Alcantara Resort, Charming & Relaxing Hotel , Adults Only 16 plus

Alcantara Resort was an oasis. It is set in beautiful well kept grounds, the pools were so relaxing. The whole atmosphere was conducive to being pampered and a relaxing environment. After a days sight seeing returning here from the noise, crowds, hustle and bustle was heaven. The attention by the staff was second to none, special mention for Pina and Rosa could not fault their attention and commitment to service. Really enjoyed the dinners and the breakfasts were delightful. Would recommend Alacantara Resort without any reservations.

The resort is just lovely. Well maintained grounds and rooms with an extremely friendly and accommodating staff. The pool was super inviting and just what we needed after exploring in Messina and Taormina. We enjoyed a terrace with amazing views of Mt. Etna.

The only thing I did not like was that our schedule did not allow for more days at the resort. Nothing to share in the way of criticism as staff could not have been more helpful.

We were looking for a place to relax at the pool during the hot summer temperatures and found the perfect place. Beautiful lush garden with rooms in bungalows spread amidst. The pool area was surrounded by palm trees, offering additonal shade to the sunshades, for those like us who prefer the shade over direct sun. We got a free upgrade to a bigger room with a separate sitting area. Also included were a free welcome drink, a bottle of Etna wine and complimentary drinks from the minibar. The à la carte breakfast was excellent and the food lovingly prepared. The dinner selection was perfect for hot summer evenings, lots of light menus to choose from. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, from reception to servers to cleaning staff. They were also always ready for a lovely chat. Some of them speak very good German. On the day of the departure we were allowed to stay at the pool until mid-afternnon, as our flight was only leaving in the evening. We wish we would have found this gem earlier and could have stayed longer. We didn't experience any of the complaints on previous reviews: Wi-Fi worked fine, sunbeds seemed new and were comfy. The dinner menu might not satisfy everyone's needs, but things never please everyone. For us it was perfect. Personally we preferred the à la carte breakfast instead of a buffet. The breakfast hours are a little early for night owls like us. But you have a choice of getting up and enjoying it or skipping it. And yes, there is no airconditioning in the bistrot for breakfast and dinner, but if you can't deal with the heat, you might want to select a colder summer destination.

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