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SHALAI - EXCLUSIVE SPA AND SMALL GOURMET HOTEL, Linguaglossa

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From$138 /night
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About the Hotel

Via Guglielmo Marconi 25, Linguaglossa, 95015
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Near Mount Etna
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Loved by Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel guests

  • Really good service
  • Beautiful rooms
  • Michelin-starred dining
  • Attentive staff
  • Comfortable beds
  • Fine views

Rooms

Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning, soundproof walls, and heating. Each room features a mini-bar, a wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms include free toiletries, a shower, a bidet, and a hairdryer. Some rooms contain one bed, while others offer two. Select rooms provide a sink and garden furniture.

Dining at Shalai

The Shalai restaurant features retro-style design with warm lights. The menu includes chef Giovanni Santoro's cuisine, with a focus on local ingredients. Guests can find food and wine tours featuring al ceppo sausage seasoned with wild fennel seeds from Mount Etna. The hotel's cellar offers signature bottles, local and international sparkling wines, and vertical vintage selections from Etna's wineries. Special tasting menus guide guests through Sicilian flavors. An avant-garde menu includes sweet wines from Sicilian, German, French, and Portuguese wineries, plus spirits like peated whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, Armagnac, and Calvados brandy.

Leisure and Wellness

Shalai provides a wellness center with staff available to schedule treatments. The spa area offers Double Peeling Express, a regenerative treatment for skin. Guests may explore trail paths through vegetation and solidified lava flows. Excursions on Mount Etna via quad bikes allow viewing of volcanic landscapes. The hotel also features a quiet indoor garden.

Location & Surroundings

Located in Linguaglossa, near Catania, Sicily, Shalai is 65 km from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Nearby landmarks include the Castle of Robert Lauria (5 km), Piano Provenzana (0.5 km), and Sanctuary of Santa Maria of Vena (6 km). Also nearby are Chiesa SS. Apostoli Pietro e Paolo (5 km), Chiesa di San Benedetto (5 km), Basilica Madonna della Catena (5 km) and Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate (5 km). The Alcantara River Park is located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, between Castiglione di Sicilia and Motta Camastra.

Services Offered

Shalai and the Pennisi family offer external catering services. The hotel is versed in organizing events to celebrate important milestones. Free toiletries are provided. AM/FM alarm clock available.

“This boutique destination near Mount Etna merges historic elegance with modern indulgence. Its Michelin-starred restaurant is worth the trip alone. Personalized spa treatments and attentive service complete an exclusive wellness escape, setting it apart in Linguaglossa.”
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Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
    Junior Suite Balcony
    2 persons
    29 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
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    Junior Suite Terrace
    2 persons
    29 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
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    Single Room Balcony
    2 persons
    14 sq. feet
    1 Single bed
    Air conditioning
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Facilities

Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Dining Onsite

Indulge at Shalai Restaurant, a culinary sanctuary where local Sicilian flavors unfold in a romantic ambiance. Guided by Chef Giovanni Santoro, each meal is a heartfelt expression of the region's rich produce, perfectly suited for those seeking vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options.
Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel Linguaglossa Restaurant photo

Shalai Restaurant

Local Sicilian
Ambiance
Intimate and romantic setting, embodying the tranquility of Linguaglossa.
Key Offerings
Special tasting menus curated by Chef Santoro, showcasing a fusion of flavors, ingredients sourced from the area, and meticulous presentation.
Reservation
Recommended for dinner services and tasting menus.
Dinner: Monday to Friday, 19:30 - 22:30; Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Sunday, 13:00 - 14:30 and 19:30 - 22:30 respectively.

Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel Location

Via Guglielmo Marconi 25, Linguaglossa, 95015
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City landmarks
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Gambino Vini
2.2 mi
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Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park
3.0 mi
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Gola dell'Alcantara
3.1 mi
Church
Chiesa SS. Apostoli Pietro e Paolo
2.8 mi
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Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
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Castle of Robert Lauria
3.1 mi
Church
Chiesa di San Benedetto
2.9 mi
Church
Basilica Madonna della Catena
3.1 mi
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Spray Park
3.2 mi
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Sanctuary of Santa Maria of Vena
3.4 mi
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Cuba of Santa Domenica
3.8 mi
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Centro Storico
3.9 mi
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Ruderi del Castello
4.1 mi
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Campanile Piazza Matrice
4.1 mi
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Church of SS. Annunziata
4.1 mi
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Capuchin Monastery
4.3 mi
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Restaurants
Vinetna Wine & Food
300 ft
Via Santa Caterina 8 Vicino Piazza Cali
Trattoria LinguaGrossa
200 ft
100 Via Guglielmo Marconi
Dai Pennisi
400 ft
Via Umberto Primo 9
Bar Nica Nuci
800 ft
Via Roma 154
Boccaperta
1600 ft
Via Umberto Primo 98 Piazza Stazione
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Linguaglossa 2 min  ·  400 ft
  • Airports
    Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 91 min  ·  37.5 mi
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About Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
How far is Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport?
The hotel is 65 km from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel?
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and soundproof windows.
What dining options are available at Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel?
The hotel features an on-site restaurant offering gourmet Sicilian cuisine and a lounge bar.
What is the closest attraction to Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel?
The hotel is 0.5 km from the historic San Francesco of Paola Church.
What language do the staff at Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel speak?
The staff is multilingual, including proficiency in English and Italian.
Does Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel offer airport shuttle services?
The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service to and from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
What room types are available at Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel?
Room types include Cozy Room, Deluxe Room, Family Executive, Junior Suite, and Standard Room.
How far is Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel from the Castle of Robert Lauria?
The hotel is located 5 km from the Castle of Robert Lauria.
What kind of experiences can guests arrange through Shalai - Exclusive Spa And Small Gourmet Hotel?
Guests can arrange outdoor activities like excursions on Mount Etna and wine tours of Etna cellars.