Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool. The beach shuttle makes getting to the sand a breeze.
Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in local and international cuisine at Il Canile. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee, and room service is offered during limited hours.
Convenient Location
Within a 5-minute drive of Via Etnea and Catania Cathedral, this upscale hotel in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio is also near Mount Etna and Catania Port.
Experience luxury and convenience at VdBNEXT.
At the hotel
Popular amenities
36 listed
24-hour front desk
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Beach sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Bicycle rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Computer station
Concierge service
Conference center
Conference space
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Pools & wellness
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Dining & drinks
Snack bar/deli
Fitness & outdoors
Free beach shuttle
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Terrace
Rooms & comfort
Television in common areas
Safety & cleanliness
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Getting around & access
Elevator
Free area shuttle
Self parking (surcharge)
Guest services
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Tours/ticket assistance
Services & essentials
Free newspapers in lobby
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Ski storage
Wedding services
Review in focus
20 reviews
8/ 10
Come da titolo un buon hotel alle porte di Catania. Camera familiare tutto sommato comoda come ampiezza anche se il bagno risulta vecchiotto dato che ci hanno cambiato la prenotazione. Piscina piccolina, ma pulita e facilmente raggiungibile. Colazione ottima sia come offerta che come posto per panorama e vista della città. Personale accogliente, gentile e professionale.
Filippo · 2022-09-14
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60% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
7.420 reviews
BUON HOTEL ALLE PORTE DI CATANIA
8/10
Filippo · 2022-09-14
“Come da titolo un buon hotel alle porte di Catania. Camera familiare tutto sommato comoda come ampiezza anche se il bagno risulta vecchiotto dato che ci hanno cambiato la prenotazione. Piscina piccolina, ma pulita e facilmente raggiungibile. Colazione ottima sia come offerta che come posto per panorama e vista della città. Personale accogliente, gentile e professionale.”
Guest review
4/10
Verified traveler · family · 2021-07-31
“Het hotel komt totaal niet overeen met de prachtige foto’s. Kamer zeker niet luxe. Erg goedkoop ontbijt. ”
Villa reconvertida en hotel lujosa y elegante
10/10
Gerardo · 2020-08-16
“El hotel es de 10. Una villa de lujo con habitaciones nuevas. Desayuno en la azotea con vistas al centro y al mar. Servicio de 10. Alejado del bullicio del centro de Catania. Bus en la puerta o traslado gratuito del hotel al centro o a la playa. Tienen convenio con uno de los mejores beach club de la ciudad. A nosotros nos encantó. Repetiremos”
Guest review
2/10
Verified traveler · family · 2020-07-09
“Staff dell’hotel gentilissimo al nostro arrivo , la struttura non era ancora pronta ne tantomeno la nostra suite presidenziale nel
Corridoio un caldo afoso la nostra jacuzzi personale non era funzionante infatti è stata riempita con una manichetta esterna L’acqua non poteva essere riscaldata , la colazione non povera ma poverissima a disposizione solamente due ciambelle confezionate caffè o cappuccino la suite presidenziale era afosa e si sentiva un odore forte di chiuso , mi sarei aspettato di più visto che ho pagato a prezzo pieno , consiglio vivamente che se non siete ancora pronti evitate di proporre le
Vostre camere sopratutto per chi spende molto per avere ottimi servizi ”
Fantastico
10/10
Verified traveler · 2020-02-05
“Tutto ottimo”
Needs to improve
6/10
Verified traveler · 2020-01-05
“Although the staff was quite friendly, they don’t manage to help you a lot. Being, supposedly, a good hotel, you expect everything to be working and, if not, that the staff can fix it. We booked the presidential suite for new year expecting to enjoy the jacuzzi on the roof but we were informed upon arrival that the jacuzzi is not always working, they fill it up when you need it but it needs one and a half hour to be prepared. This was not as expected but for us not a problem. They did come to prepare it but the water was lukewarm, and on a December night on the rooftop you need the water to be hot. Despite our requests, they insisted the water was hot enough and that they couldn’t provide water hotter than that and that we should expect this being that it was cold. I actually understand that but if they can’t provide it, they shouldn’t advertise it. On the following morning they told us that actually it was a problem in the boiler and other guests had complained the water in their rooms was also not hot. It’s just that they are not capable of handling the situations and there was no manager that we could talk to. Besides, some of the court aims in the rooms were not working (we had to attach them to furniture to keep them open) and the rain shower is really not clean. There are smalls things that I wouldn’t mind in a lower category hotel, but not when you pay this much money for a suite. It’s a shame because the building is beautiful and the view from the roof top amazing.”
