This 273-room mid-range resort appeals to families with its long list of on-site activities; between the beach, three swimming pools, various sports fields and courts, live music, wellness center, numerous bars and restaurants, and kids' club, there are multiple options. However, the property has a dated feel, particularly in the rooms which feature bland, tired decor. The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from the nearest town so some guests feel isolated, and others complain of being nickel-and-dimed with fees for both Wi-Fi and use of the in-room safes and coffeemakers.
This 273-room mid-range resort appeals to families with its long list of on-site activities; between the beach, three swimming pools, various sports fields and courts, live music, wellness center, numerous bars and restaurants, and kids' club, there are multiple options. However, the property has a dated feel, particularly in the rooms which feature bland, tired decor. The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from the nearest town so some guests feel isolated, and others complain of being nickel-and-dimed with fees for both Wi-Fi and use of the in-room safes and coffeemakers.
The 232-room Fiesta Hotel Garden Beach is a simple, modern resort outside the town of Cefalù. Fairly remote (it's a 30-minute shuttle ride to town), the hotel is ideal for those looking for a waterside getaway, particularly families. With a private beach, large garden, and four pools on-site, including a beach-side pool and a children's pool, there are plenty of places to relax and take in the sun. Rooms are large, clean, and comfortable, though they aren't particularly charming. The hotel has an all-inclusive package, though some guests are less than impressed with the buffet and drink options.
The 232-room Fiesta Hotel Garden Beach is a simple, modern resort outside the town of Cefalù. Fairly remote (it's a 30-minute shuttle ride to town), the hotel is ideal for those looking for a waterside getaway, particularly families. With a private beach, large garden, and four pools on-site, including a beach-side pool and a children's pool, there are plenty of places to relax and take in the sun. Rooms are large, clean, and comfortable, though they aren't particularly charming. The hotel has an all-inclusive package, though some guests are less than impressed with the buffet and drink options.
Situated directly on on a pebbly sand beach, there are beautiful views everywhere you turn at this property. The sprawling resort (complete with lovely gardens) does feel isolated, however, as there is nothing within walking distance. There is plenty to do for both families and couples, though, including highlights like two pools and on-site tennis and volleyball courts. Rooms are clean but somewhat dated.
Situated directly on on a pebbly sand beach, there are beautiful views everywhere you turn at this property. The sprawling resort (complete with lovely gardens) does feel isolated, however, as there is nothing within walking distance. There is plenty to do for both families and couples, though, including highlights like two pools and on-site tennis and volleyball courts. Rooms are clean but somewhat dated.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Del Golfo is massive: it consists of a long private beach, a central building, and five villas that collectively contain a total of 115 rooms. There are also two restaurants and a pool with views of the sea. It's located in Procchio, a lively village in the north of Elba Island that's popular with tourists. The nearby and similarly priced Hotel Biodola (owned by the same local chain, Elba4Star), has many similar features contained in a smaller property, but in a less lively location.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Del Golfo is massive: it consists of a long private beach, a central building, and five villas that collectively contain a total of 115 rooms. There are also two restaurants and a pool with views of the sea. It's located in Procchio, a lively village in the north of Elba Island that's popular with tourists. The nearby and similarly priced Hotel Biodola (owned by the same local chain, Elba4Star), has many similar features contained in a smaller property, but in a less lively location.
This resort in the middle of the Sicilian countryside is one of few with a spa, and offers some luxurious touches in a faux-historic building. Weddings and events are the main focus, though, so the mediocre buffet for guests seems like an afterthought, and is not on par with the rest of the food on offer in Sicily. It’s a good midpoint between Erice and Agrigento for road-trippers looking for a break, and often has good package deals, but is not the best base for sightseeing.
This resort in the middle of the Sicilian countryside is one of few with a spa, and offers some luxurious touches in a faux-historic building. Weddings and events are the main focus, though, so the mediocre buffet for guests seems like an afterthought, and is not on par with the rest of the food on offer in Sicily. It’s a good midpoint between Erice and Agrigento for road-trippers looking for a break, and often has good package deals, but is not the best base for sightseeing.
The B&B Villa Sogno Charme e Relax Selinunte is a quiet upper-middle-range bed and breakfast catering towards couples. Rooms have a maximum capacity of two people, and children under the age of 14 are not allowed. The grounds and public spaces are beautifully decorated with an emphasis on Mediterranean plants and neoclassical design. A gourmet breakfast gets rave reviews for tasty details such as the organic homemade jam and strong coffee. There's an outdoor swimming pool and rooftop terrace with lovely views of the surrounding landscape. The location is secluded, so a car is required for visiting the coast and nearby Greek ruins of Selinunte Archaeological Park.
