Esperia Palace Hotel creates a peaceful sanctuary with its tranquil garden setting. Travelers can book a revitalizing massage or aromatherapy session at the spa, then head to the rooftop terrace for impressive views before dining at one of the two restaurants on the property.
Zafferana Etnea is home to Esperia Palace Hotel. Via Etnea and Sanctuary of the holy martyrs Alfio, Filadelfio and Cirino are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Timpa Natural Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaNesima. Visit our Zafferana Etnea travel guide
Via delle Ginestre 27/D, Zafferana Etnea, CT, 95019
What's nearby
Mount Etna
7 min drive - 1.9 km
Corso Umberto
31 min drive - 35.0 km
Piazza del Duomo
31 min drive - 30.2 km
Catania Beach
34 min drive - 33.1 km
Isola Bella
39 min drive - 37.3 km
Getting around
Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station
12 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
55 min drive
Restaurants
Trattoria N'da Calata
5 min drive
La Svolta
5 min drive
Dolceria Torrisi
13 min walk
Pasticceria Russo
6 min drive
Barone di Villagrande
5 min drive
About this property
Esperia Palace Hotel
Luxury hotel near Mount Etna
At Esperia Palace Hotel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Indulge in a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at the on-site spa. Enjoy garden views and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
Tour/ticket information, 1 meeting room and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Esperia Palace Hotel offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Esperia Palace
Esperia Palace Hotel
Esperia Palace Hotel Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Hotel Hotel
Esperia Palace Hotel Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Hotel Hotel Zafferana Etnea
Frequently asked questions
Does Esperia Palace Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Esperia Palace Hotel?
As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esperia Palace Hotel on 22 Mar 2026 start from ฿3,787, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Esperia Palace Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Esperia Palace Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Esperia Palace Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Esperia Palace Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Does Esperia Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Esperia Palace Hotel located?
Situated in Zafferana Etnea, this luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Etna and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Barone di Villagrande 1727. Adventure Park Etna and Etna Park Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Esperia Palace Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Very nice and helpful staff. Property is spacious, modern, and in a great location on the slope of Etna.
Pierre
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Peter
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, large bathroom and shower. Reception Staff very friendly and helpful. Balcony and views beautiful. Breakfast was lovely quality and great choice. Carpets are tied and general decor needs attention (a little battered). Gym not good, no treadmill and bike seat broken/damaged. Didn’t bother using 😕
Thank you for a suprisingly and nice stay. We choose this hotel because we needed a place to stay when our originally planned accommodation was cancelled. Instead we had to rely on Hotels.com and the friendly staff at Esperia Palace. The hotel area is clean and quiet, and with the air/climate some higher up, was refreshing now in August. Nice rooms with spacious and clean bathrooms. We hadn’t planned for visiting this area close to the volcano, but Zafferana Etnea is a lovely town. Just know that you have to walk 15 min from the hotel to get into the centre, and that the streets from the hotel is not that welcoming. Nice Spa and Pool-area. PS: remember to bring swim cap.
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour.
Proche de l'Etna, excellent service et propreté de la chambre impeccable.
Nous avons apprécié la gentillesse et les conseils de Dario.
MARLENE
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Salome
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Hotel hat eine grandiose Aussicht bis nach Taormina, auf den Stretto und das italienische Festland. Das Frühstücksbuffet war toll, das Zimmer geräumig. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Salome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heinz
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Leider wird der Saunabereich um 19:00 Uhr schon geschlossen, das finde ich für ein Hotel in dieser Kategorie nicht richtig und leider kein Wasserkocher auf dem Zimmer aber ansonsten alles perfekt
Hôtel calme, propre, belle chambre, l’accueil sympathique, ils nous ont bien aidé pour les visites a faire.. Par contre le petit déjeuner ca vaut a peine un 3 étoiles.. Très pauvre.. dommage
Elisabeth
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Heidi
3 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jeg vil ikke ligefrem kalde det et femstjernet, nok nærmere et tostjernet. Wifi kunne ikke nå vores værelse, værelset var slidt og hotellet virkede nærmest lukket. Der var ingen vand på vores værelse, og i stedet for at give os et nyt, måtte vi i stedet vente på, at det blev fikset. Det eneste positive der er at sige er, at fra hotellet tager den en halv time i bil til Etna.
La struttura è ben curata e le stanze sono comode e pulite. Grande pregio della struttura è dato dal receptionist che con la sua grande disponibilità e cordialità ci ha accolto, consigliato e supportato . Gentilissimo. Buona anche la colazione. Torneremo sicuramente
Alessandro
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 Nov 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Modern hotel missing some charme to be 5 stars
Modern spacious rooms (not all with full sea view), nice spa but expensive (24€) and open only some afternoons, breakfast could be improved (no fresh fruit salad or fresh orange juice, no vegan products or other milks) served in a place almost without windows.
Bella struttura vicina al centro di Zafferana. Buon punto da cui visitare l'Etna e la zona del catanese. Stanze grandi e pulizia giornaliera ma nei 4 giorni di permanenza non sono stati mai cambiati gli asciugamani del bagno. Colazione abbondante e varia. La connessione internet a volte saltava ma era forse dovuto al cattivo tempo. Bella piscina esterna ma non utilizzabile per le basse temperature avute nel periodo del soggiorno. È presente però la piscina interna riscaldata della spa che ha il difetto di essere solo a pagamento, poiché inclusa nel percorso spa. Non abbiamo provato il ristorante della struttura ma in zona ci sono molti posti dove mangiare bene al giusto prezzo. In conclusione una buona esperienza.
A première vue, hôtel agréable mais service au minimum pas digne d'un 4 étoiles sup comme sur les panneaux de l'hôtel
Restaurant .....je sais si il y a pas d'indication...
Piscine interrieuren faisant parti du spa donc pas de l'hôtel prévoir 15€ par personne
Petit déjeuner façon industriel, jus orange a l'eau, jambon blanc qui transpire, fruit frais veurrie, pomme flétrie
prenotazione non chiara da parte di chi ? expedia o esperia hotel. prenotazione fatta via telefono. peccato succedano queste cose la vacanza può subire alterazioni
l'Etna dernière étape de notre voyage en Sicile, Esperia dernier hôtel : le plus cher et le moins bien. Honteux de payer ce prix dans un Hotel ou même l’accès à la piscine extérieure est payant !
et le petit déjeuner : pas de pain frais, du jus de fruit en brique, pas d'oeuf, ni d'omelette... des cuillères en plastique
Hotel moderne
Belle vue, bon restaurant classe et elegant avec des prix tres corrects
Chambre agreable avec belle vue, au pied de l etna mais voiture indispensable
L,hotel e' molto bello e in una splendida posizione.le stanze sono confortevoli e molto grandi, bella la piscina e il centro benessere, peccato che la pulizia in generale e nelle stanze e' molto deludente, deludente anche la colazione senza niente di salato,per quanto riguarda il centro benessere consiglierei l,acqua calda nella piscina interna se uno vuole la piscina fredda va all,esterno....manca la wi fI nelle camera.