Curated luxury hotels in Mascalucia

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.

Boasting free Wi-Fi throughout, Catania International Airport Hotel is set 1 km from the beach. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is a 15-minute walk away.

All air conditioned, the rooms feature a 42" LCD TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries.

Breakfast is sweet and savoury and includes cereal, fresh fruit, cold cuts and coffee. The restaurant specialises in Italian and international dishes, and serves gala dinners for special events. A free self-service breakfast corner is also available for early departures, between 05:00 and 07:00, and it includes a selection of sweet products with tea, coffee, water and hot chocolate.

A bus to/from the city centre stops a few steps from the hotel, while the unique town of Taormina can be reached in 45 minutes by car. On request, a scheduled shuttle bus is available to and from Catania Airport. Public parking is free outside the property.

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 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from Catania Beach.

The only hotel at an altitude of 2000 metres in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Etna Regional Park, Hotel Corsaro is 300 metres from the cable way and meeting point for excursions to the crater. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. The property features free parking, just opposite the property.

Breakfast includes croissants and cakes, fresh fruit juice, and eggs, ham and cheese. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby restaurant and pizzeria.

A wellness area with hot tub, steam bath, infrared Sauna, Finnish Sauna, emotional shower and tea corner is available.

Simply furnished rooms at the Corsaro have terracotta floors and views of the surroundings. Each has a private bathroom with toiletries plus a hairdryer, and some feature a furnished terrace.

Catania and Taormina can be reached by car in around 40 minutes. The surroundings are ideal for hiking, paragliding and skiing. The property is a 20-minute drive from Nicolosi along the SP92 national road.

Located in Catania (Contrada Pantano d'Arci), NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi is steps from Catania Beach and a 5-minute drive from Catania Port. This beach hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Etnaland and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Mount Etna.

Situated in Zafferana Etnea, 25 km from Catania Piazza Duomo, Esperia Palace Hotel & Resort Spa features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. 33 km from Mazzaro Beach and 33 km from Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Isola Bella is 34 km from Esperia Palace Hotel & Resort Spa, while Taormina Cable Car - Upper Station is 35 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 31 km away.

Set right next to a rocky shoreline in Acireale within the Timpa Natural Reserve, Santa Tecla Palace offers an infinity pool and a panoramic terrace with views of the sea and Mount Etna. Rooms offer a private balcony or terrace, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Each room at the Santa Tecla Palace comes with air conditioning and a TV.

Guests will find a tennis court and a putting green. The staff can arrange canoeing activities. Conference facilities are also available.

The hotel features 3 restaurants, 2 of which are à la carte. La Rada restaurant specialises in sea food and serves Italian food, while Il Pontile restaurant offers Italian and International cuisines.

The swimming pool is open from may to mid-september. The sea is open from june to mid-september