Donna Carmela

Very nice property with great food and service. The gardens are beautiful and the location is very convenient to visit Etna and Taormina.

Excellent property. Very relaxing, beautiful grounds and rooms. Dinner restaurant was wonderful.

Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit hervorragendem Personal. Die Anlage war top gepflegt und besonders hervorzuheben ist das exzellente Frühstück

We visited Donna Carmela for our honeymoon. The staff were very friendly and attentive! The resort was beautiful and relaxing. Nearby locations easy to access and visit for day trips. Very lovely stay overall.

Bel hôtel, cependant les travaux d'extensions ont failli gâter notre séjour. Situation idéale pour aller explorer les pentes de l'Etna.

Unique resort property in the countryside. Peaceful, beautiful, elegant, but relaxed. Highly recommend.

Beautiful property. Rooms. Breakfast was amazing. The dinner was a little too fine dining for us and it’s a remote hotel so sort of the only option. Wish the pool was heated.

The staff were lovely and the room was very nice; we loved the heated floors in the bathroom and the towels and linen were excellent. It maybe a bit of a stretch to call this a resort when the pool is not heated (and therefore not useable in February). The breakfast was exceptional.

Staff is amazing, you feel everyone is happy to be there. Welcome drinks were amazing and check in well thought through with no standing and waiting; room is great; very eco friendly hotel , amazing views on volcano or sea; lemon trees everywhere; restaurant food and service impeccable ; the only thing we would say is breakfast needs a bit more variety like fruit, veg, potatoes, sausages, oranges, olives etc; plenty of fresh cakes which are delicious

amazing resort and top tier services

Great place

The property is incredible and the staff are welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t recommend more strongly. A beautiful retreat in Sicily.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful place to stay, green surroundings, very appealing architecture, very friendly staff and great restaurant. Great location to visit Etna, Taormina and Syrakus while staying in this oasis.

mooie ligging

Wunderschön!

No business center, no computer Otherwise, extraordinary

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff

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!

Beautiful boutique hotel in a middle of nowhere

Beautiful location

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.

Le personnel est très attentionné! Service 5 étoiles

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!)

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.

Zimmer (Nr. 4) war leider ein wenig laut, da direkt über der Küche (Fenster konnte daher nicht geäufnet werden) und direkt im Hauptgebäude. Anlage ist aber sehr schön und das Essen super

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!

Tout est fait pour se sentir totalement dépaysé, le site est incroyable en terme de nature et vue, avec un standard hôtelier des plus élevés. J’ai eu l’opportunité de passer deux nuits dont une dans un lodge avec jacuzzi / mini piscine, je recommande vivement ce dernier, avec cette impression d’être seul au monde dans la jungle, mais avec le luxe !

Gefallen haben die schöne Lage im Garten und die Qualität des Restaurants.

Das Donna Camela ist eine fabelhafte Adresse. Waren eine Woche zu Gast und haben uns in einem der Designer - Chalets sehr wohl gefühlt. Frühstück und Service einfach spitze!

Très beau et bouffe extraordinaire!

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.

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.

Situation top pour visiter Etna, Catane et Taormine; top service et établissement magnifique

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.

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

décoration originale, excellent accueil à l'arrivée

Amazing. The best.

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.

Loved the hotel and all that went with it apart for the evening menu, we ate there on the first three evenings and there was no change,what we tried was beautifully presented but what was put on the plate was all about the presentation,the food I would give overall give 5 out of 10. The breakfast on the other hand I would give 9 out of 10. The hotel though wonderful was out on its own ,not conducive for taking a walk in its immediate surroundings other than where they have a tree nursery. Special commendation for Claudia .

Das Donna Carmela ist ein wirklich tolles Hotel. Superschöne Zimmer mit einem eigenen kleinen Garten. Das Hotel ist unglaublich weitläufig, es ist inmitten einer Baumschule (Palmen) gebaut. Tolles Frühstücksbuffet und guts Abendessen. Room Service auch zu empfehlen.

Wir haben ein Superior Zimmer über zwei Stockwerke mit wunderschönem Ausblick über die Palmen, Pool und zum Meer hin bekommen. Hotel, Zimmer und Anlage sind geschmackvoll eingerichtet und laden ein, länger zu verweilen. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und kommen gern wieder!

Sehr schön durchdesigntes Hotel, allerdings umständliche Anfahrt zum Ätna-Gebiet, dafür aber gut geeignet für Catania und Taormina, sofern man nicht direkt in den Städten das Hotel haben möchte

Una bellissima struttura, antica fuori e moderna dentro. Consiglio il lodge romantico con piscina privata riscaldata dove è possibile fare il bagno anche in inverno e a qualsiasi ora. Splendida vista del mare e della vegetazione direttamente dal letto. Ottima colazione con vasta scelta di dolci e salato anche su richiesta. ovviamente per muoversi serve la macchina ma ne vale La pena se si sceglie di girare quest’anno parte della Sicilia.

Insufficient and really bad tempered staff in the restaurant unable to provide even basic requests completely spoiled this hotel and stay . I would never stay here shay nor recommend it to anyone

Un accueil et un service aux petits oignons, une chambre spacieuse avec tout le confort nécessaire, une vue magnifique, une piscine très appréciée et équipée, un petit déjeuner de roi... Je conseille à 200%!

Nous avons été accueilli avec une gentillesse extrême avec un café dans la salle de restaurant qui bénéficie d'une vue ****

Sicuramente uno tra i migliori in tutta la zona del catanese, dal personale al comfort alla ristorazione..consigliatissimo

We loved our stay at Donna Carmela, beautiful boutique hotel, no expense has been spared in making it as nice as possible. Staff were charming, and the off season prices were very reasonable. That part of Sicily is very built up but the hotel is an oasis of peace.