Best Beach Hotels in Sicily

This impressive 17th-century castle is set in a 10-acre park on the coast 20 minutes' drive from Taormina. In summer, Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA has its own private beach. Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel offers suites set in its private park. Each suite is air conditioned and features a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning. The property has 2 restaurants. Mastri Flavetta is a traditional Sicilian dining hall that is open for dinner from May until 31 October. During summer, you can dine outdoors at Giardino di Pietra and the grill restaurant by the pool is open for lunch. A spa including a hot tub, a Turkish bath and a sauna is available on site. There is a tennis court and bikes can be rented at reception. Castello di San Marco is 5 minutes' drive from Calatabiano and is ideal for visiting Taormina and Mount Etna. Popular local activities include horse riding, scuba diving and sightseeing tours.

- "Beautiful location!!" - "Beautiful place to stay" - "Great authentic Sicilian hotel" - "perfect world in a sad world" - "Historic hotel, ideal for a relaxing stay" - "Beautiful stay in a castle" - "It was unique" - "Beautiful in all aspects" - "Utterly fabulous honeymoon." - "Gorgeous pool and new rooms are beautiful" - "Hotel with comfortable accommodations, in a very restful environment. Great breakfast buffet. Very friendly and helpful"

This resort is on 230 hectares of olive groves and Sicilian countryside, bordering 1.2 mi 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 private 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-yard 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 program and a variety of massages. The Verdura Resort's restaurants and bars all provide a large selection of fine wines and characteristic Sicilian cuisine.

- "Perfect stay" - "Very well designed resort. Accommodation is all very discreet." - "Very good Golf Resort"

Hotel Foresteria Baglio Della Luna is located 3.1 mi from the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar, satellite TV and private bathroom. The property consists of 2 historic buildings, the Foresteria and the Watchtower, together with a large garden with terrace. The Dehors restaurant serves Sicilian specialties and international dishes. Hotel Foresteria Baglio Della Luna Hotel is 1312 feet from a private beach.

- "Dinner overlooking ancient temples" - "Excellent choice for staying near Valley of Temples and Scala dei Turchi." - "Wonderful place to stay !" - "Wonderful boutique hotel. Will definitely return." - "Restful stay" - "Beautiful hotel with great views of the temples , beautiful garden and very good breakfast" - "Forget Agrigento! Stay here—historic place, cosy small-town hospitality, excellent cuisine!" - "Exceeded our expectations . Can’t imagine staying elsewhere in Agrigento after this stay."

A charming, small hotel, Musciara Siracusa Resort is opposite Ortigia Island, facing the sea and a short stroll from a rocky beach. Beach loungers and parasols are provided for free. Musciara Resort is set in a former tuna fishery next to the Porto Piccolo marina and is decorated with marble and pillars. The Musciara's rooms and apartments offer view of the Ionian Sea, the beach or Ortigia's rooftops. All rooms have parquet floors and a marble bathroom. There are 2 bars, 1 set on the beach. Musciara's restaurant serves Sicilian cuisine. Temple of Apollo is a 15-minute walk from the property, while Siracusa Train Station is 1.9 mi away.

- "Exceptional boutique hotel with beautiful private beach…" - "Wonderful start to our Sicilian holiday" - "Can’t wait to come back! There’s nowhere else I’d rather stay!" - "Sublime !" - "Amazing stay at Musciara" - "would definitely consider a return trip - wonderful property and wonderful city." - "Beautiful designed hotel with a WOW restaurant and great beach"

With panoramic views of Caldura Bay and Rocca of Cefalù, Hotel Kalura has direct access to a private beach. It offers a pool, a tennis court and a scuba diving school, as well as free high-speed WiFi. Mediterranean-style rooms at the Kalura are air conditioned and include satellite TV and a mini-bar. All have a balcony and most overlook the sea. Breakfast can be enjoyed while admiring the Sicilian coastline. Local specialties are served at the restaurant, along with a list of 100 Sicilian wines. There also is an on-site shop with characteristic Sicilian products and books. In spring and autumn, there are walking and cycling tours while yoga, art and photography classes are available from March to November. There are bikes to rent and free parasols and deckchairs at the beach and swimming platform. The property is 1.2 mi from Cefalù center. Free parking is provided and you are 10 minutes' drive from the A20 Motorway.

- "Amazing" - "A must stay hotel in Cefalù" - "Wonderfully relaxing stay." - "Good location" - "Unreal and unforgettable place!" - "Stunning hotel" - "I highly recommend this." - "Second time returning - excellent hotel!" - "great base to enjoy cefalu away from the crowds" - "Wonderful" - "Fantastic stay at this stunning hotel with wonderful staff, food and location." - "Best place for a beach getaway"

Offering beautiful views of the sea and the island of Levanzo, I Pretti Resort has a privileged location just a few yards from Favignana harbor. It offers luxury suites and pretty gardens. Resort I Pretti is 1640 feet from Praia Beach on Favignana, the largest of the Aegadian Islands. It is next to Art Nouveau Palazzo Florio and a short walk from the town center. Elegant and spacious, the suites feature separate living and sleeping areas. They are set around the garden, to which they have direct access. Each one offers free Wi-Fi and a 23" LCD TV. Designer Etro toiletries are included. Breakfast includes sweet pastries and croissants, together with espresso coffee or tea.

- "Pleasant oasis in a hot, crowded town." - "Wonderful, would love to come again." - "I can recommend this hotel" - "Nice located accommodation."

