Curated boutique hotels in Sicily

Dating back to the18th century, Hotel Villa Favorita offers the charm and class of the Sicilian Baroque, and modern rooms with air conditioning, heating, satellite TV and direct dial telephone. The swimming pool is lined with almond trees and the garden is filled with ancient palms.

The rooms of Villa Favorita are all en suite. Some are complete with a balcony overlooking the countryside.

The restaurant specialises in local cuisine, and breakfast is buffet style. Guests can also take part in painting courses or cooking classes. WiFi is free in the shared areas.

This property is in the Contrada Falconara area of Noto, and has an organic orchard. On-site parking is free.

This impressive 17th-century castle is set in a 10-acre park on the coast 20 minutes' drive from Taormina. In summer, Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA has its own private beach.

Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel offers suites set in its private park. Each suite is air conditioned and features a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.

The property has 2 restaurants. Mastri Flavetta is a traditional Sicilian dining hall that is open for dinner from May until 31 October. During summer, you can dine outdoors at Giardino di Pietra and the grill restaurant by the pool is open for lunch.

A spa including a hot tub, a Turkish bath and a sauna is available on site. There is a tennis court and bikes can be rented at reception.

Castello di San Marco is 5 minutes' drive from Calatabiano and is ideal for visiting Taormina and Mount Etna. Popular local activities include horse riding, scuba diving and sightseeing tours.

With a stay at Hotel Malavoglia, you'll be centrally located in Aci Castello, within a 15-minute drive of Via Etnea and Catania Port. This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Mount Etna and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

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.

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is centrally located in Taormina – a 1-minute walk from Church of San Domenico and 13 minutes by foot from Greek Theatre. This family-friendly hotel is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Mount Etna.

With a stay at NH Collection Taormina, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, steps from Corso Umberto and 5 minutes by foot from Taormina Cable Car. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Greek Theatre and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Mount Etna.

With a stay at The Ashbee Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, within a 5-minute walk of Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Greek Theatre and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Mount Etna.

With a stay at Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare in Taormina (Mazzaro), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. This beach hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Mount Etna and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Taormina Cable Car.

A stay at Novecento Scicli places you in the heart of Scicli, steps from La Fornace Penna and Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista. This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Sampieri Beach and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Port of Pozzallo.

Located in Modica, Modica Boutique Hotel is in the business district – a 5-minute drive from Corso Umberto I and 5 minutes from Chocolate Museum of Modica. This family-friendly property is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Port of Pozzallo and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Sampieri Beach.

Masseria Degli Ulivi - Noto is a rural Sicilian farmhouse surrounded by ancient olive and carob trees, a 20-minute drive from the sea. Rooms feature wood-beam ceilings, terracotta floors and wood furnishings.

Near the archaeological sites and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Noto, Masseria Degli Ulivi - Noto offers well-kept gardens with outdoor swimming pool, and free parking.

The main building is a classic example of the local 19th-century architecture. Rooms are all air conditioned and include a private bathroom and satellite TV.

The rustic restaurant serves typical Sicilian meals and specialities.

With a stay at Balarte Hotel in Modica, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Pozzallo and Vini di Olindo Giuseppe. This boutique hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Sampieri Beach and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Pietre Nere Beach.

With a stay at Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Syracuse, steps from Lungomare di Ortigia and Antico Mercato. This spa property is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ionian Sea.

Grand Hotel Des Etrangers is located in the centre of Ortigia Island and boasts beautiful sea views. It features a restaurant specialising in national cuisine.

Rooms and suites at Grand Hotel Des Etrangers are air conditioned and come with an international TV channels, wooden floors and a private bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony, while some also have sea views.

The hotel restaurant serves the finest Italian dishes. The breakfast room offers panoramic views over Siracusa's coast line, while the Roof Garden has a wonderful terrace for outdoor dining.

The Hotel reveals the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Each space is different, but everywhere there is a sense of peace and luxury.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers - The Leading Hotels of the World in Syracuse (Ortigia), you'll be steps from Lungomare di Ortigia and Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse. This luxury hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ionian Sea.

When you stay at Hotel Villamare in Syracuse, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Fontane Bianche Beach and Ionian Sea. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.1 km) from Eloro Beach and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Lungomare di Ortigia.

With a stay at La Corte Del Sole in Noto, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Eloro Beach and Eloro Archaeological Site. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from San Lorenzo Beach and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach.

Located in Syracuse, Dimora Caiammari Luxury Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Fanusa Beach and Temple of Apollo. This family-friendly hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

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.

With a stay at Charme Hotel Villa Principe di Fitalia in Syracuse, you'll be in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Lungomare di Ortigia and Cantine Gulino. This beach hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Terrauzza Beach.