4
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