CDSHotels Terrasini

Overview

It might be a bit away from the beach, but CDSHotels Terrasini couldn't be closer to the sea if it tried. Literally. There are waterslides actually built into the cliffside, so you can zip down like a human waterfall before plopping into the sea at the end. Sorry, we can't hear you over the sound of all our childhood dreams coming true. Don't worry, though - the regular pool has sea views too. That's kinda the vibe here. Plus, this place serves woodfired pizza on the reg, has massage cabins for the ultimate pamper, and if you stop by in summer then you might even catch the street party in the village. Just let the twinkly lights, acrobats and food stalls lead the way...

Location

• 4.5km away from the sandy beach in Ciammarita (or 5 minutes by car)

• A 10-minute drive away from Palermo Airport

• A 2-hour and 43-minute drive away from Catania Airport

• A 15-minute drive away from the Grotta delle Colombe sea cave

• A 2-hour and 10-minute drive away from the Valley of the Temples - one of the most iconic archaeological sites in Sicily

Rooms

• The hotel offers Comfort Rooms and Superior Rooms - both with a light and patio doors that open onto a chilled balcony or terrace

• Each room is decked out with:

  • Air con

  • TV

  • Hairdryer

  • Telephone

  • Safety deposit box

  • Minibar (filled on request)

• Superior Rooms all come with a sea view, so you can look out over the Med while you have your morning brew

Food & Drink

• Main restaurant - split into four rooms with a buffet spread serving up all the Italian classics, plus a few international faves

• Il Siciliano (open seasonally, reservation required) - traditional Sicilian food served al fresco

• L'Oasi (open seasonally, reservation required) - a sea-view restaurant with a flavour-packed veggie menu - the fresh focaccia is to die for

• La Capannuccia (open seasonally, reservation required) - are you even on holiday in Italy if you don't eat woodfired pizza with a view? This is where you can do just that.

Sports & Entertainment

• Waterslides - the highest seafront waterslides in Europe, to be exact - built into the cliffside with tiered saltwater pools and a big ol' splash in the sea at the end

• Olympic-sized pool - it's got lanes and everything, so you can really get your front crawl on. Oh, and like most things at this place, it overlooks the sea

• Tons of sports facilities - 10 tennis courts, a multipurpose volleyball/basketball field, an archery range (so you can channel your inner Katniss Everdeen), beach volleyball courts, table tennis and a 14-hole mini golf course

• Professional fitness classes in summer

• Fully decked-out spa - we're talking Jacuzzi, ice fountain, saunas, massage cabins - the whole shebang

• Street parties in summer - watch the village come alive with bright lights, food stalls and street performers (from jugglers to musicians)