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Villa Gaia Hotel

4.0 star property
Private beach and hot tub, near Church of Purgatory

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Panoramic Suite, Sea View | Balcony
Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony view
Deluxe Room | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies
Point of interest
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Maestro Vincenzo Pintorno 101, Cefalù, PA, 90015
  • Place, Cefalu Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cefalu Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocca of Cefalu
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Panoramic Suite, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Beach view

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Classic Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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Suite, Balcony, Garden View | View from room

Suite, Balcony, Garden View

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Garden View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Garden view

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Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Sea view

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Deluxe Room | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Sea view

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | View from room

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

About the neighborhood

Cefalù

Villa Gaia Hotel places you next to Cefalu Beach and a short stroll from other popular sights like Church of Purgatory. This 12-room, 4-star hotel has a bar/lounge, a private beach, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to a shopping center in central Cefalù and also close to Cefalu Cathedral and Temple of Diana.

What's nearby

  • Cefalu Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of Purgatory - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cefalu Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Temple of Diana - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rocca of Cefalu - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cefalù Station - 8 min walk
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante al Gabbiano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Foodda - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lido Peter Pan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al caffè - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Villa Gaia Hotel

Private beach and hot tub, near Church of Purgatory
Guests of Villa Gaia Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 130 per vehicle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach hotel include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
32-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and desks are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 6 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and debit cards
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
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Gaia
Villa Gaia Cefalu
Villa Gaia Hotel
Villa Gaia Hotel Cefalu
Villa Gaia Hotel Cefalu, Sicily
Villa Gaia Hotel Cefalu
Villa Gaia Hotel Hotel
Villa Gaia Hotel Cefalù
Villa Gaia Hotel Hotel Cefalù

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Villa Gaia Hotel?

Villa Gaia Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Villa Gaia Hotel?

This hotel is located in Cefalù, just steps from Cefalu Beach. You'll also find Palazzo Piraino and Cefalu Cathedral less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Villa Gaia Hotel?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does Villa Gaia Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Villa Gaia Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Villa Gaia Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Villa Gaia Hotel good for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a nearby private beach.

Does Villa Gaia Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Villa Gaia Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Villa Gaia Hotel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Will Villa Gaia Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Villa Gaia Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Gaia Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Villa Gaia Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Villa Gaia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 144 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cataldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very friendly and my room was very clean! Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really loved staying here. Sarah at the front desk was so kind and helpful and the location was amazing. The room was large and super clean. The free lido across the street was fabulous. My only negative was that on Friday night the club nearby was so loud that even with all the windows shut, I could not sleep until they shut down which was past 1 in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location looking out over the beach and water
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating! Location was the best! Walking distance to everything! Access to pool and beach clubs was a very nice bonus surprise
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

miguel

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

ok hotel accross the beach Cefalu

The hotel feels outdated for the price. There’s no pool on-site—you have to walk about 100 meters to a nearby beach club, which was closed when we arrived and is quite small. Reception didn’t provide the Wi-Fi password or mention the towels for the beach club, so we had to return to the front desk to get them. Breakfast was okay, but it really should be included in the room rate. Access to the Peter Pan beach club is technically included, but the staff there were rude, and if you want a front-row lounge chair, it’ll cost you an extra 45 euros. Also, note that there’s no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location for beach and Cefalu old town - breakfast good, but not much bacon and egg- had to ask for it to trooped up a lot. A noisy club outside and next door. Music DJ until 3am every night and no handle on outside of door to balcony a problem. Roller blinds good, but no curtains and just a voile and shutters was a little inconvenient. Good location and facilities, clean and tidy Room key a little awkward as took a while to work!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friebdly staff, the lady on reception was very nove abd helpful, she also did the breakfasts service, breakfast had good options for being included. The sunloungers being included at nearvy beach area was really good. Location nice and room was tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

olivia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Air conditioning in our room wasn’t working well and the coolest the room got was 82F. Website advertises pool but we didn’t see one and when asked staff said it was closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location with free parking. Free chairs and umbrella for the beach. Great breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingunn V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Loud music in the bar opposite. The staff at the hotel were great as is the hotel. However, if you want to sleep before 2 am, forget it. So annoyed with this and the incessant drum beat club music that penetrates the hotel room that we were in. Wont be going baçk. There is no pool in the hotel although there is free access to a Lido 100 metres away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ying Kit

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is no coffee or tea, neither is there any drinking water nor a boiler, the only way to get drinking water is to purchase through reception which is ridiculous. Considering it as a 4-star hotel it is quite old, a light switch is broken and wires inside are uncovered. The sink is also cracked open posing a danger. Air conditioning is very weak and not cool at all. Definitely not worth the price, avoid at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our needs and super convenient location! Staff is super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nea

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

Great stay

The staff are excellent, very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great with a variety of different foods to choose from. My only complaint I have is the uncomfortable bed, the mattress is extremely hard. I will definitely recommend staying here.
Sunrise view from the balcony of my hotel room
Beach across the street from hotel
Beach across the street from hotel
View of the city at night
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
No electric outlet in the room. Plenty of USB port for the phones
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

tong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

faina, wheeling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to point out: there are no swimming pool nor hot tub. It was important for me. On another hand, the location is perfect. Short walk from the train station. Mostly, flat. Big grocery store within 600 metras. You can have your breakfast on a terrace, looking on a blue water of the sea. Breakfast very fulfilling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice family run hotel in a great location. Close for walking to old town in 15 minutes. We had a large room with private balcony and partial ocean view. Easy to park in their large lot. You get free beach chairs and towels included at a very nice beach across the street and use of the swimming pool at a neighboring hotel. The breakfast buffet was wonderful with all sorts of options including three kinds of eggs, cereals, yogurts, cheeses, meats, juices, croissants, etc, etc A great place for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Bennington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right by the water. Friendly & helpful staff making sure you have all you need. Delicious breakfast served in or out on the terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

KRISTOFER

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: across from beach with reserved sunbeds, walking distance to city center, good breakfast. Cons: rundown rooms: shower rusty, ants in room, broken blow dryer, poorly maintained air conditioner. Amenities not as depicted: no hot tub and no nearby pool as shown. Poor experience: I had 2 rooms rundown as described above. AC was not functioning in one room and flooded in the other room. Staff did address issues. Also there is a cafe/bar that has very loud music playing until 1:00 am which made sleep difficult. NOT FOUR STAR establishment in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024