Villaggio Alkantara

“Friendly staff, good value”

My family and I stayed here during the covid pandemic so it was probably a lot less busy than it would have been. Staff were all very friendly and provided information when we asked. Staff spoke good English. Pool was lovely and big and kids pool was nice too. Restaurant wasn't open, presumably b... more

My family and I stayed here during the covid pandemic so it was probably a lot less busy than it would have been. Staff were all very friendly and provided information when we asked. Staff spoke good English. Pool was lovely and big and kids pool was nice too. Restaurant wasn't open, presumably because of covid but the pool bar and kitchen was open. Food was cheap, hot and tasty. We got it almost everyday. The rooms were basic but you get what you pay for. Towels and kitchen wares were provided. Only hob available, would have been good to have a kettle and microwave. Wifi didn't really reach our apartment which was at the back of the complex. View of Mount Etna from room! Beach is about 15 minute walk away. Large supermarket 10 min walk away. Not a lot of restaurants in walking distance. Reception organised a taxi for us to go to Taormina (20 min drive, 35 EUR for 8 seater taxi). Lovely town, a lot busier, nice beaches and beautiful views. Overall lovely stay! :)

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“Simpel and Clean ”

Simple and old but clean, small family rooms but still 2 separate bedrooms including a minimalistic kitchen and a balcony with fantastic wiew of Etna. Nice staff. The pool was big and clean. Greate for families with limited budget, a car is a must, parking included in the price. 5min to the town... more

Simple and old but clean, small family rooms but still 2 separate bedrooms including a minimalistic kitchen and a balcony with fantastic wiew of Etna. Nice staff. The pool was big and clean. Greate for families with limited budget, a car is a must, parking included in the price. 5min to the town or local beaches with car.

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“Great value - very relaxed”

A family of four we stayed here for 10 days. It was our first self catering holiday abroad as a family. The check in was easy and we were let into the apartment about an hour early. The supermarket is around a ten minute walk away along one road so very easy. To walk into the nicer part of Giardi... more

A family of four we stayed here for 10 days. It was our first self catering holiday abroad as a family. The check in was easy and we were let into the apartment about an hour early. The supermarket is around a ten minute walk away along one road so very easy. To walk into the nicer part of Giardini Naxos is around half an hour walk. We ate lunch on arrival in the bar which was expensive as expected. Coke etc is €2.50 for a 330ml bottle - ice cream in a basic cone is the same. The apartment we were in was 2 bedrooms. It was fine - I would mention that they don’t have a tea towel, cloths or anything else you may need to keep it clean yourself so you have to purchase those if you want it cleaned more than the once weekly. Towels are changed every three days. The rooms had remnants of previous guests - a small part of a necklace, dust balls etc. The balcony only had 2 chairs at the table which was annoying as a family of four. The kitchen area consisted of a 2 ring hob and sink. The pots and pans supplied won’t fit on both hob rings at the same time which is frustrating. All of the above sounds negative but I think some of it is to do with us not knowing what to expect. The pool was great. No one reserves sunbeds and you can rock up at any hour and get one. The pool stays open late and the whole atmosphere is very relaxed. The animation team are just here in July and August. They are friendly enough but only speak Italian. There is football, water polo and aqua gym as well as mini disco. You have to wear a swimming hat in the pool which you can buy for €2 at the bar. The place is a great base to explore the local area which we did via a weekly bus pass. Very locally we are at the restaurant at the top of the road but best deal has to go to Alfios pizza with three large pizzas for €15! Go back out to the main road and turn left. All in all a good stay. We had breakfast included which is continental and fine for what it is. Not sure I would pay €7 pp though as we don’t eat much for breakfast. A good base and enjoyable stay at Villaggio Alkantara.

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