8/10 on 1 reviews
Borgo Alveria country resort was built on the ground where the former ancient monastery of the Orders of Friars Minor was situated, which had been built in 1451 and razed to the ground by the great earthquake that destroyed ancient Noto in 1693.
The resort is situated 700 m from the 'Porta Aurea' of Noto Antica and about 10 Km from nowaday's city, and surrounded by an ecceptionally beautiful landscape of naturalistic, archaeolog and historical interest.
It is composed of a long farmhouse some 18th century blocks, renovated with a contemporary taste for hospitality, which are situated beyond an old stone portal. The façades made of amber-coloured stones have been completely restored and can now shine in their new splendour.
The resort disposes of 12 rooms, double or triple, all completely restored with a hint of modern taste and comfort, and furnished with modern design furniture and Sicilian antiques, of a relax area with breakfast and tea lounge, a solarium and a swimming pool.
Time at leisure can be enjoyed in several orchards, gardens and 19 hectares of land, partly grown and partly wild, choosing between a relaxing reading in the shade of a carob tree or a wonderful long walk through nature.
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At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.
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The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges
Parking
Free parking is available on site (without reservation)
Internet
WiFi internet access available in all public areas and is free of charge and in all rooms
Children and extra beds
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All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!
Score breakdown
Comfort 8 / 10
Courtesy 8 / 10
Leisure 8 / 10
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Astrid (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 19 May 2022
Check out: 24 May 2022
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Unfortunately no restaurant in the hotel. Not even water, tea or coffee is complementary. The pool was full of insects, no umbrellas, no towels.
The price is much tol hight for what you get. It seems they have cut the services but for the same rate.
SE (Solo travellers)
Netherlands
Check in: 30 Aug 2019
Check out: 1 Sept 2019
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: lovely place, I have enjoyed my stay very much.
The host was friendly and helpfull during my stay! And Breakfast was good, and delicious with home baked products.
I can recommaned this.
Zamora (As couple)
France
Check in: 1 Aug 2019
Check out: 4 Aug 2019
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Un endroit incroyable où le temps s arrête. Un hôtel de charme que nous avons bcp aimé. Une décoration raffinée, un cadre magnifique et des petits déjeuners délicieux, avec des confitures. Gâteaux, pain et fromage blanc...maison.
Nous avions le sentiment d être chez nous.
Des hôtes discrets et très sympathiques.
Frank (As couple)
France
Check in: 11 Jul 2019
Check out: 14 Jul 2019
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Formidable.
Nous recommandons chaleureusement Borgo Alveria --- la gentillesse de l'accueil, les delices du petit dejeuner, la beaute du site en font un lieu merveilleux.
Alexandra
THOMAS (As couple)
France
Check in: 8 Jun 2019
Check out: 12 Jun 2019
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion:
Sylvie (With friends)
Switzerland
Check in: 30 May 2019
Check out: 31 May 2019
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: Très bel endroit, dans le calme, chambre aménagée avec goût, salle de bains design contemporain. De beaux bâtiments anciens et une magnifique salle à manger. Avec piscine et grands espaces verts.
Dr. (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 22 Sept 2018
Check out: 26 Sept 2018
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Superior room
6
His Opinion: Von daher fehlt es - mit Ausnahme des Frühstücks - an weiteren Verpflegungsmöglichkeiten
innerhalb der Ferienunterkunft, was sich bei der (fast) einsamen Lage als etwas kompliziert erweist.
Terry (As couple)
New Zealand
Check in: 7 Jun 2017
Check out: 12 Jun 2017
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: We were very happy with the accomodation, meals and facilities provided by ther hotel. A very relaxing atmospher.
Being from the other side of the world our knowledge of Sicily and the Noto area was limited. For example it was on our last day we discouvered the ruins of an acient city just down the road. Perhaps the hotel could provide information on the highlights of the erea upon arrival.
All in all a most enjoyable experiance.
Terry & Heather
New Zealand
Fanton (With family)
France
Check in: 10 Jul 2017
Check out: 17 Jul 2017
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Super
Liza (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 3 Jun 2017
Check out: 17 Jun 2017
Number of nights: 14
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Warm welcome from Mario, lovely room, issues with the air conditioning were addressed and sorted. Loved the pool area , great place to have breakfast. The old refectory very beautiful too. Lovely setting altogether.
If I could offer ideas about improvement it would that the evening menu was more varied and tradionally cooked Sicilian food. . The lovely family running the hotel did vary the menu as we stayed so long. Perhaps posting a menu each day and getting guests to book a table each day?
