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Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Travelers discover a coastal escape where poolside relaxation meets rejuvenating thalassotherapy treatments, followed by dinners showcasing regional flavors

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite Cavaliere Costarelli | Terrace/patio

Grand Suite Cavaliere Costarelli

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room - Disability Access | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room - Disability Access

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite Vinarium | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite Vinarium

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite Aetneum | Private pool

Grand Suite Aetneum

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Calatabiano, Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa is in a rural area and on a private beach. Greek Ruins and Corso Umberto are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marina di Cottone Beach and Giardini Naxos Beach. Museum and Archaeological Area of ​​Naxos and Isola Bella are two other places to visit that come recommended. Jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Calatabiano travel guide
Map
Via San Marco 40, Calatabiano, CT, 95011

What's nearby

  • Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.
    Corso Umberto
    9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Greek Theatre
    Greek Theatre
    15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • San Marco Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marina di Cottone Beach
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Giardini Naxos Beach
    13 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station
    5 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa del Massaro Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Olympus Café
    8 min drive
  • Area Servizio Calatabiano
    10 min drive
  • Da Lino Trattoria Sicilia Bedda
    7 min drive
  • Stella di Mare
    9 min drive

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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
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Giardino di Pietra

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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • 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
  • Slippers
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

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?

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?

Nestled on the beach, this Calatabiano hotel is 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).

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

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to one of the renovated rooms, very spacious and tastefully decorated. The property itself was absolutely stunning, very "white lotus esq" Great pool!! Outdoor restaurant, and outdoor cocktail bar 👌👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and grounds and highly maintained. Staff very helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - only criticism, food availability was somewhat limited if you didn’t want to eat in the main restaurant at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie Shakeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, gorgeous room always cleaned and towels changed etc Only problem was no drawers for any clothes and a very small wardrobe space for such a large room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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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
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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
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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
Verified

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Wonderful stay

Absolutely charming - the perfect combination of modern resort amenities with old world ambience and sophistication. Only thing I would change is the menu at the restaurant. Would have ate there every night if the food wasn’t all so gourmet. Instead had to find other places in town for something more casual and traditional
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxed place it's like you have the place to your self very nice and peaceful set in greats grounds will defo return
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Maybe the best surroundings we have experienced.

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
Snapshot of site. But it’s massive and full of wonderful trees and greenery and flowers
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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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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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marek

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

Lovely stay

The hotel is wonderful, set in beautiful grounds, very close to an enormously long, albeit unguarded and not well-maintained beach. Convenient for trips to Taormina and Mount Etna, but set on a quiet and secluded area. The restaurant on site is nice, and the one across the road by the beach is great, with friendly staff, good food and reasonable prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptional in every way, the staff, the service, the room, the breakfast. Simply everything. Well done Castello San Marco for thinking of everything !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfortable hotel though needs updating

Our room was very dated and dark windows were dirty and no internet connection in room. Feel the hotel could do with updating and disappointing not to have daily water in room. My wife’s Amberjack fish was overcooked and inedible there was no offer of a reduction in the total cost. Staff however were excellent just feel for a 4 star hotel the accommodation could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Interesting property that may have been a destination for the locals, but seems to be not well-kept, with many areas seem to be a work area that is not well kept. The bar was very nice but the SPA did not look very appealing with a large white chair lef at the entrance for no obvious reason. The front desk staff were very friendly, and the restaurant staff we very nice, too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alon

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

A Romantic getaway in a Magical Castle

We had a wonderful and unique stay at this renewed castle, converted to a boutique, high standard hotel. Beautiful and classy garden for breakfast included and luxurious dinner if booked. Amazing large pool overlooking the beach. An easy, 20 minute drive from Taormina. One point had to be taken off, sadly, due to the queen bed mattress which felt small and a bit squeeky and not perfect maintenance of bathroom. Other than that - truly a magical experience reflecting the vibe of romantic Sicily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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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
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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