Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Grand Suite Cavaliere Costarelli | Terrace/patio
Reception
Executive Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Executive Junior Suite | Living area | TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Via San Marco 40, Calatabiano, CT, 95011
  • Marina di Cottone Beach
    18 min walk
  • Greek Ruins
    6 min drive
  • Giardini Naxos Beach
    12 min drive
  • Taormina (TFC)
    41 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Grand Suite Vinarium

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Suite Cavaliere Costarelli

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa

4-star Calatabiano hotel close to Marina di Cottone Beach
Catch some rays on Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa's private beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa offers 30 accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Calatabiano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

AQUAE LEONIS has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. Children under 7 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Unwind on the hotel's private beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa like an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Baroque hotel also offers a spa tub, a steam room, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
I MASTRI FLAVETTA - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • I MASTRI FLAVETTA

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Spa tub
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1689
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 18 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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: EUR 1.50 per person, per night

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

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 7 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel Spa
Castello Marco Charming & Spa
Castello Di San Marco Charming Hotel And Spa
Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Hotel
Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Calatabiano
Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Hotel Calatabiano

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptional in every way, the staff, the service, the room, the breakfast. Simply everything. Well done Castello San Marco for thinking of everything !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian, Linden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nestled between the majestic Mount Etna and the splendid Taormina, Castello di San Marco is a baroque jewel by the sea. Dating back to 1689, this princely residence juts out into the infinite blue waters, offering a timeless blend of history, tradition, and Sicilian culture. 🏰 Elegance and Tranquility: The castle’s tranquil exteriors and softly lit interiors create an ideal atmosphere for romantic and relaxing holidays. The 28 elegant suites, nestled in the park surrounding the main building, provide a luxurious retreat. Fine Dining: Indulge in culinary passion at the ‘Giardino di Pietra’ restaurant. Here, Sicilian cuisine meets gourmet sophistication, with a menu inspired by local flavors and sustainability ethos. Don’t miss the organic vegetable garden tended with ancient methods. 🏊‍♀️ Swimming Pool and Private Beach: Just 50 meters from the sea, the magnificent swimming pool beckons. Imagine lounging by the water, with the private beach and terrace at your fingertips. 🎾 Tennis and More: Beyond relaxation, enjoy the tennis court, wine lounge with an impressive selection of 250 fine wines, and the Mediterranean park. The Murabito family, steeped in Sicilian tradition, extends a warm welcome to every guest. At Castello di San Marco, authenticity is the currency, and genuine smiles accompany sincere hospitality. Come experience a stay that transcends mere accommodation—a symphony of emotion and beauty. ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maybe the best surroundings we have experienced.
Quite wonderful setting, fabulous large clean pool, very helpful efficient personnel in every department. Excellent restaurant food.
Pool
View of main building
View of main building
Snapshot of site. But it’s massive and full of wonderful trees and greenery and flowers
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ricard

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
The hotel is wonderful, set in beautiful grounds, very close to an enormously long, albeit unguarded and not well-maintained beach. Convenient for trips to Taormina and Mount Etna, but set on a quiet and secluded area. The restaurant on site is nice, and the one across the road by the beach is great, with friendly staff, good food and reasonable prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Romantic getaway in a Magical Castle
We had a wonderful and unique stay at this renewed castle, converted to a boutique, high standard hotel. Beautiful and classy garden for breakfast included and luxurious dinner if booked. Amazing large pool overlooking the beach. An easy, 20 minute drive from Taormina. One point had to be taken off, sadly, due to the queen bed mattress which felt small and a bit squeeky and not perfect maintenance of bathroom. Other than that - truly a magical experience reflecting the vibe of romantic Sicily.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Our only regret was we couldn’t stay for longer…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Interesting property that may have been a destination for the locals, but seems to be not well-kept, with many areas seem to be a work area that is not well kept. The bar was very nice but the SPA did not look very appealing with a large white chair lef at the entrance for no obvious reason. The front desk staff were very friendly, and the restaurant staff we very nice, too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting, outstanding service
Hotel and grounds are beautiful, service was wonderful. It’s far from Taormina - transport is very expensive and can be delayed in the busy summer. Lighting in the room lounge area was subdued, and little things like bathroom and tea supplies were not replenished. It should be possible to have a fresh towel at the beach and pool if needed. These are little details but prevented a 5 star rating for this 5 star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA, COLLEYVILLE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in an amazing oasis. Ambience and atmosphere like a 5 star resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful hotel - former Castello with a private beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem
we really enjoyed our stay in this superbly renovated castle. World class accommodation in a spacious room, exceptional swimming pool. The restaurant Giardino di Pietra has to be tried for a gourmet dinner while the Wine Bar Il Palmento can not be missed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a very quiet area but close to the main town and to the beach. The staff is very friendly and responsive to any question
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxim, Klosterneuburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgeen, Nampa, Idaho

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous old world property. Our room had a terrace on the 1st floor with gorgeous landscape. Wine bar was right next door and prices were very reasonable. Great restaurant..AWESOME STAFF and TAXI DRIVERS!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and beautiful grounds and rooms. Excellent service...kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful estate and gardens Good breakfast in outdoor setting Negatives were 1. Limited understanding of English by staff 2. Inflexibility regarding check out times
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am grateful to hotels.com for making an easy reservation after some difficulty... This hotel is paradise and was in every way elegant and enjoyable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sicilian charm
Booking was somewhat “tricky” but perseverance paid off: arrival and stay made up for it! Lovely restaurant staff amazing spa amazing garden comfortable and elegant rooms The bonus is to be a few steps to the sea! Beauty and elegance remain the outstanding attributes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setting, next to the beach, immaculate grounds. Given the price, breakfast could be more substantial. Overall a good choice if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. They couldn’t have done more for us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with friendly stuff. Very picturesque. Far from anywhere, so car is a must. Breakfast could be better, no cheese or meat cuts served (in Sicily!!). As we were there, they continued repairs they could not complete off season. I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019