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Shalai

Shalai

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8.3/10 on 114 reviews

 

Michelin Star Restaurant, Spa beauty center, Pets Friendly, Free parking, Free WiFi Internet, 16 rooms - Historical building - score: 8.3, from 114 review/s

 

 

At Linguaglossa, a town on Etna just 15kms from the ski slopes and the same distance from the splendid city of Taormina, the “Shalai Resort” is a 19th.century building offering timeless relaxation with a measured blend of tradition and the contemporary – all surrounded by breathtaking nature on the slopes of Etna..

An intimately historical atmosphere and typical Sicilian hospitality make this residence of past times an elegant and welcoming hotel; an unconventional space where warmth and taste for ancient times blends with style and modern comforts. The regal 19th century façade emphasizes the origins of the building as an aristocratic residence, and all the aristocratic context of the building has been reviewed and reinterpreted by expert architects just to give the place that lightness and luminosity to make your stay more pleasant.

In Sicilian dialect, “Shalai” means full joy, gratifying, a local term full of symbolic energy. And indeed, the resort becomes a place where the wellbeing experience is total, an experience which involves the senses in moments of precious relaxation – to enjoy in all the corners of the Resort and above all, in the wellness centre with sauna, hydro-massage and Turkish bath.
Two beauty salons and a relaxation corner with aromatic centrifuge will allow you to relax your mind and body.

Soft colours, warm lights, stonework and natural fabrics define the uniqueness of an intimate, friendly and enveloping surrounding, characterized by a basic design of past times, where you can also savour the creative cuisine that exalts the genuine tastes and fragrances of Sicilian tradition.

A careful selection of wines, with particular emphasis on those from Etna, accompanies the Chef’s suggestions. A welcoming space which offers all-day-long service, where it is possible to choose from among a refined selection of soft drinks, or simply enjoy some relaxation with a glass of wine and tasty delicacies. Two welcoming salons are perfect for any kind of event.

  • Published Tuesday, 14 January, 2014
  • Modified Wednesday, 30 October, 2024

Facilities & Features Shalai

  • General services:
  • Baby Sitting Service ,
  • Bar ,
  • Car Rental ,
  • Concierge Service ,
  • Exclusive use ,
  • Excursions ,
  • Laundry service ,
  • Linen Service ,
  • Private Transfer To / From Airport ,
  • Reading Room ,
  • Ticket Reservation Service
  • Activities:
  • Air Tour ,
  • Guided Tours ,
  • Horseback Riding facilities in vicinity ,
  • Trekking
  • Spa Facilities:
  • Beauty Treatments ,
  • Hammam/Turkish Bath ,
  • Indoor Jacuzzi ,
  • Massage ,
  • Sauna ,
  • Spa beauty center
  • Dining Facilities:
  • Candlelight Dinner ,
  • Michelin Star Restaurant
  • Leisure Amenities:
  • Amenities Beach ,
  • Golf Course in vicinity ,
  • Tennis Court in vicinities
  • Comfort:
  • Parking ,
  • Small Pets ,
  • WiFi Internet connection

Room facilities available Shalai

  • General Services Room:
  • Air conditioning ,
  • Bathroom with shower ,
  • Courtesy line ,
  • Direct dialing telephone ,
  • Minibar ,
  • Safe ,
  • Satellite tv ,
  • Sky tv
  • Comfort:
  • WiFi internet connection

 

Small Double Room

  • 2 People

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Standard room

  • 2 People

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Deluxe room

  • 2 People

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Junior Suite

  • 2 People

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Family Room Deluxe

  • 3 People

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Terms and conditions of booking Shalai

Check In / Check Out

  • Check-in from 15:00 to 23:00
  • Check-in from 07:00 to 11:00

Payment policy

At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.

Transfers to / from Airport

The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges

Parking

Free parking is available on site (without reservation)

Internet

WiFi internet access available in all public areas and is free of charge and in all rooms

Children and extra beds

  • Cot: Free! One child equal or under 2 years stays free of charge in a child's cot.
  • Extra beds Children: All children equal or under 12 years is charged € 30.00 per person per night when using extra beds.
  • Extra beds Adults: Older child or adult is charged € 20.00 per person per night when using extra beds

Extra

EXTRA (If not included in the booking)

  • Late checkout € 60.00 per room
  • Earlier checkin € 60.00 per room

Conditions and cancellation policy

  • More than 3 Days Before arrival: Free cancellation
  • From 3 Days to 0 hours before arrival: the value of 1 night/s

 

Overall Impression 8.3

All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!

