VOI Arenella Resort ****

Location
Set in 60 hectares of unspoilt nature, the VOI Arenella Resort is just a short distance from the sea and only 10 km from the city of Syracuse.

The hotel is easy to reach by taking the main highway from Catania airport, just 70 km away.

It is also an excellent base for exploring the towns of Noto (30 km), Modica and Ragusa (55 km).

Hotel
The Resort, set in a protected marine area, consists of a central building and various secondary buildings which have two floors. Simple and modern in style, it has large, well-landscaped gardens. 

In 2021, several areas of the building will be renovated and the resort will look even more elegant to guests.

Rooms
This large resort consists of 410 rooms all with a welcoming family atmosphere, distributed between the main building and the cosy two-floor houses. All rooms have a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, safety-box, wi-fi, mini-fridge (drinks on request and subject to charge), balcony or patio. 

Beach
Just a short distance (800m) separates the VOI Arenella Resort from a beach of golden sand, equipped with sun beds, beach umbrellas, showers and changing rooms, and a deep blue sea with a gently sloping bottom. Where the seabed is rocky, platforms have been set up which permit guests to dive directly into the water (mid-May to mid-September, flexible dates).

There is also a small sandy cove that serves as a nautical base with Sup, canoes, windsurfing, catamarans. Group courses are offered for adults and children (the catamaran and sailing courses will not be guaranteed for the whole season). For a fee are individual lessons, equipment rental, PADI diving center (in high season).

Sun beds and beach umbrellas are available free of charge, according to availability, on the beach (from the 4th row), on the platforms and round the pool. The 1s, 2nd and 3rd row are reserved for guests staying in the Superior Rooms.

To reach the beach, guests simply walk through the nature reserve, but there is also a free shuttle-bus service (from May 1st). Beach service is active from May 1st to September 30th, from 9 am to 7 pm.

Beach towels are available with payment of a € 20.00 deposit; each change costs € 2.00.

Wellness centre
The stylish wellness centre offers several services: sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, pool, fitness area, massages, beauty treatments, selection of herb teas, hairdresser on request.

Access subject to charge and only guest over 12 years are welcome. 

Sport
The resort organizes, for a fee, individual lessons of windsurf, canoeing and paddle (sailing courses will not be guaranteed for the whole season). There is also a diving centre and miscellaneous sports equipment for rental. The entertainment staff organizes beach games, muscle stimulation, archery (06.6.-19.9.), aquagym, aerofit, group dancing.

From 08/04 to 02/06 and from 24/09 to 01/10 there are some entertainment activities such as gymnastics, card tournaments and live music evenings. From 02/06 to 24/09 the activities are increased and every day the animation staff is available to organise games, tournaments and group courses.

Bar classes with local barmen; nature walks with experienced marine biologists are organised by appointment. Live music evenings, parties, DJ sets, evening shows in the amphitheatre.

Other available services: a new sports area with 2 paddle courts, a tennis court and a five-a-side football pitch with activities organised by federal instructors; bike centre for bicycle rental; nautical base for free rental of equipment such as SUP, windsurfing, canoes, and free windsurfing group courses.

Families

A true paradise for kids and teenagers, thanks to a rich and varied programme of activities arranged by our entertainment staff. Divided by age group, entertainment is guaranteed with games, competitions and sports activities (02nd June-24th September, flexible dates).
New 2021: The new Playground is available.

VOILÀ BABY (0-2 years) – this programme is based on a fully equipped nursery (bottle warming area, blenders, crockery, microwave, refrigerators).

During assistance times (11.30-21.30) there is availability of specific products (blended vegetal broth, vegetable soup, fresh fruit, homogenized products (meat, fish and fruit), milk, biscuits, yogurt, water, fruit juice, diapers).
From the opening date until 2th June and from 24th September onwards the access is possible without assistance. 

Kit Baby Package Upon advanced request (with a deposit, limited availability), welcome kit including: stroller, baby tub, baby toilet seat, bottle warmer.

VOILÀ KIDS-JUNIOR (divided into: 3-6; 7-9; 10-12 years) – Children play area, lunch and dinner in dedicated areas, special activities (circus or juggling school, activities with marine biologists, baby fitness). There are also, according to age, collective courses of tennis, soccer, windsurf, sailing, baby dancing. TV room with videogames, Wi-Fi and table games. Welcome kit with backpack and cap.

YOUNG CLUB (13-17 years) – Sports and recreational activities for making friends and having fun. Videogame room with Wi-Fi, connection, dedicated dinners, disco after the evening shows. 

Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main restaurant, with buffet service (assisted). Organic dishes and ingredients are available, and also non-gluten products (bread, pasta, crisp bread and biscuits); the structure is certified by the Italian Coeliac Association (AIC).

From mid-June to mid-September, the Aretusa Restaurant is open for guests staying in the Premium, Superior and Superior Junior Suite rooms with reserved table. Water, wine, beer and soft drinks are included; there is a rich offer of appetisers, side dishes, fruit and desserts in a dedicated buffet. At dinner, the chef offers a special menu with a choice of served dishes.

Pizzeria by the pool (prior booking requested) has been renovated and offers a wide range of pizzas and local beers (drinks attract payment). Opening at management’s discretion and according to weather conditions. 

The VOI Gusto offers Sicilian specialties: a trip through the tastes of the island starting with breakfast with granita and brioche, then on to filled cannoli, home-made ice-cream, panelle, cassatine, arancini, almond milk, finishing with organic wine and local beer. Open every day except Sundays, from 18:00 until midnight (paid service). 

Subject to pay: coffee, alcohol, ice cream and all bottled and can beverages.

Services & Activities 

Wi-Fi connection is free of charge throughout the resort.

The VOI Arenella Resort has two pools, one for relaxation without entertainment, one with entertainment (both with shallow areas for the kids) and an indoors one, in the wellness centre; a pool bar is also available (opening at Management’s discretion). 

Complimentary services: sun beds and umbrellas at the beach, at the poolside and on the decks (according to availability); shuttle bus service to and from the beach at fixed times; baggage handling, free medical service (only in high season) in established times (a fee is charged outside the established times), unattended parking, evening entertainment at the amphitheatre 

Bicycle rental service is available and a shuttle bus to Syracuse twice a day (excluding Sundays) costing € 3,00 round trip for children up to 11 years'age and € 5,00 round trip starting from 12 years'age. 

Pets are not allowed.