"Honest simple accommodation which is clean and comfortable."
Rhona from United Kingdom
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"Super sweet apartment but could not compete with apartments that offered a kitchen."
Therese from Germany
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"sea view balcony and clean bathroom"
Paula from Germany
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Beachfront stay in Giardini Naxos, 60 meters from Villagonia Beach
Accommodations
Lucia & Giovanni offers double rooms with private balconies overlooking the sea, complete with air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Each room has a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, plus tea and coffee making facilities. All units provide private entrance and heating for added comfort during cooler evenings.
Services & Amenities
The hotel provides a paid airport shuttle, car hire, and a tour desk for exploring the area. Guests can use the on-site barber/beauty shop and minimarket without leaving the property. A 24-hour concierge service handles luggage storage and arranges local activities like bike tours and walking tours.
Location & Activities
Villagonia Beach is directly in front of the hotel, and the private beach area offers direct sea access. Isola Bella is 3 km away, Taormina Cable Car is 3.3 km, and Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 53 km from the property. On-site guests can join cycling tours, canoeing, snorkelling, and horse riding organised through the tour desk.
Dining
An on-site bar serves drinks in a relaxed setting, with a terrace overlooking the beachfront. The hotel does not operate a restaurant, but the host provides a self-made brochure with local restaurant recommendations and useful Italian vocabulary. Free breakfast was offered as a goodwill compensation in one documented guest stay, though not a standard daily offering.
Hospitality & Extras
The host provides a printed guest info guide that includes restaurant suggestions, local attractions, and a humorous guide to Italian hand gestures. In one case, guests who could not get a sea-view room received a free aperitivo on arrival and a free breakfast the next morning. The hotel also offers key access, an ATM on site, and a paid shuttle service to nearby towns.
Highlights
Beachfront: 60 m from Villagonia Beach, private beach area