Shalai - Exclusive Spa and Small Gourmet Hotel
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Shalai - Exclusive Spa and Small Gourmet Hotel
No.1 of 4-star Select Hotels in Linguaglossa
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 25, Linguaglossa, Sicily, 95015, Italy
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Delicious breakfast
Free parking
Lots to doAmenities
Restaurant
Spa
Airport pick-up
Private parkingFree
Airport drop-off
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Sauna
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Property Description
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.
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8.3/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.3
Amenities8.3
Location8.3
Service8.3
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Surroundings
Airport: Catania Fontanarossa International Airport
(61.3 km)
Train: Taormina-Giardini
(22.0 km)
Train: Mazzaro cableway - Taormina
(24.8 km)
Landmarks: Church Santa Maria delle Grazie
(100m)
Landmarks: Museo Salvatore Incorpora
(130m)
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Rooms
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Policies
6
Business Single Room With Balcony
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Towels
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11
Junior Suite With Balcony
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Business Double Room With Balcony
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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7
Superior Double Room With Balcony
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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6
Junior Suite With Terrace
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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6
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Family Room
Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Design Double Room, No Windows
1 Double bed
No window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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5
Comfort Double Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
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Guest Reviews
8.3/10
Very Good
32 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.3
- Amenities8.3
- Location8.3
- Service8.3
Average for similar properties in Linguaglossa
AI Summary
Guests appreciate the central location near Mount Etna for easy exploration. They praise the delicious homemade breakfast and commend the staff's exceptional, friendly, and helpful service.
Guest User
April 25, 2025
Not a great experience. We had two rooms. My teens room had a strange window from the shower to the bedroom. So they had to take turns leaving the room when the other showered. Ours had a leak from the window, the shower flooded the bathroom everyone you used it. No functionality in the room- just weird design over function: no bedside lights but instead two spotlights snaking over one side of the bed. No shelf in the bathroom to put you toiletries. The only hotel in Sicily that we weren’t given drinking water. The rooms were boiling, properly sizzling. As the heating was on hotel and couldn’t be switched off. Ultimately we could cope with all of that but the receptionist attitude when we mentioned all of the above was really not great. He really couldn’t care less. And don’t offer any solutions except to remove our duvet from the bed and for our kids to sleep with an external door open. This made us cancel our dinner reservation and take our money elsewhere. However the guy in the breakfast room was very nice, friendly and helpful.
sam101645
December 6, 2023
Our GPS in the car got us close then some walking did the rest. It was worth the effort Our host was warm and helpful. The room very comfortable and the next day massage even better. We had dinner at the Michelin star rated restaurant and it was definitely special
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Shalai resort has figured out how to serve their customers from both the front and back of the house. The front desk staff was exceptionally prompt, professional and flexible when I needed to adjust my bookings. This was followed by an outstanding meal in their Michelin starred dining room. The wine card arrived to the table as a large , albeit overwhelming list. The server arrived with a fantastic knowledge of the wines and suggested a perfect bottle of Sicilian wine which aligned to our description of flavor profile. The meal itself was perfect and none of the courses in the tasting menu disappointed us. My friend ordered the “meat” option, I chose “fish.” The kitchen allows you to pick different menus which is also a nice touch. I’ve been many places where the tasting menu is a must for the entire table. My favorite dish was broken angel hair pasta in a fish broth with local red shrimp. The shrimp tasted similar to top quality sushi grade ami ebi. Breakfast the next morning was included in the room price and had a wide variety of food on offer : pastries, fruit and optional cooked dish from the kitchen. The rooms were minimalist in style as shown on their website. For the price point, they were exactly what I expected to see. I will be returning to the property during this same stay in Sicily for 2 additional nights. I would not hesitate to recommend it for its great service across the board and high quality food.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
The restaurant is wonderful and highly recommended. We all had the pescatarian tasting menu which was fantastic. However, the hotel could use some work. In particular, no one in our party ever did get hot water out of their showers; the water wasn't cold, but it never got hot either. The rooms are a bit worn out as well. We also tried to order breakfast off the menu in the morning but after an hour waiting for eggs, we gave up in order to catch flights out of Catania. Worth a stay just for the restaurant, but the hotel seems to prioritize the appearance of luxury over practicality.
Martsott
January 27, 2025
A charming restaurant located inside a magnificent historic building. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable, making even a chat about wines and dishes enjoyable. The chef offers creations that enhance local ingredients, combining them impeccably. The wine list, more like a book, offers a vast selection. It was an extraordinary experience for my birthday: I felt welcomed, pampered and completely at ease.
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Grolligrolli
January 6, 2025
English: The hotel is located inside a historic building of considerable charm, particularly evident in the frescoed ceiling of the relaxation room. The room reserved for me was large, yet very basic, with a small recess used as a wardrobe, also occupied by the cabinet containing the fridge/safe, which however essentially allowed for hanging coats with a shelf above: I found it not very functional for someone who would need to unpack their suitcase. Similarly, in the room there was only a small table, a chair and a stool, a shelf would have been useful, but also a simple waste bin, and it would have been appreciated for a structure of its level to also find water available, in addition to the paid water in the fridge. Large shower (but the tray would need maintenance), spacious beds, with very soft linens, but my mattress was slightly sunken compared to my taste. The starred restaurant, as well as the breakfast, are worth the cost of the visit alone. The chef's dishes are tasty, refined, flavourful, and the dining room staff perfectly manages to describe the thought behind each dish. Extremely large cellar, as it should be for a starred restaurant. The Spa is small but comfortable, being able to have it reserved facilitates relaxation. All the staff at the facility are absolutely kind, helpful, friendly and very accommodating. Definitely to return!
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Guest User
January 29, 2025
Beautiful structure, old and renovated with modern design but I certainly can't say it was a positive experience. They gave us a room on the second floor but the structure does not have a lift. We had to carry our luggage up by ourselves with a boy and a 4 year old girl. The room they gave us smelled of mould and in fact the bathroom was full of it on the walls.
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citri2023
March 28, 2024
I celebrated my birthday in this splendid period structure (like me)! Jokes aside, I was able to take advantage of the small but comfortable spa for a relaxing treatment and end the day with a delicious dinner by chef Giovanni! Breakfast was up to par with the rest with tasty croissants and focaccias for those who love savoury food! I highly recommend a visit for a weekend between the sea and the snow!
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Restaurant
Spa
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Private parking
Free
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Sauna
Additional charge
Massage room
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Concierge service
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
French
Italian
Food & Drink
Bar
Health & Wellness
Spa
Additional charge
Sauna
Additional charge
Massage room
Turkish bath (Hammam)
Activities
Eco tours
Off-site
Accessibility
Stair-free main entrance
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
First aid room
Intruder alarm
Smoke detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–23:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Italian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 13
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.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at Shalai or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
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.
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.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at Shalai or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
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.
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.