Grand Hotel Faraglioni

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Aci Castello hotel

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, Aci Castello, Provincia di Catania, 95021
  • Popular LocationSeafront12 min walk
  • Popular LocationVia Etnea10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCatania Cathedral12 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)39 min drive

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Aci Castello

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Casa del Nespolo Museum and a 5-minute walk from Ionian Sea. Cyclops Islands and Lachea Island are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Seafront - 12 min walk
  • Via Etnea - 10 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive
  • Catania Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Ursino Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Borgo Station - 10 min drive
  • Cannizzaro Station - 12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mythos - 1 min walk
  • Cafè De Mar - 3 min walk
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Lachea - 3 min walk
  • Trattoria da Federico - 4 min walk
  • Gran Cafè Solaire - 2 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Faraglioni

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Aci Castello hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Faraglioni offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. This Aci Castello hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 656 ft (EUR 15 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 15 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Chef
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 2.00 per person, per night

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: 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.
  • Onsite 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).

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Aci Castello
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel Aci Castello

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely brand new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a wonderful view and is close to a lot of good restaurants, excellent location, the room is very spacious and comfortable I do recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

zohar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Domenico, Dover

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay staff was always very attentive and went out of their way to make sure our stay was just perfect. This was our first time at this property but we look forward to return. Restaurant option at walking distance are all excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing , clean and totally renovated . The rooms are updated and the staff is amazing I literally love them. Thank
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yoshihiro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vista bellissima
Vista spettacolare,stanza.piccola ma.graziosa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023