- Located infront of the beautiful island of Ortigia with spectacular sea views
- Elegant guest rooms and an array of facilities including a private beach
Boasting a fantastic location infront of the beautiful island of Ortigia, the Hotel Minareto offers a relaxing experience. Its private beach, set within the protected marine reserve, has soft white sand and offers the perfect place to enjoy the Sicilian sunshine, with comfortable loungers and beach staff on hand to ensure your time there is enjoyable. There's also a freshwater pool located in the heart of the resort where the Grill&Bar Restaurant serves cooling drinks and typical Sicilian specialities. In the evenings, choose to dine in one of two restaurants including the Titanic where you can dine on the spectacular terrace that hangs over the sea. For a pre-dinner aperitif, the elegant lobby bar is the perfect choice. Guest rooms at this hotel are decorated in a traditional style with modern comforts, providing a comfortable home away from home.
The hotel has 97 rooms (official rating 5 star). Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Grill & Bar
Located besides the pool, this casual restaurant offers a range of meals including traditional local rotisserie specialities, freshly-caught fish and ice cream.
Open 10am - 7pm.
Lobby Bar
Enjoy a relaxing drink in the comfortable seating in the lobby bar.
Titanic Terrace
The Titanic Terrace is open during the summer and offers spectacular sea views.
Restaurant Nesos
Included With: Half Board
Dress Code: Smart casual clothing.
This atmospheric restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine using fresh, local ingredients.
Open 12.30pm - 2.30pm and 7.30pm - 11pm.
Beach & Pools
Freshwater Swimming Pool
Complimentary pool towels are provided.
Beach
Guests can use Latomie beach with loungers, umbrellas and complimentary beach towels.
Spa & Wellness
Gym
The gym is equipped with modern state of the art equipment including cardio machines and weights. The gym is open 24 hours a day.
Minareto Spa
The Minareto Spa is the perfect place for couples to relax in the private area and take advantage of the range of massages and treatments on offer. The spa is equipped with a sauna, Turkish bath, Emotional Shower and Jacuzzi bath.
Activities & Entertainment
Bicycle Hire
The hotel offers a complimentary bike rental service.
Wifi & Parking
Wifi & Parking
Free wifi connection is available in the public areas.
On-site parking is available free of charge.
About the location
Holidays in Syracuse are an immersive voyage of discovery through the ages. Situated on the south Eastern coast of Sicily and surrounded by the Ionian Sea, Syracuse is one of the most important towns in Italy for its architecture, monuments and art. From ancient Greek origins, the history of the town spans the Roman Empire and successive Saracen, Norman and Spanish invasions. Today, the peaceful atmosphere, with its natural beauty, stunning coastline and historical diversity, will seduce you too. The town is an ideal base for couples and families with a passion for cultural travel.
Under the Sicilian sun, retrace ancient civilisations through the flagstone paved streets lined by warm stone buildings, where unique statues and evocative relics are to be found around every corner. Take advantage of the slow pace of life and take the time to check out the inspiring range of restaurants, shops, bars and street markets. This maritime town, tracing nearly 3000 years of history, provides an unforgettable backdrop to an inspirational and fascinating holiday at any time of year.
Transfer time
The hotel is 1 hour from Catania airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Classic Double
Max 2 adults
These rooms have been designed with one thing in mind: to transmit a high perception of luxury and to guarantee a really good night’s sleep.
The Classic rooms provide guests with all comforts and luxury accessories: Persian carpets, satin sheets, furnished private terraces, individually-controlled air conditioning with air recycling, mini bar, safe and 32-inch LCD television.
The bathrooms are in quality marble and have suspended design bathroom fittings. Guests are also given an exclusive amenity kit containing 8 different products, custom-made by Transvital, and a soft hand-embroidered bathrobe.
Superior Room
Max 3 adults
Superior Rooms have a balcony overlooking the resort's gardens and are available on request, please call to book. Superior Rooms with a sea view are available for a supplement.
Ortigia Sea View
Max 3 adults
These rooms have the beautiful sea views and boast a terrace with view of Ortigia Island city centre of Siracusa and Unesco patrimony.
Rooms are furnished with different styles deco with fine furniture.
Bathrooms are built with fine marbles with shower and a courtesy line.
Deluxe Ortigia Sea View
Max 3 adults, 1 child
The Deluxe Rooms have small terraces with sea views over the splendid Island of Ortigia. They provide guests with all comforts and luxury accessories: Persian carpets, satin sheets, furnished private terraces, individually-controlled air conditioning with air recycling, a mini bar, safe, and a 32” LCD TV.
The beautiful marble bathrooms have suspended design bathroom fittings and for all guests there is an exclusive amenity kit with 8 products by Transvital and a soft, hand-embroidered bathrobe.
Junior Suite Sea View
Max 3 adults, 1 child
From 40m2 excluding bathroom and terrace, these are at the extreme edge of the promontory on which the Resort is built, overlooking a sheer drop to the sea. All have a Terrace with view on Ortigia Island city centre of Siracusa and Unesco patrimony.
