Cefalù is a lovely little town on the north coast of Sicily. If you want to find a place by the sea, by a wide beach, but still close to attractions and restaurants, then Cefalù is the right place for you. The old town is easily walkable, and the wonderful sea view is only a few steps away. In this article we will tell you which are the best places to stay in Cefalù.
Please note that this article has been prepared with the lowest prices of each location in mind. Prices will fluctuate based on the season, reaching their peak in July and August, and dropping to their lowest in January and February.
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Sicily Accommodation: San Domenico Palace and Grand Hotel Timeo for luxury accommodation in Taormina, and Casa Nostra Boutique Hotel or Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel for intimate vibes in Palermo. Dome or B&B Oriental Palace in Catania. Room Of Andrea Hotel or Gaura Apartments in Trapani. Le Tre Campane Ortigia or Palazzo Alfeo Aparthotel in Syracuse. Principe Di Salina Boutique Hotel or Il Gabbiano Relais in Stromboli on the Aeolian Islands.
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Hotel Kalura
Address: Via V. Cavallaro 13, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €130 a night
Hotel Kalura is a four star rated hotel with a unique location. It provides numerous opportunities for leisure and sport activities, such as biking, snorkeling, diving, paddling, tennis, table tennis and hiking. Many visitors love the most the private beach with a bathing platform, which includes deckchairs and sunshades free of charge. The restaurant and main bar are located on a huge panoramic terrace from where you can have a wonderful view to the coast of Sicily and the Mediterranean Sea.
Le Calette Bay
Address: Via V. Cavallaro 12, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €205 a night
Le Calette has been known for a long time as one of the most charming corners of the Sicilian coast. Set on a vast park, 2 km far from the historic center of Cefalù, this boutique hotel follows with its Mediterranean architecture the natural folds of the coast of the Caldura bay, insinuating itself into the coves from which it takes its name. A choice of suites and rooms in two complexes, Le Calette N°5 (five-star) and Le Calette Bay (four-star), and villas. Terraces and Mediterranean gardens overlooking the sea with restaurants, bars, beach club and wellness areas.
Club Med
Address: Località Santa Lucia, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €1515 a night
Club Med is located on top of the cliffs, with a breathtaking view of the bay of Cefalù, you will admire the charm of this fabulous resort that offers the best Premium All Inclusive service. Among the lush gardens, you will wake up in your private Villetta to start the day with a paddle fitness class on the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Delight your palate with exquisite Sicilian dishes at the Palazzo Gourmet Lounge and admire the most beautiful sunset in the Mediterranean with a glass of champagne.
Blue Bay
Address: Via V. Cavallaro 18, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €155 a night
Blue Bay is a hotel overlooking the sea, with private access to the equipped beach complete with a canoe and pedal boat. A paradise of Mediterranean colors and scents: immersed in the luxuriant flora of the Caldura Bay with the beach and the sea ideal for snorkeling and diving. Each room has a breathtaking view, they have an equipped outdoor area overlooking the sea and the Aeolian Islands which are often visible on the horizon.
Cefalù Sea Palace
Address: Lungomare G. Giardina, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €160 a night
Cefalù Sea Palace hotel was born from a brilliant architectural and entrepreneurial project that was designed to make something important in one of the most beautiful sceneries in the world. The panorama that you enjoy from the terraces of the rooms or through the large windows of the suites gives incredible emotions. You can dine at the candle light on the balcony in your room, breathing a great air of relaxation. A postcard full of art and history, a clear and clean sea just 15 meters from the hotel and just a 5-minute walk on foot to discover the historic center among the most beautiful ones in Italy.
Victoria Palace Cefalù
Address: Lungomare G. Giardina, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €130 a night
Victoria Palace is a beachfront hotel in Cefalù and just a few steps from the historic center. It’s a newly built luxury hotel by the owners of Cefalù Sea Palace. It’s another jewel of the Sicilian hotel ospitality, modern in style with high-end décor and familiar atmosphere at the same time. The hotel has 26 luxurious rooms equipped with all comforts, as well as 4 suites with 70sqm terraces. In Victoria Palace hotel you can enjoy an excellent location for an unforgettable stay.
Villa Totò Resort
Address: Via Vitaliano Brancati 50, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €105 a night
Villa Totò Resort is the perfect result of the union between a typical Sicilian style, found in the furnishings and in the typical plants that embellish and perfume the structure, and the offer of modern services that are attentive to the evolving times: with its 10 rooms, each equipped with every comfort, it is the perfect place to spend a relaxing holiday immersed in one of the most beautiful landscapes that Italy offers, surrounded by young staff who take care of your every need.
La Plumeria Hotel
Address: Corso Ruggero 185, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
Price: from €150 a night
La Plumeria Hotel is the result of the meticulous renovation of a medieval palace located a few tens of meters from the Norman cathedral of the town. This hotel is located on Corso Ruggero, in the oldest part of the town. You will find yourself strolling in particularly suggestive alleys and streets that will lead you monuments and beaches of the village.
The best hotels near Cefalù
Terre di Himera
Address: Contrada Villaurea, 90015 Buonfornello, Italy
Price: from €160 a night
The farmhouse of Terre di Himere is located in the archaeological site of Himera, a few kilometers from Cefalù, in the fascinating Sicilian countryside. You will be able to stay overnight within the lime-washed walls of an ancient house typical of the Sicilian peasant tradition, capable of offering the services and comforts of a four-star hotel, amidst the scents and colors of the nature and the chirping of birds.
Mangia’s Pollina Resort
Address: Contrada Rais Gerbi, 90010 Pollina, Italy
Price: from €200 a night
The Pollina Resort is a corner of paradise, nestled atop a promontory surrounded by the sea, from which you can see the Aeolian Islands on the horizon. Only 13 km separate Pollina from Cefalù. The Resort’s private beach is located at the foot of the promontory. The beach can be easily reached on foot, through a panoramic path flanked by typical local vegetation, or by using one of the two lifts carved into the rock.
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