HOTEL ANTARES

Situated near the beautiful town of Taormina on the eastern coast of Sicily, the Hotel Antares provides the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday and is just 100m from the nearby sandy beach. Overlooking the Letojanni and Taormina Bay, the hotel enjoys an ideal location with a wide selection of entertainment and shopping venues nearby and public transport links can be found just steps away; so you can easily visit some of the fantastic nearby locations such as the historic town of Giardini Naxos.\n\nThis charming 3-star hotel with its idyllic position on the coast provides a wonderful place to stay that aims to relax and keep you comfortable, with 145 well-furnished and renovated rooms and a host of great facilities including a lovely outdoor pool, a bar and an Italian restaurant on site. Other great ways to relax or stay active at the hotel include a fitness centre with a gym, sauna, steam rooms and a spa tub; or alternatively there is a wide variety of entertainment provided by the animation team including a children's club and in the evening with live music and traditional shows to entertain the whole family. Along with all the leisure and recreational facilities there is also a number of excellent services for guests wishing to use the hotel for business or special events, with several meeting/conference rooms available to use along with banquet facilities and multilingual staff that can assist with any requirements you might have. Additional services available at the hotel include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, disabled rooms, a shuttle service and free onsite parking. \n\n##Location\n Considered one of Sicily's first tourist resorts, the town of Taormina attracts many tourists for its idyllic position on the coast and many beautiful and historical sights. Some of the popular attractions in the town include its old quarter full of remnants from its Greek and Roman occupation including the ruins of a castle and medieval buildings. Since it's development due to tourist interest the town also has a host of modern attractions with the best shopping found in the centre along with a great selection of restaurants and bars offering evening entertainment and traditional cuisine. The nearby beach also provides a great way to spend a holiday whether relaxing on the fine sands or enjoying some of the water sports on offer, and during the summer months there are often festivals providing even more entertainment. \n\n##Accomodation\n The 145 modern and refurbished rooms at the hotel all include a selection of amenities to help make your stay comfortable with: air conditioning/climate control ? telephone ? minibar ? tea/coffee maker ? satellite TV ? safe ? desk ? private bathroom ? hair dryer. \n\n##Eating and Drinking\n The air-conditioned restaurant at the hotel offers a buffet breakfast and a selection of buffet Italian and International dishes, and there is also an a-la-carte menu available for lunch. Guests have the choice of staying as either half-board or as all-inclusive.\n\nThe hotel also offers a cosy bar and lounge area open all day, providing a great place to meet up with friends and family or enjoy or an evening drink.\n\nRoom service is also available. \n\n##Swimming Pools\n The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by pretty gardens and a spacious sun terrace with loungers and parasols available. Guests can also make use of an indoor pool that is included as part of the hotel's spa and fitness facilities.