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Grand Hotel Sofia

4.0 star property

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Body treatments, deep-tissue massages, facials, massages
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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Via Confalonieri s/n, Noto, SR, 96017
  • Place, Porta Reale
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Ecce Homo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Noto
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ground Floor (2 bathrooms)

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ground Floor (2 bathrooms)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Quadruple Room

Luxury Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Noto

At Grand Hotel Sofia you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Church of Ecce Homo and Porta Reale. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and facials. The restaurant, Il Limoneto, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Noto hotel include Church of Santa Chiara and Cathedral of Noto.

What's nearby

  • Porta Reale - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Church of Ecce Homo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Church of Santa Chiara - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cathedral of Noto - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nicolaci Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Noto Station - 6 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Sicilia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pani Cunzatu - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chiosco Della Cattedrale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Via Napoli - Noto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ritrovino - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6663 square feet (619 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Grand Hotel Sofia. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Noto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 6663 sq ft of conference space
  • 619 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Sofia offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers.

This Noto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials and body treatments.

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
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4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 169 reviews
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Il Limoneto

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (6,663 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • 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: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 6 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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT089013A1255O65T4

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 Sofia Noto
Grand Sofia Noto
Grand Hotel Sofia Noto
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel Noto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Hotel Sofia?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Sofia?

As of 30 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Sofia on 1 Jul 2026 start from NZ$266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yep, Grand Hotel Sofia has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Sofia?

The closest beach to Grand Hotel Sofia is Spiaggia di Lido di Noto (4.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Grand Hotel Sofia. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a pool?

Grand Hotel Sofia has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Grand Hotel Sofia a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand Hotel Sofia.

Does Grand Hotel Sofia serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is served at Grand Hotel Sofia.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Sofia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 338 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room, good staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for a quiet stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free On site parking was great. Breakfast buffet was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was really kind whit us. The hotel is really big and modern. The breakfast is also good and nice swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern spa hotel. 10 minute walk to historical center. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yumi

Room was large and comfortable. Overall property was dated. It was close to Noto historic area, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, spacious. Location is great 10 minute drive to beach. 8 minute walk to city centre. Very safe. Parking on site and pool. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding customer service and a very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
“Did what it said on the tin”- good value, close to city and with pool. Great staff, excellent breakfast and a real draw- easy and free parking. Great as a base for a visit to Noto. If you want character and old Sicily- not for you but overall very good as a base
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin

A large property just outside of central Noto, but walkable. Huge and easily accessible parking lot was appreciated. Breakfast service could use one more coffee machine- line got long at times. Access to pool is a bit of a walk and getting around inside of this huge property can be confusing but overall, a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service at the Hotel and dining room were the highlight of our trip to Noto. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Extremely helpful and friendly staff.

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Big rooms. Very Clean Dated decor that could benefit with a refurbishment. Overall no complaints. Had to get taxis in Notto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huaisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Easy self parking. The only problem is that not many staff speak English.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Stayed again so must be good

Visited Noto once again and returned to the Sofia (tried a B&B last year but not a great experience) so back to the Sofia and as always the all the staff are friendly and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend staying here - The rooms are clean and comfortable - however it would be nice to have Tea and coffee making facilities in the room, which I thought was standard for the 4* hotel. It is on the outskirts of Noto but the centre is 5 minute in the car. I will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing!!!!

The hotel itself was modern and spacious and the staff were friendly enough but a judo convention of young kids spoilt our stay. That and watching another couple of guests being allowed to sit their dog at the breakfast table on a chair while they feed it ham from the buffet breakfast spoilt the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Just Ok as needs some improvements

The Staff are lovely, but the hotel is slipping and in need of some work (Shower did not function properly, cracks in wall ) the quality of the breakfast has also slipped only one type of yogurt Pineapple but after the 6th or 7th request from guests they actually found a couple of other flavours. To begin with the waiters did not have masks on then suddenly they all put them on which was quite disconcerting. I have stayed here nearly every year for the last 10 years so its a little sad to see the decline in quality
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stanza impeccabile. Personale gentile e disponibile. Servizi curati e puntuali.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stanza enorme e confortevole personale gentile e attento a tutte le esigenze.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre avec vis avis intrusif. Parking digne d’un pays africain: terrain vague et poubelles qui débordent… on est loin du palace!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Badezimmer ohne Dusche, nur eine schmale Badewanne mit Brauseschlauch ohne Abtrennung. Zimmer auf die Haupteinfahrtsstrasse nach Noto hinaus und sehr laut! Der Poolbereich ungepflegt und sanierungsbedürftig: überall Zigarettenstummel, unzählige zum Teil zertretene Oliven, kaputte lose Steinplatten, zerbrochene Bodenstrahler, ausgerissene Bodensteckdosen… Das Frühstück war sehr gut mit reichhaltiger Auswahl, Parkplatz reichlich vorhanden Ins historische Zentrum zu Fuß 1,5km (eher mühsam), aber es gibt einen guten zentralen Parkplatz! Insgesamt empfehlenswert
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

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

Bon hotel à 15 minutes de centre de Noto

Nous avons été très bien accueilli; nous avons demandé de nous réserver une table au restaurant de l’hôtel; c’était bruyant car un bus de voyage organisé dînait en même temps mais le repas etait très bon! Le petit déjeuner était copieux: toutes les saveurs de la Sicile étaient présentes. Merci au personnel de restaurant et de chambre pour le service impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pierig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passé une nuit. Très calme et le personnel très agréable. Le restaurant est plutôt haut de gamme et ne conviendrais pas forcément pour un séjour en famille. La machine à café est également déficiente pour les petits déjeuners. Mais pour une simple nuit, tout s'est très bien passé.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Danni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kedeligt hotel som slet ikke levede op til beskrivelsen og billederne. Fint nok poolområde men også hetvtotsl uden nogen form for service. Brugte det udelukkende som bed and breakfasr. Bedste råd Er at finde et andet hotel i en ellers fantastisk by i Noto
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotell utanför Cataina

Fint gammalt hotell en bit utanför Noto En härlig pool var öppen under dagarna. En bra stor parkering fanns på området
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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