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Dimora delle Balze

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9.4/10 on 92 reviews

 

Outdoor Jacuzzi, Outdoor Swimming pool, Restaurant, Spa beauty center, Pets Friendly, Free parking, Free WiFi Internet, 11 rooms - Masseria-baglio - score: 9.4, from 92 review/s

 

 

A 19th-century masseria in the baroque Sicilian hills

Dimora delle Balze is a refined 19th-century estate turned boutique relais, nestled within 24 hectares of olive groves and wild countryside between Palazzolo Acreide and Noto. Its architecture preserves original features such as Byzantine columns and restored frescoes, offering a timeless rural charm.

Distinctive rooms with artistic identity

The relais offers 11 uniquely styled rooms and suites, each named after a Sicilian artist. Interiors combine modern design with historical touches, such as stone floors, vaulted ceilings, curated decor, and terraces overlooking gardens or fields.

Saltwater pool and charming courtyards

The panoramic saltwater pool overlooks the surrounding landscape and is framed by elegant lounge areas, stone courtyards and traditional cumbìe, offering guests a quiet and authentic atmosphere for relaxation.

Spa treatments and the aromatic garden bar

The wellness area offers seasonal rituals, massages and holistic therapies. The Arome bar, surrounded by more than 150 varieties of aromatic plants, serves botanical cocktails and infusions with views over the valley and the pool.

Lumia Organic Restaurant: authentic Sicilian flavors

The Lumia restaurant reinterprets Sicilian culinary traditions using organic, local ingredients. Guests can enjoy seasonal menus, open-air dining and private cooking classes for an immersive taste of the region.

Artistic and nature-driven experiences

Guests may take part in wine and olive oil tastings, art workshops, yoga sessions in the garden, stargazing nights, and guided excursions to nearby baroque villages or the nature reserves of southeastern Sicily.

Location and services

Located just a short drive from Noto and the pristine beaches of Vendicari, Dimora delle Balze offers private parking, free wi-fi, bike rental, airport transfers and tailored event planning for weddings and private retreats.

What are our guests' most frequent inquiries?

Facilities & Features Dimora delle Balze

  • General:
  • Air conditioning,
  • Airport shuttle,
  • Car rental,
  • Carbon monoxide detector,
  • Designated smoking area,
  • Facilities for disabled guests,
  • Family rooms,
  • Hair/Beauty salon,
  • Heating,
  • Hypoallergenic,
  • Non-smoking rooms,
  • Packed lunches,
  • Pet basket,
  • Pet bowls,
  • Private entrance,
  • Room service,
  • Shared lounge/TV area,
  • Shuttle service,
  • Smoke-free property
  • Activities:
  • Bicycle rental,
  • Bike tours,
  • Cooking class,
  • Cycling,
  • Happy hour,
  • Hiking,
  • Horseback riding,
  • Tour or class about local culture,
  • Walking tours
  • Room Amenities:
  • Socket near the bed
  • Bathroom:
  • Bath or shower,
  • Bathrobe,
  • Free toiletries,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Private bathroom,
  • Shower,
  • Slippers,
  • Toilet,
  • Toilet paper,
  • Towels
  • Media & Technology:
  • Flat-screen TV,
  • Satellite channels,
  • Streaming service (like Netflix),
  • TV
  • Food & Drink:
  • Bar,
  • Breakfast in the room,
  • Coffee house on site,
  • Kids' meals,
  • Restaurant,
  • Snack bar,
  • Special diet meals (on request),
  • Tea/Coffee maker,
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Internet:
  • Internet
  • Kitchen:
  • Coffee machine,
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoors:
  • Garden,
  • Outdoor furniture,
  • Picnic area,
  • Sun deck,
  • Terrace
  • Parking:
  • Parking
  • Bedroom:
  • Linens,
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Accessibility:
  • Bathroom emergency cord,
  • Lowered sink,
  • Raised toilet,
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Pool and wellness:
  • Back massage,
  • Beach chairs/Loungers,
  • Beach umbrellas,
  • Beauty services,
  • Body scrub,
  • Body treatments,
  • Body wrap,
  • Facial treatments,
  • Fitness,
  • Fitness center,
  • Fitness classes,
  • Foot massage,
  • Full-body massage,
  • Hair treatments,
  • Haircut,
  • Hairstyling,
  • Hand massage,
  • Head massage,
  • Hot tub,
  • Makeup services,
  • Manicure,
  • Massage,
  • Massage chair,
  • Neck massage,
  • Open-air bath,
  • Outdoor swimming pool,
  • Pedicure,
  • Personal trainer,
  • Spa and wellness center,
  • Spa facilities,
  • Spa/Wellness packages,
  • Waxing services,
  • Yoga classes
  • Reception services:
  • Baggage storage,
  • Concierge,
  • Invoice provided,
  • Private check-in/out
  • Entertainment and family services:
  • Babysitting/Child services,
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Cleaning services:
  • Daily housekeeping,
  • Dry cleaning,
  • Ironing service,
  • Laundry,
  • Suit press
  • Business facilities:
  • Fax/Photocopying,
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Safety & security:
  • 24-hour security,
  • CCTV in common areas,
  • CCTV outside property,
  • Fire extinguishers,
  • Safe,
  • Security alarm,
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety features:
  • Access to healthcare professionals,
  • Face masks for guests available,
  • First aid kits available,
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas,
  • Process in place to check health of guests,
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed,
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities,
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Physical distancing:
  • Cashless payment available,
  • Contactless check-in/out,
  • Physical distancing rules followed,
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas,
  • Single-room AC for guest accommodation
  • Cleanliness & disinfecting:
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays,
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay,
  • Hand sanitizer,
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines,
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food & drink safety:
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized,
  • Breakfast to-go containers,
  • Delivered food covered securely,
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation,
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Terms and conditions of booking Dimora delle Balze

