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Reviews of Villaggio Albergo Internazionale La Plaja

Viale Kennedy 47, 95121 Catania, Italy

#1396 of 1,489 vacation rentals in Catania

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 70 hotel reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    5.9

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  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was my error not to see in description that the restaurant was closed for season. Disappointing, not to mention the VERY expensive taxi ride from airport ($35USD) even though the runway on map is across street. The huge complex was vacant and a storm had just passed leaving plenty of tree and beach debris adding to the isolation.

    Gunnar(sp) from SirLanka(?) whom I believe was the resort keeper was kind and generous under the circumstances.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow with one bedroom single use
    • Stayed 1 night

    Flight path from Catania airport over hotel.

    Clean & friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In each 15- 30 min you can hear plane flight off, Apartment located near the airport.

    Apartment located on the beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    7.0
    Near to airport and a good beach bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow (1 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit away from the city center and the public transport is not much reliable, so one has to wait considerable time to get a bus. Further, other travel options like scooter or car rental are not available nearby. Lastly, the washroom cleanliness is 7 out of 10.

    The location of the property is near to the airport and the beach. The place is spacious and has a decent place for walk.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    6.0
    Villaggio Albergo Internazionale La Plaja may not boast lavish amenities or boast modern decor, it o
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    One of the challenges I encountered was transportation. As the property is located in a secluded area, it can be difficult to reach without private transportation. However, I made arrangements by booking a taxi, which provided a convenient and hassle-free solution. Upon arrival, I noticed that the rooms were not as luxurious as one might expect for their respective prices. The paintings and walls in the rooms did exhibit signs of age, which may not be to everyone's taste. However, I personally found this added character to the overall ambiance of the place.

    The staff provided excellent hospitality and went above and beyond to accommodate the needs of my infant daughter. They even provided a cot and bed specifically for her, which was greatly appreciated. The location of the resort is another highlight. With a private beach nearby, we were able to enjoy the beauty of the coast and relax in a tranquil setting. The calm atmosphere of the resort contributed to a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow with one bedroom single use
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Airport is very near, but hard to reach. There are planes flying over during the day, but is mostly quiet during the night. Breakfast is mediocre, but coffee is great.... this is Italy after all.

    Beach is literally just around the corner.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy, right under flight path, we read it as,1 mile away ( it turned out as the crow flies) realistically 3 miles away or €25 ,but not the easy walk we planned

    Clean and quite close to airport

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is next to the landing airplanes. There is a terrible noise in the room between 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM.

    The hotel staff was helpful.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Small Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon our arrival they gave us the wrong password for wifi. The breakfast should have been better, we had to buy our own. There was no kettle in the room, so if we wanted a warm drink in the evening we asked reception and they will bring it from the restaurant. (If the staff is available.) The shower was blocked.

    The beds were okay, we had a sofa, fridge, a table with two chairs just outside the door and inside also. A lot of trees around and cats, a beach, nice in the evening to go for a walk. If you enjoy the quiet, I suggest to go in winter since it's not busy but in summer it's noisy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Group
    • Bungalow (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The receptionist guna is so accommodating

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    8.0
    Good venue near the med.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow (1 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    beach is fantastic! Lovely place, which is a bit dated. But nothing wrong or bad. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    1.0
    Disgusting overnight
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At the end of the airport runway, planes take off every 2 minutes from 6am-midnight… unless you have worked at the airport and on the tarmac, you never heard aircraft this loud before… the most unfriendly people at the front desk. A dump of a place. A DUMP

    Nothing to like

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    1.0
    Scary
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow (1 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front desk gave out my personal information to restaurant worker who laser stalked my socials and me

    Beach

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    4.0
    This place is best for people needing a cheap bed and no frills. Also DRIVE there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Acrobat music went from 12midnight to past 4am when we checked out. You MUST have earplugs or you will NOT sleep. Also, the room was not cleaned, the floor was not swept AT ALL and there was dust everywhere to the point my friend had an allergic reaction and had to take allergy medication. Parking is also a pain because it is shared by the restaurant and Afrobar so depending on when you come you will have to search a bit.

    It was located in less that 10 minutes to the Bellini International Airport and was right on the shore of Catania!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    10
    Great music and animation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lack of providing the correct tools by default such as access to the beach for wheelchair, leaf net to catch garbage, passwords for internet access, broom for the sand.

    For the first time we entered persons were open. They have animals.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    2.0
    I would not go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were poor. The sound of the discotheek and the planes keepster you awake all night. The breakfast was bad.

    It is at the sea, so that is nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    1.0
    This resort is not suitable for families. It seems to me that it’s the hangout spot for local teenagers to party.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The first room they tried to put us in was not beachfront and smelled like sewage. we went to the front desk and told them we thought we were getting a beachfront as advertised. They made us pay an extra 150 Euro to get upgraded to one of the beachfront cabins. The room itself is rundown and needs repair. the ceiling and walls are cracked and crumbling. The washroom smells like sewage. The shower stall needs repairs. they are very stingy with toilet paper and request used toilet paper to be placed in garbage bin due to plumbing issues which I could never do that. The worst part was on Saturday there was blaring loud music that played from 10pm to 6:15am, even earplugs could not drown out how loud it was because of the heavy base. I looked out the window and saw thousands of teenagers walking to and from the disco-tech where the music was coming from.

    the ocean view.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place right next to the sea. Gets loud on weekends due to parties, but for us it was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was a joke, honestly :) Better not to offer it at all

    Very nice, better than expected actually

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    3.0
    I would not recommend this accommodation. I asked for compensation and the manager was not amenable at all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a private party venue right next door and we couldn’t sleep till 3am with the loud ‘Duff’ music. It felt like it was just outside our door. The next night there was a salsa private party. I was extremely disappointed we were not given any warning by the venue, as we desperately needed to sleep.

    lovely location near the beach

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with one bedroom single use
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I got a smoking room, so everything smelled cigarettes. No alternative proposed, even if this was low season. The toilet flush was a bit old and did not clean efficiently. Careful when getting there by a taxi from the airport (43 euros mid day, short drive by official taxi)

    Location, outside if the crowds, good espresso, parking inside the fences, stuff friendly. Lidl market within walking range. Great beach and view towards Aetna, also good for aviation spotters - located at the end if a runway. I did not mind the noise of starting planes.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2023

    1.0
    Terrible Couldn’t leave quick enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entire place needs bulldozing

    Overrated by booking.com photos

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    1.0
    horrendous just stay away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I believe i booked to stay in little bungalows on a beach side. arrived there at 11 PM to stay in la cucaracha bedroms very uncomfortable, unfinished, the bathroom I couldn’t have a shower. the breakfast was 2 dry croissants. And when complained it was all paid she said she couldn’t do anything.

    Nothing good. Really a scam. I was the worst place I stayed in all my life! Paid £62 for a room that wasn’t worth 30.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being winter there is not a lot to do in the area. Luckily we had a car.

    Beach front. Friendliness of staff. Very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2022

    10
    Thanks for a great stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great little beach village

    Stayed in December 2022

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