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Villaggio Turistico Europeo

2.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Catania Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach massages
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach massages
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach massages
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking available
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, cots/infant beds, travel cot

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Private kitchen

Studio (2 ADL)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bungalow, Beachfront (2 ADL)

Bungalow, Beachfront (2 ADL)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchen

Studio (3 ADL)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, cots/infant beds, travel cot

Bungalow, Beachfront (3 ADL)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, cots/infant beds, travel cot

Bungalow, Beachfront (4 ADL)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2013
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, cots/infant beds, travel cot

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 ADL)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2014
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, cots/infant beds, travel cot

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (5 ADL)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Terrace/patio

Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
5.4 out of 10, (173)
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja
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About the area

Map
Viale Kennedy, 91, Catania, CT, 95100

What's nearby

  • Catania Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Ursino Castle - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 12 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Catania Acquicella Station - 10 min drive
  • Porto Station - 10 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Parisi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lido Azzurro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Simpson - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Villaggio Turistico Europeo

Family-friendly inn near Catania Beach
Located close to Simeto Oasis Nature Reserve, Villaggio Turistico Europeo provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a shopping centre on-site. This inn is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Italian cuisine seafood restaurant, Sicilian Typical Restaura, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking, beach volleyball and rowing/canoeing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, ping pong and scooter hire
Room features
All 150 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Cots/infant beds and travel cots
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • 28-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (EUR 3 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sicilian Typical Restaura

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping centre
  • Surf lessons
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 4 October to 31 March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.00 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.00 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Club card: EUR 50 per person, per week.
  • Child's club card: EUR 35 per week, (from 8 to 17 years old).
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 6 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 3.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.00 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Villaggio Turistico Europeo
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Hotel
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Hotel Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Catania, Sicily
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Catania
Villaggio Turistico Europeo Inn Catania

Frequently asked questions

Does Villaggio Turistico Europeo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10 AM to 7 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 4 until March 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Villaggio Turistico Europeo?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villaggio Turistico Europeo on 23 Dec 2024 start from AU$139.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villaggio Turistico Europeo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Villaggio Turistico Europeo?

