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Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Front of property
Reception
Staircase
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Marconi 25, Linguaglossa, CT, 95015
  • Place, San Francesco of Paola Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Double Room Single Use, Balcony | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Double Room Single Use, Balcony

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Balcony | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Single Room, Balcony | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Business Single Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Terrace | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Design Double Room, No Windows | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Design Double Room, No Windows

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Linguaglossa

Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel places you next to San Francesco of Paola Church and within a mile (2 km) of Vivera Winery. This 13-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • San Francesco of Paola Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mount Etna - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Corso Umberto - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 29 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Greek Theatre - 30 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fiumefreddo Station - 19 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante President - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Dispensa Dell'Etna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boccaperta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Calì - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L'altro Royal - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel

Guests of Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel enjoy a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee (available on request). Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a library and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers, and beds are dressed in down comforters. Minibars, safes, and phones are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shalai

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services
  • Turkish bath

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night

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 2.50 per person, per night. 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shalai Linguaglossa
Shalai Resort
Shalai Resort Linguaglossa
Shalai Resort Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy
Shalai Resort
Shalai Exclusive Small Gourmet
Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel Hotel
Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel Linguaglossa

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

This hotel is located in Linguaglossa within a short 16-minute walk of Vivera Winery. You'll also find Mount Etna and Il Picciolo Golf Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

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

Is there a spa available at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel include a casino?

No, Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a down comforter, a minibar, and slippers.

Does Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel.

Does Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

The closest major airport to Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is about 26.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel.

Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanne Skår

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfy hotel. Great service and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding restaurant—deserves another star. Fun historic town. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the Hotel overall. Some details were not perfect, for example the bathroom could be in a better condition. The a la carte breakfast was very good but very small portions. All in all a good hotel for 1-2 nights to explore the Etna area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAM

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

Enjoy.

Excellent staff, full spa including massage and a Michelin star restaurant. Also close to gateway to Mt Etna.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were very efficient. The room was well made up daily. I wouldn’t call it family friendly but we didn’t have children with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were wine tasting for 3 days around the north side of Mt Etna. Hotel in a great location. The town of Linguaglossa is a little slow and limited. But this was shoulder reason. Staff was excellent- eager to please and very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was a "wow" all around. The photos don't do it justice: 1) The area: the town it was in is super cute. Everyone knows one another in the area. Views of Etna were incredible. Just a very beautiful region of sicily. 2) The service: the front desk helped us book a helicopter tour of etna. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it was fantastic! 3) Spa: Wow wow wow - beautiful turkish bath, and you get it all to yourself with the fee. My husband and I enjoyed this immensely! 4) Restaurant: Probably the best meal we had in sicily. Incredibly creative, beautifully plated dishes. Props to the chef! 5) The rooms - baroque revival, with hand painted ceilings, just amazing. Comfy beds and nice rainfall showers in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a truly lovely time at Shalai. They came recommended by friends who stayed earlier in summer. The hospitality was amazing. Marta and her team were so helpful. We loved their dining recommendation and the resort itself was so well maintained and comfortable. Amazing breakfast and we used the Spa features and treatments as a special treat and we are so glad we did.Not something we normally indulge in but it was a special occasion and was well worth it- great value. We wish we could have stayed a little longer to explore the Etna wine country but are really happy we were able to visit for the time we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All rooms on the 3rd floor have no windows, mattress and linens were 3 star at best. Owner of the hotel Leonardo extremely rude, and lacks basic customer service skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Personale molto gentile ed accogliente. Camera spaziosa e servita di ogni accessorio anche se poco luminosa e con poche lampade. Ambienti eleganti. Unica pecca: nella nostra camera vi era un’infiltrazione d’acqua e gocciolava all’interno.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
la stanza era molto bella ma abbiamo avuto il problema con la doccia… una stanza ed un hotel così di lusso con la tenda in plastica…. a parte che “rovinava” il tema della stanza lussuosa… ma poi, ha portato ad allagare tutto il bagno e parte della camera da letto.. peccato, per il resto veramente tutto eccellente, tutto pulito, il ristorante ottimo e il personale super disponibile, ci tornerei decisamente, consiglio solo la modifica di questo dettaglio della doccia, per il resto tutto eccellente
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes unscheinbares Hotel, mitten in einer wundervollen Stadt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel hotel dans un ancien palais. Ideal pour visiter la face nord de l'etna ou taormina. Le restaurant étoilé au guide michelin est top et le petit déjeuner vaut le détour. Chambre confortable et calme. Incontournable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegante struttura nel centro di Linguaglossa, facilmente raggiungibile in auto. Interni eleganti e ben tenuti. Buono il materasso e ottima la colazione. Migliorabile la manutenzione degli arredamenti della mia camera.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

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

Ottimo

Un palazzo dell ottocento al centro di Linguaglossa con un servizio ottimo. Camere curate e colazione eccellente. Il ristorante dell'hotel ha una meritata stella Michelin. Servizio ottimo. Posizione strategica per andare sull'Etna
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un peu de lumière en plus dans la salle de bains ne serait pas de trop
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Edificio storico molto bello e curato con un buon servizio e una Spa molto carina
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

thomas

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

Schönes Hotel mit kleinen Einschränkungen

Riesiges Bett, Dunkles Bad mit nur einer schwachen Lichtquelle. Die aber ausreicht um den Schlaf des Partners zu stören, wenn der andere nachts ins Bad muss. Eine Glaswand grenzt an das Zimmer und lässt das Licht durch. Die Schiebetür zum Bad ist slles andere als angenehm, denn sie ist systembedingt nicht dicht.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

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

hôtel splendide à recommander

hôtel spllendide à recommander
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ristorante Top

Il ristorante è eccellente e il centro benessere è dotato di ottimi prodotti e lettino per i massaggi ad acqua meraviglioso.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

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

relax e buon gusto

All'insegna del relax e del buon gusto. L'Hotel infatti é sobrio ma elegante e raffinato (dal vivo rende molto di più rispetto alle foto del sito). Fantastica la spa, riservata, pulita e ben organizzata. Gentile e cordiale il personale.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

How it should be done.

Wonderful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to relax, small litte village, but not to far from Taormina, but you do need a car to get to places.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

Incredible find!

Friends of ours stayed at this hotel a couple of years ago for one night and recommended it. We decided to stay for three nights. It was the best decision of our trip. Our flight to Catania was delayed by 10 hours and we had a long, horrible day in the Rome airport. We arrived at the hotel very late and very tired after a stressful drive from Catania. The staff welcomed us with open arms, carried our luggage to our room, immediately asked if we would like a late dinner at their excellent restaurant, and offered to change the date and time of our planned excursion the next day. The hotel and staff remained top notch the rest of our time there - recommending other restaurants, providing excellent breakfasts, and answering other questions. Linguaglossa was a small, friendly town close to Mt. Etna. My family and I highly recommend The Shalai!