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Free wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Garden
Welcome to the San Max Hotel, your charming retreat in the heart of Catania, Italy! With a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, this delightful 3-star hotel invites you to relax and unwind, all while being just 1.7mi away from the bustling city center. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast, and feel free to make use of the free WiFi throughout your stay to share all your amazing Italian adventures with friends back home!
At San Max, your comfort is our priority! Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the sun on our terrace while sipping your favorite drink from the bar. Love traveling with your four-wheeled friends? We offer private parking (extra charges) to make your stay even smoother! Need some help planning your excursions? Our friendly tour desk staff are here to help you navigate the best sights around Catania, ensuring you won’t miss a thing.
You’ll join the ranks of our happy guests, who rave about their experiences, resulting in over 1800 fantastic reviews! Starting at just $52 per night, our soundproof rooms provide a peaceful haven after a day spent exploring the city. And let’s not forget the stunning mountain views that will take your breath away! So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable getaway at the San Max Hotel, where comfort meets Italian charm!
At the San Max Hotel, your adventure in Catania doesn't just stop when you step outside our lovely doors. After a day of sightseeing, return to our outdoor infinity pool, where you can take a refreshing dip while admiring panoramic views of the majestic mountains that surround you. There’s nothing quite like lounging on the terrace, drink in hand, taking in the striking vistas as the sun sets over the landscape—an idyllic way to end your day! And for those who enjoy a bit of competition, our pool area offers plenty of space for a cheerful game of water volleyball with friends or family.
Awaken your inner food lover with our delightful breakfast spread, designed to energize your mornings just right! From scrumptious pastries to savory classics, you’ll find a variety of delicious options that showcase the best of Italian cuisine to kickstart your days of exploration. Make sure to save room for a slice of traditional Sicilian cassata cake—because while you’re in Italy, indulging in local culinary delights is an absolute must! And if you have the urge to venture out in search of authentic Venetian trattorias and bustling markets, our tour desk staff is ready to share the best local recommendations tailored just for you.
Whether you’re here to relax by the pool, savor delectable meals, or uncover the treasures of Catania, San Max Hotel is the perfect base for your Italian escapade. With our friendly staff eager to assist you and make every moment special, you’ll surely leave with a heart full of memories and a craving to return. So come, let loose, and make the most of your time in Catania, as we roll out the warm hospitality that will make your stay an unforgettable experience!
Closest airports
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
3.4miSigonella Naval Air Station
11.8miComiso Airport
44.4miReggio Calabria Airport
49.5miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Garden
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Room - 2 Twin
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
235 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Welcome to our spacious Double or Twin Room. Enjoy the comfort of one Queen size bed and two Twin beds, along with stunning views of the mountains and city. Relax in our soundproof room equipped with a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and more.
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Room - 2 Twin, Parking Access
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
235 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Experience comfort and convenience in our Double or Twin Room with free parking. Wake up to stunning city views, relax in a spacious room with a private bathroom and enjoy top amenities like a minibar and flat-screen TV.
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Room, Parking Access
235 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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This room features a balcony, a mini-bar with 2 free bottles of water and a large private bathroom. It includes free private parking.
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Room, Pool Access, Parking Access
235 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Guests will have a special experience as the twin/double room features a infinity pool. The twin/double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, parquet floors, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views.
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Room - 1 Double
205 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Featured reviews:
Mirjana
8.2
January 2025
The position of the property, very close to the centre, but quiet. Clean room, daily cleaning and changing of towels if needed, Italian breakfast included. Daily fill of toiletries.Friendly staff. Coffee corner at the reception.
Our room was pretty big, and it was a bit cold, considering that the apartment building does not have heating, and air conditioning could not warm it well enough in the period we stayed there. The only drawback, otherwise everything else was fine
Danielle
9.1
January 2025
This elegant hotel was a fantastic experience in Catania. Located close to all the major attractions, the staff were so friendly and helpful pointing out the best things to do and where restaurants are located. The hotel was very safe and secure and the room itself was massive. Breakfast was a buffet that had a range of sweet and savory pastries, yoghurts, fruits, bread and other bits and pieces.
Our mattress had a very big dip in the middle of both sides, which we slid into while trying to sleep. We got around this by rotating the mattress 180 degrees.
Giorgi
9.1
October 2024
For 2 nights stay it was very good and comfortable, clean room with daily room service. Staff were very nice helpful. Location is on Main Street of Catania, 10-15 minutes walk to main square, with lots of F&B points around. Bathroom was little bit off, toilet and bidet were little bit out of date :))) Would suggest to book the place for 2 days if you spend all the time outside. Would not suggest anyone to stay in Catania for more than 2 nights, as you can see every sight in these period. Thanks again to staff for welcoming us and making our stay more enjoyable.
Rodica
8.2
May 2023
Good location, big room, if there is not any renovation , the room is silent.
Breakfast needs improvement, at the inferior level was renovation, they made big noise.
Ammarah
8.2
December 2023
- the staff is nice. Max was very helpful. He gave many good tips about the city - hotel location is good. Its very close to duomo. Its around 30 to 40min walk to cebtral train station but the bus connections are also there. - for the price the room was nice and clean with air conditioner
- the breakfast was quite basic. Some of the cups had stain, they were not dirty but just had stain, maybe its time to update some cutlery and cups. - for the body was some packets were given. Peobably its just better to install a bottle, also good for the enviroment. All in all there wasnt much to dislike. For the price the hotel and location were quite nice.
Rinaldorui
8.2
April 2024
The location is excelent, right in the middle of the city, hundred meters from the Bellini park and from the best pasticcerie of Catania! Easy to arrive by bus from Fontanarossa Airport, but stay on the bus and do not follow Google Maps instructions (which tell you to get off at Catania Centrale). Ask the conductor to tell you when you are in via Etnea.
