UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia

The best time We have spent the best week at the UnaHotels Naxos Beach. Our room on the 4th floor with the view of Taormina, Castelmola and side sea view, cosy table on chairs on the balcony to enjoy a sunrise coffee or drinks whilst taking in the sound of birds and waves. The food was a delightful site, delicious and beautifully displayed. The grounds a heaven of tranquility. Olive trees surrounding the smaller pool, Mediterranean shrubs, and citrus trees to delight the eye. The staff? Amazing! Courteous and helpful, nothing was too much trouble, a reflection on the management. A shout to Giuseppe the Operational Manager, the Head Chef Sebastiano, all the 40 kitchen/restaurants staff; concierge Veronica and Giancarlo, reception, and last but not least bar staff. Thank you all for making our week and our 49th anniversary so memorable. Mara

We really enjoyed our stay at Unahotels. The room was Nice and clean. The breakfast is one of The best we’ve ever had at a hotel. The hotel had a lot of options for activities such as a training room, tennis courts, table tennis, and an olympic pool. Staff was Nice and took good care of us. The private Beach was okay. Several options for food at night.

Hotel Giardini Naxos Beach The all-inclusive package here is more limited than we’re used to, for example, cocktails are not included. Snacks are hardly offered in the afternoons and evenings, which is standard in other all-inclusive hotels we’ve visited, and there’s nothing available to buy. Room We stayed in premium room 260, and everything was fine. The air conditioning worked well, and the bed was very spacious and comfortable—the best hotel bed we’ve ever had. However, the faucets throughout the building are worn out and look unattractive, including in our room. Restaurant Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were okay, with enough variety. The dessert buffet was extensive, but the overall quality of the food was mediocre, major downside was that most vegetables were served cold every day, which wasn’t enjoyable. Keeping the food warm seems to be too much effort here. There was little variation in the menu, and no themed dinners. If you have a dairy allergy, unfortunately, this hotel doesn’t offer many options. At breakfast, there are Schär products, but during dinner, there’s no suitable dessert. Sometimes ice cream is available, but there’s no dairy-free sorbet. What really bothered us was the restaurant chairs. They are made of solid wood and become uncomfortable after a short time, making it feel like they want you to leave quickly. Entertainment The animation team was fun and spontaneous, but the evening music was always performed by the same band or artist, which became predictable after a few days. On Tuesday evenings, there was no music at all, as the performers had their day off. We enjoyed the fitness area, which was well-equipped—something you don’t often see. We used it often, although some equipment could use a fresh coat of paint. Surroundings The hotel is located right by the beach, and everything is well-maintained. There’s also a beautiful park where you can enjoy a drink. Unfortunately, many of the benches at the Olympus Bar outside are uncomfortable as they are too deep. The hotel has a shuttle bus to the stunning town of Taormina, which takes 20 minutes and costs €5 per person. Renting a car for a week costs around €350 and is recommended if you want to explore more of the island. Final Verdict Overall, we had a nice vacation, mainly due to the beautiful surroundings. However, we found the hotel overpriced for what you get in return. The all-inclusive package is a stripped-down version of what is standard elsewhere. The food was mediocre, especially having to eat cold vegetables every day. We heard many complaints from other guests. Unfortunately, there were hardly any accommodations for my dairy allergy. Our final rating is a 7. Sicily is definitely worth visiting, but we wouldn’t choose this hotel again.