- 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.
Based on 1756 traveller reviews
83% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Wonderful relaxing break
cankjaer, Kent, United Kingdom
Nov 14 2020
Beautiful room and fantastic service, particularly during weird Covid times! Great food from a varied menu that meant we could eat ???in??? all week without getting bored. Wonderful boat trip to...
Beautiful room and fantastic service, particularly during weird Covid times! Great food from a varied menu that meant we could eat ???in??? all week without getting bored. Wonderful boat trip to Ortigia. Lovely to lie by the pool or on the beach. Staff were amazing and made our holiday fantastic.
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“ Great Hotel, exclusive, very friendly staff...
Mummvonoldenburg, Berlin, Germany
Oct 24 2020
The area, where the hotel is situated is fantastic because you have two parts of the sea were you can relax... one is more quiet with beds on the rock, the other one has a sandy beach. The Breakfast...
The area, where the hotel is situated is fantastic because you have two parts of the sea were you can relax... one is more quiet with beds on the rock, the other one has a sandy beach. The Breakfast is very good, the rooms are beautiful and the stuff is very helpful and extremely friendly...
I ordered some small dishes they were all very good... and you can talk to the staff by WhatsApp and stay in touch with them anytime so every single order is arriving in minutes...villas and suites are nice decorated and it???s a real holiday resort. Don???t save money, spend it on your comfort... after that stay you will be energetic & powerful! I loved everything there!
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“ A wonderful week in a lovely hotel
Paul S, London, United Kingdom
Oct 21 2020
We had a seven-night stay here in early October 2020 and everything about the experience was good. A warm welcome on arrival, with our luggage we were taken by buggy to our room, a Superior Seaview...
We had a seven-night stay here in early October 2020 and everything about the experience was good. A warm welcome on arrival, with our luggage we were taken by buggy to our room, a Superior Seaview with a nice small terrace and a view across the bay to the island of Ortigia. Due to Covid restrictions the bar was closed but instead the hotel had a WhatsApp system whereby drinks were delivered to your room, this worked perfectly. Breakfast is served on an open-air terrace overlooking the sea and we had dinner in the hotel three times, the food was top quality, the service efficient and they have a great selection of local wines. We also used the boat taxi service to Ortigia which was good, and at ???20 return per person, considerably less than half the cost of a local cab.
Finally, probably the best thing about the hotel is the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Everyone we came into contact with was lovely and couldn't do enough to make our stay a great one.
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“ Luxury hotel with gorgeous views out to sea from our yoga terrace!
YogaEscapes, London, United Kingdom
Oct 20 2020
We've been coming to the Grand Hotel Minareto for our yoga retreats since 2013 - several times a year - and it's been a wonderful experience each time. Sergio the manager and his team have always...
We've been coming to the Grand Hotel Minareto for our yoga retreats since 2013 - several times a year - and it's been a wonderful experience each time. Sergio the manager and his team have always been super welcoming and make us feel at home every time we come back. The hotel is located on a protected marine reserve and has a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The gardens, beach, and cliffside areas are the perfect escape to nature with gorgeous views out to sea and to the town of Ortigia across the bay. The staff go out of their way to help the guests, the breakfast has all sorts of options including delicious Italian pastries and real Italian coffee, the rooms have lovely sea views as does our large yoga terrace, and the hotel is just a 15 minute ride into town. We will be going back next year for more yoga retreats and are already looking forward to it! Thank you to all the Minareto hotel staff from our yoga groups! Laura
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“ Simply wonderful
joannapV5847CG,
Oct 19 2020
I decided to take the plunge and book a holiday to Sicily rather than stay in the UK, and I'm so delighted I made the decision. The hotel is in a wonderful location overlooking Ortigia. You can get a...
I decided to take the plunge and book a holiday to Sicily rather than stay in the UK, and I'm so delighted I made the decision. The hotel is in a wonderful location overlooking Ortigia. You can get a taxi to the town, but on a couple of occasions I took a water taxi which provided wonderful sunset views over the bay. The hotel has a small stretch of private sandy beach with clear shallow water. It's accessible via a steep slope which may not suit everyone, but there are golf buggies all around the resort so someone will gladly drive you down the slope :-) There are also sunbeds dotted around the cliffs with rocky steps into the sea. The pool area is beautiful and was so peaceful while I was there. Due to Covid restrictions, all food and drink has to be ordered via Whatsapp (except at breakfast) which was a quick and easy service - probably better than the usual service! The staff were absolutely wonderful, particularly the Manager who was helping out and serving guests at breakfast. I think he secretly enjoyed the change to his usual day job!
I would highly recommend taking the plunge and booking a trip. It felt very safe (masks indoors and outdoors in public places, temperature checks in restaurants and hand sanitiser everywhere). The hotel is roomy enough to accommodate all guests safely - I don't think I came within 3 meters of anyone outside my group all week. The island could really do with your support :-)
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