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Villaggio Turistico Europeo

2.0 star property
Beachfront inn near Catania Beach

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Bungalow, Beachfront (2 ADL) | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Viale Kennedy, 91, Catania, CT, 95100
  • Place, Catania Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia della Plaia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (3 ADL)

Standard Room (3 ADL)

  • 21 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms (4 ADL)

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms (4 ADL)

  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms (5 ADL)

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms (5 ADL)

  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Catania

On the beach.With a stay at this Contrada Pantano d'Arci inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Catania Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Catania Fish Market. Ursino Castle and Palazzo Biscari are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catania Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiaggia della Plaia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Via Etnea - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Catania Acquicella Station - 10 min drive
  • Porto Station - 10 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sicilia’s Bar | Restaurant | Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Bellini - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Parisi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Briciole - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Villaggio Turistico Europeo

Beachfront inn near Catania Beach
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Villaggio Turistico Europeo like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach inn also offers a garden and a terrace. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available.

This Catania inn is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 150 buildings
  • Built in 1968
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Villaggio Turistico Europeo offers 150 accommodations with air conditioning. 28-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Catania inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 3 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to May 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Child's Club Card: EUR 5 per night, (from 8 to 17 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 3.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Villaggio Turistico Europeo
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Hotel
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Hotel Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Catania, Sicily
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn Catania

Villaggio Turistico Europeo Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 95 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

So-so

Photos are not super accurate. It has an RV park area, a camping area as well as the units. The unit itself had a small kitchen which would have been nice if we were there long, a bedroom with 3 twin beds and when you walk in, that also was a bedroom with a double (really 2 twins together with a sheet over them). The bathroom was ok - not super clean (ants on the floor) and the shower drain did no such thing. We used all the towels to soak up the flooded floor because there is nothing in the bathroom floor for that. Dinner was really good. Breakfast was some croissants that when we went 30 min after it opened were 80% gone and after sitting there for 10 min were never filled back up so we left without eating. That was pretty disappointing. The beach is nice. That was the best part of the place and we were only able to use it long enough to get some photos before we had to check out to go to work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teodosi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is on a good location, on the beach.The stuff was very kind.The hotel is the best place for family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I wouldn’t stay here again

The grounds and plants are quite pretty and interesting. The beach is massive without weeds or debris. Our room was TINY! Barely big enough for a queen bed. Scuff marks lined the wall. The front desk staff was helpful though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Clean, safe quaint bungalow view Edna & beachlife

Such a beautiful hidden gem, bungalows are efficient bed and bathroom simple but pleasant, i will go back again a walk to the beach right there. I wish i had a small fan for the night, but otherwise it was a grear place. Safe too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Stian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Came here in the pitch dark night and thought I was in a horror film. Not a place to stay for one night, if I been here for maybe a week I'd have a better impression.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offer on sites like Expedia GROSSLY MISLEADING. Behind tatty beach chalets, it's an old campsite patronised mainly by 99% poor Italians (pay less than conned foreigners like us. MUST BE CLOSED DOWN OR REFURBISHED. Advised by one worker: is now just a cash cow for small rich family owners who bully their staff and pay off another family. DISGUSTING for many reasons. A FEW EXAMPLES: * No room service *NO fan or aircon/ sleep difficult * blood, faeces, semen stained bedding, pillows,toilet area *Rotten door frames with splinters * Insects IN/under bed * Split ineffective mosquito window screens. *Food terrible despite amusing waters *Weird chef describes her stinking rotten Pork balls and old fish as 'amazing', *Pasta not cooked properly (two minutes-very hard/dry in middle. Several meals rejected *Slatted wood walkway to beach very dangerous/screws sticking up to cut feet, *Overhanging asbestos roof cuts heads *Wine terrible. * Reception staff forced by owners to defend place or be sacked *Filth on beach includes dead stinking poison jellyfish, split plastic bottles, tens of thousands of cigarette butts, used tampons and condoms * Private beach NOT PRIVATE/public wander on/give lifeguards takes backhanders *Tiny swimming pool in very dangerous/excessive bleach and cleaning agents used. Many broken tiles and green algae around edge * Feral cats scratch if approached. MUST BE CLOSED DOWN. DO NOT GO. OTHER NON ITALIANS WE SPOKE TO AGREE WITH ALL SAID HERE. THE PLACE IS A CON
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is gorgeous, weather and staff are exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and rundown; isolated. Stuck eating at resort, food not good. The airport taxi driver didn’t even know where it was. It’s a campground mainly with a few small rundown rooms. Beach was beautiful but resort very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Carl

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

Beautiful beach, but that is that...

I'm going to divide this review into three parts; Location, staff and finally the room it self. Finally I'll give a grade from 1 to 10. Location is a little out side of Catania, and literally a stone throw from the Beach. Bus tickets can be bought at the reception, and the bus ride is, depending on traffic, ranging from 10-40 minutes, and can be quite packed during peak hours.The beach is beautiful but packed with locals during the weekends, so take this under consideration if your one that likes a more quiet and spacious beach. The Staff is incredibly helpful and smiling, so they get a big + from me, for supplying good and comforting service. Not everyone speaks English very well, but they will do their best to help. The bar/restaurant is staffed from early morning till 11, and the staff there is also very helpful, though the food isn't very good and overpriced. Don't come for the food, the breakfast is mediocre at best, and quite small, coffee based beverage, croissant and some toast. The rooms themselves are in quite terrible condition and at a bare minimum. I wouldn't recommend staying for longer than a few days. This is NOT a hotel, so they wont clean the room on a daily basis, so keep this in mind. The bathrooms were also a quite horrendous, with limescale and a clogged drain. Location: Beautiful. Staff: Super friendly. Room: Quite poor. This oxymoron of an experience is hard to judge, but for shorter stays, it is perfect, but longer stays, are not. 4/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sand beach is just 2 steps from house. Good cheap restaurant for late dinner. We ate good pasta at 10pm. Facilities and house are old ,cell connection was very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Right on the beach with stunning views of M.Etna

Right on the beach. No shops nearby but you can use the bus, their shuttle or hire a car. Staff were wonderful and couldn’t do enough for me. Reception was open 24h. Cooking facilities not great but their food was reasonably prices with good, substantial portions. The complex is tired and could do with refurbishment but my room was adequate and my window overlooked the beach. The sound of the waves at night was soothing. I went out of season (one week away) so the swimming pool was closed and the breakfast was poor, undoubtedly these would be there in the height of their season. This place is in the middle of nowhere, which suited me as I was glad to be away from civilisation, on my own. Will be returning there for some more time away from the rest of the world!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view from our room was beautiful. The hot water consisted of 2 minutes. So make it fast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Joe

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

Badly

Bad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

silvana

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay though the complex needs a good refurbishment. Our room was 1 minute away from the beach. Breakfast was ok- coffee, doughnut, granita! Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Resort was ok, the location of the bungalow was fantastic , just a few steps and straight onto the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic budget beach to appreciate the Mediterre

We wanted to wake up in the morning and within 60 seconds take a swim in the Mediterranean, and we got it. Our room was right on the beach and we loved it. It is not a luxury resort, and with that in mind we definitely enjoyed it. The staff is amazingly friendly. The restaurant is reasonably priced and very good. The pool is a great option. The open sea in spectacular and the beach is sandy, not rocky. Adjacent to it is the La Capannino, a much busier beach (if you want to see hot bodies), with a gay club on Friday, which we enjoyed. Internet available only at hotspots such as reception and restaurant (for a fee).

6/10 Okay

Sabrina, Dublin

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

Enjoyable stay on beach

Lovely get away on beach. Rooms very small and beds uncomfortable. Staff where lovely. Area is abit secluded however enjoyable stay on a lovely beach.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

visit in catania mount etna.,

hi there every one:i wanted to stay in Europe after 10 days in malta,so I chosed the cheapest and available hotel,the hotel have 3 categories:1-tents,3-bongalos'3-small rooms part with no aircondition'the service was good but not every one no English,i enjoyed very much becease of etna,and I am sure will come back againe.

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carsten

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Fantastisk beliggenhed

Vi boede i en bungalow direkte på stranden, fantastisk udsigt!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi hanno fatto pagare tariffe extra che non erano previste, in camera dopo aver pagato profumatamente non abbiamo trovato neanche una bottiglia d’acqua, né nessun altro servizio, trovate un frigo vuoto, un letto e qualche coperta stop In tutta la stanza una sola presa, non è possibile neanche caricare due telefoni contemporaneamente, almeno che non stacchiate il mini frigo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nassila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024