Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelClub Med Cefalù
Overall
9.3
8.7
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
9.5
8.6
Service
9.6
8.5
Rooms
9.4
8.7
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
—
Romance
9.5
8.6
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (354)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,542)
From $437
Price / Night (pp)
From $338
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.8
9.5
Food
8.6
9.6
Service
8.5
9.4
Rooms
8.7
8.3
Pools
—
9.4
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
—
9.5
Romance
8.6
9.4
Quiet
8.2
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Adventure
8.3
8.9
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Club Med Cefalù
- Clifftop Mediterranean village
- Sailing school and water sports
- Italian cooking classes
- Panoramic pool on the bluff
Pros — Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
Pros — Club Med Cefalù
- Highly scenic cliffside setting near Cefalù.
- Strong guest ratings for location, sleep quality, rooms, cleanliness, and service.
- Good fit for active couples and families with older children.
Cons — Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
Cons — Club Med Cefalù
- Not a classic wide-sand beach resort.
- Transfer time is meaningful from both Palermo and Catania.
- Value scores trail the strongest categories in published guest ratings.