Hotel La Bussola

Centrally located in Milazzo, a 5-minute walk from the Port of Milazzo and a short drive to Castello di Milazzo. Ponente Beach is nearby and Piscina di Venere sits about 7.4 km away. A handy launch point for day trips to the Aeolian Islands.

A modern, refined 26-room hotel with memory-foam beds outfitted in Frette Italian sheets, minibars and LCD TVs. Rooms have private bathrooms with tubs or showers and bidets. Chill on the roof garden with sea views or relax in the lounge bar after a day of island-hunting.

Treatments include massages and facials at the spa. Stay fit in the health club or rent bicycles to explore the coast. The property offers indoor and outdoor pools, a solarium, concierge and tour desk, babysitting (surcharge), and a shuttle to the beach or shopping (surcharge). Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected — and you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings on the rooftop.

A business center with meeting and conference spaces, plus express check-in and check-out. Event catering options are available for briefings and conventions. Roundtrip airport and cruise terminal shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge.

Sofia’s Bistrot serves Italian and international dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner. There’s also a coffee shop/café, a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily (fee).