Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, a neighborhood in Catania, is home to Catania Sea Palace Hotel. Shoppers can check out Via Etnea, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Palace of Culture and Agricola Gambino are also worth visiting. Visit our Catania travel guide
95126, CT, Catania, Via del Rotolo, 44
What's nearby
Lungomare di Ognina
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Port of San Giovanni
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center
4 min drive - 1.9 km
Tribunale di Catania
4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Galatea Station
2 min drive
Catania Ognina Station
12 min walk
Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
32 min drive
Restaurants
La Tavernetta
3 min walk
Bar Ernesto
6 min walk
Cutilisci
9 min walk
Sciara Pizzeria Vulcanica
5 min walk
Andrew's Faro
10 min walk
About this property
Catania Sea Palace Hotel
Hotel near Via Etnea
Catania Sea Palace Hotel provides amenities like free full breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 53 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Property Registration Number IT087015A1C2UI4KC5
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Catania Sea Palace Hotel Hotel
Catania Sea Palace Hotel Catania
Catania Sea Palace Hotel Hotel Catania
Frequently asked questions
Is Catania Sea Palace Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Catania Sea Palace Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Catania Sea Palace Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Catania Sea Palace Hotel located?
Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lungomare di Ognina, Ionian Sea, and Port of San Giovanni. Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce and Spiaggetta Lognina are also within 15 minutes. Galatea Station is 21 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 26 minutes.
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Reviews
Catania Sea Palace Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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Easy and relaxing stay, but next time I will book a room with an open window
Breakfast was discreet, cleanliness topnotch
Excellent hotel for a short break
This is a basic affordable hotel located in a north suburb of Catania near the beach walk. The hotel has an inconvenient and dangerous access to the road and offers limited amenities. No outdoor space to gather. Front desk staff are very nice and helpful. Breakfast is ok. That being said it is clean and affordable and near a beautiful section of Mediterranean with some restaurants and cafes. I wish they would fix their entrance and make access safer and more convenient and add some nice tables to the front and it would be so much better! Hope they do this.
Stephanie
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Peter
Oct 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A reasonably priced basic room
A reasonably price renovated hotel. The exterior is deceiving as it looks run down, however the rooms were nicely renovated however basic. Service was attentive and friendly. Breakfast was good. Location is great, however sights are mostly 3-4 km away. Parking was included.
Overall, our stay was very good. When we arrived to the hotel, we had the information about the hotel and when we asked recommendations for car renting, the receptionist said he will explore some options and tell them when we go to the breakfast next morning (we arrived late at night). We got cleaning every day and the room was really cosy and tidy.
Breakfast was average. There were so many options to choose from sweets and cakes, but other items such as fruits and vegetables were missing. Bacon was barely fried.
Staff were super friendly & welcoming. The room was modern & clean. Location wasn’t too bad (10min walk to the nearest train station and is only 2 stops from the centre which takes 7mins). The only issue is, the entrance/outside can look confusing.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel not as expected and sold by hotel.com
Hotel AC not sufficiently able to cool room. No tisue / napkins in bed room.
Shower so boxy and small to fit into it. Bed very old and caused back pain. Room never being mopped to remove floor dust. Surprise last mins charges of city tax!
We have a nice experience. Staff is friendly and attentive. Hotel was well maintained. Breakfast abundant and delicious. Room was as we expected on the published pictures. The only disappointment was that the hotel has a very uncomfortable entrance through the parking lot and once on the street there was not sidewalk. Definitely, not pedestrian friendly. At night we have to call front desk to open the gate for us. Other than that, everything was fine
This hotel is definitely not a 4 star property. It is located out in no-where, close to water but far away from city center and beach are. The building looks like a factory located in an industrial zone. First floor rooms are terrible virtually no windows, bathroom water basin did not drain, there was no toilet seat etc
Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Dalibor
Oct 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Although we had paid for a 24 sq m quadruple room with one double bed and two single beds, we only got an 18 sq m room with two double beds.
The interior is new, modern and clean.
The breakfast was quite good by Italian standards.
There is construction work going on in the building, on weekdays you will be woken up by the noise of the ongoing construction work.
There is no view from the windows.
The area around the hotel looks like a ghetto, no sidewalks, no working street lights.
