Hotel Signum in Malfa on the island of Salina
Malfa, Salina · Aeolian Islands

Hotel Signum

Garden swims, an open-air spa and Michelin-starred dining in Malfa, with views across the sea to Panarea and Stromboli.

Michelin-starred restaurant Open-air geothermal spa Pool, gardens and sea-view terraces Malfa within walking reach
Include Signum in your holiday
Gardens and terraces at Hotel Signum with views towards Stromboli
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Food, gardens and island days on Salina

Start with breakfast on the terrace, spend a morning exploring Salina and return for a swim or time in the open-air spa. At Signum, evenings begin with a cocktail overlooking the sea and can continue with a tasting menu at Martina Caruso’s Michelin-starred restaurant.

Restored Aeolian houses, stone walls and mature gardens give the hotel its character. The rooms are individual, with antique furniture, terraces and glimpses of the sea. Malfa’s restaurants and village life are within walking reach, as is the path down to Scario beach.

We recommend four or five nights to enjoy the hotel, a boat outing and Salina’s villages and vineyards. Stay a week for more walking, wine visits and unplanned afternoons by the pool.

Atmosphere

Individual rooms, gardens and sociable terraces

Food

Michelin-starred dining, a bistrot and local wines

Wellness

Open-air pools among lemon trees

Location

A quiet setting close to village life

Length of stay

Four to seven nights to enjoy Salina

More stays on Salina

Three ways to stay on Salina

Choose Signum for dining, the garden spa and Malfa on foot, or explore these two other island stays.

Choose Signum for

Food, spa and access to Malfa

Enjoy a tasting menu, relax in the spa and wander into Malfa for another evening out. Signum brings food, gardens and village life together.

A vineyard setting

Capofaro

Capofaro offers a vineyard setting, a pool and sea views, with the estate’s wines to discover.

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Your stay

Enjoying your stay at Signum

Share a special dinner, unwind among the lemon trees and explore the island from Malfa. There is plenty to enjoy for couples, friends and families who love food, gardens and the sea.

Best for

Time together on Salina

  • Couples, honeymooners and anniversary travellers
  • Food and wine lovers keen to discover Salina’s produce
  • Spa afternoons in a garden setting
  • Individual rooms with Aeolian character
  • Hotel days alongside village walks and boat trips

Some rooms and suites can accommodate children with extra beds or sofa beds; tell us your party’s needs so we can check the layout.

Main strengths

From a morning swim to dinner on the terrace

  • Michelin-starred dining alongside a more relaxed bistrot
  • A wine cellar and cocktail terrace overlooking the sea
  • Open-air hydrotherapy pools among gardens and citrus trees
  • Pool, terraces and views towards Panarea and Stromboli
  • Malfa’s restaurants and the path to Scario beach nearby
Good to know

Access, swimming and arrival

  • Sea swimming is at local beaches; the hotel has no private beach or direct sea access
  • Scario is a pebble cove reached by a downhill walk
  • Room position, outlook and outdoor space vary
  • The historic buildings and terraces have steps and different levels; ask us to check access
  • Restaurant meals, drinks and spa treatments are extra unless included in your arrangements
  • We arrange sea crossings and transfers around your flight times
Recommended stay

We recommend four to seven nights

  • Four nights: a special dinner, pool time and an outing around the island
  • Five or six nights: add a boat trip, wine visit or longer walk
  • Seven nights: enjoy the spa, villages and coast at a leisurely pace
  • Combine Salina with Palermo, Lipari or Taormina
Rooms and suites

Individual rooms among the gardens and terraces

Choose a garden setting, a balcony facing the sea or a suite with room to linger. Each accommodation has its own position and character. Book early for the best choice of room and outdoor space.

Superior Rooms sit among the gardens and lemon trees or near the pool, with furnished terraces. Some have mezzanines or space for additional beds. The categories below offer further sea outlooks and living space.

Deluxe room at Hotel Signum on Salina
Deluxe

Deluxe: light and a sea outlook

Approximately 26 m² | Sea or partial-sea outlook | French balcony or furnished terrace

Antique and vintage pieces give these bright rooms their individual feel. Choose a French balcony with views from inside, or a furnished terrace with a direct or partial sea outlook.

Tell us if you would like to sit outdoors: a French balcony does not provide the same terrace space.

Your outdoor space
Executive room with terrace at Hotel Signum
Executive

Executive: a terrace away from the main house

Approximately 30 m² | Away from the main building | Garden, pool or panoramic setting

The two Executive Rooms are set between the gardens and pool, apart from the main building. Both have furnished terraces and individual views.

