Quartara Resort Hotel
Traditional Aeolian elegance with a slow-living philosophy. Each room is individually decorated with Sicilian artisan pieces. Think whitewash walls, warm terracotta, handmade ceramics — not generic luxury. The atmosphere is intimate and residential rather than grand-hotel formal.
Book a Rooftop Terrace or Deluxe room for the sea-view terrace — the Classic rooms face the garden
Why It Matters
Winner of Best Hotel in Sicily at the 2018 Best in Sicily awards. Selected by the Michelin Guide and member of Les Collectionneurs. Restaurant Broccia is a member of 'Le Soste di Ulisse,' a prestigious Sicilian culinary association. Only 4-star property on Panarea. The hotel occupies a plateau with uninterrupted views over the port and faraglioni.
Quartara is a family-run 4-star boutique hotel on Panarea — the smallest of the Aeolian Islands and the first 4-star property on the island. Perched on the Piano Quartara plateau above the harbour, it looks out over the port and the volcanic sea stacks (faraglioni). Everything here is handcrafted: teak furniture, lava-stone floors sourced from Caltagirone, hand-painted tiles from Santo Stefano di Camastra. The Cappelli family runs both the hotel and the Broccia restaurant, and that personal touch is the whole point.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classic
Garden-facing rooms that open onto a private patio. Quieter and more shaded than the sea-view categories. A good entry point to the hotel's Sicilian artisan style — teak furniture, lava-stone floors, hand-decorated tiles — without the premium for a sea view. Four rooms in this category.
DoubleDeluxe
Four rooms set across two panoramic terraces, looking directly at the sea and the faraglioni rock stacks off Panarea's coast. Some have a private terrace; others overlook the hotel's solarium area. One room available in twin configuration. The step up in views from Superior is significant.
Double (or Twin)Rooftop Terrace
Two rooms at the top of the property — the most exclusive in the hotel. Direct views of the harbour and the faraglioni from the room and its terrace. What really sets these apart: exclusive access to a 120 sqm solarium with sea-view Jacuzzi, outdoor shower, and wooden sun loungers on the outer edge of the roof. If the Jacuzzi terrace at sunset is the image that sells you on this hotel, this is the room to book.
DoubleSmall Superior
The most compact category in the hotel, fitted with a French double bed. Good for solo travellers or couples on a tighter budget who still want the boutique character and artisan décor. Some guests note these rooms can feel dark and small relative to the nightly rate.
DoubleSuperior
Bright and individually decorated rooms, some with a stone terrace looking towards Punta Corvo, others on the first floor with a small French balcony and a glimpse of the sea. Four rooms available in double or twin configuration.
Double or TwinThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge organises day excursions to other Aeolian Islands (Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Alicudi, Filicudi) and assists with boat rentals. A useful service given the archipelago is best explored by sea.
Hotel partners with Amphibia Diving Center and EoloSub for dives across the Aeolian archipelago. Suitable for all levels. Highlights include the Spinazzola reef and the wreck at Lisca Bianca. Amphibia staff includes marine biologists.
The hotel recommends and can help arrange snorkelling at Cala Junco, Lisca Nera, Lisca Bianca, and around the Basiluzzo and Dattilo islets. Partner dive centres Amphibia and EoloSub are the local operators.
Hotel can advise on the trail to Panarea's highest point at 421m. The path passes through Mediterranean maquis — cistus, heather, myrtle, broom — with views extending to Stromboli from the summit. Descent leads to the prehistoric village at Capo Milazzese and Cala Junco bay.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Small meeting space with internet point, computer access, and printer/photocopier.
Available in all public areas. Signal in some rooms can be patchy — more reliable in superior categories.
Available during limited hours; breakfast available in-room.
120 sqm solarium with Jacuzzi, outdoor shower, and wooden sun loungers. Open 13:00–18:00 daily with bar service. Primarily reserved for Rooftop Terrace room guests.
The multi-functional terrace above the harbour where breakfast is served, aperitivos are poured, and sunrises are watched. The primary communal heart of the hotel.
Small pets are welcome. Note: this differs from some OTA listings that say no pets — the official website confirms small animals are accepted.
On-site library and bookshop available to guests. The Instagram bio references 'Bookshop for all tastes.'
Available at surcharge. Must be booked at least 48 hours before arrival. Involves private transfer to Milazzo port, then ferry/hydrofoil to Panarea.
Free golf cart shuttle between Panarea port and the hotel at arrival and departure. Essential given there are no cars on the island.
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