This property is not as promoted in their photos online.
There was a pool advertised and no pool to be found. The outside of the hotel resembles a penitentiary, the maximum security kind (again, not as presented in photos). The center piece outside is a column of rusted gas or electric meters that frame the entrance to give you that charming feel of early 90s Beirut.
The staff overall was marginally hospitable and did the bare minimum to make you feel welcome.
I was given a handicapped room with handicapped bathroom (even though there were others available) and I am not handicapped… i spent my time soaking wet from sink to toilet to shower as if all were meant to be experienced as one.
To get into the parking lot required a gps, an atlas and the exploratory skills of a cipher decoder. I am certain Columbus had an easier time navigating the Atlantic.
On top of that, the entire property is enveloped by enough cement and fencing to ward off an enemy attack.
I was traveling with a crew of 6 and if we were not on a tight schedule, I would have rather chosen to sleep outdoors with the rest of the carneys operating the carnival rides that inexplicably surrounded the area.
Oh and by the way, there was no WiFi the entire time we were there and they refused to fix it. Also, once their breakfast area closed, there was no way to even get a glass of water all day.
The only saving grace was that they did allow us to check out late which was appreciated.
Please do better.
Frank
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Helt ok
Greit Hotel men lå litt langt unna sentrum. Vanskelig å gå rundt grunnet trafikk så måtte ta taxi. Hotellet var fint. Det var god air condition men dusjen var ødelagt. Til den prisen var det et greit Hotel
A experiência com o hotel foi positiva, mas deixo um alerta importante a todos os turistas que planeiam visitar a Sicília: há muitos grupos organizados italianos especializados em assaltar turistas, especialmente nesta zona. No segundo dia da nossa viagem em Catania, o nosso carro foi arrombado e todos os bens pessoais e documentos foram roubados e não tínhamos nada à mostra. Ao apresentar queixa na esquadra desta mesma cidade encontrámos vários casais que tinham passado pelo mesmo. A reação da polícia siciliana foi de total indiferença o que é lamentável. Infelizmente, não voltarei nem recomendo a visita, o que é uma pena, pois a ilha tem lugares realmente bonitos. No entanto, valorizo a segurança e o bem-estar acima de tudo e aqui senti que ambos estavam gravemente comprometidos.
Dette var en helt forferdelig tur. Hotellrommet har verken vinduer eller balkong. Det er ingen fine restauranter ved vannkanten. Det er ikke strand i umiddelbar nærhet. Du må ta dyr taxi for å komme deg overalt. Hotellrommet har ingenting. Det er veldig overpriset i forhold til hva du får. Veldig skuffende tur.
Nous avons été très bien accueilli, le seul bémol pour ce séjour était une odeur désagréable d'égouts dans la chambre
André
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Jianmin
Jan 29, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Das Frühstück ist nicht gut, die Eier sind kalt und faul, dass man nicht essen kann!
Habe dadurch Magen Darm Probleme bekommen!
Jianmin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Renate
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Hotel liegt zurückversetzt vom Meer. Die Umgebung ist schmutzig. Die Aussicht sehr bescheiden. Wenige, aber recht teure und nicht speziell gute Restaurants fussläufig erreichbar (wir haben nicht alle ausprobiert). Parkplatz ist gratis. Frühstück recht gut. Personal freundlich. Zimmerwechsel war möglich. Das erste Zimmer ging auf einen Hinterhof mit Sicht auf die Wäsche der Nachbarn und war sehr düster. Das zweite Zimmer hatte sogar etwas Meerblick und war freundlicher, dafür aber nahe am Treppenhaus.
Schones Zimmer, Deko und Möbel sind moderne, die Betten sehr bequem. War eine schöne Nacht! Das Frühstück war auch vielfältig und lecker, mit Blick auf Meer (dabei schien sogar die Sonne ☀️!)
Struttura con park
Reception molto preparata
Forse ristorante un pò caro e poca scelta,ma devo dire molto disponibili
Un 4 stelle che fa pagare la bottiglietta d'acqua 2,00 € mi sembra un pò eccessivo
Colazione buona,ma non servita prima delle 7. Forse si potrebbe anticipare qualche mezz'ora