More outside chairs and tables in communal areas. Outside the refectory would be perfect for an aperitif and on the grass below the pool to sit and read.
Great two weeks though. Very relaxing, lovely family run place.....great Alveria beers too....
Alice (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 7 Jun 2017
Check out: 9 Jun 2017
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room
4
His Opinion: The rooms were perfect, but there is no service at all. The manager was not able to speak good English . The B&B is not managed well. The breakfast and service comfort does not represent what it wants to be. In total it is not worth the expensive price!
Loredana (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 2 Jun 2017
Check out: 3 Jun 2017
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Superior room
8
His Opinion:
La struttura è unica e non convenzionale, consigliato a chi ama trascorrere qualche giorno in assoluto relax.
Bello il contesto e gentile il personale. Cibo ottimo!
Rosselet (With family)
Switzerland
Check in: 20 Apr 2017
Check out: 21 Apr 2017
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: Superbe endroit, très bon accueil et bonne table . Un peu difficile à trouver !
Dupont (As couple)
France
Check in: 20 Oct 2016
Check out: 22 Oct 2016
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: Cadre magnifique, hotel au calme, personnel courtois, restaurant de bonne qualité. Très bon séjour
Nazira (With family)
USA
Check in: 2 Jul 2016
Check out: 6 Jul 2016
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
8
His Opinion: Even though there was a problem with our reservation (we had reserved a room for 2 adults and 1 child and got a room for 2 people), the problem was solved in a satisfactory manner - the first night we stayed in the "wrong" room and the following day moved into the right room. As compensation, we got a free dinner at the hotel's restaurant.
The second room was very good, albeit dark.
The pool was nice.
The breakfast was okay. My son ate scrambled eggs everyday because they did not have sausages, smoked salmon etc. (and he doesn't eat bread or pastries). Also, they charge for a second cup of American coffee - I am not talking about espresso or capuccino, it is regular coffee (never seen this in other hotels).
Dinner at the restaurant was very good.
It was fun playing with the owners' dogs.
Check-out was efficient.
If in the area again, I would stay at the hotel.
Oscar (As couple)
Netherlands
Check in: 3 Jul 2016
Check out: 7 Jul 2016
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion:
joseph (As couple)
France
Check in: 28 Jul 2015
Check out: 30 Jul 2015
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion:
Davinder (With family)
United Kingdom
Check in: 28 Jul 2015
Check out: 1 Aug 2015
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: Amazing place to stay. Great food, lovely rooms and a perfect pool.
Ulla (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 23 May 2015
Check out: 27 May 2015
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: This is the perfect location for relaxing in Sicily! Especially the hospitality of the owners is unique - we would love to come back! Carsten & Ulla
Mendez (As couple)
France
Check in: 25 May 2014
Check out: 30 May 2014
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Superior room
8
His Opinion:
Roxanne (With friends)
United Kingdom
Check in: 19 Oct 2013
Check out: 20 Oct 2013
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: A beautiful set-up, an excellent restaurant and a welcoming team. The room was spacious and comfortable and designed to a high spec. Very clean, very quiet. highly recommended.
Emma (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 13 Jun 2013
Check out: 20 Jun 2013
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
8
His Opinion: Stunning place (very remote) and lovely room. Breakfast very good. Service was generally good but a bit lack lustre at times. Restaurant food lovely, but definitely needs more options, especially if staying more than two/three days.
GUILLAUMIN (As couple)
France
Check in: 5 Jun 2013
Check out: 7 Jun 2013
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: Tres bel endroit, tres bien rénové dans un cadre splendide. Bon restaurant avec de très bons produits
ROMAIN (As couple)
France
Check in: 15 May 2013
Check out: 16 May 2013
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: The place is quiet and the really calm room had a lot of charm in this back country area. A great resourcing place.
And the diner was incredible by the way.
Reynolds (As couple)
France
Check in: 5 May 2013
Check out: 13 May 2013
Number of nights: 8
Stayed in room: Superior room
8
His Opinion:
harry (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 6 Jun 2012
Check out: 8 Jun 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Classic room
8
His Opinion: Borgo Averia is about 10 km from Noto in a rural wilderness which has bucket loads of charm yet restricts you in your options. The views and swimming pool are magnificient; the accomodation is spacious but in the minimalist, slightly sombre style. In terms of food we felt a bit disappointed, despite the impressive setting. There are remarkable ruins all over the place.
