Artemisia is housed in a small converted farmhouse in the rural outskirts of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Ragusa. More affordable than places closer to town, the upper-middle-range property has a beautiful, clean pool and immaculate, comfortable, spacious rooms with personal touches such as fresh fruit and flowers. An apartment-style room has a kitchen and two floors with lots of space. Fresh, free breakfast and coffee and tea are provided daily, but the nearest restaurant is a five-minute drive away.
Artemisia is housed in a small converted farmhouse in the rural outskirts of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Ragusa. More affordable than places closer to town, the upper-middle-range property has a beautiful, clean pool and immaculate, comfortable, spacious rooms with personal touches such as fresh fruit and flowers. An apartment-style room has a kitchen and two floors with lots of space. Fresh, free breakfast and coffee and tea are provided daily, but the nearest restaurant is a five-minute drive away.
A former palazzo built after the earthquake of 1693 and transformed into a small hotel three centuries later, this property has plenty of opulence balanced with modern, stylish touches. The luxurious amenities include two restaurants and a spa, and each of the 12 flower-themed guestrooms has antique furnishings and its own unique look. While there are plenty of attractions near the hotel, including the Piazza San Giovanni, it’s a bit of a steep hike to the old city.
A former palazzo built after the earthquake of 1693 and transformed into a small hotel three centuries later, this property has plenty of opulence balanced with modern, stylish touches. The luxurious amenities include two restaurants and a spa, and each of the 12 flower-themed guestrooms has antique furnishings and its own unique look. While there are plenty of attractions near the hotel, including the Piazza San Giovanni, it’s a bit of a steep hike to the old city.
For travelers who really want to get away from the action and stay in the natural, arid landscape of southern Sicily, the Relais Parco Cavalonga is a great choice. Surrounded by olive and carob trees, the hotel has two lovely outdoor pools, a sunny, peaceful patio, and a delicious breakfast buffet. Because dinner is not served on a nightly basis, only those staying in apartments with kitchens can avoid the 20-minute drive to the nearest restaurant. Rooms are airy and contemporary, if a bit bare. Beautiful, peaceful, and quiet as the property is, it is rather isolated and not as affordable as say, Artemisia Resort on the outskirts of Ragusa.
For travelers who really want to get away from the action and stay in the natural, arid landscape of southern Sicily, the Relais Parco Cavalonga is a great choice. Surrounded by olive and carob trees, the hotel has two lovely outdoor pools, a sunny, peaceful patio, and a delicious breakfast buffet. Because dinner is not served on a nightly basis, only those staying in apartments with kitchens can avoid the 20-minute drive to the nearest restaurant. Rooms are airy and contemporary, if a bit bare. Beautiful, peaceful, and quiet as the property is, it is rather isolated and not as affordable as say, Artemisia Resort on the outskirts of Ragusa.
The 202-room Donnafugata Golf Resort and Spa is a large, chic resort with two 18-hole golf courses, a massive outdoor pool and pool bar, and a posh spa. In close proximity to beaches and area attractions, this property has a peaceful feel, complete with three charming restaurants and a wine bar showcasing Sicilian wines. The stylish rooms are spacious and inviting with gorgeous bathrooms and scenic patios. While service can be slow and the location isn't right on the beach, this is an excellent pick for a relaxing retreat.
The 202-room Donnafugata Golf Resort and Spa is a large, chic resort with two 18-hole golf courses, a massive outdoor pool and pool bar, and a posh spa. In close proximity to beaches and area attractions, this property has a peaceful feel, complete with three charming restaurants and a wine bar showcasing Sicilian wines. The stylish rooms are spacious and inviting with gorgeous bathrooms and scenic patios. While service can be slow and the location isn't right on the beach, this is an excellent pick for a relaxing retreat.
If you don’t mind driving, the Poggio is a comfortable getaway outside of Ragusa that blends the beauty of Sicilian farmland and the elegance of a 19th-century manor. The property has been dolled up with modern flair and resort conveniences, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a bar, and restaurants. It's ideal for weddings or corporate events, as there is both a meeting room and a large amphitheater. All in all, it’s a great value compared to places closer to town.
If you don’t mind driving, the Poggio is a comfortable getaway outside of Ragusa that blends the beauty of Sicilian farmland and the elegance of a 19th-century manor. The property has been dolled up with modern flair and resort conveniences, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a bar, and restaurants. It's ideal for weddings or corporate events, as there is both a meeting room and a large amphitheater. All in all, it’s a great value compared to places closer to town.
Located on the very northwest tip of Sicily right near the Zingaro Nature Reserve, this 267-room value resort leaves visitors feeling like they might have just stepped back in time about 60 years. Though there are modern inclusions like Wi-Fi in the lobby and satellite channels on the small in-room TVs, the actual suites and common areas leave a lot to be desired (uncomfortable beds, basic decor, run-down amenities, cafeteria-like food). That being said, if your goal is to experience the natural beauty of Siciliy nestled in the mountains but bordering the sea, this property can't be beat. The ocean-view infinity pool and ruggedly beautiful rocky beach fronting clear waters are the main highlights.
