CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare
Last verified July 2026. Dining is the weakest mark at 6.3. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
Most à la carte venues need booking, often days ahead
Il Moro (main buffet, Italian and international, 4 halls, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Sicilian-themed dinner weekly). Three a la carte (seasonal, reservations required): Il Siciliano (outdoor Sicilian show cooking), L'Oasi (vegetarian), La Capannuccia (wood-fired pizza). 6 bars.
Pools & waterplay
With waterslides, heated
Olympic pool (50m x 25m, heated in low season). Lago dei Fiori (800 sqm, family-friendly, depth 0-130cm). Piscina del Golfo with waterfall and 2 hydromassage pools. The Toboggan: 4 series of waterslides on the cliff crossing 3 seawater pools, one of the highest in Europe.
The beach itself
On-site Lido Pontone is a private rocky platform with sun terraces and ladder access to the Mediterranean. Diving centre on-site. Sandy beach (Ciammarita) 4.5 km away with free shuttle (late May to late September). Gulf of Castellammare, Sicily.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Steep drop-off close to shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Before you book
Eight things the research turned up about CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare that the brochure does not say.
Choose this resort for the cliffside setting and Toboggan, not for a simple beachfront-lounger vacation.
The all-inclusive plan is seasonal, so dates matter.
The resort is large and activity-heavy, which helps families but can reduce quiet and service consistency.
Hidden tips
Confirm whether your stay falls inside the published all-inclusive season before booking.
Use the shuttle-beach detail when comparing it to true sandy beachfront resorts in Sicily.
Things guests wish they had known
All-inclusive is a seasonal board option, not the only way the resort is sold.
The signature sea slides are the standout amenity, but the classic sandy beach requires shuttle access in season.
This is better for active families and groups than for travelers seeking a quiet boutique Sicilian beach hotel.
Most loved
3 themes- Dramatic cliffside views1 mention
- Toboggan slides and seawater pools1 mention
- Large activity-focused resort layout1 mention
Most complained about
4 themes- Food and buffet crowding1 mention
- Organization and service consistency1 mention
- Beach access is not a simple sandy beachfront experience1 mention
- Large property can feel tiring or dated1 mention
Resort-specific Reddit coverage is thin; available discussion was searched but is not strong enough to support completion without broader review evidence.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
Where else to look
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- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
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May to Oct
Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 90°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 59 degrees Fahrenheit | 59 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 75 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 75 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit | 61 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 8 days | 7 days | 6 days | 4 days | 2 days | 1 day | 0 days | 1 day | 3 days | 6 days | 7 days | 8 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Cool | Cool |
Getting there
25 minutes from PMO
- Nearest airport
- PMO · Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport
- Transfer
- 25 min · costs extra
- Address
- SS 113, Km 301.100, 90049 Terrasini PA, Italy
- Phone
- +39 0832 351321
The ride from PMO is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Italy
- Language
- Italian (English common in tourist areas)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR) – cards widely accepted
- Power
- 230V, Type C/F/L plugs (US devices need an adapter)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Palermo (PMO) or Catania (CTA)
- Flight time
- ~9–11h from the US East Coast (usually one stop)
Who it suits
Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into PMO, 25 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $628.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Italy ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)How we scored CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 15 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms, pools & spa, adventure, family and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.2Medium confidence
- Room Value
- 6.8
- Activity Value
- 8.6
- Location Value
- 7.8
- Food Value Penalty
- 6.3
- Expedia Review Count
- 284.0
- Included Drink Value
- 7.1
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 2812.0
Service6.6Medium confidence
- Activity Staff
- 7.5
- Restaurant Flow
- 6.1
- Issue Resolution
- 6.0
- Staff Friendliness
- 6.9
- Expedia Review Count
- 284.0
- Check In Organization
- 5.8
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 2812.0
Beach7.2Medium confidence
- Views
- 9.0
- Swimmability
- 7.3
- Direct Sea Access
- 7.2
- Shuttle Dependence
- 6.1
- Sandy Beach Convenience
- 5.8
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 2812.0
Dining6.3Medium confidence
- Crowding
- 5.8
- Buffet Variety
- 6.6
- Drink Inclusion
- 6.7
- Guest Sentiment
- 5.9
- Expedia Review Count
- 284.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 2812.0
- Seasonal All Inclusive Scope
- 6.6
Rooms6.8Medium confidence
- Space
- 7.0
- Maintenance
- 6.4
- View Potential
- 8.0
- Datedness Penalty
- 6.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 2812.0
- Location Within Large Resort
- 6.6
Pools & Spa8.4Medium confidence
- Crowding
- 6.9
- Family Appeal
- 8.8
- Toboggan Uniqueness
- 9.4
- Safety Depth Clarity
- 7.8
- Seawater Pool Setting
- 8.7
Adventure8.6Medium confidence
- Toboggan
- 9.5
- Sea Access
- 8.0
- Pool Activity
- 8.6
- Large Park Setting
- 8.4
- Nearby Excursion Base
- 8.0
Family8.0Medium confidence
- Food Fit
- 6.5
- Activity Program
- 8.1
- Water Slide Appeal
- 9.1
- Large Resort Layout
- 6.7
- Beach Shuttle Complexity
- 6.4
Quiet5.9Medium confidence
- Cliffside Spacing
- 7.0
- Seasonal Crowding
- 5.7
- Large Resort Scale
- 5.6
- Family Activity Noise
- 5.5
What it does best
- Memorable Toboggan sea-slide complex
- Strong views over the Gulf of Castellammare
- Good fit for active families
- Seasonal all-inclusive option
Where it costs you
- Food feedback is mixed
- Beach access is more complex than the name suggests
- Large resort layout can feel dated or crowded
Everything we read on CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningAll-inclusive is seasonal and built around buffet/full-board service plus selected drinks and snacks. | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial all-inclusive page includes selected alcohol and spirits but excludes bottled drinks, foreign liquors, and packaged items. | Partly included |
| Wi-FiThird-party listings identify free Wi-Fi in public areas; room-wide quality was not verified. | Partly included |
| Spa treatmentsWellness or massage services are not evidenced as part of the all-inclusive plan. | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsExcursions are not listed as included in the seasonal all-inclusive plan. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersNo airport transfer is included in the rate; the hotel can arrange a round-trip shuttle to and from Palermo airport for a surcharge, otherwise guests arrange their own taxi or car. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Heated pools
- Yes, confirmed heated
- Beach for young swimmers
- Deepens fast; pool days for little ones
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at most restaurants
- Are the pools at CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare heated?
- Yes: pool heating is confirmed. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.
- Is the beach at CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare good for young children?
- The water in front is typically calm, and it deepens within a few steps of the sand, so little ones need arms or the pool.
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