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Viola Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Via Antonello da Messina, 90, Villafranca Tirrena, ME, 98049
  • Cathedral of Messina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • University of Messina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Stadio San Filippo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina)

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Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Double/Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Double Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Triple

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Villafranca Tirrena

Viola Palace Hotel places you within a 15-minute drive of Senatoria Fountain and Palazzo Calapaj. This 4-star hotel has 44 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Caronte & Tourist - 9 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Cathedral of Messina - 10 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • University of Messina - 10 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Stadio San Filippo - 14 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Lake Ganzirri - 17 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Villafranca Tirrena Station - 6 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eni - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Gelateria Celesti - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anaconda Bionda - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Days - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Fiumara Giovanni - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Viola Palace Hotel

Beach hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Viola Palace Hotel offers a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for EUR 15 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 22-inch TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Minibars, safes, and phones are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Totò in Sicilia by Roger

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 6,997 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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: 2:30 PM—-3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

Viola Palace
Viola Palace Hotel
Viola Palace Hotel Villafranca Tirrena
Viola Palace Villafranca Tirrena
Viola Palace Hotel Hotel
Viola Palace Hotel Villafranca Tirrena
Viola Palace Hotel Hotel Villafranca Tirrena

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Viola Palace Hotel?

Viola Palace Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Viola Palace Hotel?

This hotel is located in Villafranca Tirrena, close to Venetico Marina Beach, Church of Santa Maria della Valle, and Sanctuary of the Madonna of Dinnammare. You'll also find Santuario Diocesano Santa Maria della Catena and Pala Nebiolo Baseball Stadium nearby.

Is parking available on site at Viola Palace Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 15 per day.

Is there a spa available at Viola Palace Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Viola Palace Hotel have a casino?

No, Viola Palace Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Viola Palace Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Viola Palace Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Are there hot tubs at Viola Palace Hotel?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Viola Palace Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Viola Palace Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at Totò in Sicilia by Roger each morning.

Does Viola Palace Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Viola Palace Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Viola Palace Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Viola Palace Hotel?

The closest major airport to Viola Palace Hotel is Strait of Messina Airport (REG), which is 28.7 mi away (121 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Viola Palace Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Viola Palace Hotel.

Viola Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 112 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sebastian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unable to stay at this place. It did not like a hotel. It looked like a haunted house. Empty, dirty, and no staff. It is surprising that Expedia has this on the list of hotels to stay in. No air condition for the past 3 years and we found out about it when we got there. The whole building has no a.c.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Checkin was great reception friendly and helpful Room seemed ok at first. Old fashioned but functional. However on going to bed putting the air conditioner on the noise was terrible. Could not get wifi to work tried to call reception the phone did not work. So no sleep no wifi and broken phone. The next morning on check out reported to reception response was why didn’t you check when you first went to the room if you had we would have offered another room. Told WiFi is only in common areas! I found the fact they expect the paying guest to check the room odd I have never gone into a hotel room with a check list before and never will these thing should be checked by housekeepers not the guest. Should we have gone to the night reception and complained yes but we were already changed when we discovered the problems. As for this being a four star hotel I hear stayed in better 2 or 3 stars this is no way a 4 star. This hotel should be removed from your site as I feel it is mis- represented Even the bed sheets had holes in it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom was dirty, at the bottom of the shower door was very dirty, you could see that no one took the time to clean it. The people at the front desk, specially a young guy had no patience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graziella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were ancient. Pillows were 100 years old. Not hotel quality at all. Air conditioning was terrible. We were very uncomfortable there. Could not sleep. Could not wait to leave. I would not go back there. Parking was not great as advertised either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Charles C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and comfortable

Very friendly and helpful staff at reception and in restaurant

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Its a good hotel , we needed a place to sleep and was confortable, clean and very good service

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good value for the money.

Newer building, great staff, every one is helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

8/10 Good

Tracy, Burlington, VT

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

Great hotel, intermediate location

We visited off season, and the weather was poor. But employees were friendly, attentive, and helpful. We wanted a hotel near Messina for an early mornung ferry departure and the Viola Palace fit the bill.

8/10 Good

Bob, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Not near any restaurants, dinner at hotel was good, not great. Service OK. Room was clean, ample enough in size. Walked to church on Saturday night which was convenient. Parking was very close to hotel.

2/10 Terrible

Terry O, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible place to stay

We pre-paid two nights at the hotel and got out of there as quickly as we could. Staff was inhospitable and unprofessional. They emailed us really poor directions to the hotel from Messina. The locals could not figure them out. Upon arrival, the front desk representative tried to convince us to rent a car which we declined. We asked for directions to a nice beach in walking distance. After 30 minutes of walking we are told that it would be another hour to get there. Could not find a restaurant on the way back because he sent us away from the town. He reiterates that we should have rented a car when we returned. We basically wasted a day of our vacation with this hotel and left first thing in the morning. Do yourself a favor and go to Cefalu like we did. It's a hidden gem!

8/10 Good

Gary, Martha's Vineyard

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

Nice place close to the Highway

They gave us a nice room away from the Highway with a good view. The restaraunt was nice but not much else to do in town for one night during the off season.

4/10 Poor

JohnDD

Stopover for the ferry

Overall, a 2-star rather than a 4-star hotel. Apart from the size of the room, which was above average, nothing else distinguished the hotel from the regular Etap or other budget chains. Internet was barely working. Breakfast very poor (apart from pastries, nothing else could be eaten).

8/10 Good

Lanny, Australia

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

Location outside Messina, quite area

The staff is extremely helpful by showing us the way to Punto Blue in Google map, as we miss to pay the toll and worry about the penalty. Breakfast was good, room was clean! Close to Supermarket.

8/10 Good

Shirley, Canada

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

Very Good Value

I found this to be excellent value for money. It had a small kitchen area, it was clean, and looked very nice, and was a great location for a stop to see the Vallei dei Templei, half way between Trapani and Syracusa on our trip around Sicily.The large balcony had a great view of the seaside, and there was a drying rack which was a big help to dry my handwashing. Breakfast buffet was very good, and the art on the walls was very nice photos of the temple ruins. Staff were outstanding.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Julietta 500, Canada

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

A gem of a hotel!

What a gem of a hotel. For North American travellers you swear you were in a hotel at home. Lovely appointed, value priced and very helpful staff. We would plan our holiday around staying at the Viola next time. Congratulations to their staff and owners for such a lovely property at such a value price!

8/10 Good

Gregg, Denver, CO, USA

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

Unexpected Jem

Really a terrific experience. The hotel stands as a jewel in (for Americans on holiday) an otherwise crowded and (typical) old fishing village. We were honestly concerned as we drove off the autostraude to the directed location as to the other facilities near the hotel but we're very pleased to discover a new, well maintained facility, separate, off street, gated parking and a very willing and helpful staff (ours was certainly broken Italian at best#. Rooms were clean, functional. Breakfast was convenient and delicious. The distance from the Messina city center is/was just perfect for us #althought the toll on and off is at the hotel's location so a little more confusion in what is a daily list of confusing and taxing drives in Italian traffic). Overall, we're very pleased with our hotel experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent hotel, well situated

Excellent hotel, well situated and the staff is very friendly! :)

2/10 Terrible

Giuseppe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gianni

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria Antonietta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024