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Esperia Palace Hotel

5.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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Via delle Ginestre 27/D, Zafferana Etnea, CT, 95019
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Barone di Villagrande 1727
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Park Etna
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Zafferana Etnea

A luxury stay in Zafferana Etnea awaits you at Esperia Palace Hotel. You'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Mount Etna and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Barone di Villagrande 1727. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and hot tub. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, gym and Turkish bath/hammam. A meeting room, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Zafferana Etnea hotel you'll find Via Etnea.

What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Adventure Park Etna - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Etna Park Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 21 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 12 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolceria Torrisi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Svolta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Locanda Nerello - Ristorante, del Relais Monaci delle Terre Nere - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪convivium bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hosteria Il Porcino - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Esperia Palace Hotel

Esperia Palace Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury Esperia Palace Hotel. Free self parking is available.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
Esperia Palace Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Park Princip i
  • The Court

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Esperia Palace
Esperia Palace Hotel
Esperia Palace Hotel Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Hotel Hotel
Esperia Palace Hotel Zafferana Etnea
Esperia Palace Hotel Hotel Zafferana Etnea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Esperia Palace Hotel?

Esperia Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Esperia Palace Hotel?

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esperia Palace Hotel on 2 July 2026 start from AU$160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Esperia Palace Hotel?

Yep, Esperia Palace Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Esperia Palace Hotel?

The closest beach to Esperia Palace Hotel is Spiaggia di Fondachello (11.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Esperia Palace Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Esperia Palace Hotel. It has 2 hot tubs and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Esperia Palace Hotel have a pool?

Esperia Palace Hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Esperia Palace Hotel?

Esperia Palace Hotel features 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What makes Esperia Palace Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Esperia Palace Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esperia Palace Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Esperia Palace Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Esperia Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Esperia Palace Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Esperia Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very much made this hotel worth maximum ratings. They were able to accommodate my need for two separate beds without issue and honor what I thought I was booking. The breakfast was great and made the stay a good value. The gym and pool close at 2000 - it would be nice if these were open longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Property is spacious, modern, and in a great location on the slope of Etna.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Horng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and big rooms. Staff excellent, especially Dario. Gave tips on Mount Etnea, directions , time Togo etc. he was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, large bathroom and shower. Reception Staff very friendly and helpful. Balcony and views beautiful. Breakfast was lovely quality and great choice. Carpets are tied and general decor needs attention (a little battered). Gym not good, no treadmill and bike seat broken/damaged. Didn’t bother using 😕
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

Pleasant surprise, off the beaten track

Thank you for a suprisingly and nice stay. We choose this hotel because we needed a place to stay when our originally planned accommodation was cancelled. Instead we had to rely on Hotels.com and the friendly staff at Esperia Palace. The hotel area is clean and quiet, and with the air/climate some higher up, was refreshing now in August. Nice rooms with spacious and clean bathrooms. We hadn’t planned for visiting this area close to the volcano, but Zafferana Etnea is a lovely town. Just know that you have to walk 15 min from the hotel to get into the centre, and that the streets from the hotel is not that welcoming. Nice Spa and Pool-area. PS: remember to bring swim cap.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Graza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien accueilli, personnel super sympa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. Proche de l'Etna, excellent service et propreté de la chambre impeccable. Nous avons apprécié la gentillesse et les conseils de Dario.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Hotel hat eine grandiose Aussicht bis nach Taormina, auf den Stretto und das italienische Festland. Das Frühstücksbuffet war toll, das Zimmer geräumig. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness
Leider wird der Saunabereich um 19:00 Uhr schon geschlossen, das finde ich für ein Hotel in dieser Kategorie nicht richtig und leider kein Wasserkocher auf dem Zimmer aber ansonsten alles perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GIOVANNI

Gentilezza
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel calme, propre, belle chambre, l’accueil sympathique, ils nous ont bien aidé pour les visites a faire.. Par contre le petit déjeuner ca vaut a peine un 3 étoiles.. Très pauvre.. dommage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jeg vil ikke ligefrem kalde det et femstjernet, nok nærmere et tostjernet. Wifi kunne ikke nå vores værelse, værelset var slidt og hotellet virkede nærmest lukket. Der var ingen vand på vores værelse, og i stedet for at give os et nyt, måtte vi i stedet vente på, at det blev fikset. Det eneste positive der er at sige er, at fra hotellet tager den en halv time i bil til Etna.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è ben curata e le stanze sono comode e pulite. Grande pregio della struttura è dato dal receptionist che con la sua grande disponibilità e cordialità ci ha accolto, consigliato e supportato . Gentilissimo. Buona anche la colazione. Torneremo sicuramente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Modern hotel missing some charme to be 5 stars

Modern spacious rooms (not all with full sea view), nice spa but expensive (24€) and open only some afternoons, breakfast could be improved (no fresh fruit salad or fresh orange juice, no vegan products or other milks) served in a place almost without windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

Bell'hotel a Zafferana

Bella struttura vicina al centro di Zafferana. Buon punto da cui visitare l'Etna e la zona del catanese. Stanze grandi e pulizia giornaliera ma nei 4 giorni di permanenza non sono stati mai cambiati gli asciugamani del bagno. Colazione abbondante e varia. La connessione internet a volte saltava ma era forse dovuto al cattivo tempo. Bella piscina esterna ma non utilizzabile per le basse temperature avute nel periodo del soggiorno. È presente però la piscina interna riscaldata della spa che ha il difetto di essere solo a pagamento, poiché inclusa nel percorso spa. Non abbiamo provato il ristorante della struttura ma in zona ci sono molti posti dove mangiare bene al giusto prezzo. In conclusione una buona esperienza.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Elegante fuori mano

Abbiamo sciato e poi ci siamo rifugiati in questo bellissimo albergo... Da rifare!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

MARYLENE

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel de passage et de sport d'hiver

A première vue, hôtel agréable mais service au minimum pas digne d'un 4 étoiles sup comme sur les panneaux de l'hôtel Restaurant .....je sais si il y a pas d'indication... Piscine interrieuren faisant parti du spa donc pas de l'hôtel prévoir 15€ par personne Petit déjeuner façon industriel, jus orange a l'eau, jambon blanc qui transpire, fruit frais veurrie, pomme flétrie
Verified

6/10 Okay

davide

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

viaggio di piacere

prenotazione non chiara da parte di chi ? expedia o esperia hotel. prenotazione fatta via telefono. peccato succedano queste cose la vacanza può subire alterazioni
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fanny

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

Decevant...

l'Etna dernière étape de notre voyage en Sicile, Esperia dernier hôtel : le plus cher et le moins bien. Honteux de payer ce prix dans un Hotel ou même l’accès à la piscine extérieure est payant ! et le petit déjeuner : pas de pain frais, du jus de fruit en brique, pas d'oeuf, ni d'omelette... des cuillères en plastique
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jp

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

très bon hotel

Hotel moderne Belle vue, bon restaurant classe et elegant avec des prix tres corrects Chambre agreable avec belle vue, au pied de l etna mais voiture indispensable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good value

Great room very clean, only a pity there was not coffee/tea available in the room
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raffaele

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bello l,hotel malgestito

L,hotel e' molto bello e in una splendida posizione.le stanze sono confortevoli e molto grandi, bella la piscina e il centro benessere, peccato che la pulizia in generale e nelle stanze e' molto deludente, deludente anche la colazione senza niente di salato,per quanto riguarda il centro benessere consiglierei l,acqua calda nella piscina interna se uno vuole la piscina fredda va all,esterno....manca la wi fI nelle camera.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025