A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated July 2025.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Cefalù, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Very stylish. Elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Offering a hot tub and fitness centre, Le Calette N°5 is situated in Cefalù in the Sicily Region, a 5-minute drive from the centre and the Cathedral Basilica of Cefalù. The resort has an outdoor pool, children's playground and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
Every modern and elegant room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV and views of the swimming pool and of the sea. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer.
You will also have a free shuttle service to the beach from June to September.
This resort has a private beach area and water sports facilities and bike hire is available.
Caletta Selvaggia is available from May 1st. Calette Reef Club and Calette Beach are available from June to September.
Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling, diving and hiking. The resort also offers car hire. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 83 km away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Rooftop pool. Popular among women and couples. Facing the beachfront, Sunset Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Cefalù and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Cefalu Beach, 1.3 km from Cefalù Cathedral and 1.3 km from Bastione Capo Marchiafava. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe.
A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Popular points of interest near Sunset Hotel include La Rocca, Lavatoio Cefalù and Museo Mandralisca. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 97 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and a unique rooftop pool.
Historic. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated in Cefalù, Victoria Palace Cefalù provides 4-star accommodation, with some rooms have private balconies. A 10-minute walk from Cathedral Basilica of Cefalù and 5 km from Sanctuary of Gibilmanna, the property features a private beach area, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The units at Victoria Palace Cefalù feature air conditioning and a desk.
An Italian breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. The hotel also offers a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 81 km from the property.Show full description
This small hotel is popular among couples travelling to Cefalù.
Newly opened, June 2025. Located in Cefalù, 1.1 km from Cefalu Beach, Villa Dei Melograni Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units include a wardrobe.
The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
Popular points of interest near Villa Dei Melograni Boutique Hotel include Bastione Capo Marchiafava, Cefalù Cathedral and La Rocca. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 98 km away.Show full description
Unique. Lovely property. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Hotel Le Calette is set in a splendid bay, overlooking the sea, a short distance from the centre of Cefalù. It has a private beach, a green park and free WiFi throughout.
All rooms at Le Calette are air-conditioned and have Pay TV. Some offer views of the sea or of the garden. The bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The on site restaurants serve both local and Italian cuisine with a slight focus on fish and seafood dishes. Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet and is available daily.
Situated in one a beautiful area of Sicily, Le Calette Hotel is just a few km from the Madonie Mountains.
Caletta Presidiana is always open, Calette Reef Club will be open from June until September, and Caletta Selvaggia and Calette Beach will open in June.Show full description
Historic. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Artemis Hotel is just a few steps from the beach in Cefalù and 300 metres from Central Train Station. It offers modern rooms with an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi and wired internet.
The Artemis is an ex-convent, built in the 1950s, which features archaeological ruins from the 4th century. The property is just outside Cefalù's historical centre.
Rooms are soundproofed and air conditioned. Each one comes with a minibar, safe and private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Breakfast at the Artemis is a continental buffet, served in the bright dining room. The annex bar offers a range of drinks and cocktails.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms!
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great breakfast. Set in Cefalù, Calanica offers independent bungalows 5 minutes’ walk from its private, furnished beach area. It features an outdoor pool, a sun terrace, and a restaurant. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Air-conditioned rooms at the Calanica have a garden or sea view, and a sofa. The private bathroom has free toiletries and a hairdryer.
A continental breakfast buffet is provided daily, whilst the à la carte restaurant boasts sea views. A bar is also available.
The famous Cefalù Cathedral is 5 km away, whilst Palermo can be reached by car in 50 minutes. The Madonie Regional Park is a 20-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Super peaceful & relaxing place with perfect amenities and clean spacious rooms. Quiet location, well-maintained territory, and fantastic views!
Historic. Charming. Great location. Astro Suite Hotel is a 4-star Hotel Tourist Residence, on the seafront of Cefalù.
“like on a cruise: large blue spaces, modern design, terraces and portholes overlooking the sea”, the beauty of being surrounded by small and large pleasures of a holiday in the blue and relaxing…
Our location guarantees a relaxing stay by the sea, in front of the enchanting and sandy beach. A short walk will take you to the pedestrian area of the historic center,
where art and culture blend through the Medieval Washhouse and the Mandralisca Museum up to the unparalleled beauty of the Cathedral of Cefalù.
