Voi Florio Resort

We stayed at the Florio Park overnight because it appeared to be close to the airport. There is no shuttle to the airport and the 10 min taxi ride costs at least 30 euro each way. In addition, we wanted to use the sauna and were told it was only available if we purchased an expensive spa package. The front desk was unwilling to help us find a solution to this problem. If you stay in or near Terrasini, we would recommend Ristorante Tartaruga, which has a view of the water, good food and excellent service.

My husband and I holidayed in Italy for 8 days before flying to Sicily for a further 5 days. We stayed in the Florio Hotel, after seeing a glowing description on their website describing the hotel as 4* etc., On arrival at the hotel we were rushed through registration and given a key to our room which was outside the main building and up a very steep stairway. We were never asked if we needed assistance with our luggage and this would certainly proof difficult for an elderly person or a female(s). It was also very dangerous trying to navigate luggage up those steps. On reaching the long corridor to our room the smell was horrendous and we couldnt make out what it was from, whether it was dampness or something else. The room itself was terrible, also had the horrible smell and was very dated and certainly did not meet the description on the website (hotel possibly in breach of advertising standards) As we had no other option but to stay the night we had to put up with the horrible room however we did decline the terrible dinner on offer that night. This hotel is by no means a four star hotel and I feel that it is seriously misleading potential guests on the website. I will never stay at this hotel again and will definately not recommend it to anyone else.

Florio Park was exactly what we were looking for. We were in Italy for 2 weeks and 3 days was spent in Sicily because my husband's grandfather was from there. Cinisi is a great town. It's basically a paradise for anyone looking for sun and swimming. The pool was gorgeous and you have a ring-side seat to sunsets over the sea. you also have private beach access with comfy lounge chairs. Much of the water is rockey, but there is a nice sandy area that's perfect for swimming and most of the wind is blocked so the surf isn't bad, great for kids. There is a kids pool as well. Most employees spoke English fairly well and they were helpful. The largest problems we had were the A/C in the room barely worked and then completely stopped the last night we were there and the hotel restaurant is AWFUL. The breakfast is free and n ot bad, but the lunch and dinners are a 25 Euro buffet and they are NOT worth the money. They serve some of the worst Italian food I've ever had, a far cry from the delicious food we got in town. The dining room is also poorly organized and you're constantly running into people even when it's not crowded. For the same price it's well worth it to drive into town to dine in the little square at one of the local restaurants with a fantastic array of fresh seafood and pastas. The do have a spa and the prices looked decent but we didn't try anything out. The also had tennis courts and a sad looking mini golf course. Negatives aside, this place did exactly what we wanted it to. It gave us a relaxing break in the sun (we basically sat at the pool for 2 full days) in a safe town where we could avoid the hustle and bustle of Palermo while still drinking in some Sicilian culture.

Since we arrived late at night, we decided to stay at the Florio Hotel for the first night of our trip, it was very convenient, being only 15 minutes away from the airport and had a nice beach. It was very clean and the staff was very helpful. They also spoke english and french. The hotel had wi-fi, but only in the lobby at an extra fee. The breakfast was mediocre, and was only until 9:30 am. The pool was very well maintained with a lifeguard and animator on duty. I would stay there again .

The air condition couldnt cool the room, its hard to find (dont trust your GPS, it almost killed me). You have to drive far to have anything. The pool was nice. Difficult parking even in the hotel. 35 euros to airport 10 mins away by taxi. Huge dinning room buffet, food not bad but very crowdy and noisy. Typical Sicylian Holiday Hotel.

What a disappointment! Right on a lovely small beach, only 8 km (5 miles) from the airport - seemed ideal for our last night before flying out in the morning. From the outside, it was appealing, as was the lobby. The desk clerk was extremely rude. He took phone calls while we were trying to check in, was distracted and then could not find our reservation (the clerk on the next shift did find it in the book with the other Expedia reservations). We were made to feel like an imposition during check-in. The room was rather "motel-like" and the space between the bottom of the door and the outside let in light. The hotel is difficult to find, in spite of their claims to the contrary. Restaurant choices in the area are limited and inconvenient to get to due to the narrow streets with no sidewalks. We ended up at an interesting trattoria next door to the hotel (not inviting from the outside - we almost didn't try it, which would have been a mistake).

the hotel was nice. clean and kept well. however we were there just before high season and the pool or tennis courts were not open. when we asked they staff were less than helpfull. its convenient because of the airport. thats it. the town has little to offer.

Florio Park Hotel is advertised as a oasis in the middle of Palermo, and one half of it is. However, I booked two triples and didn't realize we were in the non-oasis part. The rooms were in the 300's and were directly next to the fence with the sleepy guard. The floors were visibly dirty, the bathroom door got stuck, the beds were very uncomfortable and one room looked like it had a jimmied lock. However, when we went to switch rooms and try for an upgrade, the reception was very gracious, albeit confused by our request, and ended up offering us 3 very nice, very clean rooms on the 'resort' side for no extra cost. The bellhop wasn't very friendly however, and the people who ended up moving our luggage were dressed in street clothes. Part of the allure of the oasis resort is lost when a guy in jean shorts and a bright yellow tshirt is moving your luggage. The buffet was overpriced, but the pizza place on the other side of the barbed wire wasn't very appetizing either. The grounds on the resort side were beautiful with a gorgeous view of the ocean and private beaches. We only stayed for one night as we landed in Sicily and before we ventured to Taormina. It is very close to the airport, although I recommend using the meter when you take a taxi, or the people will screw you. The resort is gorgeous, the grounds are impeccable, the breakfast buffet is delicious and the reception was very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is spending a night before or after a flight, or even for an extended resort spa vacation. However, I would steer clear of the triple rooms and spring for more doubles, since they are on the inside of the hotel.

We were only in for a quick 12 hour crew rest. There is a spa and several tennis courts on site but we did not have time to check any of it out. It is conveniently close to the airport. There is a locally popular beach closeby. The staff was satisfactory though not overly friendly.

The Florio Park is only 10 minutes drive from the hire-car drop off at Palermo Airport. To be honest, that's the only reason a group of 4 over-65s chose to stay there for one night before flying home. This is a large gated complex with all sorts of fitness aids, including the largest hotel pool I've ever seen, tennis courts, a private beach and more besides. It's well-maintained, clean and reasonably comfortable. The staff are friendly and efficient - especially in opening the gates to let you arrive or escape. The bar is very pleasant, once the pool staff have turned down the volume on their music centre. The restaurant opened early for breakfast and was OK in that respect. But lunch and dinner are both buffet only. By 7.45pm the place was already crowded and noisy and what was left of the food looked pretty unappetising. Better to go out - to 'La Pirata' fish restaurant just outside the gates (very popular with locals from the fishing village below), the Pizzeria down the alley behind the tennis courts, or into town. If you've got a car, excursions are good - to Palermo perhaps, or through mountain scenery to the beautiful cathedral at Monreale.