VOI Arenella Resort
8.0 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on pools & spa and service
VOI Arenella Resort at a glance
- Location
- Siracusa
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 on Google4,354 reviews
- Best months
- May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 3 pools
- Airport transfer
- CTAAbout 70 minutes
- Dining
- 3 restaurants
- Drinks
- 2 bars
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Rooms & prices
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This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
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VOI Arenella Resort
Things to know
before you go
VOI Arenella Resort is optional all-inclusive:official FAQ sells both half board and all-inclusive formulas.
The all-inclusive plan is useful but not seamless, because the beach bar restaurant and branded drinks are excluded.
It is a better fit for families who want pools, activities and a Sicily base than travelers wanting a luxury beachfront resort.
Things guests wish they had known
Book the all-inclusive board explicitly; half board is also sold.
The beach experience is not a classic direct-from-room beachfront setup.
Strengths from our research
Official all-inclusive formula verified
Three freshwater pools
Strong family-room options
Good Sicily sightseeing base
Celiac-friendly dining program
Other considerations from our research
All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions
Beach requires walking or shuttle from many rooms
Mandatory club-card cost in season
Exact kids-club ages need confirmation
What guests say
Most loved
- Large grounds, pools and family activities
- Sicily base for Siracusa and nearby beaches
- Buffet convenience and gluten-free/celiac support
Most complained about
- Beach is not directly beside every room and may require shuttle or walking
- All-inclusive has exclusions for beach bar, premium drinks and club-card costs
- Kids club and entertainment can be Italian-language oriented
From Reddit
Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is limited, so official, OTA and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at VOI Arenella Resort. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
- Kids' clubIncluded
Entertainment and kids programming are part of the resort/club-card model; exact current age bands should be confirmed.
Per the resort, not yet verified
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Wellness access is tied to higher room categories or paid treatments; beauty treatments and massages are extra.
- Off-site excursionsCosts extra
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive covers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with drinks; the formula is not valid at the beach bar restaurant.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Local and national alcoholic beverages from the all-inclusive line are included; international/branded spirits, bottled and canned drinks and ice cream cost extra.
- In-room minibarPartly included
First minibar refill is attached to Premium/Superior benefits, not evidenced as universal.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 410
- Pools
- 3
- Value
- 7.7 out of 10
- Service
- 7.8 out of 10
- Beach
- 7.8 out of 10
- Dining
- 7.6 out of 10
- Rooms
- 7.7 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.2 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored VOI Arenella Resort
7 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 1 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.7Medium confidence
- Pool Depth
- 8.2
- Ai Option Value
- 7.8
- Beach Access Penalty
- 6.2
- Club Card Cost Penalty
- 6.0
Service7.8Medium confidence
- Animation Team
- 8.0
- Language Caveat
- 6.4
- Staff Sentiment
- 7.8
Beach7.8Medium confidence
- Sea Access
- 7.8
- Swimmability
- 7.8
- Shuttle Penalty
- 6.2
- Solarium Platforms
- 7.4
Dining7.6Medium confidence
- Drink Scope
- 7.4
- Buffet Scope
- 7.8
- Celiac Program
- 8.2
- Beach Bar Exclusion Penalty
- 5.8
Rooms7.7Medium confidence
- Premium Benefits
- 8.0
- Family Room Options
- 8.0
- Room Condition Variability
- 6.6
Pools & Spa8.2High confidence
- Kids Pool
- 7.8
- Pool Count
- 8.2
- Wellness Pool
- 8.0
Family8.3Medium confidence
- Pools
- 8.2
- Family Rooms
- 8.0
- Kids Programming
- 8.0
- Beach Shuttle Penalty
- 6.2
What it does best
- Official all-inclusive formula verified
- Three freshwater pools
- Strong family-room options
- Good Sicily sightseeing base
- Celiac-friendly dining program
Where it costs you
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions
- Beach requires walking or shuttle from many rooms
- Mandatory club-card cost in season
- Exact kids-club ages need confirmation
Room intelligence
- Best Room Category
- Superior RoomBest evidenced upgrade because it includes separate living and sleeping spaces plus reserved beach/wellness benefits.
