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A coastal view with rocky formations and clear blue water. - Grand Hotel Faraglioni (Aci Castello)
A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a coastal town with a historic castle. - Grand Hotel Faraglioni (Aci Castello)
A curved staircase with metal railings and a view of the interior walls with artwork and door numbers. - Grand Hotel Faraglioni (Aci Castello)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair. - Grand Hotel Faraglioni (Aci Castello)
A coastal view with rocky formations and a sandy beach. - Grand Hotel Faraglioni (Aci Castello)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Upscale hotel near Via Etnea

Consider a stay at Grand Hotel Faraglioni and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Faraglioni Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a phone, and a wall-mounted light.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and seating area.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Aci Castello, Grand Hotel Faraglioni is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Catania Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Aci Castello travel guide
Map
Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, Aci Castello, CT, 95021

What's nearby

  • A beach with footprints, a mountain, and a city in the background.
    Catania Beach
    27 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Casa del Nespolo Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cyclops Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cyclops Islands
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Norman Castle
    12 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Giuffrida Station
    10 min drive
  • Cannizzaro Station
    12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sicilia's Cafe de Mar
    4 min walk
  • Mythos
    1 min walk
  • Odissea Ristorante Pizzeria
    20 min walk
  • Trattoria Porto Nuovo
    1 min walk
  • Al Tubo
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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/airplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 4 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 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Faraglioni pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Hotel Faraglioni located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is steps from Ionian Sea and Casa del Nespolo Museum. Cyclops Islands and Lachea Island are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and gracious, the meals, very generous, and the accommodation is quite comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing- front center of the beach. Great views, spacious shower and AMAZING A/C!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room. Nice restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was happy about the sea view room we selected. Loved watching the sunrise in the morning. Comfortable room and helpful staff. Breakfast was good, although it would have been better if they opened up before 7:30.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views of the sea

Lovely coastal hotel. We really enjoyed walking along the waters edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel along the sea. Free breakfast was fabulous. Seaside platform right across the street with access to water was 20 euro but well worth it. Great restaurants nearby. I would live there if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location. We had rooms with wonderful views of the water. The beach is across the street. There is a parking lot two blocks away so that worked for us. We had a good dinner in the hotel and would recommend it and the views are great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is spectacular, situated directly across from the sea, which provides a wonderful dining experience with a great view. The rooms are modestly appointed. However, parking is a significant issue, as it is only available on the street and finding a parking space can be quite frustrating. While I would likely dine there again for the views and food, I would not choose to stay there due to the parking situation. Although the website mentions a parking garage, it was not offered during our stay because of lack of availability.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was fantastic! The rooms were spacious and clean. I loved the beach area that was directly across the street. The area of Aci Trezza is so beautiful and so many great restaurants to enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay and would absolutely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely brand new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed , room and view were excellent. Prices were a bit high compared to surrounding venues
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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