FARM ESTATE SANTA TECLA in Acireale

Set amid gardens, this unfussy hotel is 6 km from the A 18 highway and 20 km from caves and hiking trails at Parco dell'Etna.Relaxed rooms with modest decor offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus DVD players and private bathrooms; some include whirlpool tubs. Suites add laid-back lounge areas, while apartments include kitchens and sleep up to 4 guests.Parking is complimentary. There's an outdoor pool, a spa and bike rentals, plus a terrace and a garden with a playground. Breakfast is available for a fee.