Best Boutique Hotels in Zafferana Etnea

Set on the edge of Mount Etna Regional Park, Antico Borgo Petralia is actually an ancient hamlet that opened to the public in 2011. It features a pretty courtyard, garden and swimming pool. This historic property just outside Zafferana Etnea has an impressive stone façade and lots of original features. Guests can enjoy drinks out in the courtyard and relax on the sun loungers scattered around the pool. Rooms are cool and comfortable with tiled floors and air conditioning. Each room is different at Petralia Antico Borgo and some have sloped wood-beamed ceilings. In each room you will find a flat-screen TV with free Sky channels and free Wi-Fi access. Some have a balcony, some views of the mountains or sea. A buffet breakfast is served each morning and snacks and drinks are available from the bar. Free parking is provided and a shuttle service is available to the north slopes of Mount Etna and the nearest beach is 12 km away.

Set at an altitued of 500 metres above the sea level, at the foot of Mount Etna, Monaci delle Terre Nere is 2 km outside the town of Zafferana Etnea. A former winery surrounded by the greenery and vineywards, it offers free Wi-Fi and parking. The property extends over a surface of 25 hectares and the rooms are distributed throughout the entire area. Set either in the main historical building or immersed in the property's vineyards, the elegant rooms at this boutique property have original features such as wood-beamed ceilings or exposed stone walls. Each one has a balcony or patio with a view of the garden, sea or Mount Etna. An organic breakfast buffet is served daily. The property has over 100 species of fruit on site and produces its own vegetables, which can be enjoyed at the Locanda Nerello restaurant, open for lunch and dinner. The Monaci delle Terre Nere is 20 minutes' drive from the nearest beach and from the town of Acireale. Taormina is 35 km away and a shuttle service is available to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 40 minutes away by car. The property has a wine cellar of its own production, has a private helicopter landing pad. The property offers services for families.

Set in the Regional Park of Mount Etna, the Airone Wellness Hotel features a panoramic swimming pool and a luxury wellness centre. There is free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and all rooms offer air conditioning. Parking is free. The hotel boasts a traditional country style. The free spa is complete with hot tub, steam bath, sauna and other regenerating treatments. In the evening, sample some traditional Sicilian cuisine at the restaurant. All rooms come with a 32'' LCD TV and a tea/coffee maker. Some feature panoramic balconies. Breakfast consists of sweet an savoury products, as well as a gluten-free corner. Hotel Airone Wellness is outside the small town of Zafferana Etnea, famous for its honey production and the Ottobrata fair which takes place every October.

Featuring an outdoor pool, restaurant and spa, Kepos Etna Relais & Exclusive Spa is located in Santa Venerina. It also features a sun terrace and free WiFi. Rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some units have a seating/living area, while the apartment includes a kitchenette. An abundant buffet breakfast with both sweet and savoury products can be enjoyed at the property. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. The spa includes a hot tub, Turkish bath, sauna as well as sensory showers. Massages are available on request. Catania is 31 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, a 40-minute drive from the property.

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Surrounded by Mediterranean gardens with a summer outdoor pool, Boutique Hotel Donna Carmela is a boutique hotel set 7 km from Riposto. This property offers free WiFi, modern-style rooms, luxurious bungalows and a one-bedroom house. Accomodation is air conditioned, and includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Some suites are set on 2 levels, bungalows are set in eco-friendly wooden bungalows and the house has a small hydromassage pool and kitchenette. The on-site restaurant specialises in gourmet Sicilian dishes accompanied by a good selection of local wines. Guests can rent 1 of Donna Carmela boutique hotel's free bicycles to explore the surrounding area. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Acireale and Taormina is 20 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport can be reached in 35 minutes by car.

Situated in Viagrande, Relais San Giuliano provides a garden, shared lounge and bar. The accommodation offers free WiFi. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some units at Relais San Giuliano also boast a terrace. The units at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Relais San Giuliano offers a sun terrace. Catania is 13 km from the hotel, while Taormina is 31 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 16 km away.

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Surrounded by orange and lemon groves in Archi, Zash Boutique Hotel offers stylish rooms and suites, a garden, restaurant and terrace. Guests can explore the local area on the property’s free bikes, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Organic eggs, homemade cakes, croissants and fresh fruit are served daily at breakfast, and in summer months, guests can also enjoy a traditional Granita iced drink. The restaurant specialises in typical Sicilian dishes. Modern rooms at the Zash Hotel all come with air conditioning, a minibar and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer. The property offers free private parking, and is a 3-minute drive from beaches and the Mediterranean Sea.The popular town of Taormina is 25 km away.

Built in the 16th century, this palatial hotel is set amid exotic plants and citrus fields, on the slopes of the Mount Etna. It features a swimming pool and is located 800 metres from the Mediterranean Sea. All the air-conditioned rooms at the Etna Hotel have a satellite TV, a safe, and a minibar. Their en-suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The restaurant offers typical Mediterranean and Italian dishes. A buffet-style breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room, which features a fully converted stable with Sicilian atmosphere. Taormina is 20 km away and Catania is 30 km away. The Giarre-Riposto Railway Station is 1.5 km from the hotel. Fontanarossa Catania Airport is 40 km away and Falcone Borsellino Palermo Airport is 240 km away.

Grande Albergo Maugeri is set in Acireale’s historical centre, a 5-minute walk from Acireale Cathedral. Its spacious rooms offer free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an LCD TV. The classically decorated rooms come with wooden floors, matching furniture and furnishings, and framed prints of modern paintings. The bathrooms are complete with free toiletries and large towels, and some include a hydromassage shower. The totally renovated Albergo Maugeri offers elegant public areas, a chic bar, and a refined restaurant, the Opera Prima. A continental breakfast is served daily. Guests can enjoy discounts at Il Faro Capomulini private beach, 6 km from the property. The hotel is 19 km from the centre of Catania and a 30-minute drive from Fontanarossa Airport. The hotel has a small free parking on site. Car, bike, and motorcycle rental are also available.

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