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Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Mount Etna

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Outdoor dining
Staircase
Lobby sitting area
Superior Double Room, Balcony | Balcony
Turkish bath/hammam, massages

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

Room options

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Business Double Room Single Use, Balcony

Business Double Room Single Use, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Comfort Double Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Double Room, No Windows

Design Double Room, No Windows

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Single Room, Balcony

Business Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Junior Suite, Balcony

Junior Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Day bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Via Marconi 25, Linguaglossa, CT, 95015

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Spisone Beach - 17 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Greek Theatre - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - 18 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Fiumefreddo Station - 19 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Le Palme SRL - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Nica Nuci - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rifugio Ragabo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wunderbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Antonio - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel

Hotel near Mount Etna
A coffee shop/cafe, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Shalai, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shalai

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night

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 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shalai Linguaglossa
Shalai Resort
Shalai Resort Linguaglossa
Shalai Resort Linguaglossa, Sicily, Italy
Shalai Resort
Shalai Exclusive Small Gourmet
Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel Hotel
Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel Linguaglossa

Frequently asked questions

Is Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

As of 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel on 9 July 2025 start from AU$179.21, 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.

How much is parking at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel located?

Located in the heart of Linguaglossa, this hotel is steps from San Francesco of Paola Church and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mount Etna. Vivera Winery and Il Picciolo Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the Hotel overall. Some details were not perfect, for example the bathroom could be in a better condition. The a la carte breakfast was very good but very small portions. All in all a good hotel for 1-2 nights to explore the Etna area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoy.

Excellent staff, full spa including massage and a Michelin star restaurant. Also close to gateway to Mt Etna.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were wine tasting for 3 days around the north side of Mt Etna. Hotel in a great location. The town of Linguaglossa is a little slow and limited. But this was shoulder reason. Staff was excellent- eager to please and very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a truly lovely time at Shalai. They came recommended by friends who stayed earlier in summer. The hospitality was amazing. Marta and her team were so helpful. We loved their dining recommendation and the resort itself was so well maintained and comfortable. Amazing breakfast and we used the Spa features and treatments as a special treat and we are so glad we did.Not something we normally indulge in but it was a special occasion and was well worth it- great value. We wish we could have stayed a little longer to explore the Etna wine country but are really happy we were able to visit for the time we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegante struttura nel centro di Linguaglossa, facilmente raggiungibile in auto. Interni eleganti e ben tenuti. Buono il materasso e ottima la colazione. Migliorabile la manutenzione degli arredamenti della mia camera.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All rooms on the 3rd floor have no windows, mattress and linens were 3 star at best. Owner of the hotel Leonardo extremely rude, and lacks basic customer service skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo

Un palazzo dell ottocento al centro di Linguaglossa con un servizio ottimo. Camere curate e colazione eccellente. Il ristorante dell'hotel ha una meritata stella Michelin. Servizio ottimo. Posizione strategica per andare sull'Etna
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un peu de lumière en plus dans la salle de bains ne serait pas de trop
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Edificio storico molto bello e curato con un buon servizio e una Spa molto carina
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

thomas, NRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Hotel mit kleinen Einschränkungen

Riesiges Bett, Dunkles Bad mit nur einer schwachen Lichtquelle. Die aber ausreicht um den Schlaf des Partners zu stören, wenn der andere nachts ins Bad muss. Eine Glaswand grenzt an das Zimmer und lässt das Licht durch. Die Schiebetür zum Bad ist slles andere als angenehm, denn sie ist systembedingt nicht dicht.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hôtel splendide à recommander

hôtel spllendide à recommander
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ristorante Top

Il ristorante è eccellente e il centro benessere è dotato di ottimi prodotti e lettino per i massaggi ad acqua meraviglioso.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe, messina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

relax e buon gusto

All'insegna del relax e del buon gusto. L'Hotel infatti é sobrio ma elegante e raffinato (dal vivo rende molto di più rispetto alle foto del sito). Fantastica la spa, riservata, pulita e ben organizzata. Gentile e cordiale il personale.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

How it should be done.

Wonderful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to relax, small litte village, but not to far from Taormina, but you do need a car to get to places.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gregg, Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible find!

Friends of ours stayed at this hotel a couple of years ago for one night and recommended it. We decided to stay for three nights. It was the best decision of our trip. Our flight to Catania was delayed by 10 hours and we had a long, horrible day in the Rome airport. We arrived at the hotel very late and very tired after a stressful drive from Catania. The staff welcomed us with open arms, carried our luggage to our room, immediately asked if we would like a late dinner at their excellent restaurant, and offered to change the date and time of our planned excursion the next day. The hotel and staff remained top notch the rest of our time there - recommending other restaurants, providing excellent breakfasts, and answering other questions. Linguaglossa was a small, friendly town close to Mt. Etna. My family and I highly recommend The Shalai!