Calanica Residence Hotel in Cefalu

Calanica was really something special. A perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries. Staff was fantastic from frontdesk to restaurants and cleaning.. Smiling and serviceminded. Our seafood dinner at the Calanica restaurant was really nice. Fantastic food and great atmosphere. We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.

This hotel is located on the side of the sea. The individual bungalows all have beautiful views of the water. Lots of privacy. Rooms are spacious but no coffee makers but when you go to breakfast and see Matteo for your coffee it’s worth it. Matteo goes above and beyond to make your morning breakfast perfection. He treats you like you are coming to his home as a guest. All of the staff were amazing. The best service we had on our trip all over the south of Italy. Gian Carlo in the reception was extremely helpful and kind. Giavanno also helped my husband with his laptop connection for a very important meeting he had the following day. The staff made this place amazing. Thank you!

This was the second time we have stayed here and we weren’t disappointed. Wonderful views of the bay from the rooms. You had to pause and stare at it every time you left your room. Gorgeous sunsets every evening. The hotel has a good food with lots of choice. Breakfast is continental with a good choice of different foods and you can order also eggs cooked in different ways. The restaurant also overlooks the bay. Plenty of sunbeds down by the sea though the climb back up to the room was strenuous as the whole hotel is on a hill and we were at the top. Because of the hills the hotel it's not suitable for those who have difficulties with hills or lots of stairs. However the location and the views made the effort worth it! We will definitely be back again.

Everything was flawless, from the friendly and amazing staff to the breathtaking views. The private beach is stunning, and the restaurant offers the chance to watch the sunset every night. We would highly recommend this location for a vacation spot, as it exceeded all expectations

We recently stayed at Hotel Calanica for 8 nights and it was a wonderful experience. The bungalows are lovely, clean and well equipped, and the views are stunning. The breakfast is lovely, with plenty of choice. The swimming pool is really big and was never very busy, and the private beach was a great place to relax and enjoy a swim in the warm sea. We also enjoyed a game of tennis. The hotel is a 30 minute walk to the town but it is a very pleasant walk along the seafront, and there are also taxis available. There is a supermarket near the hotel which was handy. Apart from being a wonderful resort, one of the stand out things for us were the wonderful staff who were really friendly and helpful. Thank you all for an unforgettable stay! We highly recommend Hotel Calanica and hope we get the opportunity to stay again in the future ❤️

This is a wonderful property. Beautiful beach, great setting.
Breakfast is great, the staff at the hotel are memorable like Mateo, Ninno, Domenico,
They make a really great and comfortable experience,

We are tough and demanding travellers and far too often we come home from our vacations feeling let down—even when the place has superbe reviews on TripAdvisor. But this time? We are more than delighted. We will definitely be back. Where do I start?
The place is stunning—no photo, not even the professional ones, is lying. Every little house has a gorgeous view. It is incredibly peaceful. Yes, there’s a railway line nearby, but even in the bungalows closest to it, you barely notice. The cottages are spaced out perfectly, so you get total privacy. They are spacious, enough room for two adults and two teens. The bathroom is not huge but it’s more than adequate. Cleanliness is a huge plus here. Everything is spotless, and housekeeping is done perfectly every single day. Getting to the sea is easy, with a boardwalk over the pebbles, so you don’t have to walk on stones. The rest is sandy and the beach is tucked away in creek where the occasional yacht drops anchor. Most of the time, it is nearly empty. Perfect. No need to rush for a sunbed; there was always space and no one ever left their things to “reserve” a spot if they were gone for a while. The real highlight? The staff. We have never had such a positive experience. We arrived without our luggage (it didn’t make our flight), but everyone went out of their way to help. They even arranged a doctor’s appointment quickly so we could get the medication we needed. We arrived late in the evening, after the restaurant had closed, but they had prepared a cold plate and a bottle of wine for us. If you miss breakfast (which ends a bit early at 9:30), the staff is happy to whip up a plate of pastries or something similar. In short: it was perfect, and we’ll be back. There is also a pool (though no one used it during our stay) plus a mini football pitch and tennis court. There are a few good restaurants nearby, and it is a 20-minute walk into town. Any downsides?
The safe is quite small (you can’t fit a laptop in it).
No coffee machine in the room.
We had half-board and while the restaurant food was good, it did not quite live up to the rest of the experience. You choose from four starters and mains each morning and decide whether you want lunch or dinner. That said, they are happy to adjust the menu if there is nothing you like or for the kids. All in all, a fantastic stay. We cannot wait to return! Thank you everybody from Calanica

We have had a wonderful holiday at Calanica. The hotel was wonderful with beautiful views. Fantastic breakfast with ultra friendly and helpful staff. Matteo and Illana did everything to make it enjoyable and relaxing. Gian Carlo I reception organised trips to town and restaurants perfectly. Thank Calanica for an exceptional experience. Andy xx

Beautiful location outside of Cefalu in a private bay. Super friendly and attentive service, good breakfast. We stayed in a private villa. The only problem we had was the soft mattress of our bed combined with a hard pillow - we forgot to ask for an alternative.