Grand Hotel Baia Verde

The hotel enjoys a seafront location on a bay of volcanic rocks, around 2.5 km outside Catania and just 300 metres from the town of Aci Castello. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 12 km from the hotel.

Guests have a choice of 147 non-smoking rooms, including 3 junior suites, 2 suites, 3 single rooms and 135 double rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. Services such as a baggage storage service and a safe ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. The rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer and a telephone are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

A dip in the refreshing outdoor pool is not to be missed. Even on grey days, guests can always go for a swim in the indoor pool (for a fee). Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A sun terrace, sun loungers, and parasols are available. Alternatively, guests can try out snorkelling or, for a fee, diving. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a hammam, Ayurveda treatments and a solarium and, for an additional fee, a steam bath and massage treatments. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children.

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.