The Accommodation

Built 40 years ago but recently restyled, Minareto Seaside Resort has 83 bungalow style Classic, Superior and Deluxe guest rooms and Junior suites, all of which have been expertly designed and sumptuously furnished with a modern twist.

All the rooms are equipped with minibar, safe, TV, internet connection (WiFi is available in suites and communal areas), hairdryer, en suite shower room with bathrobes, air conditioning and terrace.

Classic and Superior rooms enjoy views over the hotel gardens or a sea view (supplement). Deluxe rooms and Junior Suites have a living area and sea views from the terrace. For families, interconnecting rooms are available on request (rooms connect via a shared balcony).

Please note: There are 4 specially adapted Classic rooms with adequate wheelchair space. All rooms in the resort are on ground level and all paths throughout the grounds are paved.

Luxury Complex Villas

The Luxury Complex has independent Villas, each with private garden and jacuzzi pool and a central shared 15m x 8m swimming pool with sunbeds and parasols only for the use of the villa guests.

Villa Garden with pool (65m²)
This modern style villa is open plan with a living area and double bedroom with views of the gardens, shower room and a 70sqm garden with a private pool.

Panoramic Sea View Villa (120m²)
With views over the hotels private beach, this villa has 2 double bedrooms (one with sea views) each with an en suite shower room, an open plan living area, an indoor hot tub and a 500sqm garden.

Villa on two levels with private Garden and Jacuzzi Pool  (100m²)
The ground floor has a bright living area (35sqm) with a window facing the garden and a shower room. Stairs lead to the 1^st floor with a second living area with sofa bed (max 2 people), sea view and a double bedroom with shower room. A spiral staircase leads to a terrace with sea views to Ortigia beyond.

Villa with Private Garden and Jacuzzi Pool (75m²)
Open plan Villa with a bright living area and a big double bedroom with a window overlooking the garden, shower room, private garden and jacuzzi pool.

Villa with Private Garden and Jacuzzi Pool (55m²)
Open plan Villa with a bright living area, double bedroom and shower room, private garden and jacuzzi pool.
The Villa has an interconnecting room giving the option of a Villa on two levels.

Please note: The villas do not have kitchens and are available on a Bed & Breakfast or Half Board basis.

The Restaurants & Bars

The resort has 2 main restaurants and a bar some offering light meals and gala dinners (high season), each boasting a relaxed, elegant and modern atmosphere some with lovely sea views. From the buffet breakfast to the evening meal, guests are offered fresh and innovative menus and individual preferences are well catered for. The restaurants offer parents with young children highchairs and earlier mealtimes can be arranged on request. A babysitting service (extra cost) is available should the parents wish to enjoy a more romantic dinner for two.  

Please note: Restaurants, bars and other facilities are open at the discretion of the management.

The Facilities

As the only luxury resort in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve, Minareto Resort is a perfect choice for keen snorkellers and nature enthusiasts. Fauna and flora can be found in abundance under the sea, along with numerous marine species such as dolphins and sperm whales.

This area provides guests with a unique opportunity to explore the reserve or simply relax on either of the rocky beaches or sandy cove, all with sunbeds, parasols and beach towels provided. For those who prefer it, there is a large pool centrally located and guests can enjoy a cool drink from the poolside bar. 

A concierge service operates from the reception for booking a restaurant, hiring a car or simply providing you with a wake-up call, staff will be delighted to assist you in any way that they can. There is complimentary WiFi in public areas and a complimentary shuttle to Syracuse or a water taxi to the island of Ortigia (extra cost). The hotel also has a well-equipped gym and there is tennis, golf and horse riding available just a few kilometres from the hotel. The hotel has electric bicycles that guests can rent, private parking and massage and beauty treatments are available (on request, extra cost).

Spa Hotel

The 2BE Minareto Spa is located on the first floor of the Minareto Tower and can be booked for exclusive use by couples for an hour (extra cost) with use of the jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.

The Local Area

Minareto Seaside Resort is located in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Syracuse, a city rich in Greek and Roman architecture and which Cicero once considered to be the most beautiful of all the Greek cities.

Perhaps most famously, the city of Syracuse is home to one of the greatest ancient Greek Theatres dating back to the 5^th century BC and large enough to hold an audience of up to 15,000. This theatre attracts history enthusiasts from all over the world and is still used to this day for the annual Greek Theatre festival.

With other attractions such as the 3^rd century Roman Amphitheatre and the archaeological museum as well as an abundance of shops, restaurants and bars, Syracuse offers a fantastic location to experience Sicily. The island of Ortigia is also drenched in culture and boasts a vibrant nightlife.

Huw's View

Minareto Seaside Resort has a wonderful outlook and views of Syracuse which is located just 7km away. The guest accommodation is modern and elegantly furnished with the choice of rooms (some interconnecting) to suit families and couples, and villas with shared pool in the Luxury Complex also available.

As well as the half-Olympic sized swimming pool, there are 3 beaches for guests to choose from (1 sandy, 2 rocky) complete with complimentary sunbeds, parasols and beach towels.

Along with a range of restaurants, flexible mealtimes (on request) and babysitting service, this hotel is ideal to spend a luxurious family holiday.

Car hire essential for those wishing to explore the local area.

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Essential Information

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

Opening Date: 3^rd April 2020
Closing Date: 31^st October 2020
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 3PM
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