Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
9.2/10 on 26 reviews
A few minutes from the sea, close to Riposto’s top-notch tourist port and the marvellous Ionian Coast with its sun-kissed citrus groves against the spectacular background of majestic Etna, “Donna Carmela” is ready to welcome you in a 19th century Sicilian house, placed in the heart of a nursery specialised in Mediterranean plants – and just 25 km from the amazing town of Taormina.
Elegantly refined, the building has been refurbished in full respect of the original but given all the modern comforts. It dominates ten thousand square metre nursery garden where you may enjoy a guided tour to discover the hundreds of scents and varieties of Mediterranean plants. It is also possible to admire the proprietors’ private collection of subtropical plants – an oasis full of colours and flavours!
The courtyards in lavic paving and river pebbles, the ancient cistern, the well-stocked wine cellar and the swimming pool surrounded by secular olive trees, the comfortable spaces designed to relax and the quiet reading room, the wide halls and ample dining room with furniture cared for in detail: all this has been designed to make your stay exceptional.
The guests can choose between 18 rooms of different dimensions and style, distributed among two distinct buildings. Nine junior suites, organized on two levels, and three suites with large rooms, panoramic terraces and refined furnishings satisfy even the most demanding needs.
And an annex set amidst the plants and flowers of the nursery houses a beautiful apartment, providing a real sense of privacy and space. All the environments are distinguished for their finery and for the high quality of the materials and offer the perfect setting from which to explore Sicily, its innumerable cultural attractions and nature highlights.
Facilities & Features Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
Room facilities available Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
Simplicity is the key design element for bedroom and bathroom. The room has a suggestive view on the both sides of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Classic rooms are homely and cosy thanks to a great attention down to the last detail and to provided services (air-conditioning, free minibar, satellite tv, balcony, safe)
These spacious, elegant rooms combine different styles and high comfort standards. The Rooms colours and furniture are meant to give your stay positive, relaxing vibes. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, satellite tv and big couches.
Stroll through the timeless, vibrant paradise of Mediterranean plants where the Natural Lodges rise like precious stones of the state-of-the-art bioarchitecture. Equally perfect to experience an exclusive, relaxing holiday for both body and mind, this room is also dedicated to those who stay for business travels, and for those who would like to celebrate special moments
Placed in two floors with internal stairs and two bathrooms, each room stands out for warm coloured, airy living rooms, modern art details, particular furniture
Wrapped in a vibrant paradise of Mediterranean plants, looking at the blue Sicilian sea, the Romantic Lodges are equally perfect to experience an exclusive, relaxing holiday for both body and mind, plus for business travels andfor those who would like to celebrate your special moments
In the heart of the Company’s nursery park, the Dépendance is located about 500 mt away from the main building and it is composed by bedroom, living room, bathroom, small terrace with pergola made with sicilian roof tiles and a small, cold Jacuzzi pool. It’s the best choice for guests who dream the highest privacy and absolute tranquillity
Terms and conditions of booking Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
Check In / Check Out
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
Extra
EXTRA (If not included in the booking)
Conditions and cancellation policy
All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!
Score breakdown
Comfort 9.2 / 10
Courtesy 9.7 / 10
Leisure 9.2 / 10
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Vanessa (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 20 Jul 2020
Check out: 29 Jul 2020
Number of nights: 9
Stayed in room: Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
10
His Opinion: Das Hotel ist wirklich wunderschön in einem grossen Pflanzengarten gelegen. Wir haben eine Lodge gebucht mit Infinity Pool und wunderbarer Aussicht.
Zwei kleine negative Punkte waren, dass die Früchte beim Frühstück leider nicht frisch waren. Sie sind wie beim gekauften Fruchtsalat aus der Konservendose in Sirup eingelegt, was eigentlich für eine Insel mit derart vielen frischen Früchten sehr schade ist. Leider hörten wir auch täglich ein Stromaggregat, dass praktisch den ganzen Tag lief und erst gegen Abend abgestellt wurde. Wir wissen nicht, ob dies die Klimaanlage fürs Hotel war oder für den Poolbereich ein Stromgerät war.
Ansonsten war der Urlaub in diesem Hotel traumhaft. Inmitten der vielen Pflanzen mit Blick aufs Meer und den Ätna.
Stephen (As couple)
United Kingdom
Check in: 6 Aug 2020
Check out: 7 Aug 2020
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: One-Bedroom Bungalow
10
His Opinion: We had a wonderful time. I would return and I would also recommend Donna Carmela to others.
