The Best Five
Star Hotels in Sicily

Resort. Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool. This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896. All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony. Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic. Great views. Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theatre and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa. Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace. The wellness centre at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 5 km from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Charming. The 5-star Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. 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 Bulgari and Molton Brown bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Restaurant Oliviero serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea organises 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 60 km from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Sun, good food and entertainment, these are some of the features of your pleasant Sicilian holiday. At Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection you will also enjoy a beautiful sea and nearby archaeological sites. Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection is set 2 km from the namesake hamlet, between Catania and Syracuse. The establishment is surrounded by a large park scattered with tall palm trees. At the Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection, you can also enjoy a host of sports, including tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, ping pong, gymnastics, archery, football, sailing, wind surfing and canoeing. Daily lessons are provided and tournaments. In the meanwhile your kids will be pampered and entertained in the Mini Club (for children from 4 to 7 years of age) and Junior Club (from 12 to 17 years). Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection is proud to offer genuine and tasty foods. In the morning enjoy a rich and varied buffet breakfast comprised of pastries, puddings, cereal, yoghurt, eggs, cheese, cold cuts, fresh fruit, and more. For lunch and dinner, enjoy a wide selection of appetizers of all kinds, vegetables, hot and cold dishes, including pasta, meat and fish recipes. Themed buffets take place regularly. Qualified hostess service, excursions, car rentals, Bazaar, boutique, medical assistance, are available at extra costs. Show full description

Resort. Charming. Comfortable beds. Featuring an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, Castello Camemi is housed in a 16th-century castle in the countryside outside Vizzini. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a sun terrace and traditional restaurant. With an elegant décor and stone floors, each room at the Camemi castle is unique. They all come with a private bathroom, TV and safe. Some rooms also feature a spa bath or a separate living room. Guests enjoy sofas, deckchairs and tables in the property’s garden. The pool is equipped with sun loungers and parasols, and free bikes are provided. Some rooms offer views of the countryside. Sicilian and italian cuisine are served at the restaurant, also hosting a buffet breakfast every morning. Special menus are available upon request. Set on the north slope of the Monte Lauro mountain, the castle is a 50-minute drive from Catania Airport. The coast and Oasi del Simeto natural reserve can be reached by car in about 40 minutes. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Villa Neri Resort & Spa offers a free wellness centre with outdoor pool. Set just outside Linguaglossa, it is inside the Etna Regional Park. This 5-star hotel is 15 km from a partner private beach in Taormina, where guests can enjoy discounted rates on parasols, sun loungers and deck chairs. At the Villa Neri wellness centre, you can relax in the sauna and Turkish bath. Rooms are extra luxurious with top-quality furniture and marble and ceramic bathrooms. Each one is air conditioned and has either a patio or balcony with panoramic views. You will have free Wi-Fi, a laptop-sized safe, and a LED TV with free pay-per-view channels. A continental breakfast is served each morning, while the hotel's restaurant, Dodici Fontane offers Sicilian cuisine. Free parking is provided and the hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Il Picciolo Golf Club. The coastal town of Taormina, with its renowned beaches, is 20 km away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Cool. Superb breakfast. Situated on the seafront in Marsala, New Hotel Palace offers an outdoor swimming pool, a sea-view terrace, and Sicilian cuisine. The Chiesa Madre church is 2.5 km away. The Palace Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV. Some rooms overlook the garden and some enjoy full sea views. Breakfast is buffet style. The elegant restaurant serves a wide range of local and international specialities. The cellar has a selection of local and national wines, and the bar serves drinks and snacks all day. The hotel is also within easy reach of famous Sicilian archaeological sites, such as Mozia, Segesta and Selinunte. Free outdoor parking is provided, and a garage with direct access to the reception is also available. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great views. Popular among couples. Therasia Sea and SPA is set on the peninsula of Vulcanello, with views of the Aeolian Islands. This impressive building in white stone features a modern spa, and a private access to the sea. Local materials have been used to build the Therasia, including molten rock from Mount Etna, Sicilian terracotta, cedar and olive wood. The rooms are elegant and decorated in soft, relaxing colours. Guests can explore a nearby walking path of 1 km, going through Mediterranean bush, cactuses, and subtropical plants. A free shuttle to the centre of Vulcano and the harbour is also available. Each room is equipped with a balcony, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom in lava stone and coloured Sicilian tiles. Some rooms offer views of the sea and the islands. The property has 4 different restarurant: L'Arcipelago: Dive into the heart of Sicilian tradition at L'Arcipelago, where dinner comes alive with a selection of the region's finest meats, vegetables from our garden, and the freshest seafood. The restaurant's sharing degustation menus and à la carte options celebrate the authentic flavors of Sicily. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great value. This resort is on 230 hectares of olive groves and Sicilian countryside, bordering 2 km 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 en suite 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-metre 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 programme and a variety of massages. The Verdura Resort's restaurants and bars all provide a large selection of fine wines and typical Sicilian cuisine. Show full description

Resort. Unique. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Set at an altitued of 500 metres above the sea level, at the foot of Mount Etna, Monaci delle Terre Nere is 2 km outside the town of Zafferana Etnea. A former winery surrounded by the greenery and vineywards, it offers free Wi-Fi and parking. The property extends over a surface of 25 hectares and the rooms are distributed throughout the entire area. Set either in the main historical building or immersed in the property's vineyards, the elegant rooms at this boutique property have original features such as wood-beamed ceilings or exposed stone walls. Each one has a balcony or patio with a view of the garden, sea or Mount Etna. An organic breakfast buffet is served daily. The property has over 100 species of fruit on site and produces its own vegetables, which can be enjoyed at the Locanda Nerello restaurant, open for lunch and dinner. The Monaci delle Terre Nere is 20 minutes' drive from the nearest beach and from the town of Acireale. Taormina is 35 km away and a shuttle service is available to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 40 minutes away by car. The property has a wine cellar of its own production, has a private helicopter landing pad. The property offers services for families. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great views. Popular among women. Offering a hot tub and fitness centre, Le Calette N°5 is situated in Cefalù in the Sicily Region, a 5-minute drive from the centre and the Cathedral Basilica of Cefalù. The resort has an outdoor pool, children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Every modern and elegant room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV and views of the swimming pool and of the sea. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find free shuttle service at the property. This resort has a private beach area and water sports facilities and bike hire is available. Caletta Presidiana from 15 April, Caletta Selvaggia from 01 May and Caletta Reef Club from 01 June will be open. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling, diving and hiking. The resort also offers car hire. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 83 km away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. 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 centre 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 specialises 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 organise excursions to Mount Etna Regional Park, 52 km away from the property. Parking is free. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic. Villa Athena, a modern 5-star hotel, is located within Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a wellness centre, an outdoor pool, and both free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. This elegant 18th-century villa is just 200 meters from the Temple of Concordia, a true masterpiece from the 5th century BC. The rooms of Villa Athena Resort are air conditioned, and feature a TV and a private marble bathroom. Some have views of the garden, and some overlook the temples. An American breakfast is served daily. There is a famous restaurant on site, the Terrazza degli Dei, with panoramic views. The property's staff can organise car transfers to all airports in Sicily, guided tours and a romantic dinner. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Siracusa in the Sicily Region, 200 metres from Porto Piccolo, Caportigia boasts a sun terrace with panoramic views of the surroundings. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms have an elegant and modern décor. Each comes with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms also have a seating area. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. At the Hotel Caportigia Boutique you can start the day with a buffet-style breakfast, which includes a selection of sweet and savoury products. The hotel also offers bike hire. Syracuse Cathedral is 1 km from Caportigia, while Archaeological Park of Neapolis is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 49 km from the property. Show full description

Resort. Historic property. Occupying a historic country house, Eremo della Giubiliana is a charming, traditional hotel offering a strategic location near Ragusa and amenities including its own runway and aeroplane available to guests. Eremo della Giubiliana stands out for the variety of tours and day trips it organises for its guests. You will be able to discover the beauty of the coast, the medieval Sicily, ancient Greek ruins and the spectacular nature of the region, including the beach of Playa Grande. The cities of Ragusa, Taormina, Agrigento, Siracusa, Modica and Noto are just some of the famous destinations nearby. You can explore the area in Land Rover tours or go on a stunning panoramic flight in the hotel’s own airplane. You can even fly to the island of Malta and back in one stunning day trip. Completely renovated and equipped with the most modern conveniences, Eremo della Giubiliana maintains its original atmosphere and its hand made period furnishings. Fine fabrics, rare maps and an authentic painting of the 17th century depicting Saint Mary will fascinate you. Internet use is free here. Enjoying fine cooking is an essential part of a trip to Sicily. Eremo della Giubiliana features a great restaurant serving the best of regional cooking as well as superior Mediterranean dishes. Sicilian cooking classes are also available for guests. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Luxurious. Good breakfast. Located a 3-minute drive from the Mediterranean coast, Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia is set in Fanusa and features a restaurant, fitness centre and two swimming pools. Offering free WiFi, all air-conditioned rooms come with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom complete with a bathrobe and slippers. Some units have a spa bath or balcony. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast and relax in the hotel garden. Spa treatments and massages can be booked at the on-site wellness centre, which includes a Kneipp path, Wassar path and Vichy shower. A hairdresser is also available. The Wellness Spa Hotel Principe Fitalia is located in the Plemmirio Natural Reserve. Punta Milocca is 2.2 km from the property. Syracuse is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Stylish. Great breakfast. The luxury Grand Hotel Wagner is full of old-world charm. This prestigious hotel set in the heart of Palermo, near the Politeama Theatre, the pedestrian area and many top-class shops and restaurants. Recently restored, this early-20th century building has exceptional interiors that featured in the famous Italian film ‘The Leopard’. Sit upon antique furniture and take in your surroundings; chandeliers, rare marble, rich carpets and old paintings. Rooms are just as exquisitely decorated. Sip a cocktail in the elegant American Bar or listen to relaxing music in the Piano Bar. The Wagner offers conference and business facilities with modern technology. Sessions in the fitness area and sauna, and massages can be booked on site. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great location. Mazzarò Sea Palace is set above Taormina's beautiful Mazzaarò Beach. It has a wellness centre, its own sea-view pools and a free private beach. Mazzarò Sea Palace's wellness centre provides a wide range of massages and spa treatments and has Turkish baths. Rooms have been refurbished and are elegant and spacious. All come with balconies and some have lovely views. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A broadband internet service is also available. You can reach Taormina centre using the cable car set 50 metres from the Mazzarò Sea Palace. Tours around Sicily and to Etna can be booked at the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Luxurious. Comfortable beds. 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 minibar 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 centre 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 250 metres from the property. Siracusa Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Comfortable beds. Atlantis Bay is located on a cliff in Baia delle Sirene Bay. The property boasts a panoramic restaurant with veranda, a swimming pool, and a private floating sea platform. Hotel Atlantis Bay pays particular attention to grand gourmet cooking. Seaside dining is also possible. Show full description