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Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel
Sicily · Italy
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 25View location
9.4/10Excellent54 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Location8.8/10 8.8
Neighborhood7.8/10 7.8
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel
Historical residence on Etna consecrated as a hotelcult of hospitality of the Pennisi family, Shalai was founded in May 2009, halfway between the mountain and the sea. In Sicilian, Shalai means to enjoy, to have fun.
The mansion was built in the early 1800s, and it used to be a stately residence in which the noble family also administered local public affairs. The owners built it so that the living quarters could be directly linked with the working areas.
The vision and skills of the architects Lucia Papa and Paola Mariotto brought this boutique hotel to life, with a touch of contemporary design.
Despite the apparent grandeur of the mansion, set in the heart of the town of Linguaglossa, on the slopes of Mount Etna, Shalai is a quiet and welcoming place, with a distinctively intimate feel. It's the ideal place to lose yourself in the scents, quietness and charm of its spaces.
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With a stay at Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel, you'll be centrally located in Linguaglossa, within a 5-minute drive of Mount Etna and San Francesco of Paola Church. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Letojanni Beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 AM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Hotel policies
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Optional fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Italian
French
Nearby attractions
San Francesco of Paola Church
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Vivera Winery
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Mount Etna
2 km / 1.2 mi
Il Picciolo Golf Club
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Gambino Vini
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Sanctuary of Santa Maria of Vena
8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Castle of Robert Lauria
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Patria Winery
10 km / 6.2 mi
Torre Rossa
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Alcantara Waterfall
11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Cuba of Santa Domenica
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree
13.6 km / 8.5 mi
Antiquarium di Francavilla di Sicilia
13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Francavilla di Sicilia Castle Ruins
13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Church of SS. Annunziata
13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- luxurious historic hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Babysitting service
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Clothes dryer
- Library
- Café
- Bar
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- Restaurant
- Turkish bath (hamam)
- Flight information required
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room Only
Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.
Upon availability
Room types
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SINGLE BUSINESSSINGLE • BUSINESSSGL.BS
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- SINGLE
- View / characteristic
- BUSINESS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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SINGLE BUSINESS
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- SINGLE
- View / characteristic
- BUSINESS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SGL.BS
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DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 24 m²DBL.DX
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 24 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
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DOUBLE DELUXE
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 24 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²DBL.ST-1
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 15 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 15 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST-1
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
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DOUBLE DELUXE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • DELUXE WITH VIEWSDBL.DX-WV
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE WITH VIEWS
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DOUBLE DELUXE WITH VIEWS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE WITH VIEWS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-WV
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.ST
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 18 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 18 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²DUS.ST
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 25 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE SINGLE USE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
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DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 25 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE SINGLE USE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DUS.ST
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDBL.DB-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DB-SU
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JUNIOR SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDJSU.QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- JUNIOR SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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JUNIOR SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- JUNIOR SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: JSU.QN
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DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- COMFORT
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DOUBLE COMFORT
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- COMFORT
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.OM
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-2
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST-2
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DOUBLE SINGLE USE BUSINESSDOUBLE SINGLE USE • BUSINESSDUS.BS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE SINGLE USE
- View / characteristic
- BUSINESS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE SINGLE USE BUSINESS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE SINGLE USE
- View / characteristic
- BUSINESS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DUS.BS
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FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • QUEEN SIZE BEDFAM.QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: FAM.QN
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Shalai - Exclusive SPA and small gourmet hotel
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Denis
Our stay at Shalai was outstanding from start to finish. We received a warm welcome from a genuinely friendly and professional team. The hotel is set in a beautifully restored historic mansion on a quiet street, creating a peaceful and elegant atmosphere.
Check-in was effortless. Our online check-in was fully recognized, so there was no need to repeat the process. No credit card was requested and payment was deferred until checkout, which was a pleasant surprise.
The reception staff kindly introduced us to the hotel, showing the restaurant, lounge areas and spa services. Our room was spotless and very comfortable, with a king-size bed, excellent linens and towels, high-quality amenities, and complimentary water, coffee and tea. The bathroom was spacious and the shower had perfect water pressure and temperature.
Although the hotel has no elevator, reaching the first-floor rooms via two short flights of stairs was easy. There is no private parking, but plenty of free street parking is available nearby, including spaces directly in front of the hotel.
Breakfast was excellent, offering fresh fruit, yogurt, drinks and coffee, while all hot dishes are prepared à la carte, with delicious options such as croissants, eggs, omelets and sandwiches.
The staff was consistently attentive, welcoming and professional. Our only suggestion would be to include hair conditioner among the bathroom amenities. Apart from that small detail, everything exceeded our expectations.
Check-in was effortless. Our online check-in was fully recognized, so there was no need to repeat the process. No credit card was requested and payment was deferred until checkout, which was a pleasant surprise.
The reception staff kindly introduced us to the hotel, showing the restaurant, lounge areas and spa services. Our room was spotless and very comfortable, with a king-size bed, excellent linens and towels, high-quality amenities, and complimentary water, coffee and tea. The bathroom was spacious and the shower had perfect water pressure and temperature.
Although the hotel has no elevator, reaching the first-floor rooms via two short flights of stairs was easy. There is no private parking, but plenty of free street parking is available nearby, including spaces directly in front of the hotel.
Breakfast was excellent, offering fresh fruit, yogurt, drinks and coffee, while all hot dishes are prepared à la carte, with delicious options such as croissants, eggs, omelets and sandwiches.
The staff was consistently attentive, welcoming and professional. Our only suggestion would be to include hair conditioner among the bathroom amenities. Apart from that small detail, everything exceeded our expectations.
Denis
O Shalai Resort superou todas as expectativas. O staff respondeu nossos emails quase instantaneamente antes mesmo do check-in — e esse cuidado nos acompanhou durante toda a estadia.
O hotel ocupa um antigo casarão residencial, em rua tranquila. Sem elevador, mas sem necessidade: quartos no primeiro andar, tudo muito acessível. Estacionamento não é problema, com vagas generosas nas ruas próximas.
O check-in foi impecável: o processo online foi totalmente respeitado, sem cartão de crédito exigido na chegada e com pagamento postergado para o checkout — algo inédito para mim. Fomos recebidos com uma apresentação completa do hotel, incluindo restaurante, salão de relaxamento, spa e massagem.
Quarto confortável com cama king, enxoval de qualidade, amenities caprichados e água, café e chás gratuitos. O chuveiro foi um destaque — água farta e temperatura precisa.
O café da manhã é farto: frutas, iogurtes, bebidas e café em máquina. Os pratos quentes são à la carte: ovos, omeletes, croissants, sanduíches.
Único ponto a melhorar: falta condicionador para cabelo nos amenities.
Recomendo sem ressalvas!
O hotel ocupa um antigo casarão residencial, em rua tranquila. Sem elevador, mas sem necessidade: quartos no primeiro andar, tudo muito acessível. Estacionamento não é problema, com vagas generosas nas ruas próximas.
O check-in foi impecável: o processo online foi totalmente respeitado, sem cartão de crédito exigido na chegada e com pagamento postergado para o checkout — algo inédito para mim. Fomos recebidos com uma apresentação completa do hotel, incluindo restaurante, salão de relaxamento, spa e massagem.
Quarto confortável com cama king, enxoval de qualidade, amenities caprichados e água, café e chás gratuitos. O chuveiro foi um destaque — água farta e temperatura precisa.
O café da manhã é farto: frutas, iogurtes, bebidas e café em máquina. Os pratos quentes são à la carte: ovos, omeletes, croissants, sanduíches.
Único ponto a melhorar: falta condicionador para cabelo nos amenities.
Recomendo sem ressalvas!
Bert O
Wonderful property with incredible menu. Gourmet dinner available in hotel or 3 minute walk to sister restaurant which is excellent for lunch and dinner. Breakfast was a treat.
Wonderful staff - friendly and helpful.
Wish we had more time at this hotel
Wonderful staff - friendly and helpful.
Wish we had more time at this hotel
Stephen
Outstanding restaurant—deserves another star. Fun historic town. Nice staff.
Victoria
The staff at this property were very efficient. The room was well made up daily. I wouldn’t call it family friendly but we didn’t have children with us.
Jonathan
This hotel was a \"wow\" all around. The photos don't do it justice:
1) The area: the town it was in is super cute. Everyone knows one another in the area. Views of Etna were incredible. Just a very beautiful region of sicily.
2) The service: the front desk helped us book a helicopter tour of etna. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it was fantastic!
3) Spa: Wow wow wow - beautiful turkish bath, and you get it all to yourself with the fee. My husband and I enjoyed this immensely!
4) Restaurant: Probably the best meal we had in sicily. Incredibly creative, beautifully plated dishes. Props to the chef!
5) The rooms - baroque revival, with hand painted ceilings, just amazing. Comfy beds and nice rainfall showers in bathroom.
1) The area: the town it was in is super cute. Everyone knows one another in the area. Views of Etna were incredible. Just a very beautiful region of sicily.
2) The service: the front desk helped us book a helicopter tour of etna. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it was fantastic!
3) Spa: Wow wow wow - beautiful turkish bath, and you get it all to yourself with the fee. My husband and I enjoyed this immensely!
4) Restaurant: Probably the best meal we had in sicily. Incredibly creative, beautifully plated dishes. Props to the chef!
5) The rooms - baroque revival, with hand painted ceilings, just amazing. Comfy beds and nice rainfall showers in bathroom.
Winston
We were wine tasting for 3 days around the north side of Mt Etna. Hotel in a great location. The town of Linguaglossa is a little slow and limited. But this was shoulder reason. Staff was excellent- eager to please and very responsive
SAM
Enjoy.
Excellent staff, full spa including massage and a Michelin star restaurant. Also close to gateway to Mt Etna.
David
All rooms on the 3rd floor have no windows, mattress and linens were 3 star at best. Owner of the hotel Leonardo extremely rude, and lacks basic customer service skills.
Alana
We had a truly lovely time at Shalai. They came recommended by friends who stayed earlier in summer. The hospitality was amazing. Marta and her team were so helpful. We loved their dining recommendation and the resort itself was so well maintained and comfortable. Amazing breakfast and we used the Spa features and treatments as a special treat and we are so glad we did.Not something we normally indulge in but it was a special occasion and was well worth it- great value. We wish we could have stayed a little longer to explore the Etna wine country but are really happy we were able to visit for the time we did.
Michael
Excellent experience, great service.
Verified traveler
How it should be done.
Wonderful.
Verified traveler
Very nice place to relax, small litte village, but not to far from Taormina, but you do need a car to get to places.
Gregg
Incredible find!
Friends of ours stayed at this hotel a couple of years ago for one night and recommended it. We decided to stay for three nights. It was the best decision of our trip. Our flight to Catania was delayed by 10 hours and we had a long, horrible day in the Rome airport. We arrived at the hotel very late and very tired after a stressful drive from Catania. The staff welcomed us with open arms, carried our luggage to our room, immediately asked if we would like a late dinner at their excellent restaurant, and offered to change the date and time of our planned excursion the next day. The hotel and staff remained top notch the rest of our time there - recommending other restaurants, providing excellent breakfasts, and answering other questions. Linguaglossa was a small, friendly town close to Mt. Etna. My family and I highly recommend The Shalai!
Torunn Smedal
Fantastic hotel and nice staff. Great breakfast! Lovely town with nice view.
Antonino
Cosa si può scrivere di questa struttura, se non magnificare l'eccellenza? Veramente difficile trovare il classico \"pelo nell'uovo\". Abbiamo usato la SPA (ad uso esclusivo), abbiamo cenato al ristorante (decisamente tra i top dell'intera Sicilia), abbiamo goduto di una sistemazione confortevole e rilassante. Questa è una delle \"experience\" da provare almeno una volta nella vita.
Rossella
Personale gentilissimo e preparato, ristorante 1 stella Michelin vale la pena provarlo.Colazione eccellente
Elisabeth
Genialer Frühstück
Danilo
Personale molto gentile ed accogliente. Camera spaziosa e servita di ogni accessorio anche se poco luminosa e con poche lampade. Ambienti eleganti. Unica pecca: nella nostra camera vi era un’infiltrazione d’acqua e gocciolava all’interno.
Giada
la stanza era molto bella ma abbiamo avuto il problema con la doccia… una stanza ed un hotel così di lusso con la tenda in plastica…. a parte che “rovinava” il tema della stanza lussuosa… ma poi, ha portato ad allagare tutto il bagno e parte della camera da letto.. peccato, per il resto veramente tutto eccellente, tutto pulito, il ristorante ottimo e il personale super disponibile, ci tornerei decisamente, consiglio solo la modifica di questo dettaglio della doccia, per il resto tutto eccellente
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