- Best Room Category For Families
- Family Comfort RoomBest evidenced family category without relying on premium-room benefits.
Everything we read on VOI Arenella Resort
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 7.6 / 10
- Places to eat
- 3
- Bars and lounges
- 2
International buffet · Mediterranean · Pizza · Sicilian · Beach bar restaurant
Official FAQ distinguishes Half Board from All Inclusive; Expedia confirms all-inclusive room rates are available, so this is optional rather than all-inclusive-only.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at VOI Arenella Resort?
Official FAQ distinguishes Half Board from All Inclusive; Expedia confirms all-inclusive room rates are available, so this is optional rather than all-inclusive-only.
Rooms & suites
Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.
More room options (5)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Room | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom |
| Family Comfort Room | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom |
Premium Double RoomRoom details for Premium Double RoomMain-building location with reserved dining benefits in high season | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom |
Superior RoomRoom details for Superior RoomTwo separate rooms: living room and bedroom, with one bathroom | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom |
Superior Junior SuiteRoom details for Superior Junior SuiteCentral garden setting with enhanced beach and wellness benefits | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
With heated
Official page describes three freshwater pools; Premium/Superior guests receive access to the wellness pool, which should be verified for seasonal heating.
The beach itself
Arenella/Ognina coast with sand, rocks and solarium platforms; official FAQ says rooms are 250–600 m from the first sea point and about 800 m from the beach, reached by walk or free shuttle train.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to VOI Arenella Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program listed
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Teen program
- Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Heated pools
- Yes, Wellness Centre pool only; outdoor pools not verified heated
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does VOI Arenella Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. VOI Arenella Resort lists a kids' club. Family rooms, playground-style entertainment and kids activities are evidenced; exact kids-club ages and language coverage should be manually verified. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
- Are the pools at VOI Arenella Resort heated?
- Yes: pool heating is confirmed, running Wellness Centre pool only; outdoor pools not verified heated. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.
Taking a group
Good for family groups and meetings; official page identifies business-friendly event facilities with a main meeting room, foyer and breakout rooms.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: May to Oct
Real seasons here: highs run from 60°F in January to 92°F in July, and the wet months run Nov to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 60°F16°C | 61°F16°C | 64°F18°C | 68°F20°C | 74°F23°C | 85°F29°C | 92°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 84°F29°C | 79°F26°C | 70°F21°C | 64°F18°C |
| Rain days | 6 days | 5 days | 6 days | 4 days | 7 days | 3 days | 0 days | 3 days | 7 days | 4 days | 8 days | 6 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Cool |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to VOI Arenella Resort
- Nearest airport
- CTA · Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 70 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Str. Ognina, 47, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy · +39 0931 455111
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
One of the 7 categories we score in the Palmprint file for VOI Arenella Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into CTA, 70 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $628.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Italy ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)Our full take on VOI Arenella Resort
VOI Arenella Resort is a big family resort on the coast near Siracusa, for families who want pools, activities and a base for southeast Sicily. It has 410 rooms, three freshwater pools and three restaurants on the Arenella and Ognina shore, where sand gives way to rocks and solarium platforms. The rooms sit 250 to 600 metres from the first sea point and about 800 metres from the beach, reached on foot or by a free shuttle train.
Guests praise the large grounds, the pools and the family activities, the position for Siracusa and the nearby beaches, and the buffet with its gluten-free and celiac support. The complaints are a beach that is not beside every room, all-inclusive exclusions covering the beach bar and the branded drinks, and entertainment that leans Italian-speaking. The thing people wish they had known is to book the all-inclusive board explicitly, because half board is sold alongside it.
All-inclusive covers the buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with the drinks from its own line, Wi-Fi and the children's programming, but it is not valid at the beach bar restaurant, and the international and branded spirits, the bottled and canned drinks and the ice cream all cost extra, as does the club card in season. The Superior Room splits a living room from the bedroom, and the Family Comfort Room is the family answer without premium-room benefits. Anyone who wants a luxury beachfront resort should look elsewhere on the island.
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