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Ares Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel with free WiFi, connected to the convention center

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Lobby
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Via Carducci 30, San Giovanni la Punta, CT, 95037
  • Lungomare di Ognina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Via Etnea
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Catania Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

San Giovanni la Punta

In shopping district.You'll find I Portali Shopping Centre and Leucatia Castle within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Le Zagare Shopping Center and Katane Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ognina - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Via Etnea - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Bellini Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Giuffrida Station - 7 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 13 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pidatella - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Locandiera - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bar Trappeto - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nuk - Urban Sushi Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Pizza Rock - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ares Hotel

3-star hotel with free WiFi, connected to the convention center
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Ares Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ares Hotel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This San Giovanni la Punta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ares Hotel San Giovanni la Punta
Ares San Giovanni la Punta
Ares Hotel Hotel
Ares Hotel San Giovanni la Punta
Ares Hotel Hotel San Giovanni la Punta

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ares Hotel to the airport?

Ares Hotel is 15 mi (27-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ares Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Ares Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 80 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Ares Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 16.2 mi (24-min drive) from Catania Beach and 4.7 mi (14-min drive) from Lungomare di Ognina. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ares Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ares Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 5 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Ares Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ares Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Ares Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ares Hotel have a pool?

Ares Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Ares Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ares Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ares Hotel to downtown San Giovanni la Punta?

Ares Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Carrubazza-Motta.

Ares Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 140 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ian, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would have liked a kettle in the room as 'Er Indoors likes a cup of tea abd it seems to be beyond the Italian staff to make one properly. Otherwise all was well and the hotel was close to the motorways so it was easy to get to all patts of Sicily. We stayed several extra days as we liked the hotel.

8/10 Good

Carlo, Ragusa

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

Ares Hotel

I a few words, the price reflect the Hotel, it isi cheap but clean and staff is lovely and ready to help you in anytime. Nice stay

10/10 Excellent

soheil sefat

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

Beautiful and clean

So special and warm people with great attitude and friendly , the food it was really good and wine ofcourse , I will be back soon on June 2016 to have more expreance there , please make sure rent a car there because definitely you need car to check the city

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
No thrills accommodation, little out of way but works fine if you require a place to stay overnight. Bar has a great view of Etna.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ares Hotel was a perfect jumping off place for our trip around Sicily. Very easy to get to Mount Etna the next day. The staff was very helpful. Nice dinner at the hotel restaurant.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ares hotel

Clean, nice people, but bed was terribly pumping, and the room smelled. Breakfast was good with perfect service. The hotel is quite hard to find without GPS even if it is closed to the highway.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

DD, Ontario

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

Great Hotel

While you do need a car as location is several km from Catania, view of Mt Etna from dining room was fantastic. WiFi codes don't work but they let me check my email with their computer. Staff were great, breakfast was plentiful, and the furnishings throughout the hotel were beautiful. We liked it so much we booked 2 more nights. Would definitely recommend.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Claude, Miami, FL

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

Excellent hotel for a very reasonable rate

Excellent hotel for travelers that come to town by car. Free parking in hotel. Close to main highway giving easy access to nearby towns like Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, etc. Free Internet in lounge is not that fast but works well enough for email and web surfing. Good restaurant for dinner for a very convenient fixed price per person for hotel guests. Complete complimentary breakfast. Large well decorated lounge with possibility of use of private meeting rooms.Staff has always been very helpful giving suggestions about trips and conveniences such as where can I get good fruit. Order in pizza, etc. Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Beds are firm. Shower is a little bit tight but has an abundant flow of hot water. Quiet area without intrusive traffic sound. I came to stay three days and ended up staying in the hotel for six days.

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect for Etna!

This hotel is the perfect location if you are just in the Catania region to climb Etna and have hired a car. It is on the outskirts of Catania in a suburban area (which is reminiscent of Australian suburbs!) and is right near the main road to Etna. A few minutes from Catania for dinner and right at the foothills of Etna. The breakfast room is also situated with a beautiful view of Etna and the beautiful surrounding countryside. The double room we booked was quite basic, but had everything needed. The en-suite bathroom likewise. All in all though would definitely stay here again.

4/10 Poor

Silke, Berlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Der Service war sehr schlecht. Wir hatten den Eindruck, dass wir als Expedia-Kunde besonders unerwünscht waren. Das Zimmer war voller Schimmel, vermutlich von einem Wasserschaden. Da das Hotel fast vollkommen leer war, hätte es mit Sicherheit auch ein weniger schlechtes Zimmer gegeben. Das Frühstück war auch eher dürftig, der Kellner benahm sich an der Grenze zur Höflichkeit. Das Abendessen im Restaurant war ok, einfach aber gut zu fairen Preisen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Maria, Arezzo

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Comodo per gli spostamenti vicino a superstrada e

Buona la colazione a 4 € e la cena varia con 4 portate a scelta diverse ogni sera a 15€. Alcuni miglioramenti possibili: getto doccia, rifornimento saponi e phon. Qualche divano da rinnovare. Bar da tenere aperto la sera visto che fuori dall'Hotel non c'è niente. Lo consiglio. +++
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

marcoc

Hotel

Ristorante buono e posizionato nel piano inferiore molto tranquillo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

PAOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ringrazio lo staff della recepion per la loro cortesia e gentilezza
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

NINO

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

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

Excellent

Très bon hôtel. Si on doit trouver un défaut : le wifi pas toujours optimal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

hotel vicino svincolo tangenziale

Albergo da me utilizzato più volte, ma nel tempo sta deteriorandosi, ha necessità di una ristrutturazione, lo staff è molto cortese e disponibile, i prezzi sono molto bassi e la posizione vicino autostrada e tangenziale e l'ampio parcheggio gratuito lo rendono parecchio comodo per chi viaggia in auto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antonino

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

Perfetto!!!!

Eravamo 9 amici, ci siamo trovati molto bene in questo hotel, economico, pulito e con tutti i servizi necessari. Personale squisito, gentile e cordiale. Ci torneremo!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

joão

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel pasable

Hotel con excelentes vistas al Etna, si bien sus instalaciones están un poco viejas. Personal muy agradable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Mara

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

Mediamente scarso

Le camere sono molto semplici e non troppo pulite, le tende ad es. erano veramente sporche. Ma il peggio si è presentato a colazione, tutt'altro che continentale. Alle 9:20 non c'era niente da mangiare e dietro nostra richiesta di integrare il buffet hanno portato qualche fetta di pancarrè e 7 fettine di prosciutto. Il tostapane era in condizioni pessime quindi non potevi farti neanche un toast da quanto era sporco.dopo hanno portato anche qualche cornetto ma ci hanno detto di non prenderne più di uno a testa. Insomma siamo andati via e abbiamo fatto colazione in un bar spettacolare degno della bella e accogliente Sicilia, al contrario dell'hotel in questione.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

EMANUELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Saskia , Purmerend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel was fine.

There is an excellent restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

ale e roby, arezzo

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

consigliato

comodo per gli spostamenti in auto personale gentilissimo e camere pulite
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017