Hotel Malavoglia in Aci Castello, Sicily

Hotel Malavoglia sits 40 meters from the sea in the center of Aci Trezza, a short walk from the harbor. The famous Isole Dei Ciclopi, three column-shaped rocks from The Odyssey, are directly visible from the coast. Excursions to Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, and the baroque city of Acireale are within 6 kilometers.

The hotel offers a restaurant with Sicilian cuisine, a snack bar by the pool, and special diet menus upon request. Breakfast includes a wide variety, with gluten-free options noted by past guests. Lunch at the pool bar features drinks and meals, with a 2.5 euro service charge per person for lunch service.

Guests have access to an outdoor infinity pool open all year, a fitness centre, and a hot tub on the rooftop terrace. Snorkelling, diving, and boat trips are available directly from the nearby harbor. The hotel also has a spa area with wellness options and sunbeds for hire at nearby lidos.

The hotel includes a meeting room that accommodates up to 200 people, plus a business centre with fax and photocopying. Families can use babysitting services, family rooms, and kids' meals. The property has wheelchair-accessible rooms, an elevator, and emergency cords in bathrooms for guests with disabilities.

Hotel Malavoglia has 34 rooms, including Superior Double or Twin Rooms with balconies. Daily housekeeping, room service, and a 24-hour front desk are standard. Additional services include airport shuttle, valet parking, and a tour desk that arranges excursions to Mount Etna and local diving schools.

Location: 40 meters from the sea, facing Isole Dei Ciclopi

Meeting capacity: Conference room for 200 people

Wellness: Infinity pool, fitness centre, rooftop hot tub

Activities: Snorkelling, diving, boat trips from harbor

Family: Babysitting, kids' meals, family rooms

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails