Hotel Arenella Resort ****

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STRADA OGNINA 47. SIRACUSA. . ITALIA

Situation: This club resort is around 10 km from the centre of Siracusa where a range of shops can be found approximately 2 km from the family-friendly holiday village. It is around 70 km from Catania Airport.

Lodging: The rooms are situated both in the main building of the village and in the 1-storey, terraced house close by. The hotel complex has rooms divided into double, triple and quadruple rooms, which are elegantly furnished and are equipped with a hairdryer, individually regulated air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, safe and minibar (restocking service on request, beverages for a fee). Each room has its own terrace and the quadruple rooms are divided in 2 living spaces: a living room with 2 single beds and a bedroom with a double bed. The bathrooms are equipped with 2 sinks and a shower.

Services: Newly renovated in 2008, the 460-room resort covers over 70 hectares of green land and is one of the biggest holiday resort in Sicily. On arrival, guests are immersed in a natural oasis where respect for nature is key. The air-conditioned beach hotel welcomes guests into a lobby with 24-hour reception, a newspaper stand and hairdressing salon. Guests may also make use of the auditorium, TV lounge, children's playground, kids' club (fees apply), cafe, bar and restaurant. Other facilities include Internet access (for a fee), conference facilities, a car park and bicycle hire service.

Board: Delicious buffets are served on an open-air terrace in the 2 central restaurants, consisting of Mediterranean and regional dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, show cooking and large grill with coal and skewers. The seating in the restaurant is arranged in a way so guests share the table with other guests. There is also the opportunity to dine on the outdoor veranda under large sun umbrellas. A typical local dinner and a gala dinner are also organised each week.

Sports: From April to May, activities available include the gym, various tournaments, a piano bar at night and a mini club. From May to September, a weekly Club Card, which is to be paid on the spot per week and available for guests over 3 years old, includes activities organised by the international entertainment team, a wide range of games, various tournaments, music and dance performances during the day, another performance during the evening (mime artist, musicals, dance evening), a relaxed piano bar or screening of a movie, providing guests with a wide choice of entertainment. For an additional fee, use of windsurfing facilities and lessons, canoeing and archery are also available (from May to September). The hotel has 3 swimming pools, including a heated indoor (fee applies) and outdoor pool with children's swimming area and poolside snack bar with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Aqua fit and aerobics sessions are offered and for an additional fee, guests may relax in the sauna, hot tub, steam room, or with a range of spa and massage treatments. Other sport and leisure options include diving (fees apply), tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball and biking (for an additional fee). Sun loungers and parasols are also available for a fee on the nearby sandy beach.