Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
View from property
Classic Double Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Via Per Viagrande 37, San Giovanni la Punta, CT, 95030
  • Le Zagare Shopping Center
    12 min walk
  • I Portali Shopping Centre
    17 min walk
  • University Hospital Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele
    9 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    33 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

San Giovanni la Punta

A family-friendly stay in San Giovanni la Punta awaits you at Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Le Zagare Shopping Center and I Portali Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, La pigna, serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. 1076 square feet (100 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class San Giovanni la Punta hotel, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Mother Church of San Nicola and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Sanctuary of the holy martyrs Alfio, Filadelfio and Cirino.

What's nearby

  • Le Zagare Shopping Center - 12 min walk
  • Via Etnea - 10 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min drive
  • Catania Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Catania Port - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Borgo Station - 11 min drive
  • Carruba Station - 19 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enjoy Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chiosco City Drink - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Il Nespolo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Villa Verdiana - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Capricciosa di Cordai Carmelo - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star San Giovanni la Punta hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1929
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This San Giovanni la Punta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • La pigna

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Shopping centre
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 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)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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).
  • 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

Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna
Villa Paradiso dell'Etna
Hotel Paradiso Dell Etna
Paradiso Dell Etna Hotel
Villa Paradiso Dell`Etna Hotel Catania
Villa Paradiso Dell'Etna Province Of Catania, Sicily, Italy
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna San Giovanni la Punta
Villa Paradiso dell'Etna San Giovanni la Punta
Villa Paradiso Dell'etna
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna Hotel
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna San Giovanni la Punta
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna Hotel San Giovanni la Punta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna?

Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna?

Yep, Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna?

The closest beach to Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna is Lungomare di Ognina (7.6 km).

Does Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna have a pool?

Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and winery tours, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna.

Is Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 125 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

SANTO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dimitrios

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a paradise at all.
Try to stay away! We booked 13 days in advance by hotels.com. Att arrival there was No room for us. They booked us instead to a local hotel for the same price -a room that 50% less cost, with No view to a terrible location. We had No choise But to spend Only a night there. They refuse to give a compensation. They don’t speak english and they email in italian, although We asked 3 times. If You want to visit, call them in advance. It is the first time that this kind of scam happens to us. We booked the superior room with Etna view for 100€ and We got for the same price a basement room with No view. The hotel stuff behavior was unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Birgitte

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

EMIL

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have breakfast with direct view to the Etna and enjoy the hospitality of the friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice
Lovely hotel with comfortable rooms, outs had a view of Etna. There are nice grounds and a pool to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
old world charm
Fantastic old world charm. Loved breakfast served on the roof looking at Mt Etna. Staff are lovely. Room quirky old world. Loved it loved it. I’m gluten free and they were very accommodating. Would stay again in a heartbeat. I stayed Monday to Friday. As this hotel is geared towards weddings it may be a different experience at weekends. My only negative is I got bit a lot by the pool area where it is very green. Management need to get the greenery sprayed. Other than that 5 stars. (You need a car too)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Catania stay
Nice hotel and environment The internet was weak but functional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old fashioned and too remote. Too far from city centre. TV only had English news channel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel with gorgeous views & pool
A lovely hotel with a slightly faded grandeur that adds to its charm. Gorgeous grounds & pool area & the building & surroundings are very pretty. The bedroom was comfortable & immaculate with an amazing view of Etna from the balcony. The breakfast room also has a panoramic view of Etna. Perfect for a 2 night stay to visit Etna South (20 min drive) and Benanti vineyard (5 min drive) both of which are highly recommended. Helpful & friendly staff too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Full recommendation !!
Very nice and stylish hotel on a very good level. Nice designed rooms and good bathroom. Wonderful garden with big pool. Pricewise a really good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Lorraine, Kent, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atmospheric Hotel
We were very pleasantly surprised by the hotel. As you enter the gates you cannot fail to be impressed with the sight that awaits you. The gardens wrap around the hotel and provide quiet secluded corners with plenty of seating. The pool is an added bonus. The rooms were delightful, such a change from the clean cut lines and furniture of modern hotels. it all added to the holiday experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A bit tired but ok for the price
Efficient check in. Restaurant only had set menu at about €35- didn't look very good and as we had no car we had quite a walk to a shopping centre about 1.5 k's on a very narrow road which was too dangerous to walk at night due to traffic. Pool area and bedroom very clean and comfortable. View of Mt Etna was lovely. Breakfast was ok, but very little fresh food - pre bought cakes and pastries were there throughout our stay - not renewed. A function was held throughout the grounds making it unusable for guests. This would have been ok except we were not forewarned. We could have made plans to go elsewhere if we had known. Still, it was very reasonably priced! Advice: if you stay here make sure you have a car!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A grand old dame that has seen better times
Good choice for trips to Etna, but be aware that it is effectively in the middle of nowhere (an area full of shopping centers and malls)

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Hotel at the foot of Mt. Etna
Charming hotel built at the beginning of the last century, and furnished with antiques. Free parking, quick checkin, and friendly staff. Good location if you're coming from/going to the airport, sightseeing Mt. Etna, or shopping in Taormina. The included breakfast was ok but nothing to write home about, but it's all made up by the beautiful breakfast area on the rooftop. There are also various spacious reading rooms, and not least of all, free WiFi everywhere.

8/10 Good

Phil, Southampton UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at the Hotel Villa Paradisio dell"Etna
Holiday 13th Sept-20th Sept Temperature 34 c pure blue sky all week, Need a car,unless u want to be isolated to Hotel,Mt Etna visit a must,expensive but must be done,great experience..drive into park,cable car to first level,then 4wd to base of Etna. Drove to Enna approx 1 hr great scenery not to miss,then drove onto Argento approx another 1 hr drive visited greek temples.Taormina 1hr drive stunning views, lovely beaches on the way nice places to eat in Gardini Naxos.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Stay
We had a couple of nights here in order to see Mt Etna so it was a perfect location. It was very pleasant to sit round the pool in the afternoon, although make sure you have insect repellant, and dinner in the hotel was very good. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Loved the hotel. Will definitely come back. Old world feel with friendly staff and beautiful rooms.

8/10 Good

Patrick, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel full of atmosphere and character
Great atmospheric hotel with interesting history. Lovely outdoor pool. Convenient to Etna, shops etc. Staff very friendly. Highly recommended to family group looking for something more than all mod cons.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Stockport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Paradiso dell'Etna
We stayed here for our last night as it was fairly close to the airport but it still took an hour to drive there in rush hour traffic. The staff did warn us about that. We had a lovely room with a balcony and view of Etna. We had the €35 set evening meal which was very nice. Our Satnav took us right there, using the address.