Our soft sandy beach, easily accessible via a convenient shuttle service, invites you to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the sea and enjoy moments of pure relaxation and fun. Athena Resort is also an ideal place for sports enthusiasts, with soccer and volleyball fields, a tennis court, and a horseback riding circuit managed by a professional staff always ready to meet your every need.
For families seeking a welcoming and enjoyable place, the resort provides a playground for the little ones and a fully equipped kitchen for children, ensuring a pleasant and relaxing stay for everyone. The strategic location of Athena Resort allows guests to easily explore historically significant and beautiful centers such as Ragusa and Modica, enriching their experience with Sicilian culture and traditions.
With a perfect mix of comfort, unspoiled nature, and quality services, Athena Resort promises an unforgettable holiday under the serene sky of Sicily. We are ready to welcome you for a memorable experience where relaxation and fun are guaranteed.
DINING: All Inclusive buffet service with beverages included at meals (water, wine, beer and soft drinks from dispensers). Hotel treatment is generally the same as for all other village guests; beach service and shuttle service to the beach are included.
All Inclusive Bar (10:00 am – 11:00 pm): coffee service, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages as per the list displayed in each bar (no beer, no alcoholic drinks on the beach).
Athena Restaurant: located in the central building, with an outdoor terrace. Sicilian and Mediterranean specialties served buffet-style.
Mediterraneo Restaurant: by the sea (open for lunch only, from 11/06 to 17/09), in the beautiful grill chalet, offering grilled fish and salads, by reservation by 8:00 pm the previous day.
Pizzeria: located inside Villa Pace (open for dinner only, from 11/06 to 17/09), by reservation by 8:00 pm the previous day.
Celiac Disease: The hotel is specialized in preparing gluten-free foods; however, for dishes served at the table and/or buffet, the total absence of cross-contamination during preparation and/or serving cannot be guaranteed. Guests will nevertheless find a wide variety of foods at the restaurant, including dishes that are naturally gluten-free as well as some dedicated basic products.
Beach: The large private fine sandy beach, equipped with sun loungers/deckchairs and umbrellas, is located about 5 km from the Resort. It can be reached in just 7/8 minutes via a continuous shuttle service from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (shuttle active from the beginning to the end of the season). The beach is equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers, canoes and pedal boats. A beach chalet with bar service is available.
Entertainment: Soft entertainment, with non-collective daytime and evening activities (piano bar, karaoke and shows).
FACILITIES AND SERVICES: hotel lobby bar, Olympic pool bar, beach bar, supermarket, clothing boutique, handicrafts, tobacco shop, wellness center, TV room, amphitheater, conference hall, car rental, unguarded parking areas. Within the Resort: Wi-Fi in common areas, 2 children’s playgrounds, a small church where Mass is celebrated every Sunday in July and August. Credit cards are accepted.
Sports: 4 tennis courts with night lighting (at extra charge), bocce courts, mini-golf course. 3 swimming pools including 1 Olympic-size pool, aqua bike, ping-pong, canoes, pedal boats on the beach. Covered structure for up to 600 people.
Mini Club: Special attention and many surprises for children. The staff is also working to provide maximum fun and entertainment for kids, with special initiatives already planned and others under development by our creative team.
RESORT CARD: Includes the use of sports and leisure facilities, beach services with umbrellas and deckchairs, shuttle service to and from the beach, entertainment and activities.
AT EXTRA CHARGE: night tennis, private lessons, bicycles, babysitting, medical assistance, car rental, laundry service, beach towels with deposit.
PETS: Allowed at extra charge, small-sized only and only within the village, excluded from common areas.
STAYS: Thursday from 4:00 pm / Thursday until 10:00 am. Minimum stay of 4 nights (except from 09/08 to 30/08, when a 7-night stay is required).
The Resort is divided into 3 accommodation categories: Hotel, Village, and Family Rooms.
HOTEL PALACE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 3 ADULTS + 1 CHILD UP TO 12 YEARS, INFANT INCLUDED. The Hotel offers renovated rooms equipped with bathroom with shower, balcony or veranda (for ground-floor rooms). Standard double/twin room with a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Double room for single use.
VILLAGE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 3 ADULTS + 1 CHILD UP TO 12 YEARS, INFANT INCLUDED. Accommodation is arranged in small one-floor buildings, each comprising 8 rooms. Standard double/twin room with balcony or veranda (3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child). Double room for single use. Standard double/twin room with window (3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child). Double room for single use. Quadruple room with bunk beds for children, with balcony or veranda (2 adults and 2 children).
FAMILY ROOM – GIARDINI DI ATHENA: MIN. OCCUPANCY 4 / MAX. 5 GUESTS, INFANT INCLUDED (MANDATORY FOR QUADRUPLE ROOMS WITH 4TH BED OVER 12 YEARS, QUADRUPLE + INFANT AND QUINTUPLE ROOMS). Family Rooms are spacious villas surrounded by greenery, located on the ground floor or first floor. The apartment consists of a living room with kitchenette and a single sofa bed, a bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom with two single beds on the ground floor (5 guests), or a living room with kitchenette and a single sofa bed, a bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom with one single bed on the first floor (4 guests).
