In Acireale .Within a 5-minute walk of this Acireale hotel, you'll find Timpa Natural Reserve and Ionian Sea. Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and Acireale Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Timpa Natural Reserve - 3 min walk
Acireale Cathedral - 5 min drive
Piazza del Duomo - 5 min drive
Piazza San Domenico - 5 min drive
Piazza del Duomo - 24 min drive
Getting around
Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 6 min drive
Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Condorelli Orazio - 4 min drive
Très Noir Caffarel - 4 min drive
Laviko - 4 min drive
Il Tocco - 4 min drive
Portico Café Hamburgeria Sicula - 5 min drive
About this property
Hotel Santa Tecla Palace
Enjoy 4 restaurants at this 4-star Acireale hotel
There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Santa Tecla Palace. Self parking is free.
173 guestrooms or units
4 dining venues
Meeting rooms
Deli
Childcare (surcharge)
Terrace on the roof
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Pool or billiards table
Garden
Elevator
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Bar by the pool
Hotel Santa Tecla Palace offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with pay movies.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Languages
English, French, Italian
Property amenities
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: EUR 15 per person
4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
Pay movies
TV
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Desk
Safe
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.00 per night.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.00 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.
We should mention
All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
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Hotel Santa Tecla Palace Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 247 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
109
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 247 reviews" "
8 - Good
89
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 247 reviews" "
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 247 reviews" "
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 247 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
10
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Meileen
Travelled with family
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
muy buenas atenciones
Meileen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Antti
Travelled with partner
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Nice breakfast with spectacular views. Big swimming pool is complemented by access to the sea. In the weekend the pool gets crowded and loud. Good options for dining within walking disctance
Santa Tecla Acireale- Looks nice but is a letdown!
Cons:
Not centrally located. No ameneties in the area. Quite a drive from catania....;
Expensive;
Hidden charges- they charge for everyting including plain water;
Basic service and decor. Hotel needs a good upgrade;
No access to beach! Pool closes at 1900!;
Pros:
Good parking area;
Free wifi.
Definately wouldn't recommend.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Hayden
Travelled with family
10 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Tidy, afordable, but little to do near the property. No gym, No irons in rooms and limited ammenities.
Hayden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
richard
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed in for a long time. Very clean and a extremely helpful staff
richard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Giovanni
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good Sea front Hotel
The hotel is sourrunded by a natural reserve. The settings are stunning. The hotel communal areas are beautiful and well cared for. The rooms are somewhat dated but still very good. choose a seaview room if you can. Staff was very friendly. Huge swimming pool. Access to the sea via a gangway, just hidillic. Lot's of fun!
Nice enough hotel, but surrounding area not sonice
Hotel was lovely... pool area was fab with plenty of sunbeds for everyone. Plenty of free car parking. Restaurants were good but they lacked air con as did main hotel areas. Eating outside in 38degrees at night wasnt pleasant.
Staff went out of there way for our late arrival, even told the kitchen to stay open so we could dine in the outside restaurant. Property is well maintained, clean and updated. Great place for the price and only 45 minutes to Mt Etna. Wish we could have stayed longer. Only negative was mattress was very hard, I like a firm mattress but not solid.
We stayed here for two days and had a wonderful time. The views were incredible..the photos online do not do it justice! All personnel were kind and very accommodating. Room was clean and just the right size. Will definitely be booking again the next time we’re in Sicily.
Disappointing, infested with little bugs flying in the room. Bathroom much to be desired, old and barely any water pressure from the showerhead. We were given a room in the old part of the building in spite of having several rooms available in the renovated wing. Service is certainly not with a smile.
Amazing location with great swimming pool. Very good breakfast including brioche with granita. Very good room with nice balcony. The only small negative point was a bit thin walls as you can hear the people from the room above is you.
The situation of the hotel was excellent. The overall look of the lobby was beautiful. The pool was very clean and the pool attendants were helpful and friendly. Claudio the bellboy was really attentive and courteous. One of the reception staff was rude when challenged about the condition of the rooms. The electrician was incredibly rude. The bathroom in the room we booked had black mould in the bath and we were told that it was the silica. The room also smelled musty. The alarm cord was filthy. We asked the bathroom to be cleaned...but it was not done to the standard we expect of a 4 star hotel. We saw 4 other rooms...one had a bathroom in the same state and two others had no working aircon. When we informed front desk, he told us that he is the one who works in the hotel therefore he is the one who knows and asked us "whether we were the master of the hotel ? We eventually picked up the last available room with a clean bathroom but the paint was peeling of the ceiling. we were told it would be sorted but it was not done.
The hotel was very nice, clean and friendly. The opportunity to swim in the sea, via steps also nice. Take a snorkel for a great experience. So in summary a beautiful place to relax. The area is a bit quiet, but a maybe 5 restaurants in 20 minute walking radius.
The hotel has an impressive location with a wonderful outside pool area and access to the sea via stairs falling directly into the sea (overseen by lifeguard). Rooms are a bit tired but perfectly functional considering the time you would spend in them (mini fridge and safe). Free parking and excellent free wifi.
The outdoor pool and multiple sun deck areas flows into the multiple restaurants/bars making the most of the sea view.
Easy walk into town if you want to try the local restaurants specialising in fresh fish.
Reception were happy to let me continue to ise services post checkout and offered to extend my checkout time.
Nice hotel with excellent staff but the Manageress was extremely rude and hostile! The room they originally allocated us was ridiculously small so we upgraded to a suite.......at double the price. She begrudged giving us a small discount due to inconvenience - her attitude was most unfortunate and unprofessional.