Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, Aci Castello, CT, 95021
What's nearby
Via Etnea - 10 min drive
Catania Port - 11 min drive
Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive
Catania Cathedral - 13 min drive
Lungomare di Ognina - 20 min drive
Getting around
Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 39 min drive
Cannizzaro Station - 12 min drive
Acireale Station - 13 min drive
Catania Ognina Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Mythos - 2 min walk
Sicilia's Cafe de Mar - 3 min walk
Ristorante Pizzeria Lachea - 3 min walk
Trattoria da Federico - 4 min walk
Gran Cafè Solaire - 2 min walk
About this property
Grand Hotel Faraglioni
At Grand Hotel Faraglioni, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Piazza del Duomo. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Faraglioni Restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner and offers a beachfront location. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 656 ft (EUR 15 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Helicopter/airplane tours
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Chef
Champagne service
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Faraglioni Restaurant - This beachfront seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15 per day (656 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Aci Castello
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel Aci Castello
Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Hotel Faraglioni does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Grand Hotel Faraglioni and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Faraglioni?
What's the area around Grand Hotel Faraglioni like?
Grand Hotel Faraglioni is located on the Aci Castello Strip, a short 1-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 3 minutes' walk from Cyclops Islands.
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Amazing
daniele
daniele, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 3, 2024
Caterina
Caterina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Comfort
Sivasubramaniam
Sivasubramaniam, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2024
No parking on site. Street parking only and sometimes not close.
Martin
Martin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
murray
murray, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Love the access to water…awesome staff.
JOHN
JOHN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Very attentive and helpful staff. Great location for exploring in car.
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Enjoyed my stay thank you
Luke James
Luke James, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Efi
Efi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Gayle
Gayle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Absolute gem of a hotel
This was both mine and my friends first time in Sicily so we had no idea what to expect. But what a delightful surprise this hotel was. The staff were all incredibly friendly, super helpful and always went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. We had drinks nearly every night at the beautiful terrace bar which has an amazing view over the ocean and on our last night, we had dinner there as well which was fantastic! There was live music and the food was incredible!
The room was lovely. We had two single beds in a room that over looked the bar next door and the ocean so we were very lucky. Being that close to the bar next door was a concern but the noise wasnt bad at all, we slept well every night! Plenty of space in our room, bathroom was nice and plenty of wardrobe space. My only suggestion would be to have some chairs out on the balcony so people can soak in that view!! Would definitely recommend this hotel and would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you!
Jessica
Jessica, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 2024
It’s a nice hotel that is kept clean. The staff are nice and it’s on the sea front but no actual beach. Breakfast has a good variety but it’s exactly the same everyday so if you are staying for more than two days it’s a bit boring. No parking but we found plenty of street parking or you can pay to park. Water in the room is not complimentary so better to buy your own. Also, no iron! This was frustrating as the ironing service is by the item and costly. It’s quite a sleepy area where everything closes quite early. Centre is around 10/15 mins drive away and it’s nice and lively.
Mudasar
Mudasar, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
Lovely brand new hotel.
Elmira
Elmira, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
Hotel has a wonderful view and is close to a lot of good restaurants, excellent location, the room is very spacious and comfortable I do recommend!!!
Osmar
Osmar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2023
zohar
zohar, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2023
Great stay staff was always very attentive and went out of their way to make sure our stay was just perfect. This was our first time at this property but we look forward to return.
Restaurant option at walking distance are all excellent.
Domenico
Domenico, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2023
Eyal
Eyal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2023
Great place to stay and would absolutely come back again.
Robert
Robert, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2022
The place is amazing , clean and totally renovated . The rooms are updated and the staff is amazing
I literally love them. Thank
Irene
Irene, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Jose R A
Jose R A, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 18, 2024
Bel hôtel difficile accès route faute identification.bon accueil,petit déjeuner copieux et soigné.Pas de parking hôtel.Acces bord de mer pas facile,pas de plage, pas de piscine.Chambre propres et soignées. Environnement splendide ,restaurant et balades a proximité.