Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Children's area
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Via Liberta' 128/A, Isola delle Femmine, PA, 90040
  • Isola Delle Femmine Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Capaci Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Capo Gallo Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Single Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room

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

Superior Single Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room (Plus)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room Single Use (Plus)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Triple Room (Plus)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Quadruple Room (Plus)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Plus Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Premium Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Isola delle Femmine

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre is a short stroll from Isola Delle Femmine Beach and Capaci Beach. This 237-room, 4-star hotel has 4 outdoor pools along with a private beach and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Isola Delle Femmine Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Capaci Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capo Gallo Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Mondello Beach - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Palermo Harbour - 17 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Isola delle Femmine Station - 2 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gritta - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kent - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Puccio Giuseppe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lido Bagni Artu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Reindeer - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 4 outdoor pools. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bidets. Safes, phones, and desks are also standard.
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Saraceno
  • Zisa

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • 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)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day

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 2.00 per person, per night. 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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: 3:30 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number IT082043A1WUEPCWSQ

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.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • 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.
  • 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

Saracen Sands
Saracen Sands Village
Saracen Sands Village Hotel & Resort
Saracen Sands Village Hotel & Resort Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Village Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Hotel Congress Centre Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Congress Centre Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Resort Beach Congress Hotel Palermo
Saracen Sands Village Hotel Resort
Saracen ds Village Resort
Saracen Sands & Congress
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Hotel
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Isola delle Femmine
Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Hotel Isola delle Femmine

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre on Jul 1, 2025 start from $169.69, excluding 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 can I see close to Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

This hotel is located in Isola delle Femmine, a short 9-minute walk from Isola Delle Femmine Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from Capaci Beach. You'll also find Capo Gallo Nature Reserve and Bioparco di Sicilia within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body treatments, facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre have a casino?

No, Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 4 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, a beach bar, and 4 outdoor pools.

Does Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre.

Are there connecting rooms at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

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

Where is the closest airport to Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

The closest major airport to Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre is Punta Raisi Airport (PMO), which is 10.1 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre.

Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 319 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rabia

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, CAMBRIDGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the beach and great breakfast including GF options. The water took a long time to get hot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

parmjeit

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was full of fire ants cockroaches and mosquitoes. My kids got bitten by ants .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was very ice and all though it wasn't really that busy it was what we needed for the price. The rooms weren't as great as the pictures showed however we were only in them to sleep and that was ok. They provided GREAT SERVICE
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here for one night pre early flight home, had the buffet dinner which we had earlier in the year also but this time although good had a much reduced choice, we had recommended the stay to friends also and told them of the wonderful buffet so was disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed with food breakfast was cold
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big hotel clean, we had a big room with 2 queen beds Food was good too! Conveniently placed at 20 minutes from the airport! Nice beach too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you want a quiet holiday, this is not for you! Lots of large groups of holiday makers, loud music at both sides of the site. No options for eating unless you opt for full board (only one bar snack available, toasted sandwich) and limited bar options (the bar near reception closes at 5pm). But staff are helpful and welcoming, and premises kept very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gatien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rajan

It is an okay hotel, definitely not 4 star as claimed. The room we were given was fairly basic, the furniture were old and out-dated, and needs upgrading. There was no kettle or any facility to have tea/coffee in the room. Beds were really hard and creaking, but we had two double beds in our room instead of one double bed, maybe suitable for family. Bathroom was okay, the cistern was constantly leaking, and the shower head had probably been there for ages, as we can see black discoloration, which could be harbouring Legionella, and can cause serious infection. Rooms were cleaned every day, fresh towels supplied. The pools were dirty and over crowded. Beach towels costs 2.50 Euro. One of my main complaints is that the drinking water supply was very limited, particularly in that hot weather it is important to drink plenty to avoid dehydration. Water was only available in the dinning area, with restricted access. The staff did not allow to fill up the water bottle. What a shame! Water is a basic human need and the hotel does not seem to care. Food was good, but became a bit repetitive, which is expected. Local white and red wines were for free, they were okay. The best part was the private beach, which was well staffed and the water was clean. We had a designated sun lounger so there was no hassle. The nearest train station was only 10 mins walk, and have easy train access to Palermo central. We used a taxi service of the hotel's contact, which was really expensive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Abhinav

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Radha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food was not good

We stayed here for one night. It’s a very large resort hotel so we didn’t do much since we were passing though in between other destinations and plans. The pool was basic and the large one was closed for some reason when I tried to take my kids. I did not go to the beach which looked nice. The biggest bummer was their buffet dinner (30 euro per adult). It was not good at all. Food did not seem fresh and reminded me of cafeteria food. The rooms were clean and comfortable though. Very loud at night with music.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Uncomfortable Budget Hotel Claiming 4 Stars

My gripe with this hotel is that it has a lot of potential to be a nice resort—as it’s facing one of the nicest beaches I’ve ever been to—but it lies about being a 4 star hotel. 4-star hotels, at a minimum, typically have room service, vending machines for after-hours food, and if not, some other form of late night food option. Saracen Sands Hotels offers NO OPTIONS for food after 10pm, so if you get there late and you don’t bring groceries or food with you, you will have a tough time eating. Another pet peeve of mine is that the hotel is stingy with how cold they let your room get. It can’t be colder than 22 degrees Celsius. Most hotels allow up to 18. We were sweating for part of the night and the staff refused to override the code and bring down the temperature. I would’ve gladly paid more money for a cooler room. Long story short, when you arrive at the hotel, it looks nice. Sort of like a Hilton. But then you realize almost everything is self-serve (you even need to go to the hotel front-desk to get pool towels because they don’t have them available at the pools or beach), the rooms are uncomfortable and let lots of noise through, and it’s hard to find food after 10pm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used for one night before early flight home to save the early morning drive across Palermo. Will definitely use again during next visit. The self service buffet evening meal is a very good value, with excellent choices for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a modern facelift !! Other than that this is a killler venue! I’ll be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

6/10 Okay

Joanruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, up until we needed a taxi to the train station. The desk lady just kind of pointed the right outside and said you can catch a taxi over there. But the night before, the other lady at the desk said it would be no problem to call you a taxi. So there you go. Then the taxi guy I got us to the train station gouged us around $40.00
Stayed 1 night in May 2024