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Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Baroque hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Indoor wedding
Rooftop terrace
Located near Greek Ruins and Giardini Naxos Beach, Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast, beach bar, poolside bar. Unwind in the outdoor pool or indulge in Mediterranean cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants. With Ayurvedic treatments at AQUAE LEONIS spa and babysitting services available for kids.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Suite Cavaliere Costarelli | Terrace/patio

Grand Suite Cavaliere Costarelli

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room - Disability Access | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Double Room - Disability Access

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite Deluxe | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Junior Suite Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Suite Vinarium | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Grand Suite Vinarium

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Grand Suite Aetneum | Private pool

Grand Suite Aetneum

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via San Marco 40, Calatabiano, CT, 95011

What's nearby

  • Marina di Cottone Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Corso Umberto - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Greek Theatre - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Giardini Naxos Beach - 13 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station - 4 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sciara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Area Servizio Calatabiano - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Olympus Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Oasi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Spelonca - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Marina di Cottone Beach
Located close to Greek Ruins and Giardini Naxos Beach, Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa provides free continental breakfast, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy boating, canoeing, and paddleboards at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment, or hydrotherapy at Aquae Leonis, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, kids' meals, and Mediterranean cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, an outdoor tennis court, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • I MASTRI FLAVETTA

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Pedal boat
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1689
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during December, January, and February:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 18 lbs per pet
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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 90.0 per night

Property payment types

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: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 90.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Property Registration Number IT087010A1POLKD38N

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 7 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel Spa
Castello Marco Charming & Spa
Castello Di San Marco Charming Hotel And Spa
Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Hotel
Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Calatabiano
Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Hotel Calatabiano

Frequently asked questions

Does Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 18 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Calatabiano hotel is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Marina di Cottone Beach and Greek Ruins. Giardini Naxos Beach and Museum and Archaeological Area of ​​Naxos are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is like a gorgeous and peaceful oasis near the frenzied touristy Taormina. The location was like a movie set Italian villa. The staff were excellent, the room was clean and lovely. The morning breakfast was outstanding. Would stay again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I stayed here for a week long holiday. The property and staff are amazing. Good dining on and near property and amazing pool and beach. Taormina is a short taxi ride away and very accessible. Quiet and romantic. Staff is great. We will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful site.

Quite wonderful setting, fabulous large clean pool, very helpful efficient personnel in every department. Excellent restaurant food.
Pool
View of main building
View of main building
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. But gaining entrance was problematic. The front gate/entryway is pedestrian only which we did not know beforehand. And that's where Google maps dumps you. You need to go to the parking lot (parcheggio) down the road from the main entrance and be buzzed in to the lot by the front desk. But no one tells you that. And the sign for the lot is small. So beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

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

Beautiful setting, outstanding service

Hotel and grounds are beautiful, service was wonderful. It’s far from Taormina - transport is very expensive and can be delayed in the busy summer. Lighting in the room lounge area was subdued, and little things like bathroom and tea supplies were not replenished. It should be possible to have a fresh towel at the beach and pool if needed. These are little details but prevented a 5 star rating for this 5 star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a treat to be able to spend a few nights in this beautiful oasis. The minute we arrived. Marco greeted us and The lovely ladies at the desk were welcoming friendly, helpful, professional. Every inch of the property was beautifully maintained and gave us a great sense of being in historic Sicily feeling like royalty . The restaurant which we ate at two nights was a surprise ,Michelin star  food, cleverly and tastefully each course was delicious. Wine list was full of beautiful Sicilian wines and a showstopper was having a very special cocktail made right at our table. I have had the good fortune from working so hard my life to stay at many four and five star hotels around the world and this will not disappoint . Our room was so comfortable, tastefully decorated & beautiful I didn’t want to leave the room . The beach was just steps away, and we swam in the beautiful Ionian Sea , the hotel is a destination, (we did go winetasting during the day at Benanti an excellent tour and tasting) hotel definitely worth a stay if you need to relax and want to be pampered -oh, and the swimming pool was magnificent along with serving cocktails and food poolside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here! The Castello San Marco really is charming! The property is beautiful, the room was extremely spacious and comfortable, the breakfast was fantastic, and we can't say enough about how lovely the staff was! Alexandra and Flavia were so wonderful and helpful with everything we asked for. We would stay there again any time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meshal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Castello San Marco is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily the top highlight of our sicily trip. Besides the magnificent site and beach nearby, big thanks to the hotel and restaurant team for making our stay and couple anniversary extra special! We enjoyed every minute of it. Will definitely come back next time we visit sicily!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best of everything. Traditional, beach across the road, restaurant options close by and 20min drive to Taormina. Beautiful hotel and amazing staff and surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Dejligt hotel med dårlig mad

Et super dejligt hotel og god service i receptionen. Maden var virkelig ikke særligt god, hverken morgenmad eller frokost. Vi prøvede også deres aften restaurant, men maden var desværre decideret dårlig. Generelt mangler hotellet lige det sidste for på nogen måde at være pengene værd. Og til den pris det har, så kan jeg ikke anbefale det
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beyond incredible, the grounds are immaculate. Our family enjoyed the gorgeous pool and sea. We were there in July. Everyone was so welcoming and we would absolutely come back. Just a 15 minute drive from Taormina.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful large rooms, pool and grounds. Staff & food A+.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were at Castello San Marco for my wife’s 30th birthday. The hotel was fantastic, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Unique Property. Grand on all aspects. Fan Grounds Beautifully Landscaped. Michelin Quality Restaurant with Amazing Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Relaxing week in Sicily

Lovely quiet setting. Very close to the beach. Great restaurant. Beautiful gardens. Very helpful and charming staff although, by the pool, sometimes hard to find staff or towels. A pack of hotel information in the room would have been useful - restaurant times/bar times/telephone number for reception & room service/local facilities etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr schönes Hotel in strandnähe im mittelalterlichen Baustil
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with fantastic personnel. The attention received is extraordinary. We felt so welcome by all staff, we are already considering going back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rosmarie

Hotel mit schönem Garten

Die gesamte Anlage mit Pool und schönem Garten hat uns sehr gefallen. Die Zimmer sind gross, allerdings sehr düster und in die Jahre gekommen. Die Türen und das Bett haben sehr gequietscht - schade für den schönen Garten.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naekyeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
너무 좋았어요! 2박 예약후 1박 더 머물었습니다! 테니스장, 수영장, 프라이빗 비치! 여기 저녁도 너무 맛있구 바도 분위기 최고
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning grounds. Kind and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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