Location

The hotel is the focal point for important congress meetings and is also an ideal location for relaxing and chilling out under the hot Sicilian sun by the intense colours of the sea and the delightful fragrances of our Mediterranean garden. Recanati Beach is just 100 metres from the hotel. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 60 km away.

Facilities

The hotel has 296 rooms and 33 suites, which are located on 6 storeys and are reachable by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (for a fee) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (for a fee). A sun terrace, sun loungers, and parasols are available. Those who wish to stay active while on holiday can enjoy on-site tennis. For a fee, cycling/mountain biking is also available. Water sports available at the hotel include paddle boating, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving. Billiards and callisthenics or, for a fee, a gym, are among the sport and leisure options available. There is a wellness area with a spa, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon and a solarium and, for an additional fee, a sauna and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant with air conditioning, 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 and half board. Breakfast and dinner are served every day. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

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