Tucked away in a historic village near Catania, you'll find Relais San Giuliano. Housed in a former 18th-century noble house, this charming boutique hotel welcomes you with an attractive courtyard garden. Here everything is about unwind and enjoyment, whether you opt for a quiet day by the pool or a culinary experience in the gourmet restaurant. Relais San Giuliano is the ideal base to discover the real Sicily, from the lava fields of Mount Etna to the baroque splendor of Catania.
Caractère clients receive a welcome drink upon arrival.
The hotel is open from mid-April to early January.
15 rooms.
You can check in from 3pm. Check-out is by 11 am.
From 230 euros.
Relais San Giuliano officially falls under the label D.S.I Dimore Storiche Italiane, Italian Historic Houses.
Each room has a different personality and this is reflected in the name, but also in the furnishings chosen and the materials used such as the wood of old barrels, wrought iron, ceramics, terracotta and so on. Bathrobes, toiletries and tea-making facilities are available in the rooms.
The Junior Suite is our favourite because of its creative décor, collectibles and panoramic terrace overlooking the pool or courtyard.
The large swimming pool with a hydromassage section provides refreshment during the hot summer days on the island. The pool is equipped with comfortable loungers, parasols and there is a pool bar for tasty drinks.
Unwind at the SPA Sabbia Nera where they use superior local ingredients such as beeswax, clay and sand from Etna. The spa's name literally means "black sand", referring to Etna's volcanic rock. A Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi are available. Sports enthusiasts can visit the gym with the best Technogym fitness equipment.
Children of any age are welcome here but there is an adults-friendly atmosphere.
At the heart of the boutique hotel Relais San Giuliano, you'll find restaurant I Palici, located on the 16th-century millstone. Chef Gaetano Procopio creates refined dishes where hints of the countryside and the sea mingle. At Palmento del Serra bistro and lounge bar, enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner or cocktails and other beverages.
The hotel is located in the municipality of Viagrande. Thanks to its strategic location, Relais San Giuliano is the ideal starting point to discover small coastal villages like Aci Trezza and Aci Castello or big cities like Catania at 15 km, Taormina at 40 km and Syracuse at 80 km.
Catania airport is 28 kilometres away.
A transfer for two from or to the airport costs 110 euros each way.
Free parking is available at the hotel. Parking in the private garage costs €20 per day and must be requested in advance.
This small-scale boutique hotel in charming Viagrande, with a tranquil courtyard garden, beautiful pool and excellent cuisine, is the ideal base for exploring Sicily.
