Pros
- Stunning views of the sea
- Oceanfront location with direct beach access
- Guest rooms have a fun, retro-modern vibe and small flat-screen TVs
- Kids' club has a sizable indoor activity area
- Several outdoor pools, including a spacious main pool with a bridge across it
- Fitness center and tennis courts are a nice perk for couples and families
- Cool outdoor bar area with sofas and pretty water views
- Event spaces have a combined total capacity of 900 people
Cons
- Pools and beach can get crowded and loud, including at night
- Beach is rocky
- Frequent events hosted at the property can be overwhelming to the staff
- Restaurant receives mixed reviews
- Far from the city and public transportation is spotty, so a car is recommended
Bottom Line
This large, beachfront hotel is located on the outskirts of a small town about a half hour from Palermo and along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hotel's unimpressive exterior gives way to spacious, appealing interiors that have a '60s aesthetic (think undulating walls and bright blocks of color). Because of its size and impressive location, the property is the site of frequent events, including youth meetings, weddings, and large conferences. The restaurant here receives mixed reviews. Many guests have noted that the hotel seems to prioritize the many events taking place there over those visitors who have booked rooms. For example, some have noted that when the main parking lot is full, guests are sent to another one a third of a mile away along an unlit road.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
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This large hotel is popular for conferences, weddings, and business meetings.
The breathtaking views of the Porticello Gulf, as well as the hotel's impressive event space with a capacity for 900 people, means the property is very popular for various types of conferences and meetings. Multiple guests have noted that both the pool and beach areas can be fairly raucous at night. Some have also complained that the quality of the culinary offerings has been occasionally diminished because of the strain that hosting events seems to place on the kitchen staff. An overall attractive design has been remarked upon by many; the lobby and restaurant are characterized by '60s-era architectural features such as undulating walls, blocks of bright color, and spacious expanses.
Location
A little more than a mile outside of the small town of Santa Flavia
The hotel stands along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and is surrounded by a landscape that is undeniably beautiful. It is located a bit more than a mile outside of the small town of Santa Flavia, which is considered a sort of satellite to Palermo (the hotel is about a 30-minute drive from Palermo). Guests have commented that public transportation from the hotel to Santa Flavia is infrequent and ends early, and that taxis are expensive. A car is recommended for staying here.
Rooms
Decorated with mod, '60s decor; some are small
Each room here is decorated in a single bright (some might even say garish) color, including cherry red, bubblegum pink, baby blue, and mustard yellow. The theme of '60s design carries over to the furnishings (think molded, plastic chairs; full-length mirrors in oval shapes; and blown-up, black-and-white photos on the walls). Many rooms have views of the beach; all have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are ample and most include a large bathtub. Rooms vary in size and some are a bit on the small side.
Features
Several pools and direct beach access
The hotel has direct access to the sand, but the beach here is rocky. There are a couple of outdoor pools, including a sizable main one with a bridge across it and breathtaking views of the bay. A kiddy pool sits adjacent to it and there is also a lap pool. The property also offers a fitness center with free weights and a handful of cardio and weight machines. For outdoor exercise, there are tennis courts. The kids' club has a spacious indoor activity area that contains a few toys, as well as an outdoor play area right on the sand. For business travelers, there is a large conference center with meeting rooms that have a collective capacity of 900 people.
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This large hotel is popular for conferences, weddings, and business meetings.
The breathtaking views of the Porticello Gulf, as well as the hotel's impressive event space with a capacity for 900 people, means the property is very popular for various types of conferences and meetings. Multiple guests have noted that both the pool and beach areas can be fairly raucous at night. Some have also complained that the quality of the culinary offerings has been occasionally diminished because of the strain that hosting events seems to place on the kitchen staff. An overall attractive design has been remarked upon by many; the lobby and restaurant are characterized by '60s-era architectural features such as undulating walls, blocks of bright color, and spacious expanses.
Location
A little more than a mile outside of the small town of Santa Flavia
The hotel stands along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and is surrounded by a landscape that is undeniably beautiful. It is located a bit more than a mile outside of the small town of Santa Flavia, which is considered a sort of satellite to Palermo (the hotel is about a 30-minute drive from Palermo). Guests have commented that public transportation from the hotel to Santa Flavia is infrequent and ends early, and that taxis are expensive. A car is recommended for staying here.
Rooms
Decorated with mod, '60s decor; some are small
Each room here is decorated in a single bright (some might even say garish) color, including cherry red, bubblegum pink, baby blue, and mustard yellow. The theme of '60s design carries over to the furnishings (think molded, plastic chairs; full-length mirrors in oval shapes; and blown-up, black-and-white photos on the walls). Many rooms have views of the beach; all have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are ample and most include a large bathtub. Rooms vary in size and some are a bit on the small side.
Features
Several pools and direct beach access
The hotel has direct access to the sand, but the beach here is rocky. There are a couple of outdoor pools, including a sizable main one with a bridge across it and breathtaking views of the bay. A kiddy pool sits adjacent to it and there is also a lap pool. The property also offers a fitness center with free weights and a handful of cardio and weight machines. For outdoor exercise, there are tennis courts. The kids' club has a spacious indoor activity area that contains a few toys, as well as an outdoor play area right on the sand. For business travelers, there is a large conference center with meeting rooms that have a collective capacity of 900 people.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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