Relais Antiche Saline

The property is in a quiet location and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The only negative aspect was related to their restaurant where they completely forgot my food order (my wife was served promptly) which only appeared after two hours and several requests by which time we had finished the wine. We had a long travel day and by that time is was very late so I refused the food. Incidentally the restaurant appears to be a separate operation in a location remote from the hotel so my previous positive comments relate to the hotel not the restaurant.

The hotel is not poshy, but has everything what is needed. The biggest advantage that it is very cosy. I would say its suitable for 1 to max 3 days city getaway holidays or for car travelers to have longer rest. The breakfast was just fine - basically Italian style, but also fresh natural orange juice and seasonal and usual fruits were available. Before the trip I saw some negative comments about staff, but I must say that personnel was very polite and helpful.

We stayed at this hotel for two nights in March 2018. It is easy to get to by car, and there is a large parking lot. For first time drivers in Sicily, this is a very welcome feature. While the location is somewhat isolated, we appreciated the peace and serenity after staying in Siracusa, Taormina, and Cefalù. There is a small grocery store about 10 minutes away by car, so you can easily get what you need. The staff members were friendly, and we had no issues with check in, our room, or checkout. Our room was spacious and had everything we needed. We liked having an electric kettle in our room for tea. Our room had a huge, private terrace. It was fun to spend some time outside enjoying the warm afternoon sun. The breakfast foods were of high quality and enough variety to keep things interesting. The breakfast room is bright and cheery - a great way to start the day! We would recommend this hotel to other travelers, and we would definitely stay here again.