Curated luxury hotels in Sicily

Located on the east coast of Sicily, Hotel Baia Azzurra is just 150 metres from the rocky beach. This property offers a relaxing sun terrace, a traditional restaurant and free WiFi throughout.

All air conditioned, rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and parquet floors. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

A sweet and savoury buffet-style breakfast is prepared daily and includes cold meats, fruit and cakes. Open for lunch and dinner, the à-la-carte restaurant specialises in regional and national cuisine.

You can catch a cable car just 20 metres from the Baia Azzurra, which links you to the centre of Taormina, 5 km away. Messina can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

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 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pineta del Gelsomineto Beach.

Located in Giardini Naxos, Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Giardini Naxos Beach and Corso Umberto. This spa hotel is 11.2 mi (17.9 km) from Mount Etna and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Isola Bella.

With a stay at Netum Hotel in Noto, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eloro Beach and Church of Ecce Homo. This property is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from San Lorenzo Beach.

With a stay at Villa Orchidea in Vittoria, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Maria delle Grazie Church and Castle of Naselli d'Aragona. This spa hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from San Biagio Church and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from San Filippo Neri Church.

With a stay at Albatros Hotel in Syracuse, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ciane River and Saline Nature Reserve and Ionian Sea. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ginnasio Romano.

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 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Sampieri Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pietre Nere Beach.

A stay at Grand Hotel Miramare places you in the heart of Taormina, within a 10-minute walk of Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Greek Theatre and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Mount Etna.

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.

Situated in Messina and with Milazzo Harbour reachable within 39 km, Hotel Messenion features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms in Hotel Messenion are fitted with free toiletries and a laptop.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include University of Messina, Sant Elia Church and Duomo Messina. Reggio di Calabria Tito Minniti Airport is 28 km from the property.

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.

When you stay at Nike Hotel in Giardini Naxos, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Corso Umberto and Giardini Naxos Beach. This beach hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Mount Etna and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Isola Bella.

When you a stay at Hotel Centrale in Syracuse, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Ginnasio Romano and Syracuse Forum Ruins. This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Ionian Sea.

When you stay at Caol Ishka Hotel in Syracuse, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Ionian Sea and Ginnasio Romano. This golf hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Syracuse Forum Ruins.

With a stay at Hotel Rivage Taormina in Taormina, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Letojanni Beach and 8 minutes from Taormina Cable Car. This beach hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Mount Etna and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Isola Bella.

When you stay at Wave Hotel in Acireale, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, within a 15-minute drive of Via Etnea and Catania Port. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Mount Etna and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

With a stay at Hellenia Yachting Hotel in Giardini Naxos, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Giardini Naxos Beach and 9 minutes from Corso Umberto. This beach hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Mount Etna and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Isola Bella.

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.

With a stay at Villa Angela in Taormina, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and Corso Umberto. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Taormina Cable Car and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Greek Theatre.