Cefalu Sea Palace

"We stayed at Sea Palace from 17th to 24th October 2025, having booked a Superior Twin Room with limted sea view. On our balcony we received a limited sea view but the description failed to mention the terrible car park view in room 305. We complained at Reception and were moved to room 222 the following morning with very good swimming pool and sea views. The reception area had Awards on display and the last was over 10 years ago. The hotel is no longer worthy of a 4.5 or 5 star rating, the lack of care and maintenance is obvious and now rates no more than 3.5 stars. On the plus side the Reception team, particularly Daniele and Alexandra, were always very helpful with a smile and chatty. The room was up to our expectations and the breakfast very good, with a special mention for the Egg Chef and the Cappuccino maker. There was no doorman to assist new guests on arrival and around 10 steps to the Reception level with no lift in sight. We were told there was a luggage lift but how it worked was a mystery. Brian & Jane Quinn from England"

"I had the pleasure of staying in this lovely hotel for a week and can’t fault a thing. The rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean, the maids do an amazing job. Reception staff are friendly and always on hand to help you with anything, nothing was ever a problem. The barman in the blue tshirt at the pool area makes a great Aperol Spritz and is very friendly. Food was very nice and plenty of choice, I didn’t stay for dinner but enjoyed lunch a few times. The staff at breakfast were hardworking and always making sure tables were cleared and clean. The hotel pool area is peaceful with enough sun-beds for everyone without feeling crowded as I find some hotels can be. The private beach that’s included in the price of your stay is right across the road from the main entrance and perfect for a sunny day. My only disappointment is that I couldn’t stay longer, I’d love to come back and highly recommend staying here to anyone visiting Cefalu."

"Cefalu itself is a lovely place. The hotel was in a lovely location with its own private bit of beach which was a bonus. The room was nice with a good balcony. However, being half board, the evening meal was below average with over cooked vegetables and little choice. It is a four course meal - starter, primo, secondo and dessert. No sides. There was no atmosphere in the dining room. You were given the same table for the entire holiday. Rarely would I ever comment on food when going to a hotel as there is always something I would like, but honestly, I didn’t like this small set menu much at all. Breakfast however was quite adequate and I enjoyed it. This isn’t a 5 star hotel as stated. Perhaps a 3 star hotel. Lovely location for Cefalu though and we were happy with that."