Check In / Check Out

  • Check-in from 15:00 to 23:30
  • Check-in from 08:00 to 11:00

Payment policy

At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.

Transfers to / from Airport

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. Charges may be applicable

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

  • Cot: On request.
  • Extra beds Children: On Request
  • Extra beds Adults: On Request

Extra

Conditions and cancellation policy

  • More than 15 Days Before arrival: Free cancellation
  • From 15 Days to 0 hours before arrival: 100% of the total reservation amount

 

Overall Impression 9.4

All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!

Score breakdown

Comfort 9.4 / 10

90% Complete

Courtesy 9.4 / 10

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Leisure 9.4 / 10

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3 Dimora delle Balze

Arthur (As couple)

Monaco

Check in: 15 Sept 2025

Check out: 19 Sept 2025

Number of nights: 4

Stayed in room: L'Annunciata room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Amazing boutique hotel, great care to detail, incredible scenery. Highly recommended


3 Dimora delle Balze

Eileen (As couple)

USA

Check in: 11 May 2022

Check out: 13 May 2022

Number of nights: 2

Stayed in room: Deluxe Room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: We spent two glorious days at Dimora delle Balze. It was the perfect respite after weeks of touring Sicily. The food, service and hospitality were all superb.


3 Dimora delle Balze

Galland (With family)

France

Check in: 26 Jul 2021

Check out: 30 Jul 2021

Number of nights: 4

Stayed in room: Deluxe Room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Tout était parfait
Un endroit remarquable
Et un personnel à la hauteur du lieu, nous y retournerons forcément .
Séjour exceptionnel


3 Dimora delle Balze

Scarpetta (As couple)

France

Check in: 24 Jun 2021

Check out: 27 Jun 2021

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Deluxe Room

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion:


3 Dimora delle Balze

Mireya (With family)

United Kingdom

Check in: 13 Sept 2020

Check out: 16 Sept 2020

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Autoritratto room

Comfort:
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Courtesy :
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: Instagrammer's dream. Every corner in this place is stunning!


3 Dimora delle Balze

Vera (As couple)

Netherlands

Check in: 11 Sept 2020

Check out: 14 Sept 2020

Number of nights: 3

Stayed in room: Room Malgiocondo

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion:


3 Dimora delle Balze

Neil (As couple)

United Kingdom

Check in: 17 Aug 2020

Check out: 21 Aug 2020

Number of nights: 4

Stayed in room: Room Malgiocondo

Comfort:
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Leisure:
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10

His Opinion: The hotel picture gallery on the website does not do it justice. This is a jewel of a place to stay. Perfectly tranquil and with acres of space for guests who want to get away from it all. The service is excellent. The food from the organic gardens superb and the pool one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to use. I would only make a couple of observations that I hope will be of value. Firstly, don't cut corners on toiletries. This is a mistake and there are wonderful Sicilian brands that produce high quality shampoo etc (e.g. Ortigia) that you should partner with. If you have Aesop in the toilets don't re-fill them with something else - your guests will know (I'm a big fan of Aesop and know exactly whether this is the real thing or not). Please don't miss the details when the rest of the hotel is so exemplary. Second, leave water in the rooms for guests and make sure guests around the pool know the water available at the bar (or better still bring it round to those sitting by the pool). A small thing but will go a long way. Lastly, the hotel is covered in fresh flowers and herbs. You create beautiful little collections of these on the tables in the dining area. Do this in the rooms too. It's details like this (and the toiletries) that will leave your guests with a lasting impression beyond the beauty of the rooms and hotel itself. Having said all that, it was a wonderful stay - the breakfast was incredible and I'd like to thank you all for such wonderful hospitality.


3 Dimora delle Balze

Thomas (As couple)

Netherlands

Check in: 3 Jun 2019

Check out: 7 Jun 2019

Number of nights: 4

Stayed in room: L'Annunciata room

Comfort:
100% Complete
Courtesy :
100% Complete
Leisure:
100% Complete

10

His Opinion: We simply enjoyed every second at the property. Our trip to Japan has cancelled last minute so we were very grateful that we were welcomed so warm and friendly, so this was very much welcome