Syracuse, Italy
Minareto
Cliffside promontory resort
Cliffside promontory resort
Olive groves, carob trees, and rocky headlands frame a peaceful coastal hideout oriented entirely toward the open sea.
What it’s good at
Listed
Plemmirio marine reserve waters surround the grounds, facing historic Ortigia across the bay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The elegant guestrooms are housed in small, intimate chalets dotted around the resort.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ortigia sits ten minutes away by boat, while the surrounding headland belongs to the protected Plemmirio Marine Reserve.
The rooms
Rooms sit in independent chalets dotted across the grounds, while private villas add their own gardens and swimming pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A half-Olympic pool sits at the centre of the resort, ringed by timber decking and palms.
The spa
Treatment rooms look out toward the sea, and body rituals take place beneath fiber-optic starlight ceilings.
The hot tubs
Wooden sundecks perch high on the cliff edge, where open-air whirlpool tubs look directly out across the water.
At the table
Tables line the stone balustrades above the water, serving regional Sicilian dishes from breakfast through sunset aperitivi.
How it began
A 20-metre ornamental minaret survives from the headland's former campsite, giving the resort its name.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.