San Max Hotel

Hotels
8 (3217 reviews)
Via Etnea 329 , Catania , IT
+39 095 500441

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Attentive staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Some breakfast items not replenished
Noise in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Rooms were generally clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.36
Responsive and attentive staff; overall pleasant experience.
Location
8.4
Excellent location; central and convenient for visiting the city.
Room Quality
7.85
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds and adequate amenities.
Amenities
7.88
Included various facility options; standard for hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.34
Good price-to-quality ratio considering location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Breakfast quality varied; some items not restocked promptly.
Overall Experience
7.86
Overall satisfactory stay with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 18:52

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
San Max Hotel, housed in a 19th-century building on Via Etnea, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The spacious rooms feature a light décor and contemporary furnishing, providing a cozy retreat for guests.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the entire building and free wired internet in the rooms. The hotel also offers an internet point at the reception, allowing guests to conveniently check-in online and print boarding passes at no extra cost.

Relaxation and Recreation
In addition to the convenient amenities, guests can take advantage of private parking facilities and access to a paid swimming pool. Whether you're exploring the historic center of Catania or unwinding at the pool, San Max Hotel ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Book your stay at San Max Hotel now for a perfect blend of convenience and relaxation.

Important information:

At check-in, all guests must present a valid passport or identity card.

Please note guests aged 12 and younger are not allowed in the paid swimming pool.

A surcharge of EUR 30 applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please note that the pool is accessible by reservation only. The pool is open daily from June 16 to September 14, 2026.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Sep 30, 2026 until Tue, Jun 15, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTA

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3217 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 7.86
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André • couple • de
5
Zentral gelegenes Hotel mit Parkplatz für Ansprüche.
Pros:

Die Lage und Sauberkeit des Hotels ist sehr gut. Man erreicht das Stadtzentrum und alles andere zu Fuß immer in ca. 19 Minuten. Auch die Verfügbarkeit eines Parkplatzes ist sehr gut, wofür man allerdings 20 EUR pro Tag extra bezahlen muss. Das Zimmer war recht groß mit Balkon.
Das Personal beim Empfang war immer sehr freundlich, auskunftsbereit und aufmerksam.

Cons:

Das Hotel entspricht in der Ausstattung, dem Komfort und dem Anblick eher einem mittelmäßigen Hostel. Der Pool wurde Mitte September bereits geschlossen. Gleichermaßen hätte ich diesen vermutlich auch nicht genutzt, da er nicht besonders einladend erschien. Das Frühstück würde ich eher als komplementär beschreiben. Wenn man später (um 09:00 Uhr) das Frühstück einnehmen möchte, muss damit gerechnet werden, dass einige Dinge, wie Rührei, Wurst, Käse usw. nicht mehr verfügbar sind und auch nicht nachgedeckt werden. Was weg ist, ist weg und kommt auch nicht wieder.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Marlenka • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Po prostu przecudowny HOTEL OBSŁUGA JEST TU TAK BARDZO MIŁA ZE OJEJ 20/10 ! DZIĘKUJEMY ZA POBYT BARRZO SERDECZNIE 💋♥️😘

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
B
Bourgis • couple • fr
10
Le séjour était parfait
Pros:

La qualité du personnel disponible, souriant à l’écoute, et nous parlons de tout le personnel, le petit déjeuner, varié et agréable, la chambre spacieuse et une grande terrasse, le petit plus un réfrigérateur dans la chambre. Les serviettes ont été changé régulièrement et le lit fait tous les jours.

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
E
elena • couple • ar
8
Pros:

habitacion cómoda, sin lujos pero con todo lo necesario. El personal muy amable y con la ventaja que varias hablaban español. ubicacion razonable con el plus de ofrecerte estacionamiento

Cons:

nada que remarcar

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Meerbaum • couple • il
9
Pros:

Amazing staff, great location close enough to the center but still quite. Has breakfast so it’s a great value for your money.

Cons:

The rooms are a little outdated, no door in the e shower so water splashes out when you shower

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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marco • couple • it
2
Un vecchio edificio adibito ad albergo
Pros:

La colazione

Cons:

La stanza è spoglia, senza niente attaccato alle pareti, nel bagno di vedono i tubi di una vecchia vasca da bagno tolta. Abbiamo scelto l’hotel filtrando tra quelli con la piscina, ma non ostate il calto la piscina era chiusa. Che senso ha?

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Silvie • extended_group • cz
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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malcolm mckenzie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Catania Haven
Pros:

Centrally located. With direct links to everywhere including the Airport Central to the shops resturants and bars. Within walking distance of historic Catania.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Salla • family_with_children • fi
9
Erittäin hyvä hotelli tällä hinnalla.
Pros:

Aamiainen oli runsas. Kahvi olisi ollut parempaa, jos se ei olisi ollut automaatista.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Vodnik • couple • si
8
Prijeten hotel za potepanje po Siciliji
Pros:

Hotel ni daleč od centra mesta in osebje se zelo potrudi.

Cons:

Zajtrk je dolgočasen , zelenjave skoraj ni, čeprav ima mesto Catania izjemno tržnico z zelo poceni zelenjavo.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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sergio • solo_traveller • it
7
Ho soggiornato una notte e mi sono trovato bene. Personale dell’hotel molto professionale.
Pros:

la posizione e la
cortesia dello staff

Cons:

camere con odore di chiuso e pulizia sufficiente. Sala della
colazione piccola. Acqua della doccia con poca pressione.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Joerg • family_with_children • de
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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danny • extended_group • il
3
קצרה
Cons:

מלון לא נעים

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
8
Buono
Pros:

Camere all’interno pulitissime e personale molto gentile.
Parcheggio molto comodo

Cons:

Ci sono solo due punti che a mio parere sarebbe da implementare:
- balcone della camera, nonostante la camera all’interno fosse pulita e profumasse di pulito, il balcone lasciava a desiderare sia come tavolino che per la pulizia dell’ambiente, c’era inoltre un tubo del condizionatore che finiva in una bacinella rotta
- la colazione standard, la stessa colazione che posso trovare in un qualsiasi hotel in qualsiasi città. La parte internazionale lasciava molto a desiderare, ma questo andrebbe anche bene se ci fossero delle eccellenza del territorio( una ricotta, un miele, una marmellata, yogurt più curati)

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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sonja • couple • nl
7
Tsja, het moest maar
Pros:

De ligging tov de binnenstad

Cons:

Heel veel lawaai op straat, ook ‘s nachts
De douchekop hing verkeerd; je kon er niet onder staan
De balkondeur kon niet open blijven ivm balkon van buren; die stond in hoek van 90 gr op ons balkon
De airco lekte binnen

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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reiziger070 • solo_traveller • nl
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • se
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • se
8
Pros:

Läget. Rummen helt ok

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • solo_traveller • nl
6
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Ontbijt was weinig keus

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee