Hotel Residence Arcangelo in Salina

Our hostess, Francesca was the best hostess we’ve ever come across in our many years of travel in Italy. She above and beyond our expectations. Free breakfast was very good. Room was nice and balcony was nice, with a descent view. Beds were nice and cozy. Pool area clean and nice, maintained well by Francisco and Lucia.

The view and pool were just amazing! We loved having our own terrace equipped with a hammock, chairs and a little salon table. This gave us some extra privacy when we wanted to have a glass of wine at our room.

The Hotel Arcangelo was a peaceful haven after spending a month on hot, busy Sicily. The hotel is between Via Roma and Via Sanità overlooking the sea from above. If you have rolling suitcases, use Via Sanità to avoid the steps on Via Roma. We had booked a Superior Double Room with Terrace and Sea View. Room 205 was spacious, air-conditioned, and even had a ceiling fan which seems rare in Europe. It was the most private room at the hotel with its own entrance from Via Sanità and a wonderful covered terrace with a hammock, outdoor furniture, and a great sea view. The front desk and breakfast area were accessible from within the hotel grounds. A typical Italian breakfast was included with the additions of cereal and hard-boiled eggs on most mornings. The shopping street and port of Santa Marina were not far but the hotel is above both, so some climbing is required. We considered this to be good exercise. Maybe the best feature of the hotel is its friendly, helpful personnel. Francesca at the front desk spoke excellent English and probably a few other languages. The ladies serving breakfast and cleaning the rooms were friendly, cheerful, and accommodating. When we checked out after a wonderful week, I left in the room safe a pouch containing all of my important documents, credit cards, and cash. I didn't discover this until we arrived in Taormina later the same day. I called Francesca who found my pouch and took it to the Post Office to be sent to me by registered mail. She paid the 15€ postage herself! Via PayPal, I arranged to reimburse her and pay a bit more for her wonderful hospitality which was beyond what I expected or might have experienced at other lodgings. We would certainly stay at the Hotel Arcangelo if we visited Santa Marina Salina again and recommend that you consider this hotel as well.

We stayed at Hotel Arcangelo for five nights in June 2023. We felt very welcommed by the staff, which were very helpful and kind. The Hotel is quiet, beautiful and situated nicely on the Island. A very relaxed atmosphere. We got a lovely room, which was clean and tidy. Only remark in regards to the room itself was that the bed-matress was very hard. Other than that, no complaints!