Set in a beachside suburb of the ancient town of Syracuse (Siracusa), the Hotel Villamare is decorated with Sicilian fabrics, rugs and drapes, giving a feeling of a comfortable home away from home. The seafront is just a few minutes walk from your hotel door, but if you get tired of sunbathing you can always make the trip into downtown Syracuse. Hotel Villamare, Syracuse
The Hotel Costazzurra, Agrigento, Sicily is located close to a lovely sandy beach in the San Leone area of the town. There are lots of tourist facilities here, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs, plus plenty of opportunities for watersports and beach-based activities. Hotel Costazzurra, Agrigento
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Set amongst private gardens, this hotel in Marina di Ragusa is a family-friendly haven just a short walk from the golden shores of the Sicilian coastline. Each room has a private bathroom, satellite television, and a secluded balcony from which to watch the sun set with a drink from your minibar. Hotel Terraqua, Ragusa
Aeolian Islands — Fascinating hotel with 3-star holiday accommodation on the Isle of Lipari, just north of Sicily. Sun, sea and history combine to make this the perfect, romantic vacation in Italy. Hotel Oriente. Hotel Oriente, Messina
The Jolly Hotel Bellini is an attractive modern hotel in Sicily, located close to Catania's lively market district. The historic heart of the city is just a five-minute walk away. There are 130 comfortable rooms here, all with en-suite bath or shower room plus satellite TV, internet connection point, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Jolly Hotel Bellini, Catania
Just minutes from Taormina, Sicily, the Hotel Lido Mediterranee is a superior four-star hotel set on a private beach overlooking a peaceful bay. There are 72 spacious, well-appointed rooms, many with balcony and all with en-suite facilities, internet link, telephone and TV. Hotel Lido Mediterranee, Messina
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A lovely hotel near Agrigento, the Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel is idyllically located close to the lovely Le Dune beach and just seven kilometres from the medieval centre of Agrigento itself. There are 92 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, colour TV, personal safe and minibar. Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel, Agrigento
This hotel in Siracusa (Syracuse) literally the 'hotel of sanctuary' is located in a quiet back street of this ancient city, and offers guests a stay in peaceful surroundings only a short distance from the sights downtown. Hotel del Santuario, Syracuse