Located on the very northwest tip of Sicily right near the Zingaro Nature Reserve, this 267-room value resort leaves visitors feeling like they might have just stepped back in time about 60 years. Though there are modern inclusions like Wi-Fi in the lobby and satellite channels on the small in-room TVs, the actual suites and common areas leave a lot to be desired (uncomfortable beds, basic decor, run-down amenities, cafeteria-like food). That being said, if your goal is to experience the natural beauty of Siciliy nestled in the mountains but bordering the sea, this property can't be beat. The ocean-view infinity pool and ruggedly beautiful rocky beach fronting clear waters are the main highlights.
The 13-room Hotel Piccolo Mondo is a small, family-run property a couple hundred yards from the clear waters and clean sands of San Vito Lo Capo, a charming beach town west of Palermo. Quality service is of note here; the hotel's owners interact daily with guests. Rooms are individually decorated, immaculately clean, and offer mini-fridges and small flat-screen TVs (some rooms have balconies). There is a big rooftop solarium with water views. Parking in the immediately vicinity of the hotel can be difficult; shuttles transport visitors to and from a free lot into town (pay parking is available closer by).
The 13-room Hotel Piccolo Mondo is a small, family-run property a couple hundred yards from the clear waters and clean sands of San Vito Lo Capo, a charming beach town west of Palermo. Quality service is of note here; the hotel's owners interact daily with guests. Rooms are individually decorated, immaculately clean, and offer mini-fridges and small flat-screen TVs (some rooms have balconies). There is a big rooftop solarium with water views. Parking in the immediately vicinity of the hotel can be difficult; shuttles transport visitors to and from a free lot into town (pay parking is available closer by).
The family-run Hotel Baia di Venere is a small but charming mid-range property with Mediterranean-style decor. It is just a two-minute walk to San Vito Beach; there isn't much else within walking distance. Rooms are simple but comfortable and clean, and some have terraces and balconies. The hotel has a lobby bar, a cozy TV room with sofas, a breakfast room with an outdoor balcony, and plenty of spots to get some fresh air, including a rooftop terrace and outdoor patios. Free Wi-Fi and free breakfast keep rates low. Overall, this is an excellent and clean beach hotel for families and couples watching their budgets on the beach.
The family-run Hotel Baia di Venere is a small but charming mid-range property with Mediterranean-style decor. It is just a two-minute walk to San Vito Beach; there isn't much else within walking distance. Rooms are simple but comfortable and clean, and some have terraces and balconies. The hotel has a lobby bar, a cozy TV room with sofas, a breakfast room with an outdoor balcony, and plenty of spots to get some fresh air, including a rooftop terrace and outdoor patios. Free Wi-Fi and free breakfast keep rates low. Overall, this is an excellent and clean beach hotel for families and couples watching their budgets on the beach.
This small hotel, run by a couple, receives consistently positive reviews for its proximity to the beach and its welcoming vibe. Guests have commented very favorably on the included breakfast, as well as on the cleanliness of the rooms and the common areas. The feel here is more of a bed-and-breakfast than a hotel (though the exterior resembles the latter type of property), and there is a decent-size dining room on the first floor. There are plenty of comfy places to hang out in the hotel, including a library on the main floor by the reception and a sundeck on the roof that is finished with terra cotta tiles. For those who wish to catch some rays on the sand, the beach is located across the street from the hotel.
This small hotel, run by a couple, receives consistently positive reviews for its proximity to the beach and its welcoming vibe. Guests have commented very favorably on the included breakfast, as well as on the cleanliness of the rooms and the common areas. The feel here is more of a bed-and-breakfast than a hotel (though the exterior resembles the latter type of property), and there is a decent-size dining room on the first floor. There are plenty of comfy places to hang out in the hotel, including a library on the main floor by the reception and a sundeck on the roof that is finished with terra cotta tiles. For those who wish to catch some rays on the sand, the beach is located across the street from the hotel.
The Modus is a small, but clean and attractive, bed and breakfast in the Province of Trapani, Sicily. It's centrally located for quick day trips to the beach and other towns in this northwest corner of Sicily. The views are beautiful and the owners try their best to make your stay enjoyable (for example, by surprising you with to-go sandwiches when they overhear you're headed to the beach). If you are looking for a quiet retreat, where you plan to just kick back at the beach, sleep in, and wear your flip-flops to friendly cafes, it's well worth considering. Just plan to rent a car (or a scooter).
The Modus is a small, but clean and attractive, bed and breakfast in the Province of Trapani, Sicily. It's centrally located for quick day trips to the beach and other towns in this northwest corner of Sicily. The views are beautiful and the owners try their best to make your stay enjoyable (for example, by surprising you with to-go sandwiches when they overhear you're headed to the beach). If you are looking for a quiet retreat, where you plan to just kick back at the beach, sleep in, and wear your flip-flops to friendly cafes, it's well worth considering. Just plan to rent a car (or a scooter).