Guest review
10/10
Myriam · 2019-09-15
“Hôtel excellent, un personnel souriant serviable !”
Si sådär!
4/10
christian · 2019-07-21
“väldigt fel information, saknade fiunktioner som utlovas”
Guest review
10/10
Verified traveler · 2019-05-31
“This hotel is very cute, a little strange but the staff cannot do enough for you.”
Guest review
6/10
Verified traveler · partner · 2019-01-03
“Hotel is very old , not like in pictures ,
and the breakfast was not so good ,
property is far from city center”
Guest review
8/10
Verified traveler · 2018-11-04
“Grazioso albergo a due passi dalla casa di cura G.B. Morgagni”
Great hotel
10/10
Verified traveler · 2018-07-23
“We had a fantastic stay at this hotel, staff were so friendly and always made a huge effort with us. Food was also fantastic.”
Italian Villa mansion in outskirts
8/10
Duncan · 2018-03-10
“Italian Villa with old world charm in lounges . Rooms converted to modern decor. Restaurant first class. Rooftop breakfast overlooking Mt Etna and the city of Catania.
Driving through Catania is like bumper carring on a roller coaster. Took back rental car and used hotel car and driver which was great. Excursion to Taormina outstanding. All in all this hotel is a gem . Staff were exceptionally helpful and charming . Great stay. ”
Great Stay
10/10
stefan · 2018-02-02
“We staying the Gold suite and it was very nice just as described and the service and free bus from the hotel was great. A taxi cost about 15 euros to get in to town but the hotel bus is free, a very nice touch.”
Not as advertised
4/10
Desiree · 2018-01-14
“The hotel looks NOTHING like the advertised photos. I couldn’t find a Similar scene to compare to the photos posted online and on Expedia. The room was dingy and the bed was extremely uncomfortable. The pillows and blankets were very very used ... grossly used. The bathroom was well stocked and the nicest part of the room, but the square toilet was not ideal for actual use. There was also no cold water and the water here gets extremely hot. The first night, I burned my hand on the handheld shower spout because the water made the metal searing hot. One outlet for the entire room, The one in the bathroom didn’t work. There were exposed extension cords. We disliked our room so much that we stayed in an alternate hotel for part of our trip. The staff was very kind and the restaurant is also very good. The hotel is just old and not well kept. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfort or cleanliness and I very much regret booking it for my honeymoon. ”
Catania
6/10
Verified traveler · 2018-01-12
“Molto vicino all’ospedale e al centro commerciale katane”
Molto grazioso
8/10
Verified traveler · 2017-12-30
“Molto bello l'hotel, dalle stanze alla struttura ...unica pecca, l'odore nauseante e continuo proveniente dalla cucina.”
vicino alla clinica del mio tirocinio
8/10
gaia · 2017-12-18
“ho scelto questo hotel perché proprio accanto alla clinica dove prestare tirocinio.appena l'ho visto pensavo di avere sbagliato perché troppo bello.hotel adatto a ricevimenti ed eventi.camera un po' piccola ma fornita di tutto.rapporto qualita'/ prezzo ottima. e' un po' fuori zona ma l'hotel e' dotato di navetta per il centro.ottima esperienza. ”
Good hotel overall with many details to be fixed
6/10
Ivo · 2017-11-26
“Me and my wife stayed there for a 4 day holiday. Our first impression was good. The hotel was well designed and the staff was courteous. The restaurant offered good variety of food and atmosphere. There were ample of parking spaces on the streets around the hotel to park our rental car. The breakfast was very good too. Overall our stay would have been very good if not for the bugging details that prevented us to give the hotel a better rating. First there was no WiFi as advertised. They said there was a problem but no one fixed it. The channel selection was very basic and i missed a champions league game. The bathroom light couldn't be turned off. After working for some time the AC would turn itself off many times at will. Sometimes it was impossible to turn it back on again. Not all functions worked. The bedding also was hard for my liking.”
Grazioso hotel , comodo e confortevole.
10/10
Pierpaola · 2017-11-25
“Abbiamo alloggiato in una camera standard con design moderno. L'ambiente è accogliente e pieno di servizi . L'atmosfera romantica e confortevole.
L'unica pecca è che al momento del soggiorno non era presente la connessione WiFi per problemi di manutenzione.
L'hotel è facile da raggiungere e in una posizione ottimale. Il personale gentile ed efficiente.
Ritorneremo sicuramente. ”