First-floor Assenzio has a broad panorama across the hotel and sea. Ground-floor Achillea opens through a garden terrace and has a double bed and sofa bed for up to four guests.

Two individual rooms
Suite with separate living space at Hotel Signum
Suite

Suites: a bedroom and a separate sitting room

Approximately 40 m² | Separate bedroom and living area | Individual setting and outlook

Settle into a suite with a bedroom and separate living room, including a sofa bed. These rooms can accommodate up to four guests, depending on the arrangement.

Corbezzolo has French balconies and a link to Il Postino: Massimo Troisi stayed here during filming. Erica opens to a leafy terrace; Fitolacca has a panoramic terrace; Acanto has garden and pool-side terraces.

Space for your stay
Villa Suite with private outdoor space at Hotel Signum
Villa Suite

Villa Suites: space and a private outdoor setting

Approximately 55–70 m² | Two-room layout | Private garden, balcony or large terrace

The three Villa Suites occupy a quieter part of the property, with separate bedroom and living areas. Restored farmhouse details sit alongside antique and Art Deco furnishings.

Their outdoor spaces differ: Caprifoglio has a private garden and terrace, Elicriso a private sea-view balcony and Ginestra a balcony and large panoramic terrace. We will help you choose the setting you would enjoy most.

A special stay

A lovely choice for a honeymoon, anniversary or a longer stay with room for quiet time together.

Choosing your room

Choose the room for your stay

Tell us what matters to you and we will check the available rooms, their position and outdoor space.

  • Sea, partial-sea or garden outlook
  • French balcony, furnished terrace or garden
  • A double room or separate bedroom and sitting room
  • A quieter position or easy access to the pool and restaurant
  • Steps and access for your party
  • Additional beds and family arrangements where needed

Book early if you have a particular room or terrace in mind; the individual layouts give each stay a different feel.

Life at the hotel

Pool afternoons, garden spa time and island dining

Enjoy a swim, a treatment among the lemon trees or an aperitif with the islands on the horizon. Leave a little time between outings to make the most of Signum.

Swimming pool and gardens at Hotel Signum on Salina
Garden terrace at Hotel Signum with views towards Stromboli
Pool, gardens and slower afternoons

A quiet afternoon among the gardens

Swim in the pool, find a spot to read on a planted terrace and watch the light change over Panarea and Stromboli.

The gardens and terraces invite you to settle in with a book or meet for a drink after a day out. Malfa is close by when you feel like a stroll.

Enjoy your stay

Leave an afternoon free after a boat trip or village visit, then enjoy a cocktail before dinner.

Good to know

If easy access or a quieter room is a priority, tell us before booking so we can check its position.

Open-air spa and hydrotherapy area at Hotel Signum on Salina
Open-air geothermal wellness

An open-air spa among lemon trees

The spa brings together hydrotherapy pools, hydromassage and a steam bath inspired by an ancient Aeolian thermal bath. Aromatic plants and lemon trees surround the outdoor spaces.

Enjoy a treatment after a walking day or make a leisurely spa afternoon part of your island stay.

Enjoy your stay

Ask us about the treatments and spa experiences available for your dates.

Good to know

Book treatments and special spa sessions ahead, particularly in summer. They are extra unless included in your holiday arrangements.

Outdoor restaurant terrace at Hotel Signum
Breakfast terrace at Hotel Signum on Salina
Wine cellar at Hotel Signum
Food, wine and evenings

From terrace breakfasts to Michelin-starred dining

Enjoy breakfast on the terrace, a relaxed meal at the bistrot or a tasting menu at Martina Caruso’s Michelin-starred restaurant. The kitchen draws on the island’s produce, fish and Sicilian ingredients.

Begin the evening with an aperitif overlooking Panarea and Stromboli. The wine cellar offers further discoveries, including Salina’s Malvasia.

Enjoy your stay

Alternate a special dinner at Signum with an evening in Malfa, where village restaurants add more local flavours to your stay.

Good to know

Reserve the restaurant before arrival. Tasting menus, wine pairings, cocktails and other meals are extra unless included in your arrangements.

Location and practical notes

Malfa, Scario and the wider island

Stay in a quiet part of Malfa, close to restaurants, small shops and the path to Scario beach. Explore more of Salina by taxi, local transport, guided outing or boat.

