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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Principessa Mafalda in Messina offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and minibar. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental, buffet, or Italian breakfast with local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Breakfast is served in the room. Convenient Facilities: The property provides a paid airport shuttle service, lift, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a minibar, TV, and free toiletries. Nearby Attractions: Lungomare Biagio Belfiore Beach is a 13-minute walk away, while the Regional Museum of Messina lies less than 1 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fiona
Australia
“Great room size with a good view of the mainland. Very close to the ferry boarding... we stayed overnight to catch the ferry in the morning.” - Nicole
United Kingdom
“Where to start! FANTASTIC place to stay. We fell victim to the rail strike so needed to be by the ferry port sooner than planned. I booked the property last minute. Giovanni, I presume the manager, was so communicative and helpful. He went above...” - Monique
Netherlands
“Nice large room with large bathroom. The private parking space is a nice plus. Good breakfast buffet. Giovanni, the host, is very nice and helpful. Top!” - Adrian
United Kingdom
“Very spacious, cleanliness 10/10, we had 4 rooms very huge to accommodate 9 people , very nice stuff , thank you see you next time” - Suzanne
Australia
“Breakfast was very good. Bathroom was great. Kettle with tea and coffee was nice and no trouble getting fresh milk. The view was nice. The staff were sensational! Parking was free and on site. Near the port. Amazing facilities for people with...” - Jan
Switzerland
“Very modern, clean and easy to access - also with the "remote checkin". Handsome and lovely host, nice breakfast as well.” - Luciana
Italy
“Perfect location to reach the boarding of the ferries to Villa San Giovanni: five minutes walk, maybe less if you walk fast. My room was astonishing both for the size and for the cleanliness. The air conditioner was very efficient and very silent...” - Evgenia
Bulgaria
“Incredible stay! Giovanni and Paola were so nice and helpful! We arrived 4 hours earlier for check- in but the rooms were ready for us. Very comfortable and spacious. Superb breakfast. Clean and sunny.” - Benjamin
Australia
“Breakfast was great. Location great for boat transfer. secure car park and ease. Lovely Staff very hospitable.” - Alan
Australia
“Great location for the ferry to or from Villa san giovanni. Very nice room.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Principessa Mafalda in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 19083048B402713, IT083048B4DL3NF6RU