There are 7 Suites, 4 Deluxe Suites, 1 Grand Suite and 14 Junior Suites arranged in the grounds, all of which are decorated and furnished in traditional Sicilian style, some with antique furniture in keeping with the style of the Castello.

All the rooms have telephone, minibar, safe, tea/coffee making facility, satellite TV, air conditioning and en suite bath or shower room. The suites have a small terrace and lounge area, in some on a separate floor to the bedroom. Complimentary WiFi is available in public areas and in all suites. 

The hotel serves a buffet breakfast each morning and dinner is served in the Mastri Flavetta restaurant situated inside the Castello. This is not just a hotel restaurant but a fine dining restaurant offering Sicilian specialities and international cuisine combined with sophistication of the setting in the Castello using seasonal fruit and vegetables grown just 20m from the hotel. There is also an al fresco gazebo restaurant, Acquicella, which is open in the summer months. Please note for 2020 the hotel's restaurant will be open for dinner on a Friday and Saturday only.

The wine bar Palmento was an original wine press located in the heart of the castle which today has been converted into a unique wine lounge, finely decorated whilst maintaining the Sicilian baroque style.

In the ground's guests will find a poolside bar, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and private beach which is situated just 100m away and furnished with sunbeds, parasols (both extra cost) and complimentary pool/beach towels.

The Castello encapsulates all the warmth and character of a historical building yet with a modern elegance, illuminated in the evening by welcoming lights creating a soft and soothing light throughout the grounds. The reception offers guests hotel and local information, concierge and room service and there is WiFi in all areas and suites.

The Wellness Centre and Spa has jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, and offers guests a range of massages, oriental therapies, holistic treatments, facials and body scrubs, mud treatments, manicures and pedicures, thermal baths and much more (extra cost). 

We are pleased to confirm that this hotel has put COVID-19 protocols in place to ensure compliance with the regulations introduced by the Italian government in order to ensure the maximum enjoyment, safety and security of our guests, which is detailed in the link below.
 
The measures introduced will apply to both the facilities provided by the hotel and guests services and their implementation will be closely monitored and controlled in order to ensure the healthiest environment in which guests can continue to enjoy their holiday with confidence.
 
We must point out that the implementation of these measures may result in minor changes to the facilities available and certain services offered by the hotel as described on our website and in our brochure and we invite our clients to contact us if they have any concerns or queries in this regard.
 
These changes in practices and availability of facilities may result in a different experience from that which would otherwise be the case, although the reduced number of clients may result in a better service being afforded to guests.

Calatabiano is situated on the stunning north east coast of the island between the Ionian Sea, Mount Etna and Taormina. It is 3km from the coast, 43km to the cable car at Rifugio Sapienza to access Mount Etna and the cosmopolitan and historic town of Taormina is 11km away.

The holiday resort of Giardini Naxos is just 6km and the historic town of Acireale famous for its churches, cathedral, art and paintings is 30km. Calatabiano with its own Arab-Norman Castle is an ideal base to explore the east coast of Sicily.

Castello di San Marco is situated in a tranquil park-like setting just 3km from Calatabiano on the stunning north east coast of the island.

It is in an ideal location between the Ionian Sea, Mount Etna (20km) and Taormina (11km). The hotel itself is a beautiful example of Sicilian-Baroque architecture and boasts sea, garden and mountain views.

With charming suites, fine dining restaurant and wine bar, pool and private beach, the Castello di San Marco is ideal for those looking to relax and sightsee in Sicily.

Car hire highly recommended.

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All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date: 1^st April 2021
Closing Date: 1^st November 2021
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 2PM
Check Out: 11AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance