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

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, Cyclops Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seafront
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ognina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪18 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
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
Jetted bath
  • 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
Private bathroom
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. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Aci Castello hotel include Via Etnea and Catania Port.

What's nearby

  • Cyclops Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seafront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Norman Castle - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Via Etnea - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Porto Nuovo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gran Cafè Solaire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia's Cafe de Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mythos - ‬1 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

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.