Location
This hotel is located 1 km from the centre of Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily. The area encompasses an extensive archaelogical site with its corresponding museum. Few landscapes embrace the typical beauty of Sicily as much as Giardini Naxos - cradle of ancient Mediterranean civilizations and modern southern Italian tourist resort. Guests will find links to the public transport network just 150 m from the hotel and nightspots just 300 km away. It lies half-way between Messina and Catania, only 5 km from Taormina, 20 km from Gole Alcantara park, 60 km from Mount Etna and less than 1 hour's drive from Catania's Fontanarossa Airport.
Facilities
The hotel has 2 junior suites, 2 suites and 108 double rooms, which are located on 5 storeys and are reachable by lift. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk makes check-in and check-out easy. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service (for a fee), medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hotel doctor and a hotel shuttle bus.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed or a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis, golf and fishing are available. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing and diving or, for a fee, snorkelling. The fitness rooms are perfect for a comprehensive workout. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments, anti-ageing treatments and a solarium.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. Lunch is served as à la carte, and guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu for dinner. Diet meals, gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers snacks. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.