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Insulae Resort

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cefalu Beach

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A poolside area with stone walls, three doors leading to seating areas, and potted plants.
A modern building with large windows, a patio area with potted plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a small table, a shower area, and a view of palm trees through the window.
An outdoor dining area with a table, chairs, potted plants, and a bookshelf in the background.
A modern outdoor patio with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a dining table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Via Samotracia, Cefalù, PA, 90015
  • Place, Acqua Verde
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cefalu Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocca of Cefalu
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View

A modern outdoor patio with a pool, lounge chairs, and a dining area.

Superior Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View

A modern outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, two cushioned chairs, a round coffee table, and a potted plant.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Romantic Double Room, Sea View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a round rug, a small round table, a potted plant, and a view of palm trees through a window.

Romantic Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Pool View

A modern outdoor pool area with palm trees, a lounge chair, and a contemporary building in the background.

Family Quadruple Room, Pool View

  • Partial sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Exclusive Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with plants.

Exclusive Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cefalù

Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cefalù hotel, you'll find Cefalu Beach and Lavatoio Medievale. Osteria Magno and Ceramiche Sireci are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Acqua Verde - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Salinelle Beach - 13 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cefalu Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Rocca of Cefalu - 14 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cefalu Cathedral - 16 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lascari Station - 7 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante al Gabbiano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Foodda - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Il Ragno D'oro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Antares - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Insulae Resort

4-star hotel near Cefalu Beach
As a guest of Insulae Resort, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Insulae Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cefalù hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Insulae Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per day.

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. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other 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: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 per day

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT082027A165LU8CLD

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 January 01 and close December 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Insulae Resort Hotel
Insulae Resort Cefalù
Insulae Resort Hotel Cefalù

Frequently asked questions

How close is Insulae Resort to the airport?

Insulae Resort is 60 mi (79-min drive) away from the Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Insulae Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Insulae Resort.

How close is Insulae Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 2.4 mi (11-min drive) from Cefalu Beach and 2.8 mi (9-min drive) from Salinelle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Insulae Resort offer free breakfast?

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

Is there a casino at Insulae Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Insulae Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Insulae Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Insulae Resort have a pool?

Insulae Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does Insulae Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Insulae Resort to downtown Cefalù?

Insulae Resort is 1.9 mi away from Cefalù.

Insulae Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thoms Florian

Liked: Amenities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsite restaurant was probably the best dinner I had in all my travels through Sicily…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort near Cefalu. Lovely staff and amazing food and drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property and staff!! Excellent food and drinks!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

New resort, perfect location

Newly open, very friendly stuff, great breakfast, pool bar with amazing cocktails, quiet area:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely stay

Very friendly atmosphere, most amazing cocktails, great chill vibe. Also very short distance from the buzz and great restaurants of Cefalù.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Berg

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing place

Really amazing place, very sweet (and english speaking) staff, great breakfast, really Nicely designed, Great amenities in the room (Electric kettle, chromecast, Wine opener, etc.) also very quiet and with wonderful Ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent food annd accommodations at Insulae resort! A little far from the city but it’s a nice getaway. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Negar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful newly built boutique hotel. Every friendly staff. High quality cuisin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing restaurant! Luxury service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning, the images do not capture how beautiful and clean this hotel is. Staff are amazing!! The old town is also stunning… This was a stunning experience and far more than we both anticipated. Thank you to all staff at the Insulae. See you again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best feature of this hotel is its staff. The accomodation is well thought out, very comfortable and all looking iut iver the sea or pool. The fine dining is amazing, the cocktails and drinks were of a great standard. Shuttle.bus is a real bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuk Yi Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. But the property is a bit outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, but if you want to visit Cefalu city center not the best location. The hotel offers rides to city center but only limited hours. A 4 star hotel shouldn’t have instant coffee in the rooms should be broker quality. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing private resort on a small scale: new, clean, and thought through in every little detail. The premises are aesthetic, good-smelling and feel exclusive. The garden feels like a cosy hideout. Great cocktail bar, both during the day and in the evening, with Salvo and Emanuele not missing a chance to surprise you and make you smile. The fine dining experience at the on-site restaurant “Zayn” is worth a mention, too. A complimentary electric shuttle and EV charging are available, too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful relaxing resort out of the way. Most staff were great. Breakfast was fantastic. Pool area amazing. Shuttle into Cefalu is great except that the last return shuttle is at 6:30 which doesn’t help you get into town for dinner so we had to take taxis back. Lunch options by the pool were a little too fancy for our tastes. Cold pool, brrrr.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous boutique property, perfect for R&R, lounging by the pool and indulging in the inventive tasting menu (a high point during our trip!). Fantastic pool and bar area with fast and friendly service. Charming Cefalu is a shuttle ride away and we appreciated not having to drive ourselves into the town. The staff were very kind and attentive. The only downside was the size of our room - extremely small, if I were to return, I would seek out a large room if that is an option. The private terrace helps make up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay at Insulae Resort. Such a beautiful resort that went beyond what we were expecting. I commented to my wife that it “felt like a little piece of paradise.” It was so relaxing, the poolside lunch lunches are great, the bar serves great drinks at great prices and the a la carte restaurant, Zayt, is exceptional. We had dinner in there on the first evening and it was an experience to remember. All the staff were so friendly and engaging, we were made to feel so welcome. Special thanks to Antonino, Gianpiero and Salvatore. What great guys! We really didn’t want to leave and fully intend to stay again. We felt really at home is Sicily and there is so much more to see. Can’t wait to go back. Grazie mille a tutti!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stars stars stars...Very very clean room,first time ı used a bad cover withput anydept.So clean.Stuff,they are all nice ready for help,with smiling face all time.Dinner was perfect..That ı ever had the best.Breakfast is very satisfied,good coffee,and many choosing.. if you have any plan to Cefalu,do not hesitate to come here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great place to chill

Insulae Resort's pool, serviced by great bar staff, is the perfect place to completely relax before hitting up beautiful Cefalu for an afternoon stroll or evening meal. It's a 10-minute drive to the centre of Cefalu so you'll need a car or taxi if you're planning to come back late - the hotel's minibus service ends in the early evening. While there is access to the sea 100 metres away, it's a very rocky beach. A second walkable beach option, 400 metres away, is serviced by another resort and was very loud (thumping music). It's worth noting that trains do pass by close to the hotel and there's a concrete factory close by that also produces background noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jula Johanna Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at Insulae. A beautiful place to relax. Very clean, great breakfast, nice outside area with lounges, pool, ping pong and private terrace. Very friendly and sweet staff. We rather used the public beach which is in walking distance than the private sea access. The location is a bit far out to Cefalu city, but we knew that in advance, so no problem. Things that could be improved: possiblity to hang up wet towels etc. The parties booked by external people were a bit unexpected and noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were always friendly, yet always professional. Beautiful hotel and environment. The food in the restaurant was incredibly good, with excellent service. Somewhere to eat in the evening with a more relaxed atmosphere would have been nice. Walking into Cefalu isn't such an issue. Parts of the road arent paved, parts are. Just be careful and you can cut down a side street to take you onto the beach road. Takes about 40minutes walking Would I go back. Definitely !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wiete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Personal, sehr schöne Anlage, PKW von Vorteil
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel está hermoso, la Alberca, el bar las habitaciones todo muy bonito y moderno. Súper agradable para descansar en la alberca, los camastros super cómodos Todo el personal muy amable No está cerca del centro de Cefalu pero durante el día hasta las 19:00 tiene un shuttle bus que te lleva y te regresa. Feliz regresaría a este hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025