A hire car is not essential. We can arrange your mainland transfer, sea crossing and island taxi around your flights and the rest of your holiday.

Around Malfa

Village evenings and a path to the beach

Spend the day at the pool or spa, then stroll into Malfa for dinner. The village gives you easy opportunities to explore beyond the hotel.

Scario is a pebble cove reached by a downhill walk. Allow for the climb back, uneven ground and summer heat when planning your swim.

Arrival and departure

Arriving on Salina

Arrive by hydrofoil or ferry at Santa Marina Salina or Rinella, then continue to Malfa by taxi. The hotel is approximately seven kilometres from either port.

We can arrange the mainland transfer, crossing and island taxi together.

Malfa and Scario beach

Malfa on foot

Enjoy the village’s restaurants, small shops and cafés, with Signum’s gardens and terraces to return to.

For Scario beach, bring suitable footwear for the descent and pebble shore.

Exploring independently

Explore without a hire car

Combine village walks with taxis, a boat outing or a guided day around Salina’s vineyards and landscapes.

Local transport is less frequent than in a mainland town, so arrange key journeys ahead.

Sea connections

Planning the sea connection

We check seasonal crossing times against your flights and allow time for mainland transfers and sea conditions.

An early flight may call for a final night on mainland Sicily; we will advise when arranging the route.

Enjoy Salina

Time to enjoy the island

Four to seven nights gives you time for Signum’s gardens, dining and spa alongside Salina’s villages and coast.

Explore our Aeolian Islands guides and island-by-island ideas for more inspiration.

Routes and suggested holidays

Combine Signum with more of Sicily

Pair island days with Palermo’s markets and architecture, Lipari’s harbour life or Taormina’s theatre and coastal views.

Palermo as the opening stage of a Sicily journey including Salina and Taormina
Suggested holiday

Palermo, Salina and Taormina

4 nights Palermo · 7 nights Salina · 3 nights Taormina

Begin with Palermo’s markets, palaces and neighbourhoods, settle into Salina for a week, then finish with Taormina’s theatre, restaurants and sea views.

Signum brings dining, wine and spa time to the Salina stay, with opportunities to explore Malfa and the wider island.

Enjoy on Salina

A week for garden afternoons, village walks and days on the water.

The featured holiday uses Principe di Salina. Ask us to include Signum as an alternative for its restaurant, spa and gardens, subject to availability.

Explore this Sicily journey
View from Hotel Mea in Lipari as part of a Lipari and Salina journey
Tailor-made idea

Lipari and Salina

4 nights Lipari · 5 or 6 nights Salina

Start with Lipari’s archaeological sights, harbour evenings and boat outings, then continue to Malfa for Signum’s gardens, spa and island dining.

Hotel Mea in Lipari is within walking reach of town and makes a convenient first stay before Salina.

Enjoy on Salina

Enjoy a different island atmosphere, with time for Malfa and Salina’s vineyards.

An appealing combination for couples and friends who enjoy food, walking and exploring by sea.

Ask us to design this route
Hotel Signum gardens and sea views during a Palermo and Salina holiday
Tailor-made idea

Palermo and Salina

4 nights Palermo · 6 or 7 nights Salina

Explore Palermo’s markets, architecture and history, then head to Salina for a longer stay among the gardens of Signum.

Enjoy a tasting menu, Malvasia, a spa afternoon and time on the coast, with a few days left open for whatever appeals.

Enjoy on Salina

Country walks, village evenings and a swim after the city.

A two-centre holiday with plenty of time to enjoy both places.

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Time for your holiday

Shape the holiday around your favourite places

We suggest four to seven nights on Salina. Add a city or second island according to your interests and the time you have.

We will coordinate the sea crossing and mainland travel, including a final night near the airport when an early flight makes that useful.


Tailor-made Italy holidays

Include Signum in your holiday

Share your dates and the Sicily you would love to discover. We can arrange Signum, transfers, sea crossings and experiences as one tailor-made, land-only holiday.


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Time to enjoy each place

Time to enjoy Salina

Enjoy several days on Salina or combine Signum with Palermo, Lipari or Taormina, leaving time for the places and experiences you love.


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Travel and stays arranged together

Travel and stays arranged together

We can arrange your hotel, mainland transfers, hydrofoil tickets, island taxis and guided experiences together.


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Personal advice and support

Personal advice and support

We will explain room layouts, outlooks and access, help arrange dining and spa reservations, and remain available before and during your holiday.


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Plan your Signum stay

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