Boutique hotels or historic luxury establishments, that we have selected, are the best beach hotels in Sicily, from Taormina to vibrant Palermo, from endless Syracuse and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Baroque cities to the foothills of Etna, we have selected the best hotels for you and resorts in Sicily.
The island of Sicily is a real Mediterranean fairy tale, every tourist dreams of being here. And those who have already visited this paradise will certainly return to once again experience the pleasure of relaxing on the best beaches of Sicily.
Washed by three southern seas at once, the shores of Sicily are famous for their incredibly beautiful nature and gorgeous beaches. The place is suitable for both tourists with children and active people planning diving and snorkeling. An important point when choosing a hotel in Sicily is whether it has its own beach. Below is a list of hotels that meet this requirement.
Mazzaro Sea Palase
The location of the hotel is very convenient: on a hill, which provides an excellent overview, the ability to admire the island from above. Nearby is the historic town of Taormina, full of all sorts of attractions.
The hotel territory is equipped with everything you need for a carefree vacation:
- Pool,
- Spa center providing a range of wellness services, including massages,
- An open-air bar, right on the roof of the building.
The restaurant at the hotel invites you to get acquainted with Italian cuisine. The meal is accompanied by the soothing sounds of live music. Rooms are equipped with balconies, some have a jacuzzi. Its own sandy beach is located in Mazzaro Bay. The water in the sea is clear, the entrance is comfortable, gentle, safe.
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Therasia — an impeccable place with its own beach in Sicily
A truly luxurious hotel located on the Vulcano Peninsula, famous for experienced tourists. All rooms are spacious, comfortable and equipped with large balconies. There is a minibar, regularly replenished with drinks.
Inside there are several restaurants serving exclusive dishes. Some have been awarded Michelin stars. There is a pizzeria — after all, pizza has long been a signature dish in Italy.
Guests are given the opportunity to use additional services, in addition to accommodation:
- Swimming in the pool filled with seawater,
- Using the services of the spa,
- Going to the Turkish bath, sauna.
Children are taken care of by the specialists of the children’s club.
The private beach is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. The territory is sandy, in places small-pebble.
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Atlantis Bay
It takes one of the first places among the five-star Sicilian hotels. Located near the town of Taormina, in the eastern part of the island. Around — there are majestic mountains, blooming gardens and endless sea spaces.
The hotel rooms are furnished in Mediterranean style, each with a natural marble bathroom. The hotel building is snow-white with gorgeous terraces.
Guests have access to entertainment and wellness treatments:
- Daily evening shows,
- Live music,
- Swimming pool,
- Sports training hall,
- Spa -center.
The local restaurant serves excellent Sicilian cuisine. The bars serve refined cocktails and soft drinks. There is a private beach. Excursions to Taormina’s sights are organized.
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UNAHOTELS Naxos
The hotel is located in a beautiful natural area: it is surrounded on all sides by citrus trees, flower meadows, the historic town of Taomrina and Mount Etna can be seen in the distance. And most importantly, a gentle, warm sea splashes within walking distance.
The hotel offers its guests rooms of different comfort. Guests can also use additional services — the hotel’s own pools, shops, bars, a beauty salon, a children’s club, a gym.
The hotel’s housed in a 4-storey building, in addition to this, it owns several detached villas. The beach is private, quite secluded, with dark sand and easy entry into the water.
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Belmond, Sicily
The hotel is located in the small town of Valderice. The sea is only 3 km away, and the historic center of Erice is twice as far. But you don’t have to go anywhere for the sights: within walking distance are prehistoric caves, the Pepoli Museum, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Monte Cofano nature reserve.
The territory of the hotel is well-groomed, here and there there are tropical trees. There are places of rest and leisure — kids club, spa center, swimming pool, sauna. The rooms are tastefully furnished and most of the windows face the sea. The restaurant specializes in Sicilian dishes.
The beach at the hotel is sandy, at the entrance to the water — small pebbles. A special net has been installed in the sea to prevent the penetration of jellyfish.
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La Plage
The owners of the hotel tried to combine tropical relaxation with European luxury, and the idea was a success. The hotel has become one of the most luxurious holiday destinations in Sicily. Picturesque nature, proximity to the sea cannot but rejoice. And the helpfulness of the staff, the level of the offered service and additional services are beyond praise.
The hotel operates:
- Conference Hall,
- Spa Center,
- Restaurant,
- Bar,
- Hamam,
- Swimming pool,
- Golf course.
You can stay in a separate bungalow or in a standard room with a balcony. The private beach on the shores of the Ionian Sea is equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas. The coast is rocky.
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Minareto
Guests at first sight are captivated by this hotel, located right on the rocks. From its terraces you can admire views of Syracuse and Ortigia Island.
The hotel premises are decorated in a classic style. Guests can choose from accommodation in a shared building or in detached villas. The territory has a spa center, swimming pool, restaurant, solarium, gym.
The hotel owns two beaches. One is sandy, the other is rocky. Both are equipped with everything you need — umbrellas, sun loungers.
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Le Calette N.5
The undoubted plus of this hotel complex is a large, green area. Nature lovers who prefer secluded relaxation will be delighted with the local views. It offers guests a functioning swimming pool, spa, fitness room, children’s playground.
A complex of low-rise buildings with whitewashed facades and windows decorated with wrought iron bars, offering a typical Mediterranean atmosphere. The hotel complex was built in 1969 and renovated in 2001. The beach is located just below the hotel and is accessed by stairs leading to a concrete terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It is here that sun loungers and umbrellas are installed, because the beach is reduced to a tiny pebble cove, and there is not enough place to rest. Also, beware of rocks in the water: it’s best to wear plastic sandals to stay calm.
The restaurant is in charge of catering. Three times a day, cozy tables await guests, right in front of the panoramic windows. The menu includes seafood dishes, pastries and fruits. The beach at the hotel is equipped with a wooden platform. It is surrounded by large stones. The water is clean, but cool in places because of the river flowing into the sea in this place.
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San Pietro — an elite hotel in Sicily with its own beach
A luxurious hotel near the town of Taomrina offers vacationers comfortable rooms with windows overlooking the garden and the endless Ionian Sea. The restaurant, located on the basis of the hotel complex, specializes in Sicilian cuisine and serves buffet breakfasts.
The hotel has a warm swimming pool, a spacious terrace, parking for vehicles, a fitness room. It is possible to order a transfer from and to the airport.
The hotel’s beach is located in a closed bay surrounded by impregnable rocks. The coast is covered with pebbles, but due to this, the water in the sea is not cloudy.
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Borgo di Mare
The hotel is located away from big cities, in a small village on the island of Salina. Ideal for a secluded holiday, surrounded by gardens, in harmony with nature.
The rooms are comfortable, meeting all the requirements of tourists, some of them are equipped with a jacuzzi. There are terraces with hammocks. Breakfast is included in the payment for accommodation. The restaurant is located 0.5 km from the hotel building.
The beach is located not far from the hotel, on a stone platform. The water in the sea is clear, the entrance to the sea is carried out using a special ladder.
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Les Sables Noirs
The area around the hotel attracts attention in the first place — it is well-groomed and refined. Guests are offered accommodation in spacious rooms, which are divided into several zones: living room, kitchen, bedroom. Each room has a bathroom and a balcony.
The hotel complex has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna, spa center. There is a rooftop terrace allowing you to view the surroundings from above.
The beach at the hotel is unique — with black sand. The entry into the water is gentle. The use of sun loungers, umbrellas is paid.
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Hotel Kalura
The hotel positions itself as a resting place for active people. Sports fans on its territory can play tennis, go diving, rent bicycles for walking, and do yoga. The complex has a fitness center.
In addition, the hotel has its own restaurant, small shops with a rich selection of souvenirs.
The hotel has its own beach — sandy, but with stones located along the coast. It is partly located on a platform where the descent into the water takes place using a ladder. Parasols and sun loungers are free for guests. Tourists will appreciate the cleanliness and transparency of the local water.
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Karapena
A chic garden is laid out around the hotel, pleasing to the eye. Vacationers are offered breakfast in the fresh air, which is organized by a local restaurant. Other services offered to guests include a free shuttle service to the nearby town of Taormina, famous for its historical sites.
On the territory there is a swimming pool, a spa center with a swimming pool, a gym for sports training, a sauna. It is possible to order a massage.
The large beach at the hotel is sandy and pebble. Towels are provided for a fee, sun loungers and umbrellas are partly free (from the second row).
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Ortigia
The hotel is located on the territory of Syracuse and has been operating smoothly for over a century. The rooms are decorated with a pretense of luxury and aristocracy, some have a jacuzzi.
The hotel is suitable for guests with children — it has a kids club. For adults, other entertainment — spa, swimming pool, hammam, lounge bar. The restaurant will delight you with exquisite Italian dishes and a rich wine list.
The sandy beach is located in a bay sheltered from the winds. Sun loungers and umbrellas are free for hotel guests.
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Brucoli Village
This hotel is for those who are in constant motion. Here you have the opportunity to engage in active leisure activities — windsurfing, diving, tennis, sailing, exercising in the gym, swimming in the pool.
Children and teenagers will be under the supervision of animators — entertainment programs are regularly held for them. The hotel has a restaurant.
The beach of the hotel is not very suitable for children: it is located on volcanic slabs, the descent into the water is carried out by stairs, it is recommended to have special shoes. Sun loungers and umbrellas are free of charge.
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Verdura
The first resort of the Rocco Forte group, Verdura Golf & Spa on the Mediterranean coast, in a part of the little-visited southern Sicilian coast, west of the charming Baroque town of Sciacca. It offers easy access to two of the most impressive Greek temples in Sicily — Agrigento and Selinunte.
The territory of the hotel stretches among 230 hectares, between the mountains and a 1.8 km long beach. Sports enthusiasts will be delighted to discover two 18 and 9-hole golf courses designed by Californian architect Kyle Phillips. There is also a driving range and a club with a shop and restaurant bar.
This is a top-notch establishment offering the best spa in Sicily, in a location not yet known on the island. The autonomous wellness center Verdura, which stretches over 4000 meters and is shocking in its scope, is perhaps the best institution in whole Sicily.
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Capomulini
Overlooking the mesmerizing Capomulini harbor and turquoise sea, this magnificent hotel is the ideal base from which to explore the picturesque Sicilian Riviera. Visitors will find themselves in a tranquil environment amid stunning natural beauty, 14 kilometers from the historic center of Catania, while Acireale Terme is just 2 kilometers away.
The elegant hotel boasts large and beautifully decorated rooms and suites. All are equipped with modern amenities and some offer breathtaking views of the sea, pool and wonderful Mediterranean scenery. The hotel has an upscale restaurant serving delicious regional and national cuisine. On warm days, guests can take a refreshing dip in the shimmering pool, relax on the sun terrace, or enjoy a drink at the bar.
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