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Grand Hotel Faraglioni

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, Aci Castello, CT, 95021
  • Cyclops Islands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cyclops Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Seafront
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Aci Castello

At Grand Hotel Faraglioni you'll be within steps of Ionian Sea and Casa del Nespolo Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The seafood restaurant, Faraglioni Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Aci Castello hotel include Via Etnea and Catania Port.

What's nearby

  • Seafront - 17 min walk
  • Via Etnea - 10 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive
  • Catania Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Borgo Station - 10 min drive
  • Cannizzaro Station - 12 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mythos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia's Cafe 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

Waterfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Faraglioni offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets and hairdryers. This Aci Castello hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Faraglioni Restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 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 buffet breakfast: from 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

As of 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Faraglioni on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$170.10, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Yep, Grand Hotel Faraglioni is a short 4-minute walk from Cyclops Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

What makes Grand Hotel Faraglioni a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a champagne service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand Hotel Faraglioni.

Is Grand Hotel Faraglioni family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Grand Hotel Faraglioni is a hit with families.

Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

No, Grand Hotel Faraglioni does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Grand Hotel Faraglioni, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caterina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivasubramaniam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking on site. Street parking only and sometimes not close.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the access to water…awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive and helpful staff. Great location for exploring in car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke James, Dartford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute gem of a hotel
This was both mine and my friends first time in Sicily so we had no idea what to expect. But what a delightful surprise this hotel was. The staff were all incredibly friendly, super helpful and always went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. We had drinks nearly every night at the beautiful terrace bar which has an amazing view over the ocean and on our last night, we had dinner there as well which was fantastic! There was live music and the food was incredible! The room was lovely. We had two single beds in a room that over looked the bar next door and the ocean so we were very lucky. Being that close to the bar next door was a concern but the noise wasnt bad at all, we slept well every night! Plenty of space in our room, bathroom was nice and plenty of wardrobe space. My only suggestion would be to have some chairs out on the balcony so people can soak in that view!! Would definitely recommend this hotel and would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mudasar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice hotel that is kept clean. The staff are nice and it’s on the sea front but no actual beach. Breakfast has a good variety but it’s exactly the same everyday so if you are staying for more than two days it’s a bit boring. No parking but we found plenty of street parking or you can pay to park. Water in the room is not complimentary so better to buy your own. Also, no iron! This was frustrating as the ironing service is by the item and costly. It’s quite a sleepy area where everything closes quite early. Centre is around 10/15 mins drive away and it’s nice and lively.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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

Robert, Leesburg

Travelled with partner
Great place to stay and would absolutely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Anja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gute Unterkunft
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a de luxe room on the 4th floor and the view to the sea was great,the bathroom has a whirlpool bath and a rain shower, the bed was a kingsize bed. We had breakfast included with deliciious cakes and pastries, egg, salad, ham, scrambled eggs, fruits, .... The staff at reception were very nice and helpful. Above the street there is a plateau with sunbeds and parasols from which you can step into the sea, for guests this costs 15 euros per day, 1 towel per person included. We stayed for 6 nights and really enjoyed the stay. We asked for a transfer from and to the airport, everything went well. A bus stop to Catania is about 5 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose R A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel hôtel difficile accès route faute identification.bon accueil,petit déjeuner copieux et soigné.Pas de parking hôtel.Acces bord de mer pas facile,pas de plage, pas de piscine.Chambre propres et soignées. Environnement splendide ,restaurant et balades a proximité.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024