Score breakdown

Comfort 8.3 / 10

80% Complete

Courtesy 8.3 / 10

80% Complete

Leisure 8.3 / 10

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3 2024-09-19 17:05:42 Shalai

Sylvie (As couple)

Switzerland

Check in: 2 Sept 2024

Check out: 5 Sept 2024

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Junior Suite

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: The place is beautiful and a perfect starting point to explore Mount Etna and its vineyards. Breakfast was excellent. Impeccable service. We will definitely return.


3 2024-04-24 14:28:14 Shalai

MARTY (With family)

France

Check in: 14 Apr 2024

Check out: 15 Apr 2024

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Family Room Deluxe

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Hôtel chaleureux, un vrai cocoon, un séjour court mais très agréable


2 2022-09-12 15:31:09 Shalai

Chiara (As couple)

Italy

Check in: 26 Aug 2022

Check out: 28 Aug 2022

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
60% Complete
Courtesy :
60% Complete
Leisure:
60% Complete

6

His Opinion: La camera era un po' spartana, poco spaziosa e sfornita di alcuni comfort cui sono abituata (es. bollitore, blocchetto per appunti e penna/matita, ...).
Prezzo decisamente troppo alto per una soluzione di quel tipo.
Ottimi invece il ristorante (sia cucina che sala) e la massaggiatrice.
La SPA davvero piccola e un po' costosa.


3 2022-08-06 11:30:22 Shalai

Elena (As couple)

United Kingdom

Check in: 30 Jul 2022

Check out: 5 Aug 2022

Number of nights: 6

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

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2 2022-02-06 18:48:34 Shalai

Giulia (As couple)

Italy

Check in: 22 Jan 2022

Check out: 23 Jan 2022

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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8

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3 2019-07-21 19:49:27 Shalai

Peter (As couple)

USA

Check in: 26 Jun 2019

Check out: 30 Jun 2019

Number of nights: 4

Stayed in room: Small double room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: The Shalai Resort in Linguaglossa was excellent. The staff were all courteous and professional, very willing to help or assist. Our room was spotlessly clean, even the balcony outside. There were very good restaurants nearby, as were Mt. Etna wineries and the beautiful town of Taormina. This was a very relaxing hotel, just right after a busy day enjoying Sicily.


3 2019-06-13 20:44:15 Shalai

Gary (With family)

USA

Check in: 26 May 2019

Check out: 30 May 2019

Number of nights: 4

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: We enjoyed our stay. It was a very calm, comfortable experience.


3 2018-09-25 12:42:13 Shalai

Polly (As couple)

United Kingdom

Check in: 18 Sept 2018

Check out: 23 Sept 2018

Number of nights: 5

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Very comfortable and welcoming hotel. Excellent food.


3 2017-08-21 18:04:48 Shalai

marika (As couple)

Italy

Check in: 16 Aug 2017

Check out: 19 Aug 2017

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Hotel nuovo con servizi eccellenti.
Il personale ci ha trattati con grandissimo riguardo organizzando per noi cene ed escursioni. La nostra camera era arredata in maniera moderna con ogni comfort.
Anche il ristorante interno all'hotel è ottimo. Ci abbiamo cenato due volte con grande soddisfazione anche grazie ai preziosi consigli di Leonardo per ciò che riguarda i vini. Ho provato anche i servizi del centro benessere: massaggio e trattamento viso eseguiti alla perfezione e con ottimi prodotti da Samuela. Senza dubbio una esperienza da ripetere.


2 2017-08-19 16:28:55 Shalai

José (Solo travellers)

Spain

Check in: 2 Aug 2017

Check out: 5 Aug 2017

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Small double room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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8

His Opinion:


3 2017-06-21 16:48:52 Shalai

Houle (Solo travellers)

Canada

Check in: 26 May 2017

Check out: 28 May 2017

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Standard room single use

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Nous avons apprécié en particulier la qualité des repas et le service à la salle à manger.

Décoration soignée


2 2017-05-30 17:06:03 Shalai

mollat (As couple)

France

Check in: 26 May 2017

Check out: 27 May 2017

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Small double room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
100% Complete
Leisure:
80% Complete

8

His Opinion: bon spa de qualité. service et chambres de qualité. regret qu'il n'y ait pas vraiment de terrasse extérieure.


