- Located infront of the beautiful island of Ortigia with spectacular sea views
- Elegant guest rooms and an array of facilities including a private beach
Boasting a fantastic location infront of the beautiful island of Ortigia, the hotel Minareto offers a relaxing experience. Its private beach, set within the protected marine reserve, has soft white sand and offers the perfect place to enjoy the Sicilian sunshine, with comfortable loungers and beach staff on hand to ensure your time there is enjoyable. There's also a freshwater pool located in the heart of the resort where the Grill&Bar Restaurant serves cooling drinks and typical Sicilian specialities. In the evenings, choose to dine in one of two restaurants including the Titanic where you can dine on the spectacular terrace that hangs over the sea. For a pre-dinner aperitif, the elegant lobby bar is the perfect choice. Guest rooms at this hotel are decorated in a traditional style with modern comforts, providing a comfortable home away from home.
The hotel has 97 rooms (official rating 5 star). Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Pool Drink Bar
Located besides the pool, this casual bar offers a range of refreshments poolside.
Open 12pm - 7pm.
Lobby Bar
Enjoy a relaxing drink in the comfortable seating in the lobby bar.
Ortigia Terrace
The Ortigia Terrace is open during the summer and offers spectacular sea views.
Plemmirio Terrace Restaurant
Included With: Half Board
Dress Code: Smart casual clothing.
This atmospheric restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine using fresh, local ingredients.
Open 12.30pm - 2.30pm and 7.30pm - 11pm.
Beach & Pools
Freshwater Swimming Pool
Complimentary pool towels are provided.
Beach
Guests can use Latomie beach with loungers, umbrellas and complimentary beach towels.
Spa & Wellness
Gym
The gym is equipped with modern state of the art equipment including cardio machines and weights. The gym is open 24 hours a day.
Minareto Spa
The Minareto Spa is the perfect place for couples to relax in the private area and take advantage of the range of massages and treatments on offer. The spa is equipped with a sauna, Turkish bath, Emotional Shower and Jacuzzi bath.
Activities & Entertainment
Bicycle Hire
The hotel offers a complimentary bike rental service.
Wifi & Parking
Wifi & Parking
Free wifi connection is available in the public areas.
On-site parking is available free of charge.
About the location
Holidays in Syracuse are an immersive voyage of discovery through the ages. Situated on the south Eastern coast of Sicily and surrounded by the Ionian Sea, Syracuse is one of the most important towns in Italy for its architecture, monuments and art. From ancient Greek origins, the history of the town spans the Roman Empire and successive Saracen, Norman and Spanish invasions. Today, the peaceful atmosphere, with its natural beauty, stunning coastline and historical diversity, will seduce you too. The town is an ideal base for couples and families with a passion for cultural travel.
Under the Sicilian sun, retrace ancient civilisations through the flagstone paved streets lined by warm stone buildings, where unique statues and evocative relics are to be found around every corner. Take advantage of the slow pace of life and take the time to check out the inspiring range of restaurants, shops, bars and street markets. This maritime town, tracing nearly 3000 years of history, provides an unforgettable backdrop to an inspirational and fascinating holiday at any time of year.
Transfer time
The hotel is 1 hour from Catania airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Classic Double
Max 2 adults
Located on ground level and surrounded by lush green area, the Classic rooms are decorated in traditional style and come with a furnished outdoor terrace, individually-controlled air conditioning with air recycling, mini bar, safe and 32-inch LCD television.
The bathrooms are in fine 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.
Ortigia Sea View
Max 3 adults
These rooms have the beautiful sea views and boast a terrace with view of Ortigia Island, the historic centre of Siracusa and Unesco patrimony.
Rooms are furnished in different déco styles, with fine furniture. Tea and coffee making facilities are available.
Bathrooms are built with fine marbles with shower and a courtesy line.
Deluxe Ortigia Sea View
Max 3 adults, 1 child
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 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.
Family Suite Terrace with Internal or Garden View
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Contemporary design suite in soft colours divided from the living area through a sliding door, this separation makes it ideal for a family holiday. In the living area there is a comfortable double sofa bed and a coffee station.
This spacious suite has a well equipped external terrace overlooking the gardens of the resort.
Bathrooms have a large walk in showers and a courtesy line.
Panoramic Suite Ortigia Sea View Terrace
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Contemporary design suite in soft colours divided from the living area through a sliding door, this separation makes it ideal for a family holiday. In the living area there is a comfortable double sofa bed and a coffee station.
This spacious suite has a well equipped terrace with magnificent sea views.
Bathrooms have a large walk in showers and a courtesy line.
Garden Jacuzzi Suite
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Jacuzzi Suites are located on the ground level and combine privacy, style and comfort.
Each of the suites has a bright living area, master bedroom, relaxation area and large bathrooms with walk-in showers.
Outside, they offer relaxation and privacy thanks to the lush garden that surrounds them and boast a private Jacuzzi hydro massage tub, for exclusive use.
These suites are available on request, please call to book.
Panoramic Jacuzzi Suite Ortigia
Max 2 adults
The panoramic Jacuzzi Suite Ortigia combines privacy, style and comfort. Offering magnificent views of Ortigia from the Jacuzzi on the spacious terrace.
Bathroom features a large walk-in shower and an exclusive courtesy line.
Early Booking Discount
10% Early booking discount for stays completed between 17 April - 21 October 2025 booked by 31 March 2025.
Based on 2260 traveller reviews
83% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
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Reviews
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Must Book Renovated Room Only
morsel3, San Diego, California
Dec 08 2024
I gave it a 4 Star because our experience got much better once we got into a renovated room but when we initially arrived I wanted to check out and was shocked that the rooms don’t reflect the...
