Curated luxury hotels in Sicily

Facing the beach in the fishing village of Marina di Ragusa, Hotel Miramare features an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.

The air-conditioned rooms at Miramare offer a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a minibar. Many rooms overlook the Mediterranean Sea and some include a private balcony.

Guests can also enjoy the sun terrace and the hydromassage corner of the pool. There is also a bicycle rental service.

Hotel Miramare is a 15-minute drive from Scicli and 30 km from Modica and Ragusa, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

A stay at Hotel El Homs Palace places you in the heart of Comiso, within a 10-minute walk of San Biagio Church and Castle of Naselli d'Aragona. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chiesa Madre Santa Maria delle Stelle and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Basilica of Maria Santissima Annunziata.

A stay at Hotel Royal Palace places you in the heart of Messina, steps from Strait of Messina and 6 minutes by foot from Sant'Elia Church. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Port of Reggio Calabria and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Reggio di Calabria Promenade.

Hotel Villa Esperia is set right on Mazzarò Bay, only 100 metres from the cable cars which will take you right into Taormina’s picturesque historic centre. Enjoy panoramic sea views from the hotel terrace and the large outdoor pool.

Rooms at Hotel Villa Esperia are spacious and well-decorated. Some have balconies with panoramic Ionian Sea views. Guests can read newspapers in the lounge.

Villa Esperia is home to a restaurant serving Sicilian specialities on its charming terrace, as well as a poolside and lobby bar. Guests can choose among Italian, Continental or American breakfasts.

You have discounts at the private beach nearby.

A stay at San Giorgio Art Hotel places you in the heart of Modica, steps from Corso Umberto I and Duomo di San Giorgio Modica. This hotel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Port of Pozzallo and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Castello dei Conti.

A stay at Hotel Antico Convento dei Cappuccini places you in the heart of Ragusa, steps from Old Portale di San Giorgio and Giardini Iblei. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chiesa di San Giorgio Vecchio and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Palazzo Arezzo Di Trifiletti.

Overlooking the Bay of Taormina, this large hotel is 10 km from Taormina’s historic centre. It offers 2 panoramic swimming pools and a wellness centre. Its air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony and have free WiFi.

The on-site restaurant is open daily, offering both Sicilian and international cuisine. Breakfast is a varied buffet of sweet and savoury products.

At the spa, guests can relax in the hot tub or book a massage.

Rooms at Capo Dei Greci feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms offer views across the Mediterranean Sea.

Boats to mainland Italy leave from Messina, 50 km to the north. Capo Dei Greci is a 40-minute drive from Mount Etna Regional Park, and parking is free. Catania Airport is 70 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Club Baia Samuele in Scicli, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Sampieri Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Coast Wagon Beach. This beach resort is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Porto Salvo and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Spiaggia di Cava D'Aliga.

When you stay at Hotel Villa Daphne in Giardini Naxos, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Giardini Naxos Beach and 9 minutes from Corso Umberto. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Mount Etna and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Isola Bella.

When you stay at Kallikoros Country Resort & Spa in Noto, you'll be 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Vendicari Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Spiaggia di Lido di Noto and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Vittorio Emanuele Theater.

When you stay at Arathena Rocks Hotel in Giardini Naxos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Giardini Naxos Beach and Corso Umberto. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Mount Etna and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Isola Bella.

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Panoramic offers 4-star accommodation in Giardini Naxos and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, terrace and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Giardini Naxos Beach. Some units at the property have a balcony with a city view.

With staff speaking German, English, French and Italian, advice is available at the reception.

Isola Bella is 5.5 km from the hotel, while Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station is 5.8 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 52 km away.

When you stay at Nautilus Hotel in Giardini Naxos, you'll be on the beach – a 4-minute drive from Giardini Naxos Beach and 5 minutes from Corso Umberto. This beach inn is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Mount Etna and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Isola Bella.

Surrounded by sandy beaches and the River Irminio Nature Reserve, the Andrea Doria Hotel offers affordable, clean and modern rooms in the heart of Marina di Ragusa.

Andrea Doria faces the coast, where you will find typical Mediterranean architecture. You will be within easy reach of the town’s ancient fisherman village and historic sites.

Friendly staff can assist you with tourist and travel information. Walk to the nearby beach in just 5 minutes.

Andrea Doria Hotel offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi.

Relax in spacious rooms at Andrea Doria Hotel. Enjoy minimalist design, modern paintings and warm colours. Elegantly decorated rooms and junior suites offer views of the gardens.

Located in Lampedusa, Hotel Baia Turchese is just steps from Guitgia Cove and 8 minutes by foot from Cala Croce Beach. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cala Pisana and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Maluk Cove.

Located in Pantelleria, Pantelleria Dream Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Tramontana Cove and Arco Dell'Elefante Cove. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Levante Cove and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Gadir Cove.

Set in Siracusa and with Cala Rossa Beach reachable within a few steps, Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia - UNA Esperienze offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Popular points of interest near Maniace Boutique Hotel Ortigia - UNA Esperienze include Castello Maniace, Tempio di Apollo and Fontana di Diana. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 65 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Villa Schuler, boutique hotel since 1905, is the oldest owner-run hotel in Sicily. It is surrounded by its own extensive subtropical gardens with full views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Most rooms offer a furnished balcony or terrace.

This family-owned hotel enjoys a central and quiet position in Taormina, 600 meters from the cable car to the beach and a 2-minute walk from the central Piazza IX Aprile and Corso Umberto. The hotel offers mountain bikes from March to November and a shuttle service to the seaside from May to October.

Relaxation areas at Hotel Villa Schuler include the lobby, the cool winter garden, the sun terrace, a botanical garden and the Palm Terrace Orangery pavilion. A TV room, a small library, internet terminals, and a piano room are also available. Guests can book "room only" or add breakfast.

Easily reachable by car the hotel is one of the few hotels in the medieval town center of Taormina to have its own garage with an efficient valet parking service.

A generous à la carte breakfast is served in the breakfast room, in the Orangery, on the terrace overlooking the coastline, or directly in the guest rooms. (March to November)

With a stay at Hotel Nettuno, you'll be centrally located in Catania, within a 5-minute drive of Via Etnea and Catania Port. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Mount Etna and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

With a stay at Hotel Orizzonte in Acireale, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Mount Etna and Timpa Natural Reserve. This family-friendly hotel is 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Catania Beach and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Via Etnea.