3 2017-03-26 21:07:27 Shalai

Barbara (With friends)

USA

Check in: 23 Mar 2017

Check out: 24 Mar 2017

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Standard room single use

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
20% Complete

10

His Opinion: Outstanding food and service - enjoyed our stay immensely.


3 2016-08-24 13:55:46 Shalai

Peter (As couple)

Germany

Check in: 30 Jul 2016

Check out: 6 Aug 2016

Number of nights: 7

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Wir haben uns in Ihrem Hotel sehr wohl gefühlt, rundum.
Wir haben Ihr Hotel bereits weiter empfohlen.


3 2016-08-17 19:24:01 Shalai

Jacqueline (As couple)

Italy

Check in: 30 Jul 2016

Check out: 2 Aug 2016

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Sehr freundliches Personal. Hervorragendes Restaurant


2 2016-07-24 09:16:06 Shalai

Laetitia (With family)

Netherlands

Check in: 5 Jul 2016

Check out: 7 Jul 2016

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Small double room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
80% Complete
Leisure:
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8

His Opinion: We had a great time at your hotel. The only thing we did not like is that we were not well informed that the use of the wirlpool was not free.


2 2016-06-30 06:41:39 Shalai

Sneijkers (As couple)

Belgium

Check in: 21 Jun 2016

Check out: 24 Jun 2016

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
80% Complete

8

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3 2016-06-09 12:40:33 Shalai

Jessica (As couple)

Italy

Check in: 1 Jun 2016

Check out: 2 Jun 2016

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

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3 2016-04-01 12:32:00 Shalai

John (As couple)

United Kingdom

Check in: 24 Mar 2016

Check out: 25 Mar 2016

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Lovely setting, lovely food, very nice room and a comfy bed.

Only surprise was that entry to the spa was an extra 15 Euros each, not a big gripe though.


3 2015-08-03 12:28:48 Shalai

DONNOU (With family)

Guadeloupe

Check in: 20 Jul 2015

Check out: 23 Jul 2015

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Standard Family room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Quel Endroit élégant et raffiné !
Un véritable cocon dans une belle demeure.
Le restaurant est aussi un délice, une invitation au voyage des saveurs siciliennes.
Sans oublier, le personnel très professionnel, attentionné, dévoué, et fort sympathique, qui agrémente le cachet de cet hotel.
A recommander sans retenue.


3 2014-10-16 11:05:22 Shalai

Mary-Anne (As couple)

Canada

Check in: 8 Oct 2014

Check out: 10 Oct 2014

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Small double room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
100% Complete
Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: The shalai resort is absolutely lovely. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The spa is delightful and again the staff are very good. The dinner at the restaurant was fabulous and the breakfasts were full of local delicacies. I would highly recommend staying


3 2013-09-24 22:28:56 Shalai

Dimitri (As couple)

Switzerland

Check in: 16 Sept 2013

Check out: 18 Sept 2013

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Small double room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
100% Complete
Leisure:
80% Complete

10

His Opinion:


3 2013-09-15 21:19:15 Shalai

Nancy (As couple)

USA

Check in: 3 Jun 2013

Check out: 4 Jun 2013

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: very excellent stay, great food and friendly people


3 2013-05-11 13:09:02 Shalai

Glenn (As couple)

United Kingdom

Check in: 4 May 2013

Check out: 6 May 2013

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Exactly the same. Superb hotel.


3 2011-10-26 13:56:18 Shalai

Donna (As couple)

United Kingdom

Check in: 4 Oct 2011

Check out: 5 Oct 2011

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Small double room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion:


3 2011-01-23 22:13:19 Shalai

Gasperi (With family)

Italy

Check in: 3 Jan 2011

Check out: 5 Jan 2011

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Standard Family room

Comfort:
80% Complete
Courtesy :
100% Complete
Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: ci vorrebbe uno spazio in più per i bambini, e poi anche un corridoio coperto per raggiungere la spa.


2 2010-08-17 22:31:43 Shalai

Lisa (As couple)

United Kingdom

Check in: 3 Aug 2010

Check out: 4 Aug 2010

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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8

His Opinion: Lovely place, spa great but difficult to get times.


2 2010-03-17 23:14:57 Shalai

Biagio (With family)

Italy

Check in: 6 Mar 2010

Check out: 7 Mar 2010

Number of nights: 1

Stayed in room: Standard room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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8

His Opinion:


3 2010-01-09 16:19:10 Shalai

francesco (With family)

Italy

Check in: 3 Jan 2010

Check out: 5 Jan 2010

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Standard Family room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: