Antares Hotel
Antares Hotel Kod hotelu: CTAANTA Italy \ Sicily
The beautiful location is one of the greatest advantages of the hotel. Together with the sister hotels Olimpio and Le Tarazze, between which a tramway (similar to aerial) rides, it is built on a seaside cliff with a wonderful view of the beach and surroundings. The hotel is a great choice both for relaxing with family and a holiday with friends. You can spend a lazy week on the beach or by the pool and grab a drink or ice-cream in the town of Letojanni, or explore Sicily, which is full of historical monuments, because it is only a few kilometers to the phenomenal Taormina!
Offer advantages
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4.8
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4.8
87% rated good or very good
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Italy — Sicily
Sicily, the largest island on the Mediterranean Sea, has been fascinating for centuries by its exotica, wealth of landmarks and landscapes, which became the inspiration for many artists. Called the Island of the Sun already by the ancients, it has the highest number of sunny hours in a year in Europe.
Description
LOCATION: on a hill, in greenery and lush vegetation; approx. 1.5 km from the centre of LETOJANNI with restaurants, bars and shops; approx. 5 km from Taormina; approx. 54 km from the airport in Catania; bus stop near the hotel; hotel is located closest to the beach and below two sister hotels Olimpo and Le Terazze, all three are a part of the chain Parc Hotels Italia and Resorts.
BEACH: public, Lido Tropicana, separate p for hotel Guests, sand and shingle, gently shelving beach, approx. 500 m from the hotel; beach can be accessed by an elevator, and then by a hotel bus (leaves a few times a day from June to mid-September); access via tunnel under the road and railway; umbrellas and sunbeds payable: (approx. 10 EUR/2 sunbeds and umbrella).
HOTEL: four-star, renovated every year, 136 rooms, 5 floors, elevator, air-conditioned hall with an American bar, 24h reception, restaurant – waiting service, international cuisine, occasionally Sicilian, grill bar La Bouganville in Olimpo hotel, pool bar in Olimpo hotel; sunny terrace by the pool with sea-view; car park; small shopping arcade in Olimpo hotel; conference room for approx. 220 people; banquet/wedding hall; extra charges: wireless Internet in the lobby (approx. 10 EUR/h), laundry, on-call doctor; not recommended for persons with mobility limitations; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard; Antares hotel guests can use sport and recreation amenities and pool bar in Olimpo hotel.
ROOM:standard: 2-person (1 or 2 extra beds for children available - sofa or unfolding armchair), approx. 20-22 m², functionally furnished, air-conditioned (mid-June - mid-September), bathroom (bath or shower, wc; hairdryer), satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar (payable); cot for children up to 2 years old on order (payable: approx. 70 EUR/week); rooms with sea-view on order, at a charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: swimming pool, separate p for children, swimming pool in Olimpo hotel, occasionally animations for adults and children; extra charges: wellness centre Nettuno in Olimpo hotel: indoor pool, Jacuzzi, solarium, Finnish sauna, fitness, beauty salon, massages, hairdresser; external offer (payable): watersports on the beach, sailing, pedalos, boats, beach football, tennis, golf, horse riding.
CONTACT: 0039/09426400, www.parchotels.it
The hours of serving meals provided in the offer as well as the functioning of particular elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, which the hotelier will not have the control of.
*Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the presented facilities ("Hotel” p) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for assigning a specific category.
The description includes all amenities that a hotel disposes. Due to local regulations regarding current hotel functioning and guests safety, the use of some of the hotel amenities may be limited. This condition may change in line with the introduction of new regulations or hotel occupancy.
Local excursions
from the region of Palermo/Catania/Comiso:
Mount Etna and Taormina — a fascinating expedition to the symbol of Sicily - Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Ascend by coach to the height of approx. 2000 m. Optionally: aerial tramway and then Jeep travel into the craters at a height of 3,000 m (additionally payable: approx. 55 EUR, min. 18 people). Transfer to Taormina, stroll through Corso Umberto and visiting Teatro Greco. Free time - shopping. Day trip. Price - approx. 75 EUR
from the region of Palermo:
Palermo and Monreale — drive to Monreale and visiting the cathedral with magnificent medieval mosaics. Then drive to the center of Palermo - the capital of Sicily the captivates with its exotica. Visiting the cathedral with sarcophagi of the rulers of Sicily. A panoramic tour of Palermo and a visit to the Capuchins monastery, where you will find catacombs containing the mummies of monks and lay people. Free time. Day trip. Price - approx. 55 EUR (does not include entry tickets: approx. 10 EUR).
Aeolian Islands — boarding a tourist ship and cruise to the capital of the archipelago - Lipari. The town is vibrant, there are hundreds of colorful shops. A short guided tour and free time. Optionally: possibility of buying a tour around the island (additionally payable). Then sail to the island of Vulcano. Recommendable is the wonderful beach with black volcanic sand and interesting walking areas. Medicinal baths in sulfur mud, lunch in a regional restaurant (extra charge). Return cruise to Sicily. Day trip. Price - approx. 65 EUR (does not include: lunch, entrance ticket for sulphur muds: approx. 3 EUR). from the Catania/Comiso region:
Syracuse and Catania — a trip which follows in the footsteps of Sicily's history and a visit to two of the largest cities on the east coast. At the beginning visiting the old town of Syracuse, which is located on the picturesque island of Ortigia, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel. During a walk admiring the oldest Greek temple dedicated to the Apollo and the church of St. Lucia, where the famous Caravaggio painting is located. The program also includes a freshwater spring of Arethusa, where papyrus grows under natural conditions. Free time. A trip to the land part of Syracuse, a visit to one of the most important sanctuaries of Europe, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears. Then you will visit an extraordinary city built of lava, the second largest on the island of Catania. It is located at the foot of the Etna volcano, which activity influenced its fate and the present architecture of the Old Town, which is the work of Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. In the programme: St. Agatha's Cathedral the medieval Ursino Castle, via Cruciferi with Baroque churches, Roman amphitheater and beautiful gardens in Villa Bellini. Then free time for a walk around the volcanic via Etnea, full of shops and typical Sicilian cafes. Day trip. Price - approx. 55 EUR (does not include: lunch, entrance ticket to the Cathedral of Syracuse: approx. 2 EUR, tour guide: approx. 3 EUR).
Modica & Ragusa — two pearls of Sicilian baroque period reconstructed after the earthquake of 1693. The old town centres of these towns are dominated by rich Baroque architecture, with beautiful scenery of the Iblean hills as its backdrop. These places have been entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List and their extraordinary charm delight tourists from all over the world. The trip begins with the rocky hillside part of Ragusa, called Ibla, which is famous for its unique monuments such as St. John's Cathedral, St. George's Cathedral, St. Joseph's Church, gardens, and along its streets beautiful Baroque tenement houses can be admired. Free time. Drive to the town of chocolate - Modica, located between two gorges, hollowed by two streams. In the programme visiting the St. George's Cathedral, St. Peter's Cathedral and the ancient chocolate factory, where the production of chocolate according to recipes dating back to Spanish times and the Aztec tradition can be seen. Free time. Return to hotel. Day trip. Price - approx. 50 EUR (does not include lunch).
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.