Curated family friendly hotels in Sicily

Located in Licata, Serenusa Resort is by the sea – a 3-minute drive from Falconara Castle and 7 minutes from Spiaggia della Playa. This beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from The Port - Shopping Center and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Marina of Cala del Sole.

When you stay at Aktea in Lipari, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Marina Lunga and Contrada Diana Archaeological Park. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Porto Pignataro and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Regional Aeolian Archaeological Museum L. Bernabò Brea.

Set on its private beach on the South coast of Sicily, Serenusa Resort is 7 km from Licata. It offers 2 swimming pools, a selection of sports facilities and entertainment for all ages.

Offering a balcony, rooms here have Mediterranean-style décor and include a fridge and private bathroom. Some have sea views and the ground-floor rooms have a patio.

Guests can enjoy a mix of Sicilian and classic Italian cuisine at the buffet restaurant. Parents can prepare meals for babies in the kitchen.

There are 2 adult pools, 1 suitable for swimming and the other with water slides. There is an additional pool for children at the mini club. You will also find a children's play area with inflatable toys. There is an open-air theatre, dance hall and disco.

Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples are around 40 minutes' drive away. A shuttle is available from/to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, a 2-hour drive away.

Located in Favignana, Mangia's Favignana Resort is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Perciata Cove and Azzurra Cove. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Burrone Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ipogei Garden.

Located in Sciacca, MClub Cala Regina is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Castello Incantato and Spiaggia Sovareto Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Church of Maria Santissima del Soccorso and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Francesco Scaglione Museum.

Case di Latomie is surrounded by green farmland, rich in citrus and olives and near the Greek archaeological site of Selinunte. The Sciacca-Agrigento exit of the SS115dir is 50 metres away.

Case di Latomie is set in Castelvetrano, in the province of Trapani. The historic cities of Segesta-Calatafimi, Terme Segestane and Erice are a short drive away.

Every large and comfortable room at the Latomie features an indipendent entrance with an access from the gardens or from the swimming pool.

The restaurant serves typical Sicilian dishes.

Enjoy a tranquil setting among rich parkland and olive-tree groves at MClub Cala Regina, a large 4-star resort located in Sciacca, just 300 metres from the sea and private beach.

The resort offers comfortable double, triple and quadruple rooms with panoramic terraces. All rooms offer a sea view.

Play tennis, basketball, football, mini golf and volleyball. You can go canoeing, sailing and wind surfing.

Have a swim in the outdoor pool and relax on the sun deck. Participate in water aerobics, contests and games. The free entertainment programme provides a variety of shows and evening events.

Children will enjoy the free mini and junior clubs.

Take advantage of the resort’s 6 meeting rooms, business centre, 24-hour front desk, and free parking.

MClub Cala Regina is found between Agrigento and the Selinunte archaeological site.

Set in a coastal nature reserve beside the Belice River in western Sicily, this resort offers an outdoor pool and water sports facilities. Wi-Fi is free in public areas, and rooms have a satellite TV.

Guests can practise an array of sports at Hotel Paradise Beach, including windsurfing, sailing and beach volleyball. There is a miniclub and playground for children.

Rooms have functional furnishings and cool tiled floors. Some feature a balcony and views of the Mediterranean Sea. Air conditioning is available in the summer.

Breakfast at the Paradise Beach Resort Selinunte is buffet style, served in a restaurant overlooking the pool. A beachside grill opens in the summer, for a range of local fresh fish and meat dishes.

Selinunte Archaeological Park is 10 km from the resort, and it is an 80-minute drive to Palermo Airport.

Located in Castel di Tusa, 600 metres from Lampare Beach, Tus'Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Italian and Seafood dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a minibar. Guest rooms in Tus'Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

Tus'Hotel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include German, English, French and Italian.

Bastione Capo Marchiafava is 24 km from Tus'Hotel, while Cefalù Cathedral is 24 km from the property. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 118 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Scoglitti, a few steps from Le Spiaggette - Scoglitti, Hotel Sul Mare Al Gabbiano features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides 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 safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Hotel Sul Mare Al Gabbiano offers a children's playground. The area is popular for canoeing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Guests can sing karaoke, plan their trips at the tour desk, or make use of the business centre and meeting and banquet facilities.

Castello di Donnafugata is 15 km from the accommodation, while Marina di Modica is 45 km away. Comiso Airport is 20 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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.

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.

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.

Located in Syracuse, Wellness & Spa Hotel Principe di Fitalia is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Ionian Sea and 6 minutes from Arenella Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Temple of Apollo.

Located in Augusta, Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Ionian Sea and Brucoli Bay. This beach hotel is 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from Arenella Beach and 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from Catania Beach.

Located 750 m from Fanusa Beach, next to the Plemmirio Peninsula, Hotel Casale Milocca features free WiFi access, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool with hydromassage jets, a sun terrace and a pool bar. Free on-site parking and free bicycle rental service to reach the beach are provided.

All rooms come with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some have a terrace or balcony,

The property has a children's playground, a children's swimming pool and a fitness trail. It offers a 24-hour front desk and a small stand where guests can buy local food specialties of own production.

A wellness centre is available at Hotel Casale Milocca for an extra fee.

The on-site restaurant offers Sicilian dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.

Ortigia, the historical centre of Siracusa, is 10 km from the property. Noto is a 25-minute drive away from Hotel Casale Milocca.

With a stay at Charme Hotel Villa Principe di Fitalia in Syracuse, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Arenella Beach and Cantine Gulino. This beach hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Terrauzza Beach.

Located in Syracuse, Borgo Pantano is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and San Nicolo dei Cordari. This family-friendly hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Arenella Beach and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach.

When you stay at Main Palace Hotel in Roccalumera, you'll be on the boardwalk and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Greek Theatre. This beach hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Isola Bella and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Taormina Cable Car.

A stay at Hotel Villa Belvedere places you in the heart of Taormina, within a 10-minute walk of Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Greek Theatre and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Isola Bella.