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Hotel Cristallo
3-star hotel 200 metres from the beach in Lignano Sabbiadoro. Features a panoramic terrace with hot tub, balcony rooms, on-site restaurant, and free WiFi.

Family-run 3-star hotel in the heart of Lignano Sabbiadoro, just steps from the sea, with private beach, buffet breakfast and free bicycles for guests.
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Hotel Etna is a family-run 3-star hotel located in Lignano Sabbiadoro, just 3 minutes on foot from the free private beach and about 5.5 km from Golf Club Lignano. Hotel Etna is appreciated for its attentive staff service and central location, close to the shops and restaurants of the pedestrian area.
The six room types, from the Single to the Superior Triple with kitchenette, are all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with private bathroom, flat-screen satellite TV and free WiFi connection; some offer a private balcony with city views. Each room rate also includes 2 sun loungers and 1 umbrella on the private beach.
On the ground floor there is a bar with a terrace overlooking the pedestrian area, where a buffet breakfast with fresh products and gluten-free options is served every morning. Guests can also use free bicycles to explore the area. Couples particularly appreciate the central location, rated 9.8 for a stay for two.

The rooms at Hotel Etna range from the compact 10 sqm Single Room to the larger Superior Triple Room and Superior Double/Twin Room, both 18 sqm and equipped with a kitchenette with hob, refrigerator and utensils. All options are air-conditioned, soundproofed and have a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, as well as flat-screen satellite TV and free WiFi connection included in the rate.
Some rooms, such as the Triple and the two Superior rooms, offer a private balcony with a view of the city or the inner courtyard, ideal for those wanting their own outdoor space. The flexibility in bed configuration, with a large double bed or single beds to choose from, makes the property suitable for both couples and small groups or families with children, who can also count on cots available on request.
The most compact of the double rooms, at 13 sqm, with city or inner courtyard views depending on the layout. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it has a private bathroom and flat-screen TV, with the option to choose between a double bed or two single beds at the time of booking.
The smallest room in the property, designed for solo travellers, with a view of the inner courtyard. Despite its compact 10 sqm size, it offers air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom like all the other rooms.
A 16 sqm room designed for groups of three, with a balcony featuring a table and chairs and city views. The bed configuration is flexible, with the option to choose between a double bed plus a single bed or three single beds.
Larger than the standard Triple, at 18 sqm and with a kitchenette equipped with hob, refrigerator and kitchen utensils, unique among the triple rooms. The private balcony offers city views and the room is air-conditioned with flat-screen satellite TV.
A superior version of the standard double room, with 5 sqm more and a full kitchenette with hob and refrigerator, absent in the standard double room. The private balcony offers a city view, while the room remains air-conditioned and soundproofed.
Hotel Etna offers free parking and free WiFi connection throughout the property, as well as a valet parking service for guests arriving by car. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day, with concierge service, tour desk and private check-in and check-out to welcome guests with maximum flexibility.
For dining, there is an on-site cafeteria, a snack bar and a bar with menus for special diets on request. The rooms, almost all soundproofed and air-conditioned, have a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and internet connection.
The property is also designed for accessibility, with rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities, wheelchair access and a lift to the upper floors, as well as a private beach, terrace and bicycle rental for getting around the area.
Hotel Etna is located in the heart of Sabbiadoro, the liveliest pedestrian area of Lignano Sabbiadoro, among shops, ice cream parlours and venues that enliven the streets just steps from the sea. Run by the same family for several years, the hotel allows guests to experience Lignano entirely on foot, without needing a car. The property’s private beach can be reached in just 3 minutes on foot, while Lignano Sabbiadoro Beach is about 250 metres away.
The central location also makes it easy to get around the rest of the town: Lignano Pineta Beach is 1.7 km away, while Golf Club Lignano can be reached in about 5.5 km. The nearest railway station is Latisana-San Michele al Tagliamento, connected to the centre of Lignano by regular bus service. Those arriving by air can rely on Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport, about 28 km away, or Venice Marco Polo Airport, about 62 km away. Nearby there are bars and restaurants such as Da Salvatore, just 30 metres away, and the Veneziana and Mu ice cream parlours, both a few dozen metres from the hotel.
Guests can spend their days at the beach, open from May to September, or explore the area by bicycle thanks to the free rental offered by the property. Among the most popular destinations are Punta Verde Zoo Park, about 6 km away, ideal for a family outing, and the Unicef Adventure Park, 4.2 km away, with suspended tree-top trails for children and adults. For nature lovers, the Lignano Pine Forest, about 2.9 km away, offers shaded walks away from the hustle of the beach, while the Red Lighthouse, 1.5 km away, is a scenic stop for an evening stroll along the seafront. In winter the town becomes quieter and suited to long walks along the coast, while in summer the offering expands with evening markets, shows and festivals along the main avenue.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.9, and the central location, with an excellent 9.8. Cleanliness and value for money are also highly appreciated, both above 9.2. The lowest score, still a solid 8.7, is for facilities, a sign of a simple hotel that is nonetheless attentive to the essential details.
Yes, Hotel Etna is just 3 minutes on foot from the free private beach and about 250 metres from Lignano Sabbiadoro Beach.
Yes, Hotel Etna includes breakfast in the rate: it is served buffet-style with continental and Italian offerings and gluten-free options, in a bar with a terrace overlooking the pedestrian area.
Yes, Hotel Etna accepts pets, although a surcharge may be required; the property also provides pet bowls.
Yes, Hotel Etna offers a parking service, including a valet parking service for the convenience of guests arriving by car.
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Yes, all rooms at Hotel Etna are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer.
Near Hotel Etna you can visit Punta Verde Zoo Park about 6 km away, the Unicef Adventure Park 4.2 km away and the Lignano Pine Forest about 2.9 km away, as well as numerous bars and restaurants just steps from the property.