Santantonio Resort SAR - Hotel - Ristorante
Santantonio Resort sits directly on Sicily's Ionian coast, meaning your ceremony backdrop is actual Mediterranean Sea rather than a printed photo.
Santantonio Resort SAR - Hotel - Ristorante is a hotel destination wedding venue in Riposto, Italy, hosting 20 to 75 guests in the $$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About Santantonio Resort SAR - Hotel - Ristorante
Santantonio Resort sits directly on Sicily's Ionian coast, meaning your ceremony backdrop is actual Mediterranean Sea rather than a printed photo.
The 4-star hotel pairs on-site accommodations with a full-service restaurant, eliminating the logistical puzzle of coordinating separate venues and lodging for 80+ guests.
Staff handles both the event and guest rooms, simplifying vendor management significantly.
Ask about a date.
Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
Wonderful little hotel, off the main tourist areas. Immaculately looked after, lovely grounds and very clean everywhere. Great, friendly welcome and service from the staff and owners.
Christian Riches · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 12 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €60 to €110 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 45 min by carAisle estimate
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian and vegan
Venue highlights
- Beachfront location on Lungomare Edoardo Pantano with unobstructed sea views for ceremonies and photos
- 4.7/5 Google rating with 200+ verified guest reviews
- On-site restaurant handles catering with Sicilian and Mediterranean menus for receptions
- The hotel can host wedding receptions and guests in 12 (30 bed) rooms distributed throughout the building.
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 18:00–22:00Guest arrival; welcome cocktail on terrace
- 11:00Ceremony on beach or terrace
- 13:30–15:00Cocktail hour and photos along shoreline
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–18,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€8,000–18,000 for 80 guests (ceremony, reception, and 2-night guest accommodation block)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €60–85 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€60–85 (food and beverage; Sicilian regional menu standard)
- Room rate
- €120–200 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€120–200 per room (standard to superior; rates drop outside June–September)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 095 288 6004
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Costs vary by season (June–August premium pricing). Request formal quote directly from venue. Typically includes tables, chairs, basic décor, and catering. Flowers, photography, music, and premium bar are separate line items.
Questions about the venue
Can we get married in the garden or on the terrace?+
Yes. Santantonio offers spaces for outdoor ceremonies.
Is the restaurant exclusively for our wedding?+
The restaurant can be reserved for your reception. Confirm exclusivity terms directly with management, as this depends on your event date and guest count.
How far is the nearest airport 45 mm?+
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 35km away, roughly 45 minutes by car. Direct flights connect to major European cities.
What's the guest capacity?+
The location can accommodate from 20 to 100 guests, depending on the configuration of the ceremony and reception.
Can we book guest rooms as part of the wedding package?+
The hotel offers group room rates for wedding parties.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Ask about dates at Santantonio Resort SAR - Hotel - Ristorante.
Send your dates or a rough season, your guest count and what you’d like to know. The venue can then confirm availability and pricing.
Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 12 listed
“Suite”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Ricevimento, allestimento e momenti all'aperto in un unico contesto.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Giardino, ristorante e allestimenti dialogano per matrimoni, ricorrenze, feste private e serate speciali.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Vegetarian and vegan
“Pesce, carne e proposte vegetariane o vegane compongono un menù bilingue, pensato anche per chi non soggiorna in hotel.”
Read the source for dietary optionsStep-free access: Yes
“Uno spazio progettato per rilassarsi e vivere l'esterno, con accesso pensato anche per gli ospiti con mobilità ridotta.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Gli spazi interni ed esterni permettono di costruire ricevimenti e ricorrenze con configurazioni diverse, da definire insieme alla struttura in base al tipo di evento.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Sul lungomare di Riposto, il resort è una base comoda per vivere la costa ionica, Taormina e il territorio dell'Etna.”
Read the source for setting