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Grand Hotel Faraglioni

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

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Deluxe Double Room | View from room
Deluxe Double Room | Terrace/patio
Hallway
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, Aci Castello, CT, 95021
  • Place, Casa del Nespolo Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cyclops Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cyclops Islands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

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

About the neighborhood

Aci Castello

Grand Hotel Faraglioni places you next to Ionian Sea and Casa del Nespolo Museum. This 50-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Casa del Nespolo Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cyclops Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cyclops Islands - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seafront - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Norman Castle - 11 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Giuffrida Station - 10 min drive
  • Cannizzaro Station - 12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Porto Nuovo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gran Cafè Solaire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia's Cafe de Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mythos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Cambusa Del Capitano - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Faraglioni

Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Grand Hotel Faraglioni features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and bidets. Minibars, safes, and phones are also available.
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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Faraglioni Restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express 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 welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 October - 31 March, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 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 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

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 cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

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

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Aci Castello
Grand Hotel Faraglioni Hotel Aci Castello

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

Grand Hotel Faraglioni provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

This hotel is located in Aci Castello, just steps from Ionian Sea and Cyclops Beach, and within a short walk of Casa del Nespolo Museum. You'll also find Cyclops Islands and Seafront less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni include a casino?

No, Grand Hotel Faraglioni doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

At this waterfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Grand Hotel Faraglioni serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Faraglioni Restaurant.

Will Grand Hotel Faraglioni allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Grand Hotel Faraglioni for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

The closest major airport to Grand Hotel Faraglioni is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is 20.8 mi away (46 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Grand Hotel Faraglioni?

No, at Grand Hotel Faraglioni, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Grand Hotel Faraglioni host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Grand Hotel Faraglioni if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

Grand Hotel Faraglioni Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed , room and view were excellent. Prices were a bit high compared to surrounding venues
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room in itself was a bit small for our taste, which made it somewhat hard to set up in it, but the rest made up for it. It's located on the seaside and we had a little balcony that gave us a view of the water. Right across the street, you have a ramp that gives you access to the water where you can swim with views to volcanic rock formations in the sea. I highly recommend wearing water shoes because you have to walk on rocks to go into the water and some have sharp barnacles, but the water is crystal clear and really worth a swim and a look. As for the breakfast buffet it was quite nices a good selection of pastries, eggs either hard bouled or scrambled some cooked or smoked prosciutto, some fresh fruits, cereal and yogurts too. Also something to consider if you are coming by car, the hotel does not have reserved parking aside from spots to drop off your luggage, but there is public parking available in the street that is relatively easy to find, the staff recommended the ''easypark'' app to make easy payments from your phone. In the evening the street becomes really lively as the locals gather to just take in the evening breeze and unwind, the spot seems quite appreciated by the people who live around these parts. All in all, we had a great time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret Jane, Little Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is spectacular, situated directly across from the sea, which provides a wonderful dining experience with a great view. The rooms are modestly appointed. However, parking is a significant issue, as it is only available on the street and finding a parking space can be quite frustrating. While I would likely dine there again for the views and food, I would not choose to stay there due to the parking situation. Although the website mentions a parking garage, it was not offered during our stay because of lack of availability.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

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

Views of the sea

Lovely coastal hotel. We really enjoyed walking along the waters edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

debbie

It is hard to get a waiter to order coffee and wine,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel très accueillant, on a même eu droit à un surclassement sans frais supplémentaires. L’établissement est bien localisé et il y a un stationnement publique à quelques centaines de mètres.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JYOTSNA, Wellington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caterina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivasubramaniam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking on site. Street parking only and sometimes not close.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the access to water…awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive and helpful staff. Great location for exploring in car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke James, Dartford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Absolute gem of a hotel

This was both mine and my friends first time in Sicily so we had no idea what to expect. But what a delightful surprise this hotel was. The staff were all incredibly friendly, super helpful and always went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. We had drinks nearly every night at the beautiful terrace bar which has an amazing view over the ocean and on our last night, we had dinner there as well which was fantastic! There was live music and the food was incredible! The room was lovely. We had two single beds in a room that over looked the bar next door and the ocean so we were very lucky. Being that close to the bar next door was a concern but the noise wasnt bad at all, we slept well every night! Plenty of space in our room, bathroom was nice and plenty of wardrobe space. My only suggestion would be to have some chairs out on the balcony so people can soak in that view!! Would definitely recommend this hotel and would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mudasar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice hotel that is kept clean. The staff are nice and it’s on the sea front but no actual beach. Breakfast has a good variety but it’s exactly the same everyday so if you are staying for more than two days it’s a bit boring. No parking but we found plenty of street parking or you can pay to park. Water in the room is not complimentary so better to buy your own. Also, no iron! This was frustrating as the ironing service is by the item and costly. It’s quite a sleepy area where everything closes quite early. Centre is around 10/15 mins drive away and it’s nice and lively.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely brand new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023