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Minareto

5.0 star property
Travelers soak in ocean panoramas from the rooftop terrace, enjoying al fresco meals after exploring the area on rented bicycles

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Minareto welcomes guests with its seaside location, morning breakfast, and comfortable sun loungers along the beach. The property features a spa offering restorative massages, while the Nesos restaurant serves fine dining with complimentary WiFi throughout.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Panoramic Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (The Suitest)

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (The Suitest)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior suite with private pool

Junior suite with private pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Jacuzzi suite

Jacuzzi suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Syracuse, Minareto is on a private beach. Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Cathedral of Syracuse are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, visit Lungomare di Ortigia. Travelling with kids? Consider Technopark Archimedes and Arkimedeion Museum. Visit our Syracuse travel guide
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Via del Faro Massolivieri 26, Syracuse, SR, 96100

What's nearby

  • Magnificent view
    Lungomare di Ortigia
    31 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Spiaggia del Minareto
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Spiaggia Massolivieri
    2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Spiaggia Punta del Pero
    3 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station
    25 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zefiro
    13 min drive
  • Mokrito
    13 min drive
  • Calarossa Caffe
    14 min drive
  • Vecchio Pub
    14 min drive
  • Allumettes Cafe
    13 min drive

About this property

Minareto

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Archaeological Park of Neapolis
Located close to Cathedral of Syracuse and Lungomare di Ortigia, Minareto provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Italian cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as rowing/canoeing, snorkelling and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and pet-sitting services
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Area M
  • Terrazza Plemmirio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,401 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (140 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 24 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests have access to the restaurant at a nearby partner property, located 0.4 miles (600 metres) away. This property offers boat shuttle pickup service to and from the restaurant.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 11 November and 11 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 12 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: EUR5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 150 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT089017A1M7CE7ZMV

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Frequently asked questions

Does Minareto have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Minareto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 12 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Minareto?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Minareto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Minareto?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Minareto provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Minareto located?

Nestled on the beach, this Syracuse hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Archaeological Park of Neapolis, Lungomare di Ortigia and Cathedral of Syracuse.

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Reviews

Minareto Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 267 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very special & the staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service. Make sure you book one of the renovated appartments
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff, concierge, the lifeguard Alexandro, and the site maintenance staff are all so kind, helpful, friendly and attentive. The restaurant was amazing and the service was perfect. They organized a boat into town for us and it was a beautiful boat ride at night both ways. Very nice to see the Ortigia / Syracuse city lights at night. This place is impeccable and they keep the grounds in great shape. The option for the private beach or private rock facing Ortigia is great for morning to sunset sun. The water is crystal clear and there are beautiful caves to explore with lots of small little fish to see. The sand is soft and the wat is is shallow to walk into with virtually no waves at the beach. Very secluded. Such an amazing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful natural settings . Gorgeous views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprise upon leaving

This is a nice place with nice rooms and a great location. However, there was an unpleasant surprise upon leaving, when we were presented with a 764euro bill for a wine bottle we drank at the restaurant. The waiter did not inform us about the price of the bottle, which is unacceptable when the price is so high. We ended up refusing to pay the whole amount, but still we payed 300 euro, which was still too much in my opinion. I will not go back to this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice setting unreliable service

Nice location and rooms. But service was undependable. Room service order did not come, some of our bags were left in our room when we were checking out, car not brought up when asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, peaceful place to stay in Siracusa as a base to explore all the wonderful towns nearby. The grounds and views are stunning. Great staff, wine and food selections. Its great to have a car to explore this region and even more perfect to have such an oasis to return too. Valet parking was included and incredibly prompt. We loved the private beach too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanislau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for swimming and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Winderfull views but the staff isn’t so supportive!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing pool and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

samra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful place and all staff are very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

