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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
Deluxe Double Room | Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, Aci Castello, CT, 95021
  • Place, Casa del Nespolo Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cyclops Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cyclops Islands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Aci Castello

At Grand Hotel Faraglioni you'll be within steps of Ionian Sea and Casa del Nespolo Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The seafood restaurant, Faraglioni Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Aci Castello hotel, attractions include Via Etnea and Mount Etna.

What's nearby

  • Casa del Nespolo Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cyclops Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cyclops Islands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seafront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Norman Castle - 11 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sicilia's Cafe de Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Porto Nuovo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mythos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Terrazza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Cambusa Del Capitano - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Faraglioni

Waterfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Grand Hotel Faraglioni.

This 4-star Aci Castello hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Faraglioni offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets and hairdryers. This Aci Castello hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Grand Hotel Faraglioni offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Yep, Grand Hotel Faraglioni is a short 4-minute walk from Cyclops Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

What makes Grand Hotel Faraglioni a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a champagne service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand Hotel Faraglioni.

Is Grand Hotel Faraglioni family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Grand Hotel Faraglioni is a hit with families.

Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

No, Grand Hotel Faraglioni does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Grand Hotel Faraglioni, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel along the sea. Free breakfast was fabulous. Seaside platform right across the street with access to water was 20 euro but well worth it. Great restaurants nearby. I would live there if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Columbia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed , room and view were excellent. Prices were a bit high compared to surrounding venues
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room in itself was a bit small for our taste, which made it somewhat hard to set up in it, but the rest made up for it. It's located on the seaside and we had a little balcony that gave us a view of the water. Right across the street, you have a ramp that gives you access to the water where you can swim with views to volcanic rock formations in the sea. I highly recommend wearing water shoes because you have to walk on rocks to go into the water and some have sharp barnacles, but the water is crystal clear and really worth a swim and a look. As for the breakfast buffet it was quite nices a good selection of pastries, eggs either hard bouled or scrambled some cooked or smoked prosciutto, some fresh fruits, cereal and yogurts too. Also something to consider if you are coming by car, the hotel does not have reserved parking aside from spots to drop off your luggage, but there is public parking available in the street that is relatively easy to find, the staff recommended the ''easypark'' app to make easy payments from your phone. In the evening the street becomes really lively as the locals gather to just take in the evening breeze and unwind, the spot seems quite appreciated by the people who live around these parts. All in all, we had a great time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret Jane, Little Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is spectacular, situated directly across from the sea, which provides a wonderful dining experience with a great view. The rooms are modestly appointed. However, parking is a significant issue, as it is only available on the street and finding a parking space can be quite frustrating. While I would likely dine there again for the views and food, I would not choose to stay there due to the parking situation. Although the website mentions a parking garage, it was not offered during our stay because of lack of availability.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views of the sea

Lovely coastal hotel. We really enjoyed walking along the waters edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

debbie

It is hard to get a waiter to order coffee and wine,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel très accueillant, on a même eu droit à un surclassement sans frais supplémentaires. L’établissement est bien localisé et il y a un stationnement publique à quelques centaines de mètres.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JYOTSNA, Wellington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caterina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivasubramaniam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking on site. Street parking only and sometimes not close.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the access to water…awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive and helpful staff. Great location for exploring in car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke James, Dartford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mudasar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023