San Max Hotel

Hotels
8 (3095 reviews)
Via Etnea 329 , Catania , it

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.
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 3095 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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Sebastiano Calogero solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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José Luis couple es
10
Buen hotel y buen personal
Pros:

Me encantó el hotel, el personal, el camarero del desayuno, hotel muy limpio, una piscina pequeña pero maravillosa. Al lado del centro. Entienden y hablan bien el español. La habitación muy bien, grande

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Dmytro couple ua
10
Pros:

все чудово

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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martins solo_traveller pt
9
Excelente opção para quem procura relação Qualidade-Preço.
Pros:

Desde o Atendimento, até ao espaço que é simples mas bem organizado. O quarto é espaçoso e a wc também. A cama é super confortável, dormi super bem. Tem piscina que é fantástica. O pequeno-almoço apesar de simples, tem muita oferta e aquilo que comi soube muito bem.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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La torre solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
1
10 couple es
7
Agradable y cómodo
Pros:

La habitación y la ubicación estaban muy bien. Nos dejaron un detalle por nuestro aniversario y se agradece un montón. El personal nos trató súper bien y un punto a favor es que si no hablas inglés, algunos empleados pueden hablar español.

Cons:

El aire acondicionado perdía agua y goteaba en el suelo, teníamos que poner una toalla para no escucharlo. Si no lo poníamos entraban los mosquitos a la habitación y no podíamos dormir.

El desayuno era muy escaso para el precio que nos cobraban por día con el desayuno incluido.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Delphine solo_traveller ch
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Celia extended_group at
6
Pros:

Lage war top,Zimmer sehr groß;

Cons:

Badehaubenpflicht im Pool, recht forsches Personal und strenge Regeln am Pool und im Hotel allgemein;

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gemma couple es
6
Bien
Pros:

El personal muy amable.
Tienen plaza de parking privada en el recinto y es muy práctico si vas en coche.
Estaba limpio el edificio, la habitación y el baño.
Tiene aire acondicionado.
Está en una de las calles principales y segura y en nada estás en el centro.

Cons:

El desayuno es justito.
El pasillo del primer piso huele raro, como a cerrado.
Los colchones, para mi gusto, se hunden y las almohadas son con poco relleno.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Ilaria couple it
10
Irene e Jessica ti fanno sentire come a casa
Pros:

La struttura è piccolina ma pulita e con tutti i servizi che rendono il soggiorno molto piacevole dalla piscina alle camere ampie e spaziose alla possibilità di caricare l’acqua alla gentilezza dello staff

Cons:

Forse la colazione che potrebbe essere un pochino più abbondante ma comunque è essenziale e buona

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Enzo solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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john couple gb
10
Perfect place with fantastic staff who helped us throughout our stay. From reception to housekeeping to the lifeguards t
Pros:

Perfect central location close to Ali bus airport drop-off. Small , fantastic staff , great breakfast. Lovely swimming pool which was perfect for this hot weather.
Our room 101 was massive and had a great balcony which made life so much better.

Cons:

Breakfast room was at the top of the building although there was a lift

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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NATHALIE couple fr
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Mandalena solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Bel emplacement ,propreté ,petit déjeuner complet,personnels agréables

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Zoran solo_traveller me
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Irene couple es
8
Great location, good breakfast, and private parking
Pros:

Located close to the city centre and in walking distance to restaurants and monuments. Good breakfast and gluten free breakfast options were appreciated. The room was spacious, clean, and had a large terrace. We booked here because it had a parking lot for our rental car.

Cons:

The toilet was a bit too high. There was a pool but you need to pay 10€ to rent a swim cap and towel to use and access the pool. The 10€ is refundable but it was still a drawback.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Ladislau solo_traveller de
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth family_with_children no
10
Pros:

Veldig hyggelig personale!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple me
10
Pros:

The staff was amazing- 10/10! The location also, walking distance to the center! A lovely place to stay if you want to walk around town and have a pleasent stay.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Riccardo couple it
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee