Sicilia s Residence Hotel - Art and Spa

Location

The convenient location of Sicilia's Residence Hotel - Art & Spa is the ideal base from which to explore the wonders of Sicily, halfway between the Riviera and Mount Etna.

The nearest beaches are approximately 4 km away, with Acireale next door and beautiful works of art, typical Sicilian villages and breathtaking nature trails within easy reach. It stands on a hill overlooking the bay and the Norman castle, 2 km from the rock formations created by Etna's lava, the Faraglioni of the Marine Protected Area "Isola dei Ciclopi di Acitrezza". The centre of Catania, the Baroque capital with its majestic Piazza Duomo and mythological elephant, is 14 km away.

About 30 km away is the volcano Etna: the "Rifugio Sapienza", with hiking trails through lunar landscapes and forests full of vegetation, craters and lava flows, and "Etnaland", one of the most visited water parks in southern Europe, the ideal fun for the whole family. The beautiful and elegant Taormina is 48 km away.

Catania's Fontanarossa Airport is 17 km away.

Hotel

Hospitality, art, elegance, style, relaxation: Sicilia's Residence Hotel - Art & Spa is an oasis of peace surrounded by greenery with breathtaking views to be enjoyed in absolute safety. It stands on a hill with a view of the Faraglioni rocks, a strategic position that allows you to easily reach the beaches and nature reserves, the typical villages in the surroundings and the baroque capital, Catania.

Cosy rooms with warm colours and modern design and spacious, low-rise house-suites with all the comforts of home: fully-equipped kitchen, independent access, garden or terrace, and an open-air space with all the comforts to enjoy in absolute privacy and independence.

There is no shortage of hotel pampering and relaxation, moments of wellbeing to be spent in the Panoramic Solarium or in the exclusive Spa, with a view of the gulf of the Riviera dei Ciclopi and the volcano Etna. Guests have access to a spacious 1000 square metre garden and a swimming pool surrounded by greenery, for private use, upon reservation.

Thanks to the agreement with Sicilia's Cafe de Mar, it is possible to taste the best excellences of Sicilian cuisine in a fusion key or sip an aperitif in an elegant place with an enchanting view, just a few steps from the sea.

Rooms

Sicilia's Residence Hotel - Art & Spa offers solutions suitable for those who wish to feel at home with the comforts of a hotel and maximum privacy. The 37 rooms are spacious and furnished in a modern style, with warm and welcoming colours.

Distributed on two floors, the 22 suites are spacious and comfortable, with solutions from 30 to 60 square metres: independent access and open-air spaces, they have large windows, independent air conditioning, TV and, for the weekly formulas, a modern and fully equipped kitchenette. Suites with a terrace have a sea view, while those with a garden have direct access to the pool.

The most recent ones, the Royal Suites, are mini-apartments of 70 square metres with private Jacuzzi on the terrace and exclusive services. All rooms are sanitised daily with medical devices that guarantee maximum hygiene and safety in compliance with anti-Covid regulations.

Wellness Centre

To recharge your batteries after a hectic day discovering Sicily, the Spa at Sicilia's Residence Hotel - Art & Spa offers moments of absolute relaxation and well-being, in safety and total privacy. At guests' disposal, the Finnish Sauna to relax and eliminate toxins, the coloured bubbles of the hydro-massage mini-pool with chromo-therapy, a burst of energy with the bucket shower and the Kneipp jet, and finally the relaxation area with herbal tea corner and reading corner. An ideal place to restore body and spirit while enjoying the fabulous view of the gulf with the privacy guaranteed by exclusive access (booking required).

The SPA path costs € 25.00 per person (60 minutes).

Restaurant

The best of Sicilian cuisine with a fusion twist can be enjoyed on the terrace of the elegant Sicilia's Cafe de Mar, a cross between a trattoria and a bistrot. It is located a few hundred metres from Sicilia's Residence Hotel - Art & Spa and overlooks the sea, offering an enchanting view of the Faraglioni of Acitrezza.

Sicilian granita for breakfast, a traditional dish for lunch, pizza under the stars in the evening or an aperitif prepared on the spot: every occasion has its own flavour accompanied by the breathtaking panorama of a timeless seaside village. To accompany the dishes and pleasant moments, the wines from the cellar and craft beers.

Services & Activities

A unique service, Sicilia's Shop is an e-commerce that allows you to buy carefully selected typical Sicilian products, to be shipped all over the world. To bring home the genuine flavours of Sicily or enjoy a fine taste experience, the freshness-guaranteed packaged jars contain all the flavours of the island. Composed of genuine, quality ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, selected fish fillets and fresh vegetables, they surprise the palate with unique combinations of oranges, almonds and pistachios.

In this area you can take part in wine tastings, the Wine tasting & Delicatessen, sensory pathways and combinations of local products, wines and olive oil.

Personal Chef, for a special evening, an exclusive gastronomic experience of the highest level, customised according to personal requests and tastes, available directly in your room or flat.

Meeting Room with a central table and up to 16 seats equipped with video projectors, audio accessories and all the essentials for business meetings.

Pets allowed, on request.