’Astro Suite is a new formula in the area, with all the hotel services and continental breakfast: everything that makes it possible to have a personalized stay based on your needs.
The location next to the beach and a few meters from the center allows you to leave your car in your internal garage, ensuring a stay of leisure between sea, nature, culture and art.
The Astro Suite Hotel, for your free time, offers a swimming pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi, a fitness room, solarium terraces, a garden, a bar, a reading room with a wide selection of books in German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, etc., as well as an elegant grand piano and a convenient internet point, with PC and Printer.
The Reception service is open 24 hours and Wi-Fi connection is available in all common areas.
In the immediate vicinity there are numerous beaches, restaurants, pizzerias, bars and a supermarket about 80 meters from us. It is also possible to book, through our reception, all the excursions to the best tourist destinations in Sicily both by land and by sea.Show full description
Nice style. Great value. Good breakfast. Located just 400 metres from the beach and 5 km from the historic centre of Cefalù, Hotel Baia del Capitano features a private sandy beach, a tennis court and a free outdoor swimming pool.
The Baia del Capitano features a Mediterranean design and is surrounded by olive trees. Guests have a sun terrace and a free car park. The hotel has been awarded the ISO 14001 quality certificate.
Rooms are air conditioned and feature a minibar and a TV with satellite channels. WiFi is free in public areas.
From 15 May until 15 October the hotel's private sandy beach has deckchairs and parasols, which you can rent on site. Guests also have free access to a rocky beach 150 metres away.
Baia Del Capitano's restaurant serves a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast including organic and local products. It offers typical Sicilian cuisine and wines at dinner, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options. Weekly special dinners are held with live piano or folk music.Show full description
Great value. Located on the seafront, a short walk from Cefalù centre, Cefalù Sea Palace offers stunning views of the town and sea. Just 10 metres from the sea, it offers a free private beach and wellness facilities.
The hotel's private beach includes free sun loungers and parasols, a bar, toilets and showers. The hotel also has its own outdoor pool with hydromassage corner.
Guests can relax in the Sea Palace’s spa with a sauna and Turkish bath. A variety of massages and beauty treatments are also available.
All air-conditioned, rooms here come with satellite TV, a minibar and a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
A continental breakfast is served each morning. Dinner is served on the rooftop at the SKY Restaurant, out in the garden or in the dining room. Guests can relax in the bar and library and enjoy live music events, organised occasionally.Show full description
Fantastic location and amazing facilities right across from the beach. Lovely room, fantastic pool-club and the variety of breakfast are extensive with fresh local dishes and fruits.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Alberi del Paradiso is an ancient manor house, surrounded by lush gardens with large swimming pool. It offers a free seasonal shuttle bus service to connect with its private beach on the seafront of Cefalù. The shuttle bus has more runs at different times on the way to the manor.
Offering free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, all rooms feature decorated tiled floors and classic wooden furniture. Some rooms overlook the gardens, and the rooms on the higher floors offer views of the Thyrrenian Sea.
The property includes a wellness area with sauna and massage rooms. You can work out at the fitness centre or enjoy a game of tennis on the courts.
The restaurant at Alberi del Paradiso serves local Sicilian specialities, including Slow Food products for breakfast. During spring and summer meals are served in the garden.
This elegant hotel is located on a hilltop overlooking the town and the sea, a 20-minute walk from the centre. The free parking is sheltered by solar panels.
The shuttle service and the private beach, equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, are available from June to September.Show full description
The most beautiful, elegant and relaxing small luxury hotel in Cefalù. WOW!
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located 8 km from Cefalù and surrounded by the woods of the Madonie Park, Vallegrande Nature Resort by Geocharme features a pool and a traditional Sicilian restaurant.
The elegantly decorated rooms at Vallegrande Nature Resort by Geocharme come with air conditioning, an LCD TV, and a safety deposit box.
The daily breakfast includes homemade pastries, ham, cheese and cereal. Light lunches can be enjoyed at the pool bar, where aperitifs are served in the evening. The gourmet restaurant serves Mediterranean specialities.
