Curated Luxury family friendly hotel deals in Sicily

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 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 11.2 mi (18 km) from Via Etnea and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Catania Port.

A stay at La Sirenetta Park Hotel places you in the heart of Lipari, steps from Spiaggia Ficogrande and 4 minutes by foot from Strombolicchio. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Spiaggia Scari and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Red House.

Located in Donnafugata, 3.5 km from Castello di Donnafugata, Casato Licitra provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Each room includes a private bathroom, while selected rooms are fitted with a patio and others also offer a garden view.

A buffet, Italian or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property.

The hotel offers a sun terrace. Guests at Casato Licitra will be able to enjoy activities in and around Donnafugata, like cycling.

Marina di Modica is 48 km from the accommodation. Comiso Airport is 12 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Danieli Pozzallo in Pozzallo, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Pozzallo and Vini di Olindo Giuseppe. This family-friendly hotel is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Sampieri Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pietre Nere Beach.

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.

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.

Featuring 2 hectares of grounds with views of the Mediterranean Sea and the town of Pantelleria, the Zubebi offers elegant rooms in typical Dammusi dwellings. Pantelleria harbour is 2 km from this resort.

The air-conditioned rooms has a shaded patio or terrace, while some face the sea or the garden.

A continental buffet is served each morning. The property also features a wellness centre.

The crescent-shaped pool has distant sea views and is open in summer months.

Transfers to/from Pantelleria Airport, 4 km away, can be arranged on request.

With a stay at VOI Arenella Resort in Syracuse, you'll be 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Punta Asparano Beach and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Temple of Apollo. This beach hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Archaeological Park of Neapolis and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi.

A stay at Hotel Porta Reale places you in the heart of Noto, steps from Porta Reale and Piazza Immacolata. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Spiaggia di Lido di Noto and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from San Lorenzo Beach.

Located in the Sicilian countryside, 7 km from Modica, Hotel Borgo Don Chisciotte is a resort with a spa, 2 pools and a Sicilian restaurant. It offers air-conditioned rooms and apartments with LCD TVs.

Rooms at the Don Chisciotte are traditionally furnished and come with a shower. The apartments include a kitchen with dining area. Some also have a spa bath.

Specialising in local dishes, the restaurant also serves pizza from a wood-fired oven. A continental breakfast is available.

You can purchase sessions at the hotel's spa, which features 4 saunas, sensory showers and chromotherapy pool.

Scicli is 12 km from Hotel Borgo Don Chisciotte, while Ragusa is 21 km away. Noto is a 45-minute drive away.

With a stay at Grande Albergo Maugeri, you'll be centrally located in Acireale, within a 10-minute walk of Acireale Cathedral and Puppet Theatre and Museum. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Mount Etna and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Catania Port.

When you stay at UNA Hotels Naxos Beach Sicilia in Giardini Naxos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Giardini Naxos Beach and Corso Umberto. This beach hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Mount Etna and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Isola Bella.

Located in Ragusa, Hotel Parco della Rocca is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Spiaggia di Torre di Mezzo and Spiaggia di Punta Secca. This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Spiaggia di Anticaglie and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Spiaggia di Punta Secca - Palmento.

With a stay at De Stefano Palace, you'll be centrally located in Ragusa, steps from Palazzo Bertini and within a 5-minute walk of Ragusa Superiore. This spa hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Corso Umberto I and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Church of San Pietro.

Set on its own private beach, iGV Club Marispica is on Sicily's south coast, 9 km south of Ispica. It offers a swimming pool with water slides, 2 restaurants and 3 bars.

Rooms and cottages are all air conditioned and furnished in a Sicilian style with cool tiled floors. They also feature a TV, minibar and a patio overlooking the green surroundings. Each one has a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Marispica Hotel Club has Mediterranean architecture. Its extensive grounds include a mini market, art gallery and even a disco. Rates are full board and include drinks at meals.

There are mini and junior clubs for children and a medical and paediatric service. Cars and scooters can be rented on site.

With a stay at Zubebi Resort in Pantelleria, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Castello Barbacane and Bue Marino Cove. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from San Leonardo and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Pantelleria Gardens.

Located in Giardini Naxos, Delta Hotels by Marriott Giardini Naxos is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Church of San Domenico. This beach hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Baroque Fountain and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Lido Mazzaro.

Located at Taormina Mare, the hotel offers an enchanting view over the Bay of Naxos and Cape Taormina; a magnificent panorama that can be admired from each of the guestrooms and from the restaurant. Taormina Cathedral is 4.8 km away.

Built in the 1960's and completely renovated, the hotel offers comfortable and modern accommodation for those in search of sea, art, and culture in Taormina.

Just a few steps below the hotel is the beach of the enchanting Baia di Villagonia, ideal for a relaxing sunbathe when you’re not out exploring the area.

The reception is open 24 hours a day for providing everything you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Located in Taormina (Mazzaro), Panoramic Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Lido Mazzaro and 6 minutes by foot from Isola Bella. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Spisone Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Letojanni Beach.