Viale Jannuzzo 47, Giardini Naxos, Italy | 39-0942-51931
On the beach and near restaurants, shops, and bars
Spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and electric kettles
Some rooms have furnished balconies with sea and Mount Etna views
Two restaurants serving Italian fare and two bars (one on the beach)
Large outdoor pool and private beach
24/7 fitness center with modern equipment
Full-service spa with indoor pool
Meeting rooms and business center
Free Wi-Fi in lobby, higher-category rooms, and for loyalty program members
Fee for use of spa, as well as pool towels, parking, and beach chairs
Breakfast is not included in most rates
Meals are expensive
Food and drink from outside hotel are forbidden
The 296-room RG Naxos Hotel is a three-pearl option right on the beach and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops. It's a five-minute drive outside Giardini Naxos, and there's a nearby bus station for getting to Taormina and other spots farther afield. Rooms are spacious and classically decorated, though the look is dated. In-room features include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and some have furnished balconies with beautiful sea views. The outdoor pool overlooks the private beach, and there's an indoor pool in the spa. However, fees for everything from towels to Wi-Fi add up. Travelers looking for lower rates could check out the nearby Atahotel Naxos Beach, which also has an outdoor pool and private beach, as well as a kids' club and recreational options.
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Scene
Relaxed beachfront hotel with lovely, well-maintained grounds full of lush trees and flowers
This beachfront property is surrounded by beautiful, well-maintained gardens with tall, mature palm and other trees. Potted tropical plants line the entranceway to the hotel, setting a relaxed tone for a stay here. Inside, the lobby is grand, elegant, and colorful, with frescoes on the walls and lots of cushy red sofas and chairs for seating. While it's an old-school look, some guests will likely find it dated. Stone pathways wind through the property, and there are many places where guests can pause and take in views of the sea and Mount Etna. The setting is quiet. While the name brand does draw plenty of loyal guests, it is worth noting that fees here add up, and can be tacked on for everything from pool towels to beach chairs and parking. It attracts all sorts of travelers, including couples, families, groups, businesspeople, and individuals.
Location
Beachfront location within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and bars
Overlooking the Ionian Sea, this hotel is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by other hotels, pizzerias, restaurants, bars, and small shops. There's also a pharmacy nearby. Guests can walk to the center of Giardini Naxos in about 30 minutes, for the ambitious, or get there in five minutes by car. A nearby bus station provides access to Taormina, which can be reached in 15 to 20 minutes, and other spots farther afield. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 45 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Spacious and classic, some with furnished balconies with beautiful sea and Mount Etna views
Rooms and suites are decorated in a classical Italian style, with elegant wood furniture, patterned wallpaper and carpeting, and traditional art on the walls. While it's an intentionally old school style, the look does come off as dated. Standard features include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and kettles for tea and coffee. A fee for Wi-Fi is charged in entry-level rooms, but upgraded rooms and suites have free Wi-Fi. Family Rooms add sitting areas with sofa beds, and suites have separate living areas. Balconies are furnished, and some have beautiful views of the sea and Mount Etna. Corner rooms on higher floors have especially nice views. Bathrooms are clad in marble and granite surfaces, and equipped with hairdryers, magnifying mirrors, shower/tub combos, toiletries, and bidets.
Features
Two restaurants and two bars, full-service spa with indoor pool, fitness center, outdoor pool, private beach, events spaces
As with most beachfront properties in the area, features are fairly numerous here, though fees can add up. Dining on-site is good, but can be expensive. A breakfast buffet is served in Panarea, a cafe overlooking the sea and open all day for light fare. It isn't included in all rates. Sciara serves gourmet Mediterranean fare for dinner. There's also a colorful bar in the lobby and one by the beach. Keep in mind that signs posted in rooms forbid any food or drink to be brought into the hotel from outside -- it's a stingy policy, to be sure.
In addition to massages, facials, and body treatments, the spa has a hammam, hydrotherapy tub, and heated thalassotherapy pool. There's a fee to access any spa facilities. Open around-the-clock, the small fitness center offers cardio equipment and free weights on a wood floor. There's also a large outdoor pool overlooking the sea. Sunny yellow lounge chairs and umbrellas are lined up on the deck for poolside relaxing, though there are fees for towels. Guests also can hang out on the hotel's private beach, where umbrellas and lounge chairs are available for a fee.
The hotel's 11 flexible events spaces can accommodate gatherings of various sizes. The largest room can hold 1,000 people. Meeting planners are available to assist with details. The garden and beach also can be used for private events. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, but it carries a fee in some room categories.
