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Grand Hotel Faraglioni

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Deluxe Double Room | View from room
Deluxe Double Room | Terrace/patio
Hallway
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Deluxe Double Room | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Grand Hotel Faraglioni, by the sea, offers a peaceful retreat with amenities like a beachfront restaurant, dry cleaning, and business center. Relax on the sunny terrace or get nearby attraction tips from the multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 11 - Sept 12
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Tomorrow

Sept 12 - Sept 13
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Aci Castello, Grand Hotel Faraglioni is on the Strip and on the waterfront. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Catania Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby.
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Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, Aci Castello, CT, 95021

What's nearby

  • Cyclops Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Via Etnea - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Catania Port - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Giuffrida Station - 10 min drive
  • Cannizzaro Station - 12 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gran Cafè Solaire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Porto Nuovo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Muse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia's Cafe de Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gó Gó - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Faraglioni

Upscale hotel near Via Etnea
Consider a stay at Grand Hotel Faraglioni and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Faraglioni Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a porter/bellboy
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and tour/ticket information
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff and luggage storage
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, a personal chef and childcare services

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Faraglioni Restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October to 31 March, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 30 September, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

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 and cash

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Aci Castello
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel Aci Castello

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Faraglioni pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Hotel Faraglioni located?

Situated on the Strip, this hotel is steps away from Ionian Sea and Casa del Nespolo Museum. Cyclops Islands and Lachea Island are also within 5 minutes.

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