The B&B Villa Sogno Charme e Relax Selinunte is a quiet upper-middle-range bed and breakfast catering towards couples. Rooms have a maximum capacity of two people, and children under the age of 14 are not allowed. The grounds and public spaces are beautifully decorated with an emphasis on Mediterranean plants and neoclassical design. A gourmet breakfast gets rave reviews for tasty details such as the organic homemade jam and strong coffee. There's an outdoor swimming pool and rooftop terrace with lovely views of the surrounding landscape. The location is secluded, so a car is required for visiting the coast and nearby Greek ruins of Selinunte Archaeological Park.
The Club Marmara Sicilia is a mid-range hotel near the Belice Nature Reserve in Selinunte. Though breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included with the price of the room (food is basic), expect extra fees for use of the well-maintained swimming pools, recreational facilities, and beach. The resort caters mostly to families and larger tour groups who are looking for a beach vacation without leaving the property. Some rooms have an efficiency style kitchen hidden in a large cupboard, but the space is dated and bland.
The Club Marmara Sicilia is a mid-range hotel near the Belice Nature Reserve in Selinunte. Though breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included with the price of the room (food is basic), expect extra fees for use of the well-maintained swimming pools, recreational facilities, and beach. The resort caters mostly to families and larger tour groups who are looking for a beach vacation without leaving the property. Some rooms have an efficiency style kitchen hidden in a large cupboard, but the space is dated and bland.
The Grand Hotel Castelvetrano, an 80-room mid-tier hotel in the province of Trepani, is a good choice for travelers looking to kick back and sip chianti poolside. Everyone else may find it a bit too sedate and off the beaten path. The food is decent but unremarkable, and a car is needed for dining off-site. And while the name sounds luxurious, this really isn't the four-star property it is advertised to be. Rooms are too basic, and there aren't the features and services most international travelers would expect for that category.
The Grand Hotel Castelvetrano, an 80-room mid-tier hotel in the province of Trepani, is a good choice for travelers looking to kick back and sip chianti poolside. Everyone else may find it a bit too sedate and off the beaten path. The food is decent but unremarkable, and a car is needed for dining off-site. And while the name sounds luxurious, this really isn't the four-star property it is advertised to be. Rooms are too basic, and there aren't the features and services most international travelers would expect for that category.
The 139-room Selinunte Beach hotel is located in the Belice River nature reserve, with easy access to the beach by a hotel shuttle or short walk. The well-maintained property has a large pool and brightly-painted restaurants and common areas, though it’s not particularly luxurious. Geared toward families, the big draw is entertainment in the high-season including plays, musical performances, and daily activities in the pool area and amphitheater. The large guest rooms are clean and simply decorated and rates are similar to, and sometimes cheaper than, other family-friendly properties in the area. Couples can try the nearby Hotel Admeto.
The 139-room Selinunte Beach hotel is located in the Belice River nature reserve, with easy access to the beach by a hotel shuttle or short walk. The well-maintained property has a large pool and brightly-painted restaurants and common areas, though it’s not particularly luxurious. Geared toward families, the big draw is entertainment in the high-season including plays, musical performances, and daily activities in the pool area and amphitheater. The large guest rooms are clean and simply decorated and rates are similar to, and sometimes cheaper than, other family-friendly properties in the area. Couples can try the nearby Hotel Admeto.
The standout feature of Antica Cascina del Golfo is its spectacular views of the Gulf of Castellammare. The mid-range, boutique farmhouse hotel is less than a mile from the center of Scopello and surrounded by a country landscape. Guests can sit on the big outdoor terrace and take in the serene setting. The nine quaint guest rooms have colorful decor and private entrances with outdoor stone patios, but they aren't particularly upscale. Some of the rooms have ocean views. The hotel provides a free breakfast buffet of homemade items, free parking, and free Wi-Fi.
The standout feature of Antica Cascina del Golfo is its spectacular views of the Gulf of Castellammare. The mid-range, boutique farmhouse hotel is less than a mile from the center of Scopello and surrounded by a country landscape. Guests can sit on the big outdoor terrace and take in the serene setting. The nine quaint guest rooms have colorful decor and private entrances with outdoor stone patios, but they aren't particularly upscale. Some of the rooms have ocean views. The hotel provides a free breakfast buffet of homemade items, free parking, and free Wi-Fi.