Name: La Rosa Sul Mare
Address: Syracuse, IT
Price range: From $174

La Rosa Sul Mare, SyracuseLa Rosa Sul Mare in Syracuse, Italy has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 21 hotels we score in Syracuse. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 1.9, Google 2.0. Rooms from about $174 a night (cached, not a live quote).La Rosa Sul Mare is a hillside hotel situated within the Plemmirio Marine Reserve and Natural Park in Syracuse, Sicily. Built in 1970, the property contains 11 individually furnished rooms, each featuring a minibar, safe, and a private balcony or patio. Guests can access an outdoor pool, a garden, and various spa services including massages. The site includes both a sun terrace and a rooftop terrace overlooking the coastline. It suits travellers looking for proximity to Arenella Beach and the local cliffs. While the location offers sea views from the communal areas, some guest rooms lack windows with views.What stands out

Sea views from terraces

Outdoor swimming pool

On-site spa services

Private balconies and patios

Watch out for

Some rooms lack views

Reports of room odours

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