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Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja

Property class: 3

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A beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof structure, and a circular seating area. - Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja (Catania)
A building with a colorful mural on the wall and a closed door. - Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja (Catania)
A building with colorful tiled windows and a clear sky. - Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja (Catania)
A thatched-roof outdoor bar area with a sandy floor, wooden counters, and a rustic ambiance. - Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja (Catania)
A beachside lounge area with sun loungers and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the city lights at night. - Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja (Catania)
A short walk from Catania Beach, Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja provides a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with sun loungers, rowing, and windsurfing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A compact room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

Deluxe Bungalow

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Economy Bungalow

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A room with two beds, a small table with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Bungalow

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a window with a curtain, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted shelf with hooks.

Bungalow (1 adult)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed, a small table with a vase, and a window.

Bungalow (2 adult)

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a table with fruit, and a TV.

Bungalow (3 adults)

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a window, an air conditioner, and a wall-mounted heater.

Bungalow (4 adults)

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a small table with a vase, and a window.

Bungalow (Single Use)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.

Deluxe Bungalow 1 Double bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a small table with breakfast items, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Bungalow 1 Double bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a door, and a painting on the wall.

Single Bungalow Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, a neighborhood in Catania, Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja is near the airport and near the beach. Catania Port and Fish Market are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Via Etnea and Catania Fish Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at PalaCatania or Angelo Massimino Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Catania travel guide
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Viale Kennedy, 47, Catania, CT, 95121

What's nearby

  • A beach with footprints, a mountain, and a city in the background.
    Catania Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk with thatched umbrellas and wooden benches along a beach.
    Spiaggia della Plaia
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Catania Port
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
    Piazza del Duomo
    7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Via Etnea
    8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station
    6 min drive
  • Catania Acquicella Station
    12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Zagara
    9 min drive
  • Briciole Bar
    9 min drive
  • Caffè Parisi
    16 min walk
  • Antica Focacceria San Francesco
    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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1990
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 15 to February 15:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 30
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 13 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 3.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per stay plus EUR 30 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number IT087015A1ML9QVSXV

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
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 Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja pet-friendly?

Yes, Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 13 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of EUR 30 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. 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 Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Contrada Pantano d'Arci hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Catania Beach. Catania Port and Spiaggia della Plaia are also within 2 mi (3 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

Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja Reviews

5.6

6.0

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beach front property. Staff very friendly. 5 minutes from Catania Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

deanne

Liked: Staff & service
The place was rundown but the view and the ocean was nice. They walked us to our room. They were friendly and nice. Very old but so funky cool. Needs updating but we wanted to be close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff work very hard to keep Villagio clean. Adequate breakfast included. Staff are very helpful. The beach location superb. Lidl and eateries 5 mins away. Catania 10 mins, stunning city. Would go back. Yes property could be updated but the location and service made up for this...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place

Great place, helpful staff, had left my adaptor for phone at home. Lent me one in minutes. Restaurant food was fabulous Right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very close to the airport which worked for our early flight. The resort is set up like a beach resort with one story buildings that span the property. There was a band playing the night we stayed that was very loud so I had to wear ear buds to sleep. The rooms seem outdated but were spacious and were good enough for what I needed. The check in process was fast and they were friendly and set up a cab for us for 4 am in the morning. Overall I’m happy with what we got for the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not recommend!

Okay, I know everyone says this, but it is RIGHT by the airport and sooo loud. Also, they do play loud music on the beach till 1 am. The beds are HORRIBLY uncomfortable. The pillow is even worse. We had about half a roll of cheap toilet paper which was all used before we even went to sleep. No extra. Office closed. Yuck! The towel bars are propped on the wall, broken.It is soo dirty because it is on the beach. Nice sand beach though. We ate dinner at the restaurant and it was very good. The beach is extremely dirty, litter everywhere. This is the definition of a no frills place to sleep. Way overpriced for what it was. The front desk lady is nice and helpful though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ilvija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt stay long enough to enjoy all the amenities as I had an early flight to catch. But my brief moment at the property was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chettan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at this place was fine, with a great location right on the beach and only about a 15-minute drive from CTA airport. There were minor issues with insects. Breakfast was simple, consisting mainly of bread, butter, and coffee. Overall, it is value for money and worth considering for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by a lovely beach, a bargain, but most of all the staff members at reception and at breakfast were really friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the beach and bus D took us into catania central
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price- value= excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness

More lije a schiol retreat than a beach hotel

On the beach and near the airport with good staff. However the place is rather run down for the price and effectively without viewing windows in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If one needs to stay close to the airport at minimum cost this is the place. Only negative was the room smelled like cigarettes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room could have been cleaner. No glasses or cups in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Min

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old and smelly. People were partying at the beach after midnight. I could hear the beats in the room. The worse stay in Italy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hard to find. Signage not good and struggled to find entrance and reception. Property basic, but paid basic price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worse place I’ve ever stayed. There is nothing around the area to do, not even a supermarket. The whole place is pretty much a construction sight. Room didn’t even have any windows and was cold, dirty and worn down.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is overrun with feral cats and none of the amenities actually exist. The toilet didn't even work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs in the sheets on the bed. Bugs in the bathroom sink. Flushing the toilet was followed by a very loud noise I think was a pump to refill toilet reservoir. Wi-Fi virtually nonexistent. Noisy beach bar. Adjacent discotheque had very loud music until 2 a.m. Very limited hotel restaurant with inexperienced staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shelby

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much potential here but what a disappointment. The property is run down, there was some sort of dance party with a stage that played base on Saturday night that didn't stop until 0530. No sleep. I booked on Expedia and the property details said laundry facility, there is none. The property price gouges on weekends but we didn't have a choice for the location. They open up their property to non guests to pay for the beach access which leads to over crowding and difficulty finding parking. The bathroom was so old and gross and room was dark and old. For the price you should go out of your way for a different location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having missed our flight home due to losing our passports, we tried to find some last minute accommodation near Catania Airport. Options were limited but this property was advertised as a bungalow with a private beach. Sounded nice for 1 night. We were horrified when we arrived. The bungalow was just a small square building with 1 room for beds, kitchen and a table, and a separate room for WC & shower. There was loud music blaring out from a nearby beach for most of the night plus the noise from overhead aircraft taking off (no chance of triple glazing here). In addition we found 2 cockroaches in the room. Suffice to say, we didn't get much sleep that night. The free breakfast was also poor. It was a buffet but not much choice on offer. The coffee was cheap & nasty and the food choices were of poor quality. I could understand if this was a budget resort, but the room cost an incredible 200 Euros (170 tax) for 1 night. To be fair, the private beach did look quite nice and I suspect this is why it was so expensive. But honestly, don't stay here if you value your sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gennaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è molto carina, i bungalow sono molto confortevoli, la spiaggia e stupenda, l'animazione è molto coinvolgente? Nel complessivo è una vacanza da rifare.👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastiskt läge vid stranden ren fin sand och mycket tillmötesgående personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henkilökunta auttavasta ja ystävällistä. Retki Etnalle yhteistyöyrityksen kanssa loistava. Lentokentän läheisyydessä toki meteliä.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

davide

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Già entrare e contare 30 gatti e odore e struttura con avermi iatura la tazza del wc quasi si staccava..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026