Hotel La Playa Blanca, Santo Stefano di Camastra
About the Hotel
Hotel La Playa Blanca is a 4-star hotel located on the northern Sicilian coast in Santo Stefano di Camastra, renowned for its long-standing tradition of ceramics. This beachfront hotel features stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and provides guests with a serene Mediterranean atmosphere.
Location
Hotel La Playa Blanca is conveniently located 100 km from Fontanarossa Airport, providing easy access to major sites. The hotel is also connected to a rail/subway station, facilitating travel to nearby attractions like the Aeolian Islands and the historic city of Messina. Guests can explore local cultural landmarks, such as the Museo dei Ceramiche.
Rooms
All rooms at Hotel La Playa Blanca are designed for comfort and relaxation, featuring air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms include private balconies with sea views, enhancing the seaside experience. Each room is equipped with an en suite bathroom that includes complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer.
Eat & Drink
The hotel’s restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining areas, allowing guests to enjoy Sicilian cuisine with scenic views. The menu includes locally sourced fish dishes and regional specialties, accompanied by a selection of local and Italian wines. A complimentary breakfast buffet is also available each morning.
Leisure & Business
Guests can enjoy a variety of leisure activities such as an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic sea views and a dedicated poolside bar. For business needs, the hotel offers meeting spaces and event planning services, making it suitable for both leisure and corporate guests.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Saltwater pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Curtains
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were spacious with a fantastic view of the sea, coast, and some of the Lipari islands, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. The staff were very friendly, which was a nice touch. However, the location was not ideal as it was a long walk from the local town with no beach, just rocks with heavy waves. Despite this, the hotel is situated on the sea with beautiful views, which was superb.
The hotel is in a superb location right next to the sea, offering beautiful views and a true Sicilian experience. The rooms are clean and neatly decorated, but some may find them small and old. The staff may not be very helpful, lacking basic greetings and sometimes leaving the TV blaring without asking. The dining experience is basic, while the facilities are mixed, with a pool and friendly owners but lacking in some areas.
I absolutely loved the hotel's location with a fantastic view of the sea, coast, and some of the Lipari islands. The rooms were clean and comfy, and the staff was incredibly friendly. The dining experience had its ups and downs. The hotel offers great value for money, especially considering the superb location.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. On one hand, the rooms were beautifully decorated and incredibly clean with a stunning sea view, but the lack of a phone was inconvenient. The service fell short as the staff didn't pay attention to our preferences and charged extra for shuttle rides in an old vehicle. However, the location was superb, offering a true Sicilian feel with breathtaking views, even though it was a bit far from town. The dining options ranged from poor to excellent, but the Mediterranean dishes were a highlight. The facilities were decent but nothing extraordinary.
The hotel is a mixed bag; the rooms, despite being extremely hot and having old furniture with a broken fridge full of mold, are surprisingly clean, neat, and nicely decorated with a balcony. The service, though not very welcoming or accommodating, was helpful. The location, while not perfect due to its distance from the town and lack of a beach, offers a genuine Sicilian experience. The dining experience is basic, and the facilities vary in quality.
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