San Max Hotel

Hotels
8 (3217 reviews)
Via Etnea 329 , Catania , it

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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Saloua solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Parfait

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Radoslav solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Everything as described. Close to bus. Water and coffee provided. Breakfast good.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Provvidenza solo_traveller it
2
Pros:

L'unico punto a favore è la posizione strategica vicino a Villa Bellini, comoda per i concerti. Per il resto, struttura assolutamente sconsigliata: non vale per niente la spesa sostenuta.

Cons:

​A 140€ a notte per camera ci aspettavamo ben altro. In una delle due matrimoniali l'aria condizionata non funzionava. Con 42 gradi a catania é veramente inaccettabile [stanza109] Abbiamo riscontrato gravissime carenze igieniche: tovaglie macchiate, copriletto bucato, coprimaterasso sporco e polvere ovunque. Wc mal odorante

​Le pareti presentavano evidente umidità e i corridoi apparivano fatiscenti. Inoltre, la scala d'accesso era invasa dai rifiuti.

​L'unico punto a favore è la posizione strategica vicino a Villa Bellini, comoda per i concerti. Per il resto, struttura assolutamente sconsigliata: non vale per niente la spesa sostenuta.
Zona piscina tutto molto trascurato e trasandato
Mi dispiace perchè questa Struttura nelle mani giuste potrebbe essere Riqualificata

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Ferencné couple hu
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Mario couple it
10
Personale gentilissimo
Pros:

Parcheggi custoditi ,piscina

Cons:

Era tutto perfetto

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Grazia couple it
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple fr
9
Très bon hôtel, bien situé et piscine très agréable
Pros:

La piscine est petite mais très bien et agréable en été malgré qu’elle soit entourée d’immeuble, elle reste bien ensoleillée toute la journée
Le personnel était vraiment gentil et attentionné

Cons:

Le sol des chambres était toujours un peu sale, mais rien d’alarmant

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
K
Kalontas couple fr
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
L
Luigi couple it
10
Pros:

Colazione ottima e abbondante sia dolce che salato

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Baptiste couple fr
7
Hotel confort et bon emplacement
Pros:

Emplacement de l'hôtel dans la ville.
Petit déjeuner fonctionnel.
Chambre et SDB spacieuse avec tout l'équipement nécessaire.
Le parking.

Cons:

La pisicne est sur réservation + bonnet de bain obligatoire.
L'extérieur de l'hotel n'est pas très joli.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lucia couple no
8
Muy agradable
Pros:

Los empleados eran muy atentos y amables e intentaron ayudarnos y recomendarnos de la mejor de las maneras

Cons:

Quizás la zona que estaba un poco alejado del centro y la playa y me faltó un poco más de variedad en el desayuno.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Pawel Miroslaw couple dk
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Dimitra couple gr
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Roos couple nl
8
Goed slapen op een fijne plek
Pros:

De locatie is top. Fijn dat je er ook kan parkeren. De tweepersoonskamer was best ruim en we hadden geen last van omgevingsgeluiden. De bedden sliepen prima.

Cons:

Het gebouw (1) heeft weinig sfeer, het zwembad is erg klein en ze werken met tijdsloten voor het zwembad.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Bruno couple fr
8
Balade dans Catania avant retour
Pros:

Personnel agréable et disponible
Propreté de la chambre nettoyée chaque jour
Hôtel situé pas loin du centre
Bouteille d’eau offerte
Accès gratuit à une petite pisicine selon créneau horaire choisi

Cons:

Parking de l’hôtel trop cher et pas pratique d’accès

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Roos solo_traveller nl
8
Toplocatie
Pros:

Goede locatie, grote eenpersoonskamer, fijn bed, goede airco en vriendelijke receptioniste.

Cons:

Ik sliep in gebouw 2 en ik vond het wel een beetje sfeerloos als gebouw, lange gang met deuren. Niet sfeervol

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Mounia couple fr
10
Pros:

Très bien

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Jorge solo_traveller pt
8
Pros:

O quatro onde Ficamos era enorme. Excelente localização.

Cons:

Pequeno almoço muito limitado

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Sandy solo_traveller fr
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee