Via Ballofuga 22/A (Angolo Primoti), 95019 Zafferana Etnea, Italy
#2 of 8 hotels in Zafferana Etnea
Guests' ChoiceBased on 27 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Ruth
BelgiumNothing
Stunning place between the sea and Mt Etna. Sara and her family do everything they can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Ideal location to visit Taormina (nice city!) and Etna. Dinner is very good. You can have breakfast and dinner outside if you want to. We had a nice, clean room (also a little fridge) with a beautiful view. Bathroom has everything you need.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Lord
United StatesNothing.
Beautiful setting with gorgeous views of Mt. Etna on one side & the Mediterranean Sea on the other. However, what makes the place special is the wonderful staff. Front desk Sara organizing, and her mother doing some (not all) of the cooking & baking. Tasty treats served with a laugh and a smile by this wonderful family! Loved it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Doreen
United Kingdoman incredible welcome by sara, family & staff - nothing was too much trouble service was impeccable & anticipated any needs we had . would most definitely stay again & highly recommend. perfect location for mount etna & taormina
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Vania
United KingdomNothing at all.
This is an amazing place in a stunning location, fantastic views of Etna and the coast. We could not have asked for any more from Sara, her family and the staff - Sara went above and beyond to help us. The food was wonderful, the smell of the homemade cakes etc at breakfast was divine. Such a lovely place to stay, the friendliness of the family and staff made it a stay far beyond our expectations. Thank you.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Mark
United KingdomNothing
FOod excellent all home cooked, staff and owners couldn't be nicer
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Arwin
NetherlandsVery friendly staf. Beautiful resort, close to tour for the Etna. Nice and big rooms. Good breakfast and possibillity for diner.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Tal
IsraelNothing! Everything was perfect!
A beautiful place in a breathtaking location!Marvelous and welcoming staff, wonderful pool with great view and atmosphere. Breakfast is nice and rich, home baked cakes, and dinner is cooked by the home chef - fantastic! The town is very close by and has interesting places to visit and located not far from the city of Catania. We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Jord007
NetherlandsI have been thinking a long time about this, but really nothing came to mind.
Wow, what a beautiful place to spend a couple of days to visit Etna and the beaches. The property is really nice and the lay-out is so beautiful. Breakfast is excellent including home made cakes and the staff is very helpful and nice. Dinner is served outside and well prepared. The pool is lovely and the views are spectacular.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Cameron
United KingdomNothing!
Really wonderful owners and staff. Delicious, fresh fruit and home cooked food. Spectacular setting with views over the sea and up to Mount Etna. Thank you
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Ruth
United KingdomThere is no public transport to get here. You have to have hired a car or get a taxi. So, that is an additional cost that might need to be considered.
"From the garden" - I loved hearing this about food that we ate for breakfast or dinner. The food was divine. The location is so peaceful and the staff are absolutely lovely and helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Eszter
United StatesThis property is perfect.
This property is a dream. Absolutely loved it . So so beautiful and calming.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Susan
United KingdomBeautiful location, warm and welcoming family team, great facilities and lovely homemade food made from local ingredients. A perfect spot to relax or explore.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Laura
United StatesThe location was not walkable to anything. But we knew this in advance and had a car so this was no problem.
Amazing hospitality! The views of the ocean and mountain were beautiful and he breakfast was delicious!! They were even able to arrange a visit to a winery on our behalf.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Jean
Maltanothing
everything
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Ido
Israelgps took us from a side road the fist time we arrived. make sure you arrive to the front gate.
This place is beautiful and so peaceful, you feel it as soon as you get there. Everyone is so nice and welcoming, and they did everything they can to make us feel at home. The rooms are big ,spacious and clean. Very good breakfast, with delicious home baked pastries in addition to fruit from there own gardens. You can enjoy the breakfast sitting in front of a marvelous view of the sea or the Etna volcano (depends on which side of the table you choose). Nice size pool and very nice pool area. My kids loved it. 30 min from the cable car of Etna and in overall , I found it to be a good central location for the east side of Sicily. Sara and the whole family, thank you for a fantastic vacation, we couldnt have ask for more. We will always remember you and our vocation hope to see you again.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 June 2022
Emily
United KingdomSadly due to being out of season the on-site restaurant was closed which was a shame, but Sara gave us plenty of options for local places to eat. There isn’t a huge amount going on in Zafferana Etna so I’d recommend driving to the coast / a little further out for good food.
Sara was very welcoming and attentive. The villa is so beautiful with great views of the coast and Mount Etna. I’d recommend taking at least half a day to relax at the property and enjoy the surroundings. Breakfast was great - everything you could possibly want. Thank you Sara and family for a wonderful stay.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 1 June 2022
Stephanie
Denmarkeverything :-) The Food, the facilities, pool etc.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 May 2022
Michael
United KingdomNothing could have been better.
The four days that we stayed at Antico Borgo Petralia were the highlight of our two weeks touring Sicily by car. The hotel was beautiful and the location was amazing, with Mount Etna on the horizon above and a panoramic view of the Mediterranean below from the lovely terraces. This is a genuinely family run hotel and nothing was too much trouble. We were made to feel very welcome. Sara (who speaks very good English) was an excellent host, while Mother's authentic Sicilian cooking and Aunty's baking and pastries were delicious. It is perfectly located for a visit to Mount Etna, Taormina is only a short drive away, and it is only 45 minutes from Catania Airport. If you are planning a trip that will include the East of Sicily this hotel should be your first choice.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 20 April 2022
Dm
GermanyThe family was very welcoming and accomodates every wish. Mama's cooking was the best we had on our whole trip. Definitely recommend to stay here if in the area. Location is right between Etna and seaside - both easy accessable.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 7 April 2022
Danny
NetherlandsSara is perfect
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2021
Cristuc
RomaniaThe location is beautiful and very quiet, but you must have a car to get around. The hosts are very flexible in terms of food where you can order other dishes outside the menu.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 15 August 2021
Kelsey
United StatesNothing!
Sara and her family, and all the staff at the Villa are incredible. They go above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect, and will truly do anything for you if you need anything. I'm still in awe how they turned this abandoned place into what it is today. The breakfast is delicious and there are plenty of options for all the picky eaters. Not only that, their mother is the most unbelievable cook! We ate dinner there every single night. It was so nice to just enjoy the views while having wine and a delicious meal. If you're trying to be close to Mount Etna and the mountains, I cannot recommend staying here enough!!
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Wenxi
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Andreas
DenmarkThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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