Set alongside the small harbour of this ancient city, this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel offers six rooms with views across the harbour, the island suburb of Ortigia and the Mediterranean sea. Breakfast is included in the price of each of the rooms, and en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV come as standard. Lakkios Residence, Syracuse
Run by a friendly local family, this hotel in Pozzallo is set just a few blocks from the Mediterranean and within easy walking distance of the sights of this harbour town. Manenti's House, Ragusa
Picturesque views across the Mediterranean, comfortable accommodation and a variety of modern conveniences are guaranteed in the luxurious confines of this hotel in Trapani. Surrounded by grassy meadows, the hotel has a range of rooms from family-friendly apartments to private suites with jacuzzi. Resort I Mulini, Trapani
One of Palermo's most impressive hotels, the Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes offers an excellent, highly professional service to business travellers and holidaymakers alike. The 177 sumptuously furnished and air-conditioned rooms are all en-suite and have TV, telephone and minbar. Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes, Palermo
The Albergo Athenaeum Palermo is conveniently located near the city's university and just 500m from the motorway to Catania and Trapani. There are 80 comfortably furnished, modern rooms all with air conditioning, TV, telephone, safety-deposit box and tea/coffee-making facilities. Hotel Athenaeum, Palermo
The Una Palace Hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of Catania, Sicily and offers superior four-star accommodation in elegant, stylish surroundings. This Sicilian hotel has 80 beautifully decorated rooms and 14 gorgeous suites. Una Hotel Palace, Catania
Families looking for well-appointed rooms, a convenient location and plenty of activities should head straight to this hotel in San Vito Lo Capo, on Sicily's north-west coast. Villaggio Cala Mancina, Trapani
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Close to not just one, but two beaches, this brand-new Sicilian hotel is located on a stunning coastline south of Ragusa. Only built in 2006, the Hotel Parco Della Rocca, near Ragusa offers near-perfect four-star luxury. Hotel Parco Della Rocca, Ragusa
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