Hotel Dei Pini in Porto Empedocle - Gateway to the Valley of the Temples
Pool & Outdoor Amenities
The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool, open seasonally, surrounded by a solarium with sun loungers and beach chairs. A separate kids' pool allows children to play safely while adults use the main pool. Sun umbrellas are provided, and the garden terrace offers additional space for relaxing under the Sicilian sun.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each of the 65 rooms includes air conditioning, a minibar, and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the Mediterranean Sea. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and effective air conditioning.
Dining
The on-site restaurant serves traditional Sicilian cuisine, using fresh local fish and pasta with aubergines. Breakfast offers continental, full English, and American options, and the bar serves drinks and snacks throughout the day. Special diet menus, kids' meals, and fruits are available upon request.
Location & Surroundings
Hotel Dei Pini sits in Porto Empedocle, 500 metres from the birthplace of writer Luigi Pirandello. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is 3 km away, and the white cliffs of Scala dei Turchi Beach are 5 km from the hotel. A bus stops directly outside the hotel for easy access to these archaeological sites and the nearby Porto Empedocle Beach, 2 km away.
Services & Special Policies
The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, as are laundry and ironing services. Pets are welcome, and free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a shuttle service are provided.
Highlights
Location: 500 m from Pirandello's house, 3 km from Valley of the Temples
Pool: Large seasonal outdoor pool plus a separate kids' pool
Dining: Traditional Sicilian cuisine with fresh local fish