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Minareto

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Cathedral of Syracuse

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (The Suitest) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

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Via del Faro Massolivieri 26, Syracuse, SR, 96100
  • Place, Spiaggia del Minareto
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia Punta del Pero
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (The Suitest) | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (The Suitest)

  • Sea view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior suite with private pool | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Junior suite with private pool

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Jacuzzi suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Jacuzzi suite

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Syracuse

On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Lungomare di Ortigia. Cathedral of Syracuse is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Spiaggia del Minareto - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Spiaggia Massolivieri - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Spiaggia Punta del Pero - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 31 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 25 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zefiro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mokrito - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Calarossa Caffe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vecchio Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Allumettes Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Minareto

5-star beachfront hotel near Cathedral of Syracuse
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Minareto, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a steam room. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Syracuse hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 24 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3401 sq ft of conference space
  • 316 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Minareto offers 92 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature computers and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Syracuse hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Computer

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 11 and March 11.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 26 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: EUR 5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 150 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number IT089017A1M7CE7ZMV

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Minareto to the airport?

Minareto is 41.8 mi (71-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Minareto have an airport shuttle?

Minareto offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 150 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Minareto to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Minareto offer free breakfast?

Minareto offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Minareto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Minareto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Minareto?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Minareto have a pool?

Minareto features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Minareto have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Italian cuisine, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does Minareto have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Minareto to downtown Syracuse?

Minareto is 1.6 mi away from Syracuse.

Minareto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 267 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Winderfull views but the staff isn’t so supportive!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff, concierge, the lifeguard Alexandro, and the site maintenance staff are all so kind, helpful, friendly and attentive. The restaurant was amazing and the service was perfect. They organized a boat into town for us and it was a beautiful boat ride at night both ways. Very nice to see the Ortigia / Syracuse city lights at night. This place is impeccable and they keep the grounds in great shape. The option for the private beach or private rock facing Ortigia is great for morning to sunset sun. The water is crystal clear and there are beautiful caves to explore with lots of small little fish to see. The sand is soft and the wat is is shallow to walk into with virtually no waves at the beach. Very secluded. Such an amazing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislau, Richmond Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for swimming and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

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

Nice setting unreliable service

Nice location and rooms. But service was undependable. Room service order did not come, some of our bags were left in our room when we were checking out, car not brought up when asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Grazina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aiste

l ll give 4 stars not 5, for this hotel..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful natural settings . Gorgeous views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property. It’s a bit remote so definitely need a rental car to take advantage of activities that are not in the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very special & the staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing pool and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, peaceful place to stay in Siracusa as a base to explore all the wonderful towns nearby. The grounds and views are stunning. Great staff, wine and food selections. Its great to have a car to explore this region and even more perfect to have such an oasis to return too. Valet parking was included and incredibly prompt. We loved the private beach too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort - even better than we were expecting! The staff and services are first class - such a lovely experience. The only issue was that everything from the water, tea and coffee in the room comes with a price tag, so be prepared. But overall if you're looking for luxury in an amazing setting - look no further! Wish we had stayed longer than 3 nights! Amazing stay - we genuinely are looking forward to returning at the earliest opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

This is not Siciliano food

So it looks amazing but terrible food, service and the beach was all right. Sooooooo disappointing of the meals. It’s an embarrassment as an Italian to eat at a place that provided this kind of food. You spend almost 1600 euro a night and the restaurant is an embarrassment to all Sicilians. I live in Canada, that doesn’t mean that I should get crappy food. I’m Italian by roots and I know good quality food when I have it. This restaurant is disgusting. It should be ashamed of itself for being in Italy. The pasta came with lukewarm eight rigatoni pieces for €30 … I mean, if it was a dish that I loved I wouldn’t mind spending… I don’t care about the price, but this was an embarrassment to every Italian Sicilian mother, or cook out there. Shame.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

samra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful place and all staff are very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Roberto

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Minareto is a very well-located resort with superb views of the ocean and Siragusa. Rooms/beds were very comfortable, although the decor tended to be somewhat gaudy/outdated. Staff was very helpful and friendly, and the location was convenient to the sites in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel on a peninsula . Bit cut off from anything . Nowhere local to go or eat out . Restaurant was lovely but expensive around £200 couple . We were not shown the Wellness area and everything was extra although never even saw it open . A brochure in room with what was on offer would have been nice .Pool and beach was lovely . Jacuzzis we’re too cold to use . Nice for a quiet holiday . Hotel bar seemed to be unmanned you ordered everything on the resort on WhatsApp . Bar area was dead all the time and just to finish it off the boat advertised to take you to Ortigua was 50 euros return per couple ! Such a shame as hotel itself was nice , clean and staff were good . Only stay here if you have a car .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Minareto - great launchpad into Sicily

‘Minareto’ has to be the best hotel in the finest location with stunning views across the harbour to Ortigia, Siracusa and Mount Etna beyond. The facilities are excellent and the private beach areas offer safe swimming in beautiful clear waters - great for snorkelling as there are so many fish. Wonderful, friendly staff and the most excellent breakfast. We were lucky to be upgraded to a room with a spectacular view. As a guide, ask for either rooms 231 or 232. The restaurant menu for lunch and dinner is the same and somewhat unimaginative for Sicily and hugely overpriced, offering small portions and expensive wines - avoid! Similarly the bar! Instead, a short walk along Via La Maddelena will lead to at least 3 more sensibly priced restaurants with great regional dishes. Go beyond the first, Villa Gaiangos - poor food/service. A little further, and the local shop, La Greca, is great for inexpensive food and wine. The boat-taxi to Ortigia is dependent on sea conditions. At €40 return it’s good value. On days when it can’t operate, a return taxi fare shouldn’t cost more than €60. There are plenty of towns and places of interest you can reach by hire car and/or bus excursions from the hotel. The Archaeological Park and Catacombs in Siracusa are easily accessible. Getting there is easy: train from Catania Airport to Siracusa (1hr & 20mins) for €7, and then €30 for a taxi. Despite its disappointing food and wine, Minareto is still the best for its location.
View of Ortigia and Mount Etna from our room and terrace.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Minareto. The food was delicious at all meals, the staff were lovely and we enjoyed the spa. Surrounded by the sea, the views were beautiful with Etna, Siracusa and their private beach. Highly recommended! Would be nice if they could get a English speaking news channel like CNN!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonid, new york

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

karni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort, great sea view from all over, lovely semi private bay with sand beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Moriches

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. If I could say one thing that was bad is that the surrounding area isn’t great. We had a car so it didn’t matter a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to get away from it all.

Lovely serene hotel. Fabulous room courtesy of an upgrade. Fantastic wifi. Great gym. So so breakfast. Useful water taxi service. Private beach and a good swimming pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Susie

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

Views amazing

Beautiful location lovely staff private beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area but not in the main city of Syracuse.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019