Cefalù’s Norman Cathedral is a 15-minute drive from the Vallegrande. The beaches of Sant'Ambrogio are 5 km away, and guests may also like to visit the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna on nearby Pizzo Sant’Angelo Mountain.
Vallegrande Nature Resort by Geocharme’s restaurant offers Sicilian specialities, reviewed by the chef’s creativity and professionalism.Show full description
I rate this as the most well designed and romantic small luxury hotel in Cefalù.
Elegant. Hotel Riva del Sole is set on the seaside promenade of Cefalù. It offers a sea-view terrace, an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking.
Each room at the Riva del Sole has en suite facilities, air conditioning and satellite TV. Some rooms have views of the hotel's garden or the sea, while most include a balcony.
The Riva del Sole's restaurant serves typical Sicilian cuisine. Meals can also be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily in the garden.
Guests receive a discount to access a partner private beach, located near the Riva del Sole.
The historic centre of Cefalù is a 5-minute walk away. Transfers to/from nearby locations and Palermo Airport can be organised on request.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Offering modern air-conditioned rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or the Mediterranean Sea, Villa Gaia Hotel is set on Cefalù's seafront promenade, 50 metres from the nearest bus stop. It also features a swimming pool, located 300 metres away.
Your room at Villa Gaia features a laptop safe, minibar and a TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Each one also has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.
Bikes are available for rent at Hotel Villa Gaia, which is just 150 metres from a private beach club. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.
The hotel is 800 metres from Cefalù Train Station and 5 minutes' drive from the port for boat trips to Palermo. Cefalù is part of Madonie Regional Park and is considered one of Italy's most beautiful villages.Show full description
Set in Cefalù, 200 metres from Sant'Ambrogio Beach, Emerald Hotel Residence Cefalù offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot tub.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Emerald Hotel Residence Cefalù features certain units with sea views, and all rooms come with a kettle. The units will provide guests with a stovetop.
Buffet and Italian breakfast options are available at the accommodation.
Bastione Capo Marchiafava is 6.8 km from Emerald Hotel Residence Cefalù, while Cefalù Cathedral is 7.4 km away. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 104 km from the property.Show full description
Beautiful. Great views. Great value. With panoramic views of Caldura Bay and Rocca of Cefalù, Hotel Kalura has direct access to a private beach. It offers a pool, a tennis court and a scuba diving school, as well as free high-speed WiFi.
Mediterranean-style rooms at the Kalura are air conditioned and include satellite TV and a minibar. All have a balcony and most overlook the sea.
Breakfast can be enjoyed while admiring the Sicilian coastline. Local specialities are served at the restaurant, along with a list of 100 Sicilian wines. There also is an on-site shop with typical Sicilian products and books.
In spring and autumn, there are walking and cycling tours while yoga, art and photography classes are available from March to November. There are bikes to rent and free parasols and deckchairs at the beach and swimming platform.
The property is 2 km from Cefalù centre. Free parking is provided and you are 10 minutes' drive from the A20 Motorway.Show full description
Breathtaking views, private beach, and family-friendly vibe. Great location within walking distance from Cefalu historic center.
Unique. Great views. Located in Cefalù, 600 metres from Caletta Rais Gerbi Beach, Mangia's Pollina Resort provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel offers a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at Mangia's Pollina Resort can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at Mangia's Pollina Resort, and car hire is available.
Bastione Capo Marchiafava is 13 km from the hotel, while Cefalù Cathedral is 14 km from the property. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 112 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Great location. Just 150 metres from Cefalù's Cathedral, Hotel La Plumeria is a historic building set a 2-minute walk from the sea. All rooms come with a balcony, and breakfast is buffet style.
Rooms at La Plumeria are air-conditioned and feature TV and a minibar. There is free Wi-Fi access in all public and private areas.
The hotel offers paid parking 800 metres from the building, and a shuttle from the car park at an extra charge upon request. The A20 Motorway is 6 km away, and you can reach Palermo by car in 45 minutes.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING AND HISTORIC small hotel in Cefalù.
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