Via Samotracia, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
#4 of 31 hotels in Cefalù
Guests' ChoiceBased on 70 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
9.5
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Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Áron
HungaryThe breakfast officially starts at 7:30 but in pratice it starts around 8-8:30 :) If you want to head out early it could be a bit frustrating but I think it is all part of the Sicilian way of life. So be aware but try to relax and enjoy the resort, the sun and the very nice people.
The whole resort is beautiful and very well designed. The room was very clean and comfy. At arrival the staff offered some welcome drink and they were friendly all the time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Anne
GermanyArrival: A more detailed introduction concerning the offering would have been nice. We only discovered the afternoon menu served at the pool bar a few days in. On-site restaurant: I would have preferred to eat more often at the restaurant as we stayed for 1 week. A special á la carte menu (half-board option) for hotel guests would have been nice.
- Beautiful pool area - Stylish rooms - Breakfast: - Easy shuttle service to the city center - Very friendly & supportive staff - Delicious restaurant on-site
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Neha
United KingdomService Complementary drink
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Adam
United KingdomVery clean, good facilities and the staff were fantastic. The restaurant was particularly good.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Jasmine
United KingdomThere is a train line next to the property the trains run throughout the day and night. If you’re a light sleeper this may not be the place for you.
Beautiful hotel, a modern decor, with a relaxing vibe. There is a very nice dinner restaurant on site.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Aline
NetherlandsNothing that I can think of ☺️
It is a very clean, peaceful, family friendly and elegant resort. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Insulae Resort. The staff is amazing, with a very good level of English, and super friendly to our 4 year old son. The restaurant, ZAYT Restaurant, is to die for. I don’t understand how it doesn’t have a Michelin star yet… The access to the beach is a short walk with stairs. The beach is rocky with little amount of sand but still very nice!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Dana
United KingdomThe pool was incredible, just the whole ambiance and scenery was dreamy. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The rooms were thoughtfully prepared, with slippers, creams, toiletries and more.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Nadia
RomaniaWhat I didn’t like was the room and the house cleaning services. Very small for a family of 4 persons and not very clean. We found socks from the previous person in the blanket on the bed, but the reception stuff was very nice and sent immediately cleaning ladies to change the beds. And they always forgot to refill the shower gel and the towels daily. They were acting like a 3/4 stars hotel from this point of view. You have to ask at the reception if you need towels, shower gel. And, for the pool towels, they said we are entitled to change it for free only one time; second time we have to pay, which is for the first time in my life to hear that you have to pay in a 5* hotel for pool’s towels. And regarding the location, just behind the hotel there is a train that pass almost every hour and it’s noisy . But it compensates a little bit with the fact that the location is quite remotely in a small village far from the city, near the sea, between villas.
The stuff especially the pool waiters and breakfast’s waiters were absolutely great. Very nice, always trying to help and make you feel like in a 5 stars hotel. Excellent breakfast too. Thank you guys!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Arianne
Gibraltarbit more selection for breakfast would have been nice, but that is a personal opinion. My husband loved it.
everything was excellent. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Complementary welcome drink on arrival/check-in. Dinner at the onsite restaurant was exceptional. Worthy of a michelin star. Well priced also. Room was clean and a good size. The cocktails were great at the poolside bar and the vibe was relaxed and chilled. We stayed during shoulder season and although the hotel was not full, all the amenities were available to us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Bettina
SwitzerlandBeautiful and stylish Hotel. Service was amazing and Dinner in the Restaurant just high Class. We will Go there again for sure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Anthony
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like
Everything was wonderful .. from the moment we arrived at the resort to when we left, all the staff were very attentive, friendly and professional.. always there if you needed anything .. everything was immaculate, luxurious feeling rooms bathrooms, very tastefully decorated, the breakfast was amazing everything was fresh and a choice of eggs, and a big selection of Italian meats, cheese and pastries.. waiter served tea and coffee at the table a choice of eating indoors or outdoors.. the grounds were pretty and immaculate, during happy hour they offered free selections of home baked canapés .. the barman was so lovely and made my cocktails exactly how I like them.. we had dinner in the restaurant one evening and it was delicious, both salvo and Alexandro were on hand for everything.. honestly everyone couldn’t do enough for you… I loved the neutral, muted Tones of the place and all set in a lush tropical setting, my photos were as awesome as the place, the closest small town was Cefalu, it was easy to get to, it’s probably the prettiest town by the sea in the whole of Sicily.. we would definitely return
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Sven
GermanyThe Facility and staff was great! The perfect hotel if you like to relax and at the same time like to explore a city. I will definitely book this hotel again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Luricke
South AfricaThe resort is stunning. The rooms and all the facilities are beautiful and very modern. The staff were very attentive and we were welcomed with cocktails at check in. Breakfast was delicious. I wish we had more days here!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2023
Łukasz
PolandNeighbourhood
Great personel, pool area and food
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Anddnewyork
United States of AmericaNothing - everything was 5 stars.
The staff were incredible. I have never met such warm, welcoming and accommodating staff ANYWHERE (and that includes top 5 star resorts). The breakfast was beyond outstanding - we had a flight to catch and ended up sitting for 40 minutes at breakfast just to enjoy the wonderful food and tranquil atmosphere.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 21, 2023
Michael
United States of AmericaBreakfast was fabulous. Tasty and lots to choose from. Staff was wonderful and went out of their way to take care of you.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 18, 2023
Mandeep_5
United KingdomThere isn't anything we didn't like about this resort. Absolutely hands down the best place I've ever stayed!
Absolutely loved our stay here! We arrived very late after a long delayed journey and the staff were ready to great us as soon as we got out of the car with welcome drinks and a warm reception. As we came at the end of the season our room got upgraded and we ended up staying in a room right by the pool. It was so quiet and as a small resort there were few guests so it was a lovely peaceful stay. The hot tub and incredibly friendly cats were the highlight of the trip and the small touches like having board games, ping pong table and having a beach only 10 minutes away made it a very fun stay. Very clean with friendly staff there isn't anything we didn't like about this place.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Jad
United States of AmericaNo complaints.
New modern resort.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 3, 2023
Weluvtravel
CanadaOne of our meals wasn't very hot.
Easy check in, nice little bar and snack bar, spotless room, comfortable, nice pool, good little gym, along the beach is a sidewalk that goes right into town. Good restaurant with mixed selection of items. Excellent breakfast buffet with egg dishes prepared at request. All of the staff were really good.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 1, 2023
Paul
IrelandNo real faults. The town is a 40 minute walk so taxis are required. In end of October they finish up at around 11pm so something to consider.
Resort is intimate and beautiful. Nice lounge and pool area with bar close. Staff are exceptional and very accommodating. Restaurant food was beautiful, drinks were great and breakfast selection is good. Would a 100% stay there again as even at full capacity there's a maximum of 30 people there so still feels relaxing.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 24, 2023
Depypere
BelgiumBreakfast and lunch are okey, but I would suggest going elsewhere for that as it does not match the amazing Italian cuisine. There are traintracks close to the hotel so you can notice a train passing by every few hours, but it isn’t really noticeable.
It is somewhat secluded, but is really close to some beautiful cities! Pool and bar were great and the secluded beach terras was a nice surprise. The people working there are super friendly and helpful always offering advice on activities and flexible with our late departure!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Johannes
RussiaRailway close to the property, sea access, and breakfast unfortunately only until 10:00, personally for us early as we like to sleep longer on vacations
Pool area, outdoor gym, service and staff :)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Jordyn
AustraliaEverything was amazing, I can't fault it at all.
Insulae is luxurious, relaxed and comfortable. We stayed in one of the pool rooms with a little jacuzzi and it was everything we could've hope for. We even ate at the resort restaurant a few times and the food was delicious. Breakfast was lovely, staff were wonderful. We will absolutely be back and will be recommending it to everyone! I'd like to add that my husband and I stayed here with our two year old and it was great for families.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 16, 2023
Firan
RomaniaFood could be better for lunch, dinner was ok i recomand the carpaccio and aubergine pasta…but we liked it so much that wanted to stay there….drink are great though!
The best property we ever stayed in Italy, we initially wanted to go to Ortygia after but when we saw how amazing it was we manage to extend our stay with 1 more day even if we wanted more so do yourself a favor and take the maximum days you can. Taxi to the city was @15€ and they hve private parking free of charge. The staff was amazing at the reception the only place that talked good english in sicily, bar staff is very competent! All rooms have a private terazza that is amazing i did not notice that wheb i booked and it was the best surprise!
Stayed in October 2023
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