Grand Hotel Minareto

5* out of 5 stars

A seafront sanctuary amid Plemmirio Nature Reserve. Take the palm lined cliffs, beach reserve especially for hotel guests, Island of Ortigia views and sprinkle it with the incredible culinary delights you can always expect from Sicily: this is the alluring charm and luxury you’ll experience when you stay at Grand Hotel Minareto. Booking Grand Hotel Minareto on your holiday to Sicily introduces you to a world of luxury. Start by relaxing at delle Latomie Bay, an enticing shore where you can indulge in the white sands and crystal waters.

Easy to reach from all rooms and suites, this beach is a little slice of heaven exclusively for resort guests’ use. Afterwards, dip into the outdoor pool, work out at the fitness centre or soak in the sights of the cliffside solarium. For those wanting to take the pampering up a notch, La 2B Spa in Minareto Tower, with sauna, steam bath hammam and a jacuzzi with hydro massage, offers that extra touch of repose you’re looking for. After refreshing yourself, stroll through the enchanting resort gardens that feature three hectares of beautiful Mediterranean flora. There’s no better way to soothe your mind. If you’re seeking a day out on your Sicily holiday, take advantage of Grand Hotel Minareto’s free shuttle service to the historic Ortigia, defined by Cicero as ‘the greatest and most beautiful of all Greek cities’.

Wander the streets and lose yourself amid the vast array of local restaurants, museums and archaic streets. History buffs will want to visit the ancient ‘Temple of Apollo’ ruins for a true piece of culture in the centre of the city. Whether it’s enjoying the breathtaking views from the pool, dining at one of the hotel’s delicious restaurants, exploring Ortigia or indulging in the tranquil amenities, a Sicily holiday to Grand Hotel Minareto has it all. This is a luxury resort you’ll keep coming back to.

Please note: A city tax of up to 5 euros per person per night applies at this hotel, payable locally.

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Accommodation

Classic

These rooms have been designed with one thing in mind: to transmit a high perception of luxury and to guarantee a really good night’s sleep. The Classic rooms provide guests with all comforts and luxury accessories: Persian carpets, satin sheets, furnished private terraces, individually-controlled air conditioning with air recycling, a computer in the room with complimentary access, mini bar, safe and 32-inch LCD television. The bathrooms are in quality marble and have suspended design bathroom fittings. Guests are also given an exclusive amenity kit containing 8 different products, custom-made by Transvital, and a soft hand-embroidered bathrobe (Rivolta Carmignani).

Superior

These were designed with only on thing in mind: to transmit a high perception of luxury and guarantee a really good night’s sleep. The Superior rooms provide guests with all comforts and luxury accessories: Persian carpets, satin sheets, furnished private terraces, individually-controlled air conditioning with air recycling, a computer with complimentary Internet access, a mini bar, safe, and a 32” LCD TV. The beautiful marble bathrooms have suspended design bathroom fittings and for all guests there is an exclusive amenity kit with 8 products by Transvital and a soft, hand-embroidered bathrobe. (Rivolta Carmignani). There are Superior Rooms with sea-view terraces and Superior Rooms with terraces overlooking the Resort gardens.

Ortigia

This rooms are the most appreciated by guests for the beautiful view on the sea. All own a terrace with view on Ortigia Island city centre of Siracusa and Unesco patrimony. Interior Design: furnished with different styles deco, romantic and harmony, with fine furniture of high artisanal production, create a relaxing atmosphere. The high quality of sleep is guaranteed by the mattress "Simmons" and the dotation of a Personal Computer in each Room creates the perfect combination between comfort and technology, at the service of all the guest bathrooms: built with fine marbles, are provided of showers and a courtesy line, belonging to the brand "Transvital".

Deluxe Ortigia

These rooms have been designed with just one thing in mind: to transmit a high perception of luxury and guarantee a really good night’s sleep. The Deluxe Rooms have small terraces with sea views over the splendid Island of Ortigia. They provide guests with all comforts and luxury accessories: Persian carpets, satin sheets, furnished private terraces, individually-controlled air conditioning with air recycling, a computer with complimentary Internet access, a mini bar, safe, and a 32” LCD TV. The beautiful marble bathrooms have suspended design bathroom fittings and for all guests there is an exclusive amenity kit with 8 products by Transvital and a soft, hand-embroidered bathrobe. (Rivolta Carmignani).

Panoramic Junior Suite

From 40m2 excluding bathroom and terrace, they are at the extreme edge of the promontory on which the Resort is built, overlooking a sheer drop to the sea. All own a Terrace with view on Ortigia Island city centre of Siracusa and Unesco patrimony. Interior Design: furnished with different styles deco, romantic and harmony, with fine furniture of high artisanal production, create a relaxing atmosphere. The high quality of sleep is guaranteed by the mattress "Simmons" and the dotation of a Personal Computer in each Room creates the perfect combination between comfort and technology, at the service of all the guests. bathrooms: built with fine marbles, are provided of showers and a courtesy line, belonging to the brand "Transvital".

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Food & Drink

Lobby Bar

The Lobby Bar in the elegant and tasteful hall with its boiserie and marbles, Swarovski lamps and age-old bonsais is the perfect place in which to relax and chat, and also in which to enjoy a cocktail and some delicious finger food.

Nesos Restaurant

The Nesos Restaurant, with its romantic air and atmosphere of days long past, is the ideal choice for guests who enjoy an elegant and tasteful ambience redolent of the aristocratic days of yesteryear. And the specialities presented by the chef reflect the flavours of Mediterranean cuisine and the best of local produce, but with a highly personalized and creative flair. And they are presented with great panache to amaze guests while never distracting them from the essence of the chef’s creations.

Pool Snack Bar & Restaurant

Beside the pool this Grill and Bar is the ideal place for those who want to enjoy some traditional local rotisserie specialties and ice creams like the famous Sicilian water ices, while relaxing in the shade beside the swimming pool. The Grill & Bar has an open kitchen which means the chefs can prepare the day’s catch and a wide choice of dishes in the Grand Hotel Minareto’s inimitable style.