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Situated on the northern coast of Sicily, this club resort enjoys a privileged location on the hills of the picturesque town of Gioiosa Marea. The train station is approximately 1 km from the design hotel and the nearest beach in Capo Calava is 2.5 km away. The tourist centre of Isole Eolie is 30 km from the beach hotel, Taormina and Cefalù are both around 100 km away and Messina is roughly 86 km away. Palermo-Punta Raisi airport is approximately 160 km from the hotel and Catania-Fontanarossa airport is around 180 km away.
The resort has 119 rooms, including 30 single rooms and 47 double rooms, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. A baggage storage service and a safe are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a refrigerator included among the standard features. A trouser press is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The resort has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
While the adults swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, children can enjoy splashing about in their own swimming area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. With snorkelling and water aerobics available, the resort also caters to water sports enthusiasts. Sport and leisure facilities at the resort include a gym and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments. At the resort offers excellent facilities for leisure and relaxation, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive. A generous breakfast buffet, a lunch buffet and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. Vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request.
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Check-in from 5:00 PM · check-out by 10:00 AM
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987 reviewsUser: phoeenix911
Trip type: Couples
The WORST hotel experience!!!
This was genuinely the worst hotel experience I have ever had.My boyfriend booked Hotel Avalon Sikani as part of a birthday trip through Sicily. We were only staying in this city for one night, and we specifically chose this hotel because of the infinity pool…
User: Go45606937435
Trip type: Friends getaway
Terrible staff and bad hotel
Bad food ,staff unfriendly(bar and reception),old and ugly hotel .would not recommend it!!!!! Stay away no way im coming back to this hotel never seen anything like this .we went on a daytrip came back around 11pm and they didnt even want to sell us water ????
User: Colette L
Trip type: Couples
No taxi's, rude receptionist and no entertainment at all. Not for anyone who wants to explore the local area.
Still in the hotel as I write this. 😐It is the last week of September and contrary to the hotels reply to the previous review there is NO entertainment, despite it being a Friday night. We were supposed to stay from last Monday night, 22nd September, but inst…
User: Chloe K
Trip type: Couples
A nice hotel but very remote
A nice hotel- clean, modern and friendly. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and views. BUT isolated. 2 1/2 hrs from Catania airport (read more about transfers below) and half way up steep, rocky hillside. Roads are steep and winding with lots of u-bends. You…
User: Saeed T
Trip type: Family
Wouldn’t recommend at all
Very bad location, no taxis, shops ,buildings on hill , worse holiday ever we had. Rare people can speak English hard to communicate,sound come from outside at night, so many hidden charges,if you miss hotel shuttle you have to walk 40 minutes on hill . Nightm…