Self-parking is available for EUR 3.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Villaggio Turistico Europeo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Villaggio Turistico Europeo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Villaggio Turistico Europeo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villaggio Turistico Europeo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Contrada Pantano d'Arci inn is just steps away from Simeto Oasis Nature Reserve and Catania Beach. Catania Fish Market and Ursino Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 87 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teodosi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is on a good location, on the beach.The stuff was very kind.The hotel is the best place for family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wouldn’t stay here again
The grounds and plants are quite pretty and interesting. The beach is massive without weeds or debris. Our room was TINY! Barely big enough for a queen bed. Scuff marks lined the wall. The front desk staff was helpful though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, safe quaint bungalow view Edna & beachlife
Such a beautiful hidden gem, bungalows are efficient bed and bathroom simple but pleasant, i will go back again a walk to the beach right there. I wish i had a small fan for the night, but otherwise it was a grear place. Safe too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Stian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Came here in the pitch dark night and thought I was in a horror film. Not a place to stay for one night, if I been here for maybe a week I'd have a better impression.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offer on sites like Expedia GROSSLY MISLEADING. Behind tatty beach chalets, it's an old campsite patronised mainly by 99% poor Italians (pay less than conned foreigners like us. MUST BE CLOSED DOWN OR REFURBISHED. Advised by one worker: is now just a cash cow for small rich family owners who bully their staff and pay off another family. DISGUSTING for many reasons. A FEW EXAMPLES: * No room service *NO fan or aircon/ sleep difficult * blood, faeces, semen stained bedding, pillows,toilet area *Rotten door frames with splinters * Insects IN/under bed * Split ineffective mosquito window screens. *Food terrible despite amusing waters *Weird chef describes her stinking rotten Pork balls and old fish as 'amazing', *Pasta not cooked properly (two minutes-very hard/dry in middle. Several meals rejected *Slatted wood walkway to beach very dangerous/screws sticking up to cut feet, *Overhanging asbestos roof cuts heads *Wine terrible. * Reception staff forced by owners to defend place or be sacked *Filth on beach includes dead stinking poison jellyfish, split plastic bottles, tens of thousands of cigarette butts, used tampons and condoms * Private beach NOT PRIVATE/public wander on/give lifeguards takes backhanders *Tiny swimming pool in very dangerous/excessive bleach and cleaning agents used. Many broken tiles and green algae around edge * Feral cats scratch if approached. MUST BE CLOSED DOWN. DO NOT GO. OTHER NON ITALIANS WE SPOKE TO AGREE WITH ALL SAID HERE. THE PLACE IS A CON
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is gorgeous, weather and staff are exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and rundown; isolated. Stuck eating at resort, food not good. The airport taxi driver didn’t even know where it was. It’s a campground mainly with a few small rundown rooms. Beach was beautiful but resort very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Renaldo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property location to the beach, city, and airport was great. Property itself is tired and older. It needs many updates. Staff was pleasant and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach, but that is that...
I'm going to divide this review into three parts; Location, staff and finally the room it self. Finally I'll give a grade from 1 to 10. Location is a little out side of Catania, and literally a stone throw from the Beach. Bus tickets can be bought at the reception, and the bus ride is, depending on traffic, ranging from 10-40 minutes, and can be quite packed during peak hours.The beach is beautiful but packed with locals during the weekends, so take this under consideration if your one that likes a more quiet and spacious beach. The Staff is incredibly helpful and smiling, so they get a big + from me, for supplying good and comforting service. Not everyone speaks English very well, but they will do their best to help. The bar/restaurant is staffed from early morning till 11, and the staff there is also very helpful, though the food isn't very good and overpriced. Don't come for the food, the breakfast is mediocre at best, and quite small, coffee based beverage, croissant and some toast. The rooms themselves are in quite terrible condition and at a bare minimum. I wouldn't recommend staying for longer than a few days. This is NOT a hotel, so they wont clean the room on a daily basis, so keep this in mind. The bathrooms were also a quite horrendous, with limescale and a clogged drain. Location: Beautiful. Staff: Super friendly. Room: Quite poor. This oxymoron of an experience is hard to judge, but for shorter stays, it is perfect, but longer stays, are not. 4/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sand beach is just 2 steps from house. Good cheap restaurant for late dinner. We ate good pasta at 10pm. Facilities and house are old ,cell connection was very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Right on the beach with stunning views of M.Etna
Right on the beach. No shops nearby but you can use the bus, their shuttle or hire a car. Staff were wonderful and couldn’t do enough for me. Reception was open 24h. Cooking facilities not great but their food was reasonably prices with good, substantial portions. The complex is tired and could do with refurbishment but my room was adequate and my window overlooked the beach. The sound of the waves at night was soothing. I went out of season (one week away) so the swimming pool was closed and the breakfast was poor, undoubtedly these would be there in the height of their season. This place is in the middle of nowhere, which suited me as I was glad to be away from civilisation, on my own. Will be returning there for some more time away from the rest of the world!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view from our room was beautiful. The hot water consisted of 2 minutes. So make it fast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Badly
Bad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

silvana

Relaxing
We enjoyed our stay though the complex needs a good refurbishment. Our room was 1 minute away from the beach. Breakfast was ok- coffee, doughnut, granita! Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Resort was ok, the location of the bungalow was fantastic , just a few steps and straight onto the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic budget beach to appreciate the Mediterre
We wanted to wake up in the morning and within 60 seconds take a swim in the Mediterranean, and we got it. Our room was right on the beach and we loved it. It is not a luxury resort, and with that in mind we definitely enjoyed it. The staff is amazingly friendly. The restaurant is reasonably priced and very good. The pool is a great option. The open sea in spectacular and the beach is sandy, not rocky. Adjacent to it is the La Capannino, a much busier beach (if you want to see hot bodies), with a gay club on Friday, which we enjoyed. Internet available only at hotspots such as reception and restaurant (for a fee).

6/10 Okay

Sabrina, Dublin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay on beach
Lovely get away on beach. Rooms very small and beds uncomfortable. Staff where lovely. Area is abit secluded however enjoyable stay on a lovely beach.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
visit in catania mount etna.,
hi there every one:i wanted to stay in Europe after 10 days in malta,so I chosed the cheapest and available hotel,the hotel have 3 categories:1-tents,3-bongalos'3-small rooms part with no aircondition'the service was good but not every one no English,i enjoyed very much becease of etna,and I am sure will come back againe.

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi hanno fatto pagare tariffe extra che non erano previste, in camera dopo aver pagato profumatamente non abbiamo trovato neanche una bottiglia d’acqua, né nessun altro servizio, trovate un frigo vuoto, un letto e qualche coperta stop In tutta la stanza una sola presa, non è possibile neanche caricare due telefoni contemporaneamente, almeno che non stacchiate il mini frigo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nassila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Luc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023