I gave it a 4 Star because our experience got much better once we got into a renovated room but when we initially arrived I wanted to check out and was shocked that the rooms don’t reflect the pictures. So beware of the differences between renovated and unrenovated rooms. The unrenovated rooms look like they haven’t been touched in 25 years! Still old furniture and old furnishings. Based on what I saw of the unrenovated room, I would have given the hotel a 1 for physical condition as I would not have stayed, but the excellent staff, with a shout out to Luca, immediately moved us to a much nicer suite in a renovated cottage and once that happened our experience improved greatly. The Minareto is really a resort and excellent for families and larger groups. Since we didn’t really use any of the amenities, I wouldn’t stay here again and would prefer to have stayed in Ortigia closer to the god restaurants, shopping, and walking. Still, the dining experience, although quite expensive compared with nice restaurants down the street, was good, especially during our breakfasts. It’s a large property and it’s best to have a car to stay here. All in all, it can be nice for those in groups and who are looking for more of a resort setting. Staff was excellent.
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A remote oasis in Syracuse
Nov 07 2024
Minareto is a well maintained hotel, somewhat outside Syracuse, so be prepared to either drive into town (20mins), take a taxi (40 Eur one way) or take the boat (25 Eur pp). Even though it is more...
Minareto is a well maintained hotel, somewhat outside Syracuse, so be prepared to either drive into town (20mins), take a taxi (40 Eur one way) or take the boat (25 Eur pp). Even though it is more remote, what you find is an absolute oasis in a beautiful setting with access to the sea either by a sandy beach or from a rocky area. We (family with teenagers) were most delighted by the friendliness of staff, every ask was responded to quickly and reception, room service, restaurant staff and house keeping did their utmost to make us feel treated VIP style. Pool area, villa and restaurant were spotlessly clean and ordering on WhatsApp was very efficient and fast. We visited end of October, it was more quiet and perfect to get some sunshine in. If you are looking for a place to relax but be close to beautiful Syracuse for amazing restaurants and culture and a good base for exploring southeast Sicily, Minareto is the place for you. Thanks for the amazing time we had at the hotel to all the staff!
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Nice hotel on a glorious cape ending
Nov 04 2024
The hotel area is really nice and cozy. the place is amazing. The hotel is a bit far from Syracuse, but we knew that.
The hotel room was small and old-fashioned. The washroom was modest, worn out. It...
The hotel area is really nice and cozy. the place is amazing. The hotel is a bit far from Syracuse, but we knew that.
The hotel room was small and old-fashioned. The washroom was modest, worn out. It had no shelves or counter space. The offered detergents and supplies were of very poor quality. The hotel does not correspond to a 5* rating.
The breakfast was great and of high quality ingredients. Lunch and dinner were good but there were few options.
The staff was without exception very helpful, friendly and caring.
The hotel was overpriced.
One remarkable detail was that the hotel restaurant's billing method was invalid. When leaving the restaurant, the customer did not get a bill to check or sign!. Even on the final bill when we left the hotel, there was no breakdown of the restaurant bills - only the total amount of the visit.
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Special location with special service
PvM1, Boca Raton, Florida
Oct 28 2024
We arrived at the Minareto by mere luck. We walked out of the previous hotel that markets itself as a 5 start and barely makes it to one. In the desperation of finding a place for four days, the...
We arrived at the Minareto by mere luck. We walked out of the previous hotel that markets itself as a 5 start and barely makes it to one. In the desperation of finding a place for four days, the Minareto gave us a solution for all (five in the family) which resulted in an incredible time. They offered us a villa where we all could fit comfortably with all the amenities and a complete kitchen.
The accommodations are extremely good. The villa was fantastic, and the regular rooms (we visited two types) are also very good. The bathrooms products are top quality, the towels and all the other things are also excellent.
The property is located at the end of the closing arm of the Siracusa port entrance, giving you a fantastic view of the Isola de Ortigia, the most important element of Siracusa. It offers a full serviced beach with the beauty of the Mediterranean sea water, plus other locations where you can enjoy the sun and the sea. You will not have to rent a boat to contemplate the marvelous sunset since you’ll be able to do it from one of the terraces with a full service bar at your disposition. Also, hotel has a paid service to take you to Ortigia, which will allow you to enjoy the historic part of Siracusa without the hassle of parking the car.
Breakfast is served as buffet with a complete range of a la carte options. We enjoyed dinner at their flagship restaurant in the terrace contemplating the sea. The quality of the food plus the wine list was memorable.
I would like to make a special mention that the service from the cleaning staff was one of the best I saw in this trip through Sicily. Also, when we asked if the house had some type of portable speaker (the house has a big terrace/garden with a pool to enjoy), that we could put outside to listen to music while sitting there, the housekeeping personnel told us they had none. Less than an hour later, the gentleman from the front desk appeared at the house with a brand new JBL portable speaker that they bought for us. I must mention that my surprise and my admiration for the hotel management went to another level. When you sell luxury service to your clients, this type of “out of the park home runs” take you very far. Again, I express here my gratitude to property staff for the wonderful time they provide us (we returned the speaker at check out).
If you’re planning to go to Siracusa, either with the whole family or with your partner, don’t hesitate to stay here. You will not regret it.
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Best service I’ve ever experienced
Bklyncullie, Brooklyn, New York
Oct 26 2024
Came here with One Hundred Skies Yoga (can’t reco enough!) and have never had better service in my life. The WhatsApp was answered so fast every time, I barely had time to punctuate my sentences...
Came here with One Hundred Skies Yoga (can’t reco enough!) and have never had better service in my life. The WhatsApp was answered so fast every time, I barely had time to punctuate my sentences. Lovely pool, delicious food, outrageous views. Nice rooms/beds. Special shout out to Saki and Duminda who took amazing care of us!
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