Breakfast should be improved. There are no oranges (I mean we are in Sicily!) and no real caffè espresso, but coffee from automatic machines. Not exactly what you would like to drink when you get up.
Rox
8.2
September 2023
I liked the positioning of the hotel, it was very central and close to buses, city center and shopping street. The staff was super nice & friendly (with the exception of one single lady..). I appreciated very much their concern for nature and their eco-oriented vibe - recycling, good recipients for shampoo and soap, etc.. The pool was also very nice, clean and all was friendly.
The breakfast could be a bit better and the room where it was held was quite small. Also, there was one lady with a ponytail, for the majority of our breakfast times, that was really not smiling, welcoming and not in the mood to have any guests.. the only time she was happy was when somebody (an Italian man) came to visit her. Definitely made us not feeling welcome at breakfast..
Gaynor
8.2
July 2023
The staff could not be more helpful. We changed from another hotel, and they were very accommodating and understanding. Breakfast is simple but nice. Our room was very spacious if a little dated. The pool area is nice with plenty of sun loungers. The hotel is located in the centre of Catania where you can find so many lovely places to eat.
The hotel is undergoing some pretty major renovation and because of this there is a little noise and there was a considerable amount of rubbish outside our window. Hopefully, this will all go and the view improved when renovations are finished.
Pamela
9.1
July 2023
The staff was exceptionally friendly and very helpful. Also very informative about the area that we were staying in and giving good tips. The breakfast might not be everyones cup of tea but for my partner and I it was more than enough (you get coffee/tea, juices, yoghurt, fresh baked goods, fruits, cake, toast, ham cheese, cornflakes,...). Also the pool was very nice to relax in. Just be aware that the neighbor houses can see you in the pool but it didn't bother us. .
This is not a complaint just one thing we didn't understand was the necessity to wear a swimming cap on your head in the pool. I understand it about keeping the pool clean of course, but my boyfriend has a really long beard so it didn't really make sense in that way. Otherwise no complaints.
Zammit
8.2
March 2024
We enjoyed our stay! The breakfast was good and had enough options for what to eat! Our room was big enough, and even the bathroom was good! The location of the hotel is very central and within walking distance of the centre! All the staff were nice and helpful. A+ stay!
The only thing I noticed is that the hotel needs a good upgrade with regards to walls, paint and bathrooms, It's true it is a 3-star hotel, but with a few aesthetic upgrades, the hotel would look much nicer and more welcoming.
Attractions
Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi)
0.6miBenedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena (Monastero Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena)
0.8miCatania Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano di Catania)
0.8miPiazza Duomo
0.8miUrsino Castle (Castello di Ursino)
1miAci Castello
4.4miMt. Etna (Monte Etna)
16.9miGambino Winery (Vini Gambino)
20.9miTaormina Piazza Duomo
25.7miTaormina Cathedral (Duomo) and Piazza del Duomo
25.7miPiazza IX Aprile
25.8miCorso Umberto I
25.8miMazzarò Beach (Lido Mazzarò)
25.8miTaormina Roman Odeon
25.9miCastelmola
26.1miAttractions
Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi)
0.6miBenedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena (Monastero Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena)
0.8miCatania Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano di Catania)
0.8miPiazza Duomo
0.8miUrsino Castle (Castello di Ursino)
1miAci Castello
4.4miMt. Etna (Monte Etna)
16.9miGambino Winery (Vini Gambino)
20.9miTaormina Piazza Duomo
25.7miTaormina Cathedral (Duomo) and Piazza del Duomo
25.7miPiazza IX Aprile
25.8miCorso Umberto I
25.8miMazzarò Beach (Lido Mazzarò)
25.8miTaormina Roman Odeon
25.9miCastelmola
26.1miAirports
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
3.4miSigonella Naval Air Station
11.8miComiso Airport
44.4miReggio Calabria Airport
49.5miLocation
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Garden
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Open-air bath
Outdoor swimming pool
Solarium
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport shuttle
View
City view
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.
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Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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When are the check-in and check-out times for San Max Hotel?
For those planning to reside at San Max Hotel, the doors open for check-in at 03:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 11:00 AM.
Is there parking available at San Max Hotel?
Yes, there is parking available at San Max Hotel. The hotel offers private on-site parking for €20 per day. It is important to note that parking reservation is required.
What's the nightly rate at San Max Hotel?
The base rate at San Max Hotel is approximately $52. Be informed that this can vary depending on your room choice and booking dates. Enter dates for a tailored price.
What are the room types available at San Max Hotel?
The San Max Hotel offers Double or Twin Rooms with the option to include parking. These rooms have a size of 237 sqft, do not allow smoking, and can accommodate 2 adults with no children. The beds available are 1 Queen size bed and 2 Twin beds.
What is there to do in San Max Hotel?
Guests at San Max Hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. One of the main attractions is the outdoor swimming pool, which is available seasonally. Guests can relax and soak up the sun on the beach chairs and loungers provided by the hotel, while staying cool under the beach umbrellas.
The pool is located outdoors, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery while taking a refreshing dip in the water. All ages are welcome to use the pool, making it suitable for families and individuals of all ages.
In addition to the pool, guests can also unwind and socialize at the hotel's bar. The bar provides a selection of beverages for guests to enjoy, adding to the overall leisure experience at San Max Hotel.
Is there a swimming pool at San Max Hotel?
The San Max Hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool that is only available during certain seasons. It does not have any age restrictions and features an infinity design.
Which payment methods are supported by San Max Hotel?
San Max Hotel accepts cash as a payment method. In addition, they accept American Express, Visa, JCB, Mastercard, Maestro, and CartaSi.
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