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Arathena Rocks Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Double Room, Sea View | Desk, wheelchair access
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via Calcide Eubea 55, Giardini Naxos, ME, 98035
  • Giardini Naxos Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Corso Umberto
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Taormina Cable Car
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina)

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Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Desk, wheelchair access

Double Room, Sea View

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Desk, wheelchair access

Classic Triple Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Giardini Naxos

Arathena Rocks Hotel places you next to Ionian Sea and within a 10-minute walk of Giardini Naxos Beach. This 4-star hotel has 51 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Giardini Naxos Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greek Ruins - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Corso Umberto - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Greek Theatre - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Alcantara Station - 5 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante da Pippo Lupo di Mare - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Royal Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pozzo Greco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Italianicius - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sottosopradrink - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Arathena Rocks Hotel

Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Arathena Rocks Hotel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Portable fans, phones, and desks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 10 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.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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

Arathena
Arathena Hotel
Arathena Rocks
Arathena Rocks Giardini Naxos
Arathena Rocks Hotel
Arathena Rocks Hotel Giardini Naxos
Hotel Arathena Rocks
Arathena Rocks Hotel Giardini Naxos, Sicily
Arathena Rocks Hotel Giardini Naxos Sicily
Arathena Rocks Hotel Hotel
Arathena Rocks Hotel Giardini Naxos
Arathena Rocks Hotel Hotel Giardini Naxos

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Arathena Rocks Hotel?

Arathena Rocks Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Arathena Rocks Hotel?

This hotel is located in Giardini Naxos, just steps from Ionian Sea and Museum and Archaeological Area of ​​Naxos, and within a short walk of Giardini Naxos Beach. You'll also find Corso Umberto and Isola Bella within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Arathena Rocks Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Arathena Rocks Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Arathena Rocks Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Arathena Rocks Hotel?

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

Is Arathena Rocks Hotel good for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Arathena Rocks Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Arathena Rocks Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Arathena Rocks Hotel serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Arathena Rocks Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Arathena Rocks Hotel.

Does Arathena Rocks Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Arathena Rocks Hotel?

The closest major airport to Arathena Rocks Hotel is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is about 26.9 mi away. Another top airport is Strait of Messina Airport (REG), which is around 27 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Arathena Rocks Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Arathena Rocks Hotel.

Arathena Rocks Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Eclectic charm and great views

Hotel was much better than expected. We had a corner suite with a patio and a small balcony. View was spectacular! Bed and pillows comfortable. Breakfast was good and fixed price dinner for 20 euros was a bargain and quite good. Only complaint, the safe in the room was on the floor of closet. You had to go on your stomach to read the numbers and no instructions how to use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristian, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is full of character with a charming outlook to the sea. It is quiet and next to the archeological gardens. The furniture and furnishings are traditional, artistic and very sicilian. The pool is salt water and always clean. The breakfast room is open with a view towards the sea. The evening dinner is varied with just enough choice and well presented. The staff are friendly and you can access the sea from the hotel with good snorkelling.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

Stay here

Fantastic hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Fantastic Setting

Fantastic setting & lovely staff! Pool & beautiful landscaping among lava rocks. There’s a small ladder that will lead you into the sea for a swim! The staff was super friendly, especially Manuela! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and amazing daily breakfast. Our room looked out onto a deserted and dirty lawn/pool but the main hotel's pool area is gorgeous.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location but very dated and definitely not worthy of 4 stars for comfort and furnishings unfortunately
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

3* and OK

Everything is fine at this hotel which is in a beach resort and nothing to complain about but could be a lot better and not the standard of a 4*. The exception are he staff who were helpful. Positives - quiet location on sea front, 5 minutes walk to restaurants, free car parking and parking is a nightmare as well as driving Drinks same price as restaurants Things that could be better - towels should be free not 3€. Not a lot but why charge. Room needed balcony large enough to sit on, breakfast quality and selection not 4* standard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

sy, israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
the hotel is nice, somewhat old style furnishing. there is a nice pool and lawn viewing the sea. there is no beach because it is rocky. the staff is helpful and friendly at times. i don't think i would give this place four stars, the room was big but there was a shower separated from the toilet and in the middle of the room. the sink was also out in the room.. a bit strange to my opinion. bathroom amenities were poor. only a small soap bar and a little bag of shampoo. also the breakfast was less than ok and to my taste the coffee was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Australia

