Donna Carmela

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December 2024

January 2025

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Spa

Gym

24/7 front desk

Pool

Explore the area

Contrada Grotte, 7, Riposto, CT, 95010

Timpa Natural Reserve
8 min drive
Torre Archirafi Beach
12 min drive
Riposto Beach
20 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
46 min drive

Room options

Grand Suite

95 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

60 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

60 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed (2 pax)

50 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

50 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Romantic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

50 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

60 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Exclusive Suite

60 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Annex Building

75 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Pool

Breakfast included

Spa

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Mediterranean hotel with fitness centre and spa services

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.

Donna Carmela offers 29 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 45-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

During your stay at Donna Carmela, you'll be within walking distance of Ionian Sea. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and litter trays.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at La Cucina di DonnaCarmela
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a gym, complimentary bicycles and a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Ionian Sea and 14 minutes from Mount Etna
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and litter trays

Donna Carmela offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the boutique Donna Carmela. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Donna Carmela was completed in March 2018.

This Mediterranean Riposto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily.

La Cucina di DonnaCarmela – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

La Cucina di DonnaCarmela

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

Body scrubs
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Built in 2007
Mediterranean architecture
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

45-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Minibar
Room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
LED lighting
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Food and water bowls and litter trays are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Donna Carmela Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a hidden gem of a hotel. The hotel itself is lovely and our bungalow had 2 distinct bedrooms as advertised (not always the case with hotels), a lounge and outside seating area and dining table. As it was at the other end of the complex through the impressive plant nursery, we were provided with our own golf buggy to travel around the hotel grounds, which was an added bonus. The accommodation had its own private plunge pool to complement the hotel pool and the staff were amazingly helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to try the fantastic looking menu at the hotel restaurant, as it too nice for young children but we did have lunch at the pool bar and utilised the room service menu, all of which were great. Breakfast is extensive and served in a beautiful garden. We would have loved to have longer at the hotel. Great views of Etna and there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. Located conveniently just 40 mins from Catania airport, we would definitely go back. A real find.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff at Donna Carmela catered to our every need. The breakfast was amazing with lots to choose from. We had a delicious dinner outside among the gardens. The trees with little sparkling lights and soft music playing in the background make it very special. The rooms were large and very comfortable with all amenities you may need. I would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

19 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel with fantastic restaurant

We stayed for four nights and were very sorry to leave. Room was large, comfortable and spotlessly clean and the standard of housekeeping throughout was excellent. Service everywhere is friendly and efficient, and pool deck is great place to soak up the sun and admire the views of Etna and the sea. Dinners were fantastic, real problem in choosing between so many lovely dishes and great Sicilian wines.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

Travelled with family

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Donna Carmela was hard to leave. Beautiful And enchanting hotel with a warm personable staff. Comfortable rooms with beautiful furniture. Lovely pool and breakfast area. And a very delicious buffet table. The restaurant exceeded our expectations. Must return soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Travelled with family and small children

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a great stay at the Donna Carmela Resort. It's a beautiful property full with plenty of space and wonderful greenery. We were upgraded to a 2-floor room which allowed for space with our child. The pool is also wonderful and was very quiet while we were there. Breakfast was amazing, there is a huge table of Sicilian sweet treats to choose from, plus a small continental buffet and plenty of a la carte options. The resort is well-located between Catania and Taormina but the area itself around the hotel doesn't have much to offer, one really needs a car to get around.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

30 Dec 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amol

11 Dec 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar, Miami Beach

Travelled with partner

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

No business center, no computer Otherwise, extraordinary

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley, Marlow

Travelled with partner

1 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The setting of this beautiful hotel is stunning, there are views of Mt Etna and the sea everywhere. The Hotel grounds are full of specimen trees and bushes from around the World, lush and gorgeous! We stayed in a Romantic Chalet that was so roomy and spacious and well furnished with glimpses of the sea through the foliage. Each long was so secluded and private. We had the added bonus of a private hot pool/spa outside on the deck outside our window. However it is the staff that take the Donna Carmela to the next level. From Housekeeping to Reception to the Waiting Staff & the Maitre'D every single one we encountered went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional!! We were here 11 nights and cannot fault our stay at all. We have stayed in hotels around the World but Donna Carmela rates among the finest! We have to mention our breakfasts as they were the highlight of the day. Scrumptious pastries and the best ruby red fresh orange juice everyday! A special mention has to go to Alania & Dese who served us and made our day with their smiles, & Linda who kept us topped with Tea & Coffee in our room! Nothing was too much trouble and we thank you so much!

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yigal

Travelled with family

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful boutique hotel in a middle of nowhere

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A nice oasis close to the beach in Sicily. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and the rooms extremely large and spacious. The hotel allowed an early check in and late check out which is always appreciated.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

25 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely loved it!

Spent two nights at the resort. Arrived late on check-in day due to a delayed flight and was welcomed warmly close to midnight. Great lunch suggestion provided and reservation made for us. Loved the ability to whatsapp guest relations. So quiet and the gardens were lovely. Service was some of the best we’ve experienced. Breakfast selection another big plus (loved the Sicilian options!)

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with partner

1 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Donna Carmela is a real gem and a must-stay property for anyone traveling to Sicily. It’s a beautiful resort set in a picturesque location with incredible amenities. We loved spending time by the pool, walking the grounds, and visiting nearby wineries for tastings. The staff at the resort are amazing. Aurora in particular was so kind and really went above and beyond to make our stay special. This was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I felt like I was staying at Signora Carmela's personal residence. Such a kind staff and peaceful property. I wish I had had more time to explore the area by bike and enjoy the pool, but the location is perfect for excursions to Mount Etna and day trips to Catania and Taormina. I hope to come back again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boris

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice resort hotel

Stayed for 3 nights while exploring Eastern Sicily. The place is clean and comfortable, the grounds are nice, and the restaurant is pretty good. All in all, a positive experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family

29 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Tom

26 Aug 2019

It’s not it, far from it...

Me and my family stayed at this place for the last 3 days of our vacation. So I would like to differentiate a couple of things. The service from the reception, in terms of helping out with excursions/restaurants & what to do is fantastic. You can manage everything on WhatsApp with the hotel which is really nice but everything is else is more or less disappointing. I am referring to the amenities which is basic, the restaurant which is supposed to be gourmet acts like a “wanna be” Michelin but far from it and I have been to a lot of Michelin star restaurants in my life. So I do have experience there. The waiters are friendly but not more than that. We arrived to the hotel at 16:00 when check in is 14:00 and they said my room is not ready yet which is really frustrating and disappointing when you come after a long journey and all you want is to shower, change clothes and relax. The pool is ok, not large but with beds with “leather mattress” which is really old school. The room it self and we choose our own cottage with a garden has really bad air condition. We had it at he lowest 18degrees the entire time and still it wasn’t cold enough in today’s heat. The bathroom had rust on the sink etc. I paid more money for this place then Masseria della Volpe which is by far 10x better in from all perspectives, not comparable! Too make a long story short, I will not be returning here if I choose to vacay in Sicily again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

11 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Donna Carmela is a unique and luxurious property. We absolutely loved it and were reluctant to leave. Having breakfast in the outdoor restaurant while looking at Mt Etna was just magic. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

29 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All the staff are so friendly and helpful. Lovely hotel - the private heated whirlpool in the romantic bungalow is fantastic.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig

30 Jul 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing. The best.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jun 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel near Taormina

Nice hotel in a good location for touring Eastern Sicily. If we had planned to stay there more than one night, I would have booked a higher category room. The food was very good.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018