Villa Ortensia in Aci Castello, Sicily

Villa Ortensia is a family-run, eco-friendly seafront property located 1.5 km from Aci Castello center and 7.5 km from Catania city center. The hotel offers complimentary bicycles for exploring the surrounding area, and the garden includes a gazebo where daily breakfast with organic ingredients is served. Guests have access to a shared kitchen, a shared lounge, and an outdoor dining area with beach cabanas and loungers.

All rooms at Villa Ortensia are air-conditioned, uniquely decorated, and feature a private bathroom with a hairdryer and either a balcony or a terrace. The property provides wheelchair-accessible accommodations with an emergency cord in the bathroom, a lower bathroom sink, a raised toilet, and toilet grab rails. Guests also benefit from daily housekeeping, a mini-market on site, and pet-friendly amenities such as pet baskets and bowls.

Each morning, guests enjoy a breakfast made with organic ingredients, served in the garden setting, including freshly baked croissants and fresh fruits. The hotel offers special diet menus, fruits, wine and champagne on request, as well as packed lunches for day trips. Outdoor dining is available at the beachfront with cabanas and loungers, and there is a BBQ facility for guest use.

Villa Ortensia has a solarium and offers massage services in a peaceful setting, including full body massages. Guests can rent bicycles for bike tours, join walking tours, or use the on-site water sport facilities for scuba diving and snorkeling. Other activities include hiking, cycling, and board games, with a nightclub/DJ available for evening entertainment.

The hotel is located on the seafront, close to the Norman Castle of Aci Castello, and provides easy access to Mount Etna (40-minute drive) and Catania city center. Transporation services include airport pickup and drop-off, car hire, and a shuttle service, with free parking on site. Additional conveniences include a barber/beauty shop, a designated smoking area, and luggage storage with public transport tickets available.

Location: Seafront in Aci Castello, 7.5 km from Catania, 40 min from Mount Etna

Rooms: Uniquely decorated, air-conditioned, with balcony or terrace

Dining: Daily organic breakfast in the garden with homemade croissants

Wellness: On-site massage services and solarium

Activities: Complimentary bicycles, water sports, bike and walking tours

Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment and board games

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and lowered sinks