• Resort Card
• Beach service with sun loungers and umbrellas, with free shuttle service from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (approx. 7/8 minutes from the resort)
• Canoes and pedal boats available on the beach
• 4 tennis courts (night lighting available at an extra charge)
• Bowling courts
• Mini-golf course
• 3 swimming pools, including 1 Olympic-size pool
• Aqua bike
• Table tennis
• Mini Club
• Infant Card 0/3 years: mandatory, to be paid locally, Euro 15 per day, includes cot in the room and access to the baby feeding area (products not included);
• Small pets: allowed (common areas excluded), with a supplement to be paid locally of Euro 10 per day, including final sanitization;
• BALCONY / VERANDA ROOM supplement: +10%
• HOTEL PALACE supplement: +20%
• Room with balcony or veranda supplement: +10%
• Packed lunch supplement: Euro 7 per person (for individual requests). The hotel does not provide packed lunches free of charge as a replacement for lunch; if requested, the extra cost is Euro 7 per day, to be paid locally.
• Beach towel rental: Euro 3 per day with daily change, deposit Euro 20
• Late check-out: until 5:00 pm Euro 30 per room, on request, to be paid locally
• Early check-in: from 10:00 am Euro 25 per person, meal included, on request, to be paid locally
• Tourist tax: Euro 3 per person per day (children 0/12 years excluded), to be paid locally
• Tips and personal extras
• Anything not expressly included in the price
The age of children is always considered as not completed.
Check-in: after 4:00 PM - Check-out: by 10:00 AM
Pets: allowed at an extra charge, small-sized only and only in the village, common areas excluded.
2026 – BOOKING CONFIRMATION: Before confirming your booking and making payment, please carefully verify the accuracy of all details stated in the confirmation, with particular attention to guests’ names, hotel services, start and end dates of the stay, and related transport services (flight, bus, ferry).
IDENTITY DOCUMENTS: All passengers, including minors and infants, must be in possession of a valid identity document.
CHILD DISCOUNTS: The booking confirmation includes the children’s dates of birth (day, month and year). Please carefully check this information. Correct birth dates are essential for the application of age-related discounts or free stays. For example, if a child is considered free up to the age of eight but exceeds this age at check-in, the corresponding standard rate will be applied and the difference charged.
PETS: Guests traveling with pets must declare their presence at the time of booking so that it is included in the confirmation. Late notification may result in penalties or management fees if the selected property does not allow pets. For ferry travel, a pet on board supplement of €35.00 applies. Pets are not allowed in cabins unless specifically requested. Pet cabin costs vary depending on the period and ferry company.
FERRY TRAVEL: For ferry departures, vehicle details (type, model and license plate number) will be indicated directly on the booking confirmation and subsequently on the travel ticket. The ferry package includes:
• Day crossing: deck passage for all routes.
• Night crossing: deck passage for all routes. Seats may be purchased at €8.00 per route from 4 years of age. Children under 4 years (infants) are not allowed to occupy a seat.
• Car round trip (A/R): maximum length 5 meters; maximum height 2.20 m for Moby/Tirrenia and 1.90 m for GNV/Grimaldi. Vehicles exceeding these dimensions are subject to supplements according to the ferry company.
• Cabin accommodation (if purchased): includes 4 berths; for families of 5 persons, accommodation consists of 4 cabin berths + 1 deck passage.
Any communication or modification regarding vehicle details after the confirmation has been issued will incur a €50.00 amendment fee, in addition to any ticket reissue costs.
Ferry companies reserve the right, for technical, operational or force majeure reasons, to modify schedules, routes and the type of vessel used.
Such changes will be promptly communicated via SMS to the contacts provided at the time of booking.
CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Cancellation insurance is optional and subject to payment. It must be requested at the time of booking and cannot be added later.
SPECIAL REQUESTS: Any special requests indicated in the booking cannot be guaranteed. Telephone requests will not be taken into consideration.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR BOOKINGS MADE UNTIL 31/03:
Cancellation up to 30 working days before departure: no penalty
From 29 to 21 working days before departure: 25% penalty of the total stay amount
From 20 to 11 working days before departure: 50% penalty
From 10 to 3 working days before departure: 75% penalty
From 2 to 0 days before departure: 100% penalty
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR BOOKINGS MADE FROM 01/04:
Cancellation up to 30 working days before departure: 10% penalty of the total stay amount
From 29 to 21 working days before departure: 25% penalty
From 20 to 11 working days before departure: 50% penalty
From 10 to 3 working days before departure: 75% penalty
From 2 to 0 days before departure: 100% penalty
For cancellations made within the above terms, for amounts not subject to penalty, a holiday voucher valid for 12 months from the date of issue will be provided. The voucher does not require acceptance by the recipient.
In case of late arrival, early departure or reduction in the number of guests compared to the booking, the full booking amount remains payable. No reductions are granted for changes in stay duration or number of guests. Unused meals are non-refundable.
(**) Working days: 6 working days per week are considered, including Saturday.
COMMUNICATIONS: Cancellation requests will be valid only if sent in writing (letter, telegram, fax or email) to Aleste Viaggi Srl. The date of receipt by Aleste Viaggi Srl will be considered valid. Communications sent after 21:00 will be considered as received the following day.
BOOKING MODIFICATIONS: All modification requests must be sent exclusively by email. Requests made through other channels will not be accepted. The amendment fee is €50.00, plus any additional costs related to changes in period or booked package.
FOOD INTOLERANCES AND ALLERGIES: Any food intolerances or allergies must be communicated at the time of booking. Each property’s policies are stated in the information sheets and official websites. In case of late notification, we will do our best to find alternative solutions; however, any additional costs or penalties applied by the property will be borne by the client.
PAYMENT TERMS: Payment of the travel package must be made according to the methods and deadlines indicated at the time of booking. Failure to comply with these deadlines will result in cancellation of the booking with loss of the amounts already paid.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT: Check-in from 16:00; check-out by 10:00.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Travel documents will be sent electronically 7 days before departure.
