Domina Coral Bay Sicilia Zagarella

The die-hard design-hotel aficionado might blanch at the sight of a mid-rise, Miami-style seaside hotel, all rows of balconies looking out over the pools. But Domina Coral Bay Sicilia Zagarella might just single-handedly redeem the genre — when the rooms are as thoughtful and stylish as these ones, when the lobby is this mood-settingly chic, when the pools are blessed with so scenic a backdrop as the view across the gulf toward Porticello, it’s hard indeed to find fault.

Five distinct, tightly focused color schemes keep these minimalist rooms looking lively, and amplify the already plentiful Mediterranean sunshine. The seaview rooms and junior suites all partake in the view to one degree or another, and the Family Rooms add a bit of extra space for a couple of extra guests — meanwhile the Villas, located directly above the coast, leave the main hotel building behind.

The twin pools are Zagarella’s main daytime attractions, and the twin restaurants are key to the nightlife, especially the open-air terrace eatery. There’s plenty of diving and other water sports to partake in, when the season is right, and with Palermo close by, Domina Coral Bay is a convenient home base from which to explore all of Sicily’s northern coast — that’s if you can tear yourself away from the pool.

How to get there:

Santa Flavia is approximately 10 miles (15 kilometers) outside Palermo, which can be easily reached by plane or ferry. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for further assistance.

• 378 Rooms
• Style: Modern Design
• Atmosphere: Lively

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