A authentic mountain hotel nestled in the heart of Etna! The decor and style are so charming and the location is in the center of the Etna Park But what sets this hotel apart is the amazing staff (Matteo)! We had some issues with our room, that normally would have been very concerning. However, the way that the staff managed the situation was so reassuring, that overall we'd certainly come back. Lastly the desserts & breakfast served in the classic dining room were incredible. Each item was handmade in the kitchen and the quality truly showed! Thank you Matteo for your thoughtful service and the hard work you put into maintaining such a traditional hotel!

We stayed only for one night visiting Etna on our Sicily trip. Very nice, vintage hotel just a short drive from gondola. Very nice staff. Great view to the valley. It is possible to have gourmet dinner. We even got some coupons on the reception for free drinks and snacks in the bar on top of gondola. Just a few 100 meters away there is a great view point to the Etna top craters (we were very lucky to see a big outburts right on the night we were staying there, amazing.) Etna, even without active outburts is a must visit site when you are on Sicily and we recomend this hotel.

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The location of the hotel is ideal, just a short drive from the Rifugio Giovanni Sapienza, where you can find the cable car and the starting point of many of the Etna tours. We were also given advice about some very nice hiking routes that we could take on our own. The surroundings are quiet, and there is a restaurant on site that serves a good breakfast.

As it's an older building, you can hear the other guests walking around, entering/exiting their rooms, and talking in their rooms. Also, note that there are two triple rooms, both advertised as having sea and mountain views. Unfortunately, one of the rooms has only one small window with no view - this not clear at all from the description, and we found this out only after entering the room.

Perfect location for exploring Mount Etna. Hotel has an old-world charm and the rooms are enormous. Nothing impersonal about a smaller establishment like this. Easy to access the property by car, with free parking on-site. We had a lovely dinner at the hotel, as there is not much else in the vicinity. The staff accommodated our early departure and provide a packed breakfast.

Our only small criticism is that the staff were 10 minutes late with our packed breakfasts on the day of our mountain excursion. But the packed meals were good quality and we enjoyed them very much on our hike :-)

Very nicely located for a hike to the Etna. The hotel had a great ambiance and view. Staff speaks good english and tries their best to make you comfortable. Vivienne was exceptionally nice. Would recommend. They also can make you a lunch package for the tour which is well priced and very very nice.

The bed (and pillow) was too hard for our liking. Also the breakfast starts at 8, might be more convenient to start 30 min earlier. But that is just a recommendation. Breakfast products are very nice.

Tucked away up on Mt Etna is this hidden gem. The home had been the owners grandparents summer mountain retreat. It is so worth the drive. Stunning mountain views, excellent staff and a fantastic restaurant. Food is cooked to order with delicious dishes such as truffled mushroom ravioli, pork belly and pumpkin risotto! Nearby are a host of tours to the top of the mountain. We loved it!

Very friendly staffs, even the chef of the kitchen was very nice. The room was spacious, our first room for the first night was on the top floor but my husband and kids kept bumping their heads into the wood construction.... The next morning we asked to change to a ground floor room to avoid further injury, the staff was super helpful and gave us a big room. Many thanks to that!! <3

Nothing special.

This is a great basic, yet still stylish accommodation for trips around the Etna. In summer it must be very relaxing to escape the heat of the coast. No need to go out at night as the dinner here is great too!

I could say the bathroom and in particular the shower is a bit small, and so are the stairs to go up. But as said it is a basic accommodation and it offers great value for money. And why would you need a swimming pool or sauna if you are on the Etna?

We had a wonderful time especially due to the wonderful family that hosted us. They were absolutely adorable and tried to meet all our needs! Very attentive and caring family that take care about every detail, while proposing local and home made foods only! Precious place just close to the Etna cable Car. We recommend it wholeheartedly!

The breakfast - quiet piano music playing from the speakers, huge window towards the coastline and hills. Very friendly service. Variable enough for breakfast, with fresh juices and nice coffee. The staff spoke good English and were very accommodating and friendly. It was cold (+8) outside and the rooms were warm. The location is awesome, you're going to be on a high cliff-like landscape with views over the old volcanic hills, lava fields and the sea on the backdrop. In the evening the clouds covered the area and we were hanging right below them, one of the most awesome color play I've seen. Very close to the facilities for visiting Etna, I'd even say walkable.

Okay, the tea was 3€ when we wanted to get some, which is way over the top, because usually there is water heater and some tea in the room. But it did not ruin our experience or anything, just something for you to consider :)