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About this property
San Max Hotel is set in a building that dates back to the early 19th century. It is located right on Via Etnea, in the historic centre of Catania. Private parking is available. Enjoy spacious rooms with a light décor and contemporary furnishing. Hotel San Max offers free WiFi in the entire building, and free wired internet in the rooms. At reception, you will also find an internet point where you can do your online check-in and print your boarding passes free of charge. You can also take advantage of a private parking and a paid swimming pool.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Heating
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Silvia
Bulgaria
“Excellent location in the heart of Catania, the pool is small but clean, staff is very helpful and friendly, breakfast was good.” - Manel
Spain
“Clean comfortable room, The parking and pool make it very convinient!” - Christopher
Austria
“The location of the Hotel was really great, close enough to the centre but not super busy or loud. Breakfast was fine, if you take a typical Italian coffee and croissant for breakfast. Pool was nice to have, although we did not make use of it due...” - Dinara
Lithuania
“Room was comfy, breakfast a bit to sweet for our taste. We loved the pool area. And appreciated that they let us use it after check out. Staff was friendly and helpful. Very good location for exploring Catania city.” - Mike
United Kingdom
“Nice pool area. Friendly, helpful staff. Reasonable breakfast. Room and bathroom functional.” - Katrina
United Kingdom
“Lovely and friendly staff, great location just what I asked for, great value for money also” - Vincentiu
Romania
“Everything, but mostly the staff and how they treat you” - Mcgunnigle
United Kingdom
“In the heart of Catania, this hotel offers great value and would highly recommend” - Sue
United Kingdom
“it’s in great place, near to Villa Bellini which is beautiful & on the airport bus route so really easy & cheap to get to the rooms are spacious the staff are very welcoming & the coffee/tea & cool water ‘on tap’ in reception was so welcoming &...” - Natalie
United Kingdom
“Nice pool area, free cold water dispenser in the reception, rooms were clean and conformable for a reasonable in a good location, very close to the airport bus stop and a short pretty walk into the centre. Also hotel is very close to the botanical...”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
At check-in, all guests must present a valid passport or identity card.
Please note guests aged 12 and younger are not allowed in the paid swimming pool.
A surcharge of EUR 30 applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.
Access to the pool is by reservation only. The pool is open daily from 01 June till 30 September.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform San Max Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 19087015A301223, IT087015A1YN4R7E6P