Ares Hotel

3.0 star property

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An outdoor garden area with orange trees and various plants.
A covered courtyard with a glass-roofed central area, potted plants, and a seating area.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a tiled floor.
Breakfast and dinner served
A marble staircase with a rope barrier, potted plants, and a large ceramic pot.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Via Carducci 30, San Giovanni la Punta, CT, 95037
  • Place, Katane Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Catania - Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room Single Use

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

San Giovanni la Punta

At Ares Hotel, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Mount Etna. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a conference centre, a garden and multilingual staff. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class San Giovanni la Punta hotel include Via Etnea and Catania Port.

What's nearby

  • Katane Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Catania - Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Leucatia Castle - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Via Etnea - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Giuffrida Station - 12 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 13 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Locandiera - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Senza Spine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ninetti Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Villa Ester - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ares Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Ares Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star San Giovanni la Punta hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ares Hotel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This San Giovanni la Punta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (60 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

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 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per stay

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
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 and Diners Club.

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.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Ares Hotel San Giovanni la Punta
Ares San Giovanni la Punta
Ares Hotel Hotel
Ares Hotel San Giovanni la Punta
Ares Hotel Hotel San Giovanni la Punta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ares Hotel?

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

Is parking available at Ares Hotel?

Yep, Ares Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ares Hotel?

The closest beach to Ares Hotel is Catania Beach (10.4 km).

Does Ares Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ares Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ares Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Ares Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Ares Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 140 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Silke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Der Service war sehr schlecht. Wir hatten den Eindruck, dass wir als Expedia-Kunde besonders unerwünscht waren. Das Zimmer war voller Schimmel, vermutlich von einem Wasserschaden. Da das Hotel fast vollkommen leer war, hätte es mit Sicherheit auch ein weniger schlechtes Zimmer gegeben. Das Frühstück war auch eher dürftig, der Kellner benahm sich an der Grenze zur Höflichkeit. Das Abendessen im Restaurant war ok, einfach aber gut zu fairen Preisen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Comodo per gli spostamenti vicino a superstrada e

Buona la colazione a 4 € e la cena varia con 4 portate a scelta diverse ogni sera a 15€. Alcuni miglioramenti possibili: getto doccia, rifornimento saponi e phon. Qualche divano da rinnovare. Bar da tenere aperto la sera visto che fuori dall'Hotel non c'è niente. Lo consiglio. +++
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

marcoc

Hotel

Ristorante buono e posizionato nel piano inferiore molto tranquillo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

PAOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ringrazio lo staff della recepion per la loro cortesia e gentilezza
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

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

Excellent

Très bon hôtel. Si on doit trouver un défaut : le wifi pas toujours optimal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

hotel vicino svincolo tangenziale

Albergo da me utilizzato più volte, ma nel tempo sta deteriorandosi, ha necessità di una ristrutturazione, lo staff è molto cortese e disponibile, i prezzi sono molto bassi e la posizione vicino autostrada e tangenziale e l'ampio parcheggio gratuito lo rendono parecchio comodo per chi viaggia in auto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonino

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

Perfetto!!!!

Eravamo 9 amici, ci siamo trovati molto bene in questo hotel, economico, pulito e con tutti i servizi necessari. Personale squisito, gentile e cordiale. Ci torneremo!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel pasable

Hotel con excelentes vistas al Etna, si bien sus instalaciones están un poco viejas. Personal muy agradable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mara

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

Mediamente scarso

Le camere sono molto semplici e non troppo pulite, le tende ad es. erano veramente sporche. Ma il peggio si è presentato a colazione, tutt'altro che continentale. Alle 9:20 non c'era niente da mangiare e dietro nostra richiesta di integrare il buffet hanno portato qualche fetta di pancarrè e 7 fettine di prosciutto. Il tostapane era in condizioni pessime quindi non potevi farti neanche un toast da quanto era sporco.dopo hanno portato anche qualche cornetto ma ci hanno detto di non prenderne più di uno a testa. Insomma siamo andati via e abbiamo fatto colazione in un bar spettacolare degno della bella e accogliente Sicilia, al contrario dell'hotel in questione.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel was fine.

There is an excellent restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ale e roby

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

consigliato

comodo per gli spostamenti in auto personale gentilissimo e camere pulite
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Musica a tutto volume all'aperto chi ha impedito di dormire.il cambio di stanza è stato deludente e siamo tornati nella stessa dormendo solo oltre le 24. Condizionatori d'aria molto vecchi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel semplice e ben posizionato

Bella struttura con ampi spazi comuni in una posizione ben collegata con arterie principali per raggiungere Catania, Etna, Taormina, Siracusa e Messina nel giro di un'ora al massimo o poco più. Finiture della camera molto semplici. Buona pulizia e buon comfort generale. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo con Expedia! Da consigliare per visitare la costa est della Sicilia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

FABIO

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

Quarto sujo e desconfortável

Um dos piores hotéis que me hospedei. Quarto muito sujo, cama muito desconfortável, banheiro horrendo. Um hotel que pode ter sido bom um dia mas hoje...não recomendo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
buona struttura, ottima per chi come noi eravamo di passaggio nella zona.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

una notte

solo una notte di permanenza e quindi non visto tutto dell'hotel. Comodo arrivarci in macchina, parcheggio all'interno della proprietà ottimo. camera soddisfacente con balcone. Colazione da migliorare.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alessandro

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

Vista mozzafiato

Ares hotel sono anni che frequento questo hotel e l'ho visto modificare e crederete nel corso della mia vita. La hall è bellissima e anche la posizione comoda per tutte le situazioni. Le camere spaziose avrebbe bisogno solo di uno svecchiamento del mobilio Chen però compensa con il prezzo molto basso dell'hotel. La vista da alcune camere è pazzesca direttamente sull'etna.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Giuseppe

Comodo X chi viaggia in auto

Hotel nella norma prezzi bassi materassi comodi colazione da rivedere Bar in posizione pessima con orari assurdi ( la ragazza molto gentile e professionale )
Verified

8/10 Good

marco

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

Ennesimo soggiorno presso l'hotel Ares

L'hotel , che non smentisce le sue caratteristiche di comodità d'accesso e parcheggio, tranquillità e cortesia ha un'unica pecca: le serate del sabato, quando vi è sempre qualche festa. In questo caso, suggerisco di chiedere una camera al primo o secondo piano. Tutto il resto è di ottimo livello.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Hotel pulito ed economico

Un posto carino e tranquillo!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

camera senza vista

dalla nostra camera non si vedeva quasi nulla,con il vento che c'era la finestra sbatteva di continuo, e non si poteva chiudere e questo anche di notte. doccia piccola.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Negativo

Le camere si presentavano con arredamento obsoleto, bagno idem, finestre che quasi quasi nemmeno si chiudevano. Non siamo riusciti ad usare nemmeno l'armadio in quanto chiuso e senza chiave. Condizionatore rumoroso, se si vuole riposare bisogna spegnerlo. impresa a trovare parcheggio il sabato sera!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladena

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

Nettes Personal, ruhige Lage. Alles super.

Wir haben Silvester im Hotelzimmer gefeiert. Der Aussicht auf Etna war die schönste Überraschung am 1.Januar. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und das Hotel-Service hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Albergo vicino imbocco tangenziale

Hotel vicino tangenziale molto comodo per chi viaggia in auto visto che si trova in una posizione strategica per raggiungere in auto sia il centro di Catania che l'Etna. Il personale è molto gentile. Dispone di un ampio parcheggio
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

comodo

Hotel comodo per chi si muove con autovettura . A due passi dall uscita del l'autostrada