Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja features a nightclub and puts you only steps from Catania Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a beach bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English, French, Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
116 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 6 kg per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Canoeing
Sailing
Windsurfing
Beach access
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach sunloungers
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1990
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Nightclub
Accessibility
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night
Optional extras
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 November to 15 February:
Dining venue
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale Plaja
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale Plaja Catania
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale Plaja Hotel
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale Plaja Hotel Catania
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja Catania, Sicily
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja Catania Sicily
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja Hotel
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja Catania
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja Hotel Catania
Frequently asked questions
Does Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 6 kg per pet.
Is parking offered on site at Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as sailing, windsurfing and rowing. Enjoy amenities such as a nightclub and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja like?
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja is in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, a short 9-minute drive from Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) and 2 minutes' walk from Catania Beach.
Villaggio Turistico Internazionale La Plaja Reviews
Reviews
5.4
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5.8/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
5.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
11 May 2024
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2024
Great place
Great place, helpful staff, had left my adaptor for phone at home.
Lent me one in minutes.
Restaurant food was fabulous
Right on the beach.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
30 April 2024
Worse place I’ve ever stayed. There is nothing around the area to do, not even a supermarket. The whole place is pretty much a construction sight. Room didn’t even have any windows and was cold, dirty and worn down.
emily
emily, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
10 November 2023
This place is overrun with feral cats and none of the amenities actually exist. The toilet didn't even work.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2023
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 September 2023
If one needs to stay close to the airport at minimum cost this is the place. Only negative was the room smelled like cigarettes.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
14 August 2023
Having missed our flight home due to losing our passports, we tried to find some last minute accommodation near Catania Airport. Options were limited but this property was advertised as a bungalow with a private beach. Sounded nice for 1 night.
We were horrified when we arrived. The bungalow was just a small square building with 1 room for beds, kitchen and a table, and a separate room for WC & shower.
There was loud music blaring out from a nearby beach for most of the night plus the noise from overhead aircraft taking off (no chance of triple glazing here). In addition we found 2 cockroaches in the room. Suffice to say, we didn't get much sleep that night.
The free breakfast was also poor. It was a buffet but not much choice on offer. The coffee was cheap & nasty and the food choices were of poor quality.
I could understand if this was a budget resort, but the room cost an incredible 200 Euros (170 tax) for 1 night. To be fair, the private beach did look quite nice and I suspect this is why it was so expensive. But honestly, don't stay here if you value your sleep.
Mark
Mark, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 May 2023
More lije a schiol retreat than a beach hotel
On the beach and near the airport with good staff. However the place is rather run down for the price and effectively without viewing windows in the rooms.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
27 April 2023
T
T, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 March 2023
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room could have been cleaner. No glasses or cups in bathroom
Juliana
Juliana, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2023
Great location by a lovely beach, a bargain, but most of all the staff members at reception and at breakfast were really friendly and welcoming.
Tim
Tim, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
19 September 2022
The room was old and smelly. People were partying at the beach after midnight. I could hear the beats in the room. The worse stay in Italy.
Min
Min, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 July 2022
Bugs in the sheets on the bed. Bugs in the bathroom sink. Flushing the toilet was followed by a very loud noise I think was a pump to refill toilet reservoir. Wi-Fi virtually nonexistent. Noisy beach bar. Adjacent discotheque had very loud music until 2 a.m. Very limited hotel restaurant with inexperienced staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2021
helpful staff and a comfortable stay. Good value.
Really good check-in and delighted with my room. Good evening meal and free breakfast before checking out. Five stars all round !
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 September 2021
the property is in a very easy location to reach, staff are very friendly and helpful staff, our room was always very clean, and the beach is extremely well kept, parking was a big , overall very good value for money.
only down side was the on site restaurant, which will not deter me from staying there again as I can easily eat somewhere else.
Natasha
Natasha, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 June 2021
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2020
Can't miss.
A hostel that makes you feel like youre in a 4* hotel. Amazing place!
Agnieszka
Agnieszka, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 October 2020
Off season stay
We were here during the off season, it has a funky 70s beach resort vibe. We were pleased with the staff and found the room to be well worth the money in size and comfort.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2020
Viorel
Viorel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 September 2019
The only thing going for it is it is near the airport
Sharmila
Sharmila, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2019
Cool
Good for a night
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 July 2019
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 September 2018
Flight path
I don’t believe there is any mention of being under the flight path of Catania airport you do have to be very tired to blank the noise .2) Finding the hotel is difficult it may be 1mile??? But this is as the crow flies all the locals say it is about 5km.3) The complex of chalets is known as signed on the street as La Cucaracha.We must have wasted 25 min trying to find the place
neil
neil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 February 2018
Beach and Etna view
Far from the centre, the bus goes rarely. Cold room, few hot water, no kettle, no microwave, dirty, no heating in the bathroom. Poor breakfast, no warm food, good coffee. Nice staff. It is a paradise for summer. Good restaurant, nice wines.
Zsu
Zsu, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 April 2017
Great beach, but far from the city
The beachfront room was very clean with a great view. It is a great place to stay if you want to stay on the beach, but not if you're looking to spend time in the city. We went on the off season so not much was going on and the hotel is very far from the city center. A lot was closed at the hotel so the pictures were very misleading. The wifi barely worked in our room, but was good on the beach and in the restaurant. Breakfast was great and the staff was friendly.