Overlooking the Ionian Sea, La Plage Resort is set directly on its free private beach, within the Isola Bella Nature Reserve. It features rooms and bungalows with garden or sea views. The cable car to the historic center of Taormina is a 10-minute walk away. All accommodations come with 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 a hot tub. The Fusion restaurant specializes in traditional Sicilian cuisine, made with local products. The bar serves international cocktails and spirits. An Italian breakfast is available daily. La Plage provides a variety of beauty treatments and an outdoor massage gazebo. Expure Spa is complete with a Turkish bath, hydromassage showers, and chromotherapy. Staff can organize excursions to Mount Etna Regional Park, 32 mi away from the property. Parking is free.

- "Fabulous 4 nights in Taormina" - "This is a great place to stay with amazing staff!" - "it was great! we had a fantastic stay!" - "Stunning beachside hotel with easy access to Taormina. Wonderful staff" - "Great place to stay location and view was excellent" - "Thank you to alessandro, Andrea, Sanny at the bar restaurant for the excellent service and Salvatore, Julia , Alessia at" - "Would go back in a heartbeat !!!!!"

Right on the beach, Hotel Capo San Vito by Geocharme offers free WiFi and a gourmet restaurant. Featuring a furnished patio with sea views, it has elegant rooms, a wellness center, and a café. Rooms are spacious and modern. Each comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and an private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony with sea views, or a seating area. The beach is just in front of the hotel, accessible through a small garden. The beach is subject to a fee, at a variable cost according to the available row. At the wellness center, you can relax in the sauna, Turkish bath, and hot tub. Massages are available on request. The restaurant serves characteristic Sicilian dishes, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian alternatives. Breakfast is a generous buffet offering sweet and savory products, including cheese, eggs, as well as homemade cakes and croissants. A bus stop with links to Trapani and Palermo is just 656 feet from the San Vito Capo Hotel. Palermo Airport is 53 mi away.

- "Top for relax and sea" - "Wonderful" - "Breakfast to remember" - "Big deal" - "Wonderful stay" - "Excellent moments" - "Staff and facility were great." - "on the whole i would rate the stay and the hotel a 9 out of 10" - "pleasant and comfortable stay with an exceptional location" - "Very over priced" - "Do not go here!" - "Will not recommend."

The 5-star Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s center. 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 Acqua di Parma bathroom toiletries. Most accommodations comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Ristorante Sant'Andrea serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. In the newly added fine-dining restaurant by the water's edge, Brizza, the chef has curated an immersive culinary experience through the finest Sicilian delicacies paired with outstanding wines. The Villa’s wellness center is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness center with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare organizes 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 37 mi from the property.

- "Fabulous!" - "Cant wait to go back ❤️" - "Lovely stay in Taormine" - "Perfection of Italian luxury" - "Wonderful Easter break!" - "Fabulous" - "Sicily is now the place to be." - "Really excellent facility." - "Our stay was amazing. Angela and all the staff at breakfast were just wonderful and made our stay so special. The hotel" - "Beautiful beachside hotel just outside of Taormina" - "Wonderful spot - worth a visit if you can afford it!"

Located on Siracusa's Ortigia island, Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection features a spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. This converted Art Nouveau post office offers rooms with air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. Rooms at Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection come with a kettle, a mini-bar 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 center 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 820 feet from the property. Siracusa Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.

- "A real five star hotel" - "The best place we stayed in during the last two or three years." - "The best" - "Excellent" - "Incredible hotel." - "Best hotel on Ortigia!" - "Lovely stay in a lovely place on a lovely Italian island" - "Beautiful hotel in the Centre of the city where you can make a nice walk with a lovely atmosphere" - "Great luxurious hotel at excellent location" - "Amazing staff, so helpful and friendly"

Located in Sciacca and with Sciacca Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Domus Maris Relais Boutique Hotel has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 19 miles of Heraclea Minoa. The property provides room service, an ATM and organizing tours for guests. 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 balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms in Domus Maris Relais Boutique Hotel are equipped with free toiletries and an iPod docking station. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at Domus Maris Relais Boutique Hotel. Selinunte Archaeological Park is 22 miles from the hotel. Trapani Airport is 56 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "A beautiful room with beautiful view" - "IT WAS JUST Excellent" - "Perfect stay, but even if you don’t stay there, it’s worth looking at all the renovations they’ve done" - "We had a wonderful stay at your hotel and especially enjoyed the delicious and imaginative dinner" - "Superb room, lovely breakfast. Luxury at small price" - "Modern and comfortable stay with the best views in Siacca" - "Excellent" - "Gorgeous boutique hotel in the middle of a historic town with must see views over the sea."

Set in Marina di Ragusa, this unique building features carefully restored antiques, contemporary art and photos by local artists. Rooms at La Moresca come with decorative tiled floors and a courtyard, full of plants and flowers, that leads onto a shared terrace. Each room has a different characteristic decor and furniture. They are air conditioned and feature an LCD TV, mini-bar and private bathroom. A traditional Sicilian breakfast is served buffet style each morning in a breakfast room with glass doors facing the courtyard. It includes cakes, fresh fruit and hot drinks. The property is committed to protecting the environment and uses solar power and energy-saving lighting. A car is recommended to all guests. Marina di Ragusa has plenty of beautiful beaches and lively nightlife. Ragusa is 16 mi away and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the entire Val di Noto.