Hotel Il Parco degli Ulivi  

On the coast in Villafranca Tirrena, Italy — a coastal hotel perched near the Strait and the Ionian Sea. It’s within walking distance of the village center and Castello di Bauso, and a short drive to Messina, Madonnino del Porto and the ferry ports for Milazzo and Villa San Giovanni.

A compact hotel with 37 air-conditioned rooms that include minibars, safes and desks. Bathrooms have showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; cribs are available on request. The vibe is relaxed and modern, with on-site spa and pool facilities, a small library and picnic area, plus accessibility features like an elevator.

Soak in the outdoor pool, unwind in the full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, or hit the fitness center. There’s a hot tub, solarium and steam bath, wedding services and a tour desk to book local excursions. Expect Mediterranean sea-breeze mornings and easy access to nearby beaches and diving spots.

A business center, 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff make work easy. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and luggage storage are available, and the hotel offers a free train-station pick-up service on request plus free self-parking onsite.

Start the day with a complimentary breakfast, then choose the hotel restaurant for dinner or order room service during limited hours. Relax with drinks at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Plenty of local Italian eateries are steps away if you want to explore regional flavors.