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

Beautiful views and a unique experience

Our first trip to Sicily but hopefully not our last. Arathena Rocks has very spacious rooms, great air conditioning and all the amenities you need. There is a pool, garden area, restaurant and bar and plenty of peaceful areas just to sit and admire the seaside view. As others have mentioned, the decor could do with an update but I thought that added to the overall charm. We felt like we were guests at a grand manor (from the 70s maybe!) but the prices were reasonable and the staff were lovely. Many restaurants and shops in the area, close to everything you need and literally right on the water. Would definitely recommend to others and would love to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff were lovely and view from Balcony wonderful and relaxing. Again as we found with many if our stays that if there are events being held at the hotel which may disrupt your stay you most likely will not be told. This was our experience as a wedding was on at the hotel in the hotel grounds which only started at 8 pm and went in through the night getting louder. Most unpleasant trying to sleep though the noise. The hotel itself was rustic and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice stay!

Overall a good stay - hotel is a little tired and beds uncomfortable but a good location - quiet and away from the crowd.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Eoin

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

No wifi in rooms, disinterested staff

Arrived to be put in 2 singles despite the request for a double but within 2 hours the maid came around to push 2 singles together which made up a "double bed" (which pushed apart in the night). Wifi was only in public areas, when I told the receptionist that it advertised on the website, she simply just shrugged. Breakfast was quite poor

2/10 Terrible

London Aggie, London

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

Stay anywhere other than Arathena Rocks

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

wonderful waterfront

great waterfront hotel. Great location if you have a car. Old world feel with amazing views.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, London

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

Unique Design with Excellent Views

A really lovely stay with a friend here for 4 nights. A gloriously unique hotel design, with great little jumble-sale style furnishings, but in a typically Sicilian rustic design. Close to the beach, just a 8 minute walk away, bus stops into Taormina literally right at the end of the road, every hour, until 8.30pm. Although note that in high-season, you can get a bus back from Taormina until 1am, it just drops you in main area of Giardini Naxos, so you have to walk. But as 2 28yo ladies, we felt completely safe to do so. The hotel was lovely, the staff friendly and helpful, the views impressive and relaxing, and the general ambience quiet and rejuvenating. Recommended!

8/10 Good

Val, Bedfordshire

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

Comfortable hotel in quiet location

Really enjoyed our stay at the Arathena Rocks hotel. In the quieter part of Giardini Naxos but only a 15/20 minute walk to main area of beach and restaurants. Staff were really nice and helpful. Bedding changed every 3 days and towels daily.

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Milton Keynes

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

Great old quirky Hotel

Great position, we had a room overlooking the sea. Set in a quite area of Naxos, but only 15/20 minutes walk to plenty of good restaurants and sandy beach. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, room was clean, and spacious. Salt water pool was great, plenty of sunbeds available. Maybe the only negative was the Hotel was a little tired around the edges, flaking paint etc.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beatiful hotel with great views.

Hotel was beautifully decorated and rooms were large with seaside view and big balcony.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

close beach

it is a fabulous location and very friendly staff ! we had lovely stay and were sad to go !!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable hotel close to waterfront

This review is for the Nike Hotel as we were transferred to this hotel from our booked hotel Arathena Hotel. At the time of transfer we were told that the Arathena was full. However the Nike is a good hotel, excellent staff and a great location. We stayed 6 nights and enjoyed side trips to Taromina, Mt Enna and Seracusa. We also had time to enjoy the excellent Giardini Naxos. Parking was easy and a bonus so close to all areas.