Ratings based on 61 Verified Reviews
4.3 Room cleanliness
4.2 Service & staff
4.1 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Outstanding character hotel
Posted 16 Dec 2018 on HotelsArrived mid afternoon and we were met by the proprietors and shown to a suite that was absolutely amazing. Created in the outbuildings the features of our room were tasteful and modern but retained all the charm of this historic building.There was no restaurant or bar area but just a short ride into town there are plenty of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. We were leaving before the normal breakfast time to catch the Malta ferry but a staff member started work early to make sure we did not start the day hungry.We will certainly be stopping here again in the future on our trips to and from Malta. Outstanding place to stay☺
by A verified traveler
Good for a nights rest
Posted 20 May 2018 on HotelsWe arrived quite late, and were made feel welcome by the receptionist. However breakfast had to be skipped because of an early ferry departure, nearby.
by Denc from Ireland
Not a hotel, not even 1* Avoid .
Posted 21 Jun 2014 on HotelsThis property is very neglected and run down. It's grounds are in need of maintenance, it's rooms are spacious, with dated bathrooms, and old furniture. I can not agree with other reviewers. It has a swimming pool, but unless your young and fit you will not access it. It too was dirty. There are two flights of very steep stone steps to get there. There is no shade or umbrellas supplied. It is the most unkept "hotel" I have ever seen. Mosquitos were everywhere in the rooms. We were very uncomfortable, so much so we checked out. Not as described, we Paid to leave! we saw no other tourists, as the hotel was full of armed police personnel , who were working at a nearby emigration centre, some of whom we spotted wandering about the grounds in civilian clothes with guns clipped to their belts. We could have been in an army camp. This "hotel" was the most expensive hotel of our whole trip, and it was a complete disappointment. We booked on the strength of reviews on here and on popular review sites, but we're not provided with what we thought we booked. This place in reality, is nothing like what the description says, on this booking engine and others. Waste of money and two days of our holidays trying to find something else. Whatever you do, avoid paying up front for your accommodation, as if we had done so in this instance, we would have been very out of pocket.
Recommended
for Familiesby A verified traveler
A wonderful stay
Posted 21 Aug 2013This delightful tastefully restored 19th century Villa hotel is only minutes away from the charming Ispica, and makes a convenient base for exploring the nearby Ragusa Ibla, Syracusa, Noto and Modica - all worth a visit.
The hotel has a beautiful outlook and is multi-tiered; adding to the character, with stone arches, cactus plants, and relaxing areas to enjoy and let the children play. Our room was simply furnished, spacious and clean.
We ate dinner at the hotel twice and enjoyed tasty fresh swordfish pasta and king prawns amongst other lovely dishes, prepared by the hard-working, smiling chef! The staff are willing to adapt the menu to the tastes of your children as well when needed!
On the first morning of our stay we were treated to a horse and cart ride from the hotel into Ispica, much to the delight of our children and the amusement of the local residents! A great start to our week!
The service given by the staff was second to none and helped to make our stay even more memorable. The hotel manager Massimo is mentioned in many of the reviews for good reason. Warm-hearted and generous-spirited with a great sense of humour; nothing was too much trouble for him, including spending a morning at the hospital with our ill daughter. Equally friendly and helpful were Michael and Sara. All of them were great with the children!
My son summed up this hotel in the Visitors book, writing "This is the kindest and friendliest hotel I have ever been to! it's like one big family!"
by Fabrizio Maccallini from Copenhagen - Denmark
Charming arrival in Sicily
Posted 10 Jun 2013 on HotelsThe hotel manager, Massimo, was extremely warm in welcomig us, the staying in the mansion was very relaxing and the brakfast great. Ispica downtown offered an amazingly refined and innovative restaurant, "Il Mercato", that surprsingly is not on the Michelin guide.
by A verified traveler
Beautiful hotel
Posted 25 May 2012 on HotelsSome of the previous guest reviews have said it was difficult to locate the hotel. My gps could not find the address. I googled the hotel name to find their site which gave pretty exact directions which I was able to use to program my gps using the location on map feature. This worked perfectly and we were easily able to locate it. In addition they now have a sign off the main road to help you find it. The location is a bit remote and we had difficulty finding a place to eat dinner but the hotel is fabulous and the views are terrific. The rooms were very unique and very nicely decorated.
by A verified traveler from Malta Europe
Villa Principe di Belmonte - Ispica Sicily
Posted 22 Mar 2011 on HotelsOver all this hotel was a very different to all the others that we have been to , as it is a unique stay.
The people working at this place are Very friendly and extremely generous.
They make you feel Very wellcome.
One thing that we found Very difficult was to find the location as the GPS could not locate the right place.
The address must be changed or arranged as the one on the site is not accurate.
Maybe it would be vital that signes are placed on the streets in the neighbourhood.
This is a place that we will surely visit again as the tranquility and views are to die for!.
by A verified traveler
A fantastic hotel
Posted 4 Mar 2024 on HotelsA fantastic place, overlooking the sea and the sunset, with a big garden surrounding... Nice rooms, excellent food!
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Feb 2024 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Sehr schönes Hotel in wunderbarem Panorama .
Posted 8 Jul 2023 on HotelsDas Hotel war bei unserem Besuch erst seit einer Woche geöffnet. Wir hatten den Eindruck es befindet sich noch in der Testphase. Das Personal ist sehr bemüht und freundlich. Die Standardzimmer befinden sich im ersten Stock und sind nur über eine Treppe mit sehr hohen Stufen zu erreichen. Nichts für Ältere Personen.
Auch hatten wir bei unserem Besuch mit Wassermangel zu kämpfen.
