Hotel Villa Mater offers affordable accommodation in quiet and pleasant surroundings, enjoying scenic views of the impressive Mount Etna and the small picturesque harbour of Ognina. The hotel is situated in the Canalicchio district of Catania, within easy reach from the A18 highway and short driving distance from the city’s atmospheric historic centre, famous for its worth-seeing ancient Roman archeological sites, Norman castle, wonderful Baroque churches and palaces. The establishment is also a perfect base for exciting day trips in this part of the Sicily Island, visiting the ancient cities of Acitrezza, Taormina and Siracusa, the nearby Ortiga Island and the still living Etna Volcano. Guided excursions to the above destinations can be organized upon request.

The hotel is housed in a pleasant contemporary building, surrounded by greenery and tranquility. The on-site Restaurant Bellini services local Sicilian cuisine in welcoming informal atmosphere, well combined with an excellent choice of quality wines. Other services at Villa Mater Catania include complimentary guarded private parking, 24 hour reception desk, vending machines for snacks and drinks in the lounge, well-kept garden, Internet access point, panoramic terrace overlooking the city and Mount Etna.

All 30 rooms feature basic but comfortable and functional furnishings, private bathrooms, TV, telephones and air-conditioning. Many accommodations enjoy spectacular views to the sea and Etna Volcano.