Furnished with different styles deco, romantic and harmony, with fine furniture of high artisanal production to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Bathrooms are built with fine marbles with showers and a courtesy line.
Garden Suite with Private Pool
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Garden Suites have a private pool and combine privacy, style and comfort.
Each of the four suites has a large living area, with the possibility, where there is not already a separation through a partition wall, to add an additional bed, master bedroom and large bathrooms with walk-in showers.
Outside, they offer relaxation and privacy thanks to the lush garden that surrounds them and boast a private swimming pool of 15 sqm, for exclusive use.
These suites are available on request, please call to book.
Early Booking Discount
15% Early booking discount for stays completed between 30 March - 30 June 2022 and 01 - 31 October 2022 booked by 30 November 2021.
May Offer
10% Rate reduction for stays completed between 01 - 31 May 2022 booked by 31 March 2022.
Rate Reduction
5% discount for stays completed between 01 July - 30 September 2022 booked by 31 March 2022.
Based on 1893 traveller reviews
83% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
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Average
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Reviews
“ Disapointed
Elizabeth H, Alnwick, United Kingdom
Oct 24 2021
A second hotel in our week long trip to Sicily accessed via a long and deserted road. Bit of a shock frankly, This is a lodge based offering with a central breakfasting area and beach. It???s very...
A second hotel in our week long trip to Sicily accessed via a long and deserted road. Bit of a shock frankly, This is a lodge based offering with a central breakfasting area and beach. It???s very remote so car essential as there was limited alternatives to eating in the hotel unless you drive to Syracuse. The rubbish piled up in bags as you approach the resort is off putting and the beach and water in the bay had a real rubbish problem. We found this across Sicily. If you want to lie on the beach I???d recommend it but if you???ve a yen to explore and want somewhere with character and history stay in Syracuse
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“ Beautiful resort, peaceful and comfortable
Veronica M,
Oct 20 2021
We spent 5-days in the resort. The landscaping is fabulous with manicured olive trees palm trees comma various cactus and birds of paradise plants. The room was well-appointed. The beds were...
We spent 5-days in the resort. The landscaping is fabulous with manicured olive trees palm trees comma various cactus and birds of paradise plants. The room was well-appointed. The beds were comfortable, the breakfast was excellent. We regularly go to hotels and find we need to change the room but not this one! the only downsides were that like so many hotels there is not enough light in the bedroom and the service for tea and coffee at breakfast could be a little slow.
Lovely swimming both on the sandy beach and in the swimming pool. We did not try the rocky beach
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“ A GREAT HOLYDAY with Grand Minareto hotel .Congrat🍾🥂🎂
Scenic37254673668, Bucharest, Romania
Sep 21 2021
It is a BEAUTIFUL experience with a very good and kind staff All the staff in the hotel awas very friendly in the restaurant ,rooms ( very clean) on the beaches very beatuful on the rock and the...
It is a BEAUTIFUL experience with a very good and kind staff All the staff in the hotel awas very friendly in the restaurant ,rooms ( very clean) on the beaches very beatuful on the rock and the other with beatiful sands .We have olso jacuzzi and a very large pool.All was marvelous I am sure i???ll be right back soon
It was a very beautiful holiday with youGran Minareto
Thank you very much
Congratulation
Ionut& Daniela Fodor
ROMANIA
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“ Excellent service beautiful grounds
gracielagI924WA,
Sep 18 2021
The service at this hotel is superb Carla and Roberta made sure that our stay was first class???.. the facility is beautiful and well manicured???..
The staff in general was very accommodating and...
The service at this hotel is superb Carla and Roberta made sure that our stay was first class???.. the facility is beautiful and well manicured???..
The staff in general was very accommodating and attentive???.
Definitely we will return??????
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“ Major disappointment
N8580ENmaximiliank,
Sep 14 2021
To be honest, the hotel was a HUGE disappointment. Considering the big price, it was a major letdown. The staff was totally untrained and incapable to do the simplest things. Ordering a coffee and...
To be honest, the hotel was a HUGE disappointment. Considering the big price, it was a major letdown. The staff was totally untrained and incapable to do the simplest things. Ordering a coffee and pancakes in the morning was already too much for them. Most of the employees spoke little to no english. They didn't even know their own hotel area and couldn't tell us stuff like where we could find the gym, pointing us in the opposite direction. The food was overpriced and bad. Really... The salad and club sandwich we had was a total joke. The hotel wasn't clean either. A lot of stuff was broken, destroying the feeling of a luxury resort. You have to pay additional fees to use the spa, which is one small room. In there the hot tub was partially broken... On our last night they blasted music till 2 am in the morning super loud...
All in all me and my girlfriend were just laughing at the end.
We stayed in other 5 star hotels much cheaper, that had a much higher quality.
The worst part about the Minareto really was the staff. So unfriendly, did not say hello, looked uninspired... We felt really unwelcome. I payed 1000 euros for 2 nights.
What a joke
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