Dimora Caiammari Luxury Hotel & Spa in Syracuse, Sicily

Set in a former nobleman's residence, Dimora Caiammari Luxury Hotel & Spa offers 16 spacious rooms with wrought-iron beds and exposed-beam ceilings. The property sits on the Plemmirio Peninsula with a botanical garden that supplies herbs, tomatoes, and eggplants for the hotel's kitchen. Two outdoor swimming pools include a heated whirlpool bath, a shallow end for children, and a pool bar with sun loungers and umbrellas.

The gourmet Hibiscus restaurant serves a fusion of Sicilian and gourmet cuisine with an extensive wine list, sourcing ingredients from the hotel's own garden. Breakfast is a generous buffet featuring homemade jams, organic produce, cakes baked daily by Signora Cettina, and fresh fruit. The bar is known for its cocktails, and the property also offers a snack bar, special diet menus, and themed dinner nights.

The on-site Pink Flamingo Spa offers body treatments, facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services with a solarium and spa facilities. Guests have access to a fitness center with fitness classes, a personal trainer, and yoga sessions, alongside a hot tub and spa locker rooms. The spa also provides beauty treatments and a range of wellness options, with a separate charge for the sauna and steam bath.

Complimentary bicycle rentals let guests explore the nearby beaches and the Protected Marine Area of Plemmirio. Families benefit from babysitting services, a kids' outdoor play equipment, and children's meals, while the hotel also accepts pets with pet bowls available. Business facilities include meeting and banquet spaces, a business center, fax/photocopying, plus free parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and airport shuttle service.

The hotel is located 1 km from Arenella Beach and 7 km from the center of Syracuse on the Plemmirio Peninsula. Nearby attractions include the historical sites of Syracuse and Ortygia, the city of Catania with Mount Etna, and scenic beaches within walking distance. A car is recommended, but the hotel provides a shuttle service, and guests can walk to the cliff-head by Arenella for swimming.

Rooms: 16 suites with wrought-iron beds and exposed-beam ceilings

Pools: Two outdoor pools with heated whirlpool and children's shallow end

Dining: Hibiscus restaurant with ingredients from the on-site garden

Wellness: Pink Flamingo Spa with facials, massages, and yoga classes

Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, babysitting, and children's meals

Services: Complimentary bikes, free parking, and airport shuttle