San Max Hotel

Hotels
8 (3017 reviews)
Via Etnea 329 , Catania , it

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3017 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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Agatino solo_traveller it
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Mauro couple it
9
Centrale e comodissimo
Pros:

Posizione su via Etnea, la via principale della cittá da cui si vede anche l’etna. Comodissimo, vicino a tutto, con la fermata dell’autobus a 2 minuti a piedi..ottimo sia per andare in aeroporto che in altre parti della cittá. Staff molto gentile. Acqua potabile liscia e frizzante sempre a disposizione, complimenti!
C’era anche la possibilitá di sfruttare la piscina, ma noi non l’abbiamo usata.

Cons:

La colazione era molto “essenzials” diciamo, per essere a Catania dove c’è ogni ben di dio da mangiare mi aspettavo meglio. Comunque sufficiente.
Letto scomodo, ma dopo la prima sera mi sono abituata..

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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ERNESTO solo_traveller es
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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PEICHI couple tw
9
安全且性比高的住宿
Pros:

房源比想像中的好,房間大,家俱感覺還蠻新的,停車位好停,並附有早餐,CP值高,感覺安全,接待廳有飲水機也很方便,房源在購物街的尾端,步行可達各景點

Cons:

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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BERNARD family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

LA GENTILLESSE ET LE PROFESSIONALISME DU PERSONNEL D'ACCUEIL
LE CALME ET LA SITUATION DE L'HOTEL SAN MAX OU NOUS AVIONS DEJA LOGE DEUX ANS AUPARAVANT

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely small hotel. Staff were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. Room was large and clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Félicia couple be
9
Convenient, clean place, friendly staff
Pros:

San Max Hotel was perfect for our stay in Catania, it's location was great as we could walk to the center easily. The room and bathroom were clean and big. We also really liked the water fountain and the luggage service. The breakfast buffet was convenient. We did not use the pool.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Dmytro solo_traveller me
9
Pros:

Очень любезный персонал, но на самом деле отель очень скромный, бассейн не работал, об этом, конечно, предупредили нас уже после бронирования. Завтрак есть, скромный, но ок. Кофе вкусный. Хорошее расположение, почти в центре, но спать с открытым балконом невозможно, очень шумно, ведь отель стоит прямо на дороге. Большая удобная кровать, но места в номере очень мало, всего один стул. Стаканов нет, пришлось брать на рецепции. Вывод: скромный, чистый отель, чисто для ночлега и только.

Cons:

Неработающий бассейн.
Шумно.
Отсутствие второго стула в номере.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Sonia solo_traveller it
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Guglielmo solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Tutto perfetto

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Rafał family_with_children pl
9
Dobry stosunek jakości do ceny
Pros:

Dobre śniadania, miły personel szczególnie Pani w restauracji, którą polubił syn, możliwość uzupełnienia wody w recepcji, lokalizacja hotelu

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Ewa family_with_children pl
8
jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni
Pros:

Hotel znajduje się na głównej ulicy miasta. Blisko znajdują się przystanki autobusowe, linia metra, ogród botaniczny. W zasadzie bardzo blisko centrum, wzdłuż ulicy mnóstwo sklepów i restauracji. Obsługa bardzo miła i pomocna. Bardzo chętnie chce pomóc. Siadanie skromne ale bardzo smaczne. Wyśmienita kawa.

Cons:

trochę większe łóżka

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
8
Fabulous stay in a small, friendly hotel in excellent location.
Pros:

A gem of a hotel. The staff at reception were amazing. Nothing was a problem. They gave us resturant recommendations each night...one was better than the other....and they were all excellent!! The room was exceptionally spacious and more like a suite, with separate living area and spacious bathroom. There was a fridge and free wifi in room and beds were made each day. The pool is very clean with a life guard. You can get towels/caps from reception for a deposit of €20, which is returned to you on departure. The hotel is very secure, you are buzzed in and out. The surrounding area felt very safe, with lots of good bars, restaurants and shopping. Would highly recommend and we will return to Sicily as we loved every minute of the Dolce Vita lifestyle....plus amazing weather. Dont miss a trip to stunning Taormina!!

Cons:

Rooms very clean but felt they could do with an update.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Derek couple gb
10
Ticked all the boxes. Ssecure parking, pool, large comfortable room and access to all the sites
Pros:

Location was excelent, walking distance into cenral Catania and all sites we wanted to visit. Also easy access to great bars and restaurants.

Cons:

Breakfast could have been better.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Mark couple nl
8
Prima en voor herhaling vatbaar
Pros:

De ligging, parkeren, rustig en zwembad

Cons:

Niet echt gezellig, maar schoon en goed

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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milagros solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

La ubicación.

Cons:

Ubicación de la taza del váter,muy pegada a la pared.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Pfister solo_traveller ch
7
Pros:

Zimmer war genug gross und das Bett war bequem.

Cons:

Der Badestrand war zu weit weg und nicht sauber und schwimmen dort war verboten. Diese Auskunft haben wir vom Personal leider nicht bekommen.
Deshalb war es schade, dass wir den swimming pool nicht benutzen konnten.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Attila couple hu
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Samuela solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

La posizione ed il prezzo

Cons:

L'alloggio è molto spartano, la colazione è da rivedere, il bagno è cieco

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Tijana couple me
5
Skromen zajtrk in slaba izbira hrane. Hotel nima bara ali kavarne. Čistoča ni na pričakovani ravni
Pros:

Lokacija

Cons:

Zajtrk, higiena, dodatna ponudba.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee