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Esperia Palace Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Mount Etna

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Suite
Breakfast area
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Via delle Ginestre 27/D, Zafferana Etnea, CT, 95019
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Barone di Villagrande 1727
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Etna Park Visitor Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Zafferana Etnea

Zafferana Etnea retreat .You'll find Mount Etna and Barone di Villagrande 1727 within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Adventure Park Etna and Etna Park Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Adventure Park Etna - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Etna Park Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree - 22 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolceria Torrisi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Svolta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Locanda Nerello - Ristorante, del Relais Monaci delle Terre Nere - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪convivium bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hosteria Il Porcino - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Esperia Palace Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Mount Etna
Esperia Palace Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A fitness center, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury Esperia Palace Hotel. Free self parking is available.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
Esperia Palace Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open select days. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Hotel Primavera dell'Etna
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 40 reviews
The price is CA $118
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Property 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit 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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Esperia Palace
Esperia Palace Hotel
Esperia Palace Hotel Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Hotel Hotel
Esperia Palace Hotel Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Hotel Hotel Zafferana Etnea

Frequently asked questions

How close is Esperia Palace Hotel to the airport?

Esperia Palace Hotel is 29.8 mi (55-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Esperia Palace Hotel?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esperia Palace Hotel on Jun 18, 2026 start from CA $142, excluding 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.

Does Esperia Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Esperia Palace Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Esperia Palace Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.1 mi (28-min drive) from Riposto Beach and 8.5 mi (23-min drive) from Torre Archirafi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Esperia Palace Hotel offer free breakfast?

Esperia Palace Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Esperia Palace Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Esperia Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Esperia Palace Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Esperia Palace Hotel have a pool?

Esperia Palace Hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Esperia Palace Hotel have a restaurant?

Esperia Palace Hotel is home to Park Princip i, which features garden views.

Does Esperia Palace Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body wraps, and body treatments.

How close is Esperia Palace Hotel to downtown Zafferana Etnea?

Esperia Palace Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Zafferana Etnea.

Esperia Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Property is spacious, modern, and in a great location on the slope of Etna.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Horng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and big rooms. Staff excellent, especially Dario. Gave tips on Mount Etnea, directions , time Togo etc. he was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, large bathroom and shower. Reception Staff very friendly and helpful. Balcony and views beautiful. Breakfast was lovely quality and great choice. Carpets are tied and general decor needs attention (a little battered). Gym not good, no treadmill and bike seat broken/damaged. Didn’t bother using 😕
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

Pleasant surprise, off the beaten track

Thank you for a suprisingly and nice stay. We choose this hotel because we needed a place to stay when our originally planned accommodation was cancelled. Instead we had to rely on Hotels.com and the friendly staff at Esperia Palace. The hotel area is clean and quiet, and with the air/climate some higher up, was refreshing now in August. Nice rooms with spacious and clean bathrooms. We hadn’t planned for visiting this area close to the volcano, but Zafferana Etnea is a lovely town. Just know that you have to walk 15 min from the hotel to get into the centre, and that the streets from the hotel is not that welcoming. Nice Spa and Pool-area. PS: remember to bring swim cap.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Graza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien accueilli, personnel super sympa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. Proche de l'Etna, excellent service et propreté de la chambre impeccable. Nous avons apprécié la gentillesse et les conseils de Dario.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Hotel hat eine grandiose Aussicht bis nach Taormina, auf den Stretto und das italienische Festland. Das Frühstücksbuffet war toll, das Zimmer geräumig. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness
Leider wird der Saunabereich um 19:00 Uhr schon geschlossen, das finde ich für ein Hotel in dieser Kategorie nicht richtig und leider kein Wasserkocher auf dem Zimmer aber ansonsten alles perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GIOVANNI

Gentilezza
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel calme, propre, belle chambre, l’accueil sympathique, ils nous ont bien aidé pour les visites a faire.. Par contre le petit déjeuner ca vaut a peine un 3 étoiles.. Très pauvre.. dommage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jeg vil ikke ligefrem kalde det et femstjernet, nok nærmere et tostjernet. Wifi kunne ikke nå vores værelse, værelset var slidt og hotellet virkede nærmest lukket. Der var ingen vand på vores værelse, og i stedet for at give os et nyt, måtte vi i stedet vente på, at det blev fikset. Det eneste positive der er at sige er, at fra hotellet tager den en halv time i bil til Etna.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è ben curata e le stanze sono comode e pulite. Grande pregio della struttura è dato dal receptionist che con la sua grande disponibilità e cordialità ci ha accolto, consigliato e supportato . Gentilissimo. Buona anche la colazione. Torneremo sicuramente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Modern hotel missing some charme to be 5 stars

Modern spacious rooms (not all with full sea view), nice spa but expensive (24€) and open only some afternoons, breakfast could be improved (no fresh fruit salad or fresh orange juice, no vegan products or other milks) served in a place almost without windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

Bell'hotel a Zafferana

Bella struttura vicina al centro di Zafferana. Buon punto da cui visitare l'Etna e la zona del catanese. Stanze grandi e pulizia giornaliera ma nei 4 giorni di permanenza non sono stati mai cambiati gli asciugamani del bagno. Colazione abbondante e varia. La connessione internet a volte saltava ma era forse dovuto al cattivo tempo. Bella piscina esterna ma non utilizzabile per le basse temperature avute nel periodo del soggiorno. È presente però la piscina interna riscaldata della spa che ha il difetto di essere solo a pagamento, poiché inclusa nel percorso spa. Non abbiamo provato il ristorante della struttura ma in zona ci sono molti posti dove mangiare bene al giusto prezzo. In conclusione una buona esperienza.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Elegante fuori mano

Abbiamo sciato e poi ci siamo rifugiati in questo bellissimo albergo... Da rifare!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
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2/10 Terrible

MARYLENE

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel de passage et de sport d'hiver

A première vue, hôtel agréable mais service au minimum pas digne d'un 4 étoiles sup comme sur les panneaux de l'hôtel Restaurant .....je sais si il y a pas d'indication... Piscine interrieuren faisant parti du spa donc pas de l'hôtel prévoir 15€ par personne Petit déjeuner façon industriel, jus orange a l'eau, jambon blanc qui transpire, fruit frais veurrie, pomme flétrie
Verified

6/10 Okay

davide

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

viaggio di piacere

prenotazione non chiara da parte di chi ? expedia o esperia hotel. prenotazione fatta via telefono. peccato succedano queste cose la vacanza può subire alterazioni
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fanny

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

Decevant...

l'Etna dernière étape de notre voyage en Sicile, Esperia dernier hôtel : le plus cher et le moins bien. Honteux de payer ce prix dans un Hotel ou même l’accès à la piscine extérieure est payant ! et le petit déjeuner : pas de pain frais, du jus de fruit en brique, pas d'oeuf, ni d'omelette... des cuillères en plastique
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jp

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

très bon hotel

Hotel moderne Belle vue, bon restaurant classe et elegant avec des prix tres corrects Chambre agreable avec belle vue, au pied de l etna mais voiture indispensable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good value

Great room very clean, only a pity there was not coffee/tea available in the room
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raffaele

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bello l,hotel malgestito

L,hotel e' molto bello e in una splendida posizione.le stanze sono confortevoli e molto grandi, bella la piscina e il centro benessere, peccato che la pulizia in generale e nelle stanze e' molto deludente, deludente anche la colazione senza niente di salato,per quanto riguarda il centro benessere consiglierei l,acqua calda nella piscina interna se uno vuole la piscina fredda va all,esterno....manca la wi fI nelle camera.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025