Mr (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 1 Jun 2012
Check out: 4 Jun 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
6
His Opinion: bathroom facilities were poor
meal was poor
room was dark
Robert (With family)
Germany
Check in: 25 May 2012
Check out: 27 May 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: Wunderbar gelegen im Mitten des Noto Antica. Sehr gastfreundlich und superbes Dinner in stylischer Ambiente. Wir waren viel zu kurz!
Kelly (As couple)
USA
Check in: 15 Sept 2011
Check out: 17 Sept 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: This property is absolutely beautiful and located in a very stunning location. the rooms are large, stylishly decorated and very clean and comfortable. The restaurant was amazing...the meals we had were incredibly delicious with an excellent wine list. The staff was extremely friendly, spoke great english and were very helpful. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends. Thank you for an excellent stay!
PRUVOST (As couple)
France
Check in: 4 Sept 2011
Check out: 10 Sept 2011
Number of nights: 6
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
8
His Opinion: Bien qu'en moyenne très sympathique ,quelques membres de la famille du propriétaire pourraient se montrer un peu plus chaleureux et souriant
L acceuil reste toutefois dd bonne qualité
lois (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 19 Jun 2011
Check out: 24 Jun 2011
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: it was a lovely hotel.... perfect for what we wanted. you deffinetly need a car!! everybody at the hotel spoke very little english, which is cool but quite hard to order food or ask for anything!?!
sheila (With friends)
United Kingdom
Check in: 7 May 2011
Check out: 12 May 2011
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Superior room
6
His Opinion: We did not receive a good welcome here & throughout our stay nobody was particularly interested in us or welcoming apart from Ivan & Anna.Breakfast offered a poor selection especially for fruit where 2 over ripe pears & lemon were all that was on offer until we asked for something else & were offered strawberries.You had to squeeze the oranges yourself for juice!There was also no info. in our room about the area and you always had to ask at reception where a map was given.
I think it was overpriced & generally was disappointed in our stay.
Roman (With family)
Switzerland
Check in: 30 Apr 2011
Check out: 5 May 2011
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: Wir haben eine sehr erholsame Woche in Borgo Alveria genossen. Das familiär betriebene Hotel liegt in einer wunderschönen Landschaft. Das aus einem Kloster hervorgegangene Ensemble ist sorgfältig restauriert und zeitgemäss eingerichtet. Die Küche ist kulinarisch auf hohem Niveau.
Ein Geheimtipp für all jene, die sich nach dem Ausflug in die Städtchen der Umgebung an einem beschaulichen Ort entspannen wollen.
dusart (As couple)
France
Check in: 23 Apr 2011
Check out: 30 Apr 2011
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion:
alessio (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 15 Apr 2011
Check out: 16 Apr 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
8
His Opinion:
Mrs (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 8 Apr 2011
Check out: 11 Apr 2011
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
4
His Opinion: We very much enjoyed our stay but with a few reservations: We felt that although the decor was very stylish everywhere and had been carried out with extremely good taste we felt it was at the expense of comfort at times eg no comfortable places to sit outside our room area and we felt some seating areas outside would have been nice (there was one area near the pool with sofas) No sunbeds around the pool (which was closed) even though it was very early season we felt that it would have been nice to lounge by the pool. We felt that an area for sitting inside to have a drink/read a book etc ie a bar or lounge area would have been nice. We had a very large superior room which could easily have had a sofa or comfortable chairs in it but didnt. Having said all that, the restaurant and food were excellent and everyone was very helpful and friendly if slightly amateurist (eg ran out of bread at breakfast by nine am!!)The location was beautiful and generallly we feel that with a few more touches to make the place more comfortable to match the beautiful style of the place it would be really excellent.
anna (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 31 Oct 2010
Check out: 2 Nov 2010
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: ottima cucina, posto incantevole, forse un po' troppo decentrato ma per chi ama la tranquillità è fantastico
Andrei (With family)
France
Check in: 25 Apr 2010
Check out: 2 May 2010
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: nous avons passé un formidable séjour (une semaine) à Borgo Alveira : le site et l'hôtel sont extrêmement agréables. Surtout, les hôtes nous ont reçu avec une très grande gentillesse, toujours prêts à rendre service, tout en restant très discrets. Autant les enfants que nous même avons été peinés de quitter les lieux.
Praplan (With family)
Switzerland
Check in: 6 Apr 2010
Check out: 8 Apr 2010
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: We were charmed by the kindness of the people and the excellency of the services. A very excellent address