The
Santa Tecla Palace
is a tourist centre on the
beautiful Ionica coast in front of Acireale. The hotel is situated on
an area of 22.000.mq directly on the seafront and surmounted by the
majestic Etna. The structure of 190 rooms in part faces the sea while
the rest is surrounded by raised lush Mediterranean gardens bounded by
the typical stone walls made of lava rock.
The airport of Catania Fontanarossa is only 30km. Alitalia is the
national carrier, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, which guarantees
the best connections. Catania is also well served by Wind Jet, Air One
and Meridiana, Air Malta, Air Canada, Easy Jet, Tuifl y.com, Air
Berlin, Blue Express, Volare Web, Helvetic, My Air.
The
Santa Tecla Palace
is easily accessible on the
Motorway 18 Catania/Messina, exit Acireale and then the SS114 in the
direction of Catania, where you’ll fi nd many indications for both the
village of Santa Tecla and the hotel. The nearest Port is Catania only
20km where there are many Cruise and scheduled. Marina di Riposto is
only 12km which is a major port and equipped for pleasure
craft. The railway station of Acireale is 3km and on the
Messina - Catania/Syracuse line.
All major trains make stops at this station.
RESTAURANTS
The restaurants off er a wide choice of dishes ranging from
international to the local cuisine off ering a culinary experience in a
unique setting with stunning views over the Etnea cliff s.
The meals are a buff et for lunch and dinner and a rich breakfast with
hot and cold dishes.
Restaurant La Veranda:
The Veranda overlooks the
pool, the restaurant off ers a buff et and serves national and
international cuisine with particular attention to all regional
recipes. The full
and half board meals are served in this restaurant. A Regional themed
buff et takes place once a week.
The Rada:
Terrace overlooking the sea with exclusive
gourmet
cuisine. Wide selection of grilled dishes and an exclusive wine cellar
with particular attention to the Sicilian labels.
Roof Garden
– On the top fl oor of the Hotel there
is the lounge with large windows with a stunning panoramic view and two
terraces. It’s a perfect place to celebrate special events or to serve
refi ned banquets.
Cliff Terrace:
The large terrace overlooking the sea
is not a restaurant, but a unique place in the warmer months to
organize festivals and exclusive events.
Catering on board: We off er catering service on board for all needs
and requirements
BAR
Blue Bar: This is the centre of activity around which rotates the daily
life in the Hotel, featuring a double opening between the pool hall and
the foyer. We will accompany you during your stay off ering a list of
cocktails and a selection of liquors and distillates, and a rich
selection of Sundries snacks and a list of our classics.
BEACH AND POOL
Beach
- The large terrace on the cliff is equipped
with deck chairs and umbrellas free of charge. For your comfort and
entertainment from June 1st to September 30th the suggested
bathing area is bounded by small buoys and 2 floating platforms are
installed for relaxation and diving.
Swimming pool
– The panoramic swimming pool has an
overflow of sea water
OTHER SERVICES
- Beauty Suite for massages, beauty treatments and fitness
- Business Centre
- Internet Point
- Secretarial Services
- Bazar
- External Parking
- Laundry service
- Baby-sitting service
- Wireless connection in the public areas and bedrooms
- Car rental
- Shuttle service to Acireale with a fixed schedule from early
- May to late September
- Folklore music once a week
SPORT
- Diving Center for excursions and scuba diving courses
- Rental of Masks and Fins
- Snorkeling trips
- Water Skiing
- Wakeboard
- Banana Boat
- Canoe
- Rental Service of dinghy’s, yachts, sailing boats and motor
boats
- Tender service for yachts at anchorage
- Sport Fishing
- Leisure Fishing
- Night Fishing
- Helicopter rental service
- Excursions in off-road (4x4)
- Excursions in quads
- Golf course 45 minutes away, The Picciolo Golf Club offers
a 20%
- discount on the Green Fee to all guests of Santa Tecla
Palace.
- The Picciolo is closed on Tuesdays.
- Lighted Tennis court
THE ROOMS
190 rooms on six floors:
94 Deluxe rooms (47 sea view - 41 garden view)
87 Classic rooms (43 sea view - 44 garden view)
8 Suite sea view - 1 Suite garden view.
70 of the 190 rooms can accommodate a cot or third bed.
The rooms have a minimum area of 30 square meters and are equipped with
mini bar, telephone, air conditioning, fl at screen TV with
international channels and Sky channels, pay TV,
internet ADSL, safe, hairdryer. Nearly all of the rooms has a small
terrace with table and chairs.
The suites have fl at-screen TVs, courtesy kit, bathrobes, whirlpool
bath and are a minimum size of 45 square meters;
Check In Hr. 15:00
Check Out Hr. 12:00