karni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort, great sea view from all over, lovely semi private bay with sand beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property. It’s a bit remote so definitely need a rental car to take advantage of activities that are not in the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Minareto is a very well-located resort with superb views of the ocean and Siragusa. Rooms/beds were very comfortable, although the decor tended to be somewhat gaudy/outdated. Staff was very helpful and friendly, and the location was convenient to the sites in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Minareto. The food was delicious at all meals, the staff were lovely and we enjoyed the spa. Surrounded by the sea, the views were beautiful with Etna, Siracusa and their private beach. Highly recommended! Would be nice if they could get a English speaking news channel like CNN!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. If I could say one thing that was bad is that the surrounding area isn’t great. We had a car so it didn’t matter a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Aiste

l ll give 4 stars not 5, for this hotel..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort - even better than we were expecting! The staff and services are first class - such a lovely experience. The only issue was that everything from the water, tea and coffee in the room comes with a price tag, so be prepared. But overall if you're looking for luxury in an amazing setting - look no further! Wish we had stayed longer than 3 nights! Amazing stay - we genuinely are looking forward to returning at the earliest opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel on a peninsula . Bit cut off from anything . Nowhere local to go or eat out . Restaurant was lovely but expensive around £200 couple . We were not shown the Wellness area and everything was extra although never even saw it open . A brochure in room with what was on offer would have been nice .Pool and beach was lovely . Jacuzzis we’re too cold to use . Nice for a quiet holiday . Hotel bar seemed to be unmanned you ordered everything on the resort on WhatsApp . Bar area was dead all the time and just to finish it off the boat advertised to take you to Ortigua was 50 euros return per couple ! Such a shame as hotel itself was nice , clean and staff were good . Only stay here if you have a car .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

This is not Siciliano food

So it looks amazing but terrible food, service and the beach was all right. Sooooooo disappointing of the meals. It’s an embarrassment as an Italian to eat at a place that provided this kind of food. You spend almost 1600 euro a night and the restaurant is an embarrassment to all Sicilians. I live in Canada, that doesn’t mean that I should get crappy food. I’m Italian by roots and I know good quality food when I have it. This restaurant is disgusting. It should be ashamed of itself for being in Italy. The pasta came with lukewarm eight rigatoni pieces for €30 … I mean, if it was a dish that I loved I wouldn’t mind spending… I don’t care about the price, but this was an embarrassment to every Italian Sicilian mother, or cook out there. Shame.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Minareto - great launchpad into Sicily

‘Minareto’ has to be the best hotel in the finest location with stunning views across the harbour to Ortigia, Siracusa and Mount Etna beyond. The facilities are excellent and the private beach areas offer safe swimming in beautiful clear waters - great for snorkelling as there are so many fish. Wonderful, friendly staff and the most excellent breakfast. We were lucky to be upgraded to a room with a spectacular view. As a guide, ask for either rooms 231 or 232. The restaurant menu for lunch and dinner is the same and somewhat unimaginative for Sicily and hugely overpriced, offering small portions and expensive wines - avoid! Similarly the bar! Instead, a short walk along Via La Maddelena will lead to at least 3 more sensibly priced restaurants with great regional dishes. Go beyond the first, Villa Gaiangos - poor food/service. A little further, and the local shop, La Greca, is great for inexpensive food and wine. The boat-taxi to Ortigia is dependent on sea conditions. At €40 return it’s good value. On days when it can’t operate, a return taxi fare shouldn’t cost more than €60. There are plenty of towns and places of interest you can reach by hire car and/or bus excursions from the hotel. The Archaeological Park and Catacombs in Siracusa are easily accessible. Getting there is easy: train from Catania Airport to Siracusa (1hr & 20mins) for €7, and then €30 for a taxi. Despite its disappointing food and wine, Minareto is still the best for its location.
View of Ortigia and Mount Etna from our room and terrace.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magisk. Fantastisk service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skønneste sted

Virkelig dejligt ophold på Minareto. God værelser/huse og mange muligheder for både pool, jacuzzi, klippestrand, sandstrand. Top service og hurtig betjening ved både roomservice og på restaurant og bar. Søde og serviceorienterede medarbejdere. Rent og lækkert, smukt og roligt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vou voltar com certeza.

Lugar sensacional e com um atendimento primoroso.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024