Thank you
Paraiso (With family)
France
Check in: 27 Feb 2020
Check out: 29 Feb 2020
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior Suite
10
His Opinion:
Anna (With family)
Germany
Check in: 6 Oct 2019
Check out: 9 Oct 2019
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion:
alain (As couple)
France
Check in: 3 Sep 2019
Check out: 5 Sep 2019
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior Suite
8
His Opinion: très bon établissement, le personnel et la direction sont vraiment très attentifs à la qualité du séjour de ses clients.
Très bonne cuisine également
A conseiller
Lakeshia (As couple)
Netherlands
Check in: 25 Aug 2019
Check out: 27 Aug 2019
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Standard room
10
His Opinion: Our stay at Donna Carmela was wonderful! The estate is gorgeous and the staff was very friendly in making sure we had everything we needed. 10/10 would stay again!
Sofie (With family)
Belgium
Check in: 4 Aug 2019
Check out: 14 Aug 2019
Number of nights: 10
Stayed in room: Two-Bedroom Bungalow
8
His Opinion: Great hotel, good facilities and very friendly staff. Very quiet location but some nice local restaurants in the environment. Breakfast is really nice with some local dishes along the more traditional items.
One minor remark is that the bathroom in our room was quite outdated. All clean but it could use a makeover to bring it in line with the look and feel of the rest of the hotel.
FOUNES (As couple)
France
Check in: 9 Aug 2019
Check out: 12 Aug 2019
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Deluxe Suite with Terrace
8
His Opinion: Séjour très agréable, chambre impeccable et personnel charmant, seul petit bémol, bruit de la climatisation et du bar sous nos fenêtres.
michel (As couple)
Belgium
Check in: 30 Jul 2019
Check out: 2 Aug 2019
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Superior Suite
10
His Opinion: Très bonne étape...L’hospitalité sicilienne comme ils la revendiquent ! Confort, amabilité, et gastronomie dans un très bel environnement.
Manuela (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 14 Jul 2019
Check out: 21 Jul 2019
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Romantic Lodge with outdoor heated relaxation tub
10
His Opinion: Liebes Donna Carmela-Team
Wir haben uns im schönen Zimmer und der wunderschönen Hotelanlage sehr wohl gefühlt.
Als kleiner Hinweis: Es wäre schön, wenn im Zimmer die Abfallsäcke regelmässig geleert, die Kaffeekapseln und die Dusch-/Haarwaschmittel sowie Body-Lotion regelmässig aufgefüllt worden wären.
Dass man uns einen Sonnenschirm auf die Terrasse gebracht hat, haben wir ausserordentlich geschätzt.
Sollte wir Sizilien wieder besuchen, fragen wir auf jeden Fall für ein Zimmer im Donna Carmela an.
Herzliche Grüsse und vielen Dank für die bezaubernde Woche!
M. & T. Meyer
Blanc (As couple)
France
Check in: 25 Jun 2019
Check out: 26 Jun 2019
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion: Le meilleur hôtel de notre séjour et de loin!
A mon avis les services et la qualité et beauté de l’endroit valent un 5 étoiles.
Magnifique, nous serions bien restés ! Nous reviendrons....et dorénavant chercherons des hôtels explorateurs.
Merci!
Miserez (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 27 Mar 2019
Check out: 29 Mar 2019
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior Suite
10
His Opinion: Notre séjour a été formidable. L'emplacement de l'hôtel en fait un endroit calme, près de Catane, de l'Etna et de Taormina donc idéalement situé. L'établissement est décoré avec beaucoup de goût, l'accueil a été formidable et la cuisine nous a fait énormément plaisir. Nous reviendrons et recommandons cet hôtel à nos amis.
valerie (With family)
Austria
Check in: 19 Mar 2019
Check out: 24 Mar 2019
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Classic room
10
His Opinion:
Amadeo (With friends)
Malta
Check in: 15 Mar 2019
Check out: 18 Mar 2019
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Superior Suite
6
His Opinion: The establishment is maintained impeccably, the landscaping and interior design are very pleasing, the staff is very helpful and the room accommodation very comfortable.
The restaurant was very disappointing. The menu was rather restricted in choice and the wines over-priced, but the most disappointing part was when we ordered the Chef's surprise menu with five wines to accompany. In the following evenings we found that, for the most part, the "surprise" menu was really a selection of dishes from the standard menu!
CARLOS (As couple)
Monaco
Check in: 22 May 2018
Check out: 23 May 2018
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Superior Suite
8
His Opinion: Chambre: très mauvaise salle de bains, mobilier de la chambre non adapté au standing.
Malgré l'accès difficile, cet établissement offre un cadre merveilleux à l'intérieur de la propriété. Le personnel est chaleureux, attentif et dédié à satisfaire vos désirs, avec professionnalisme.
Michael (With family)
Germany
Check in: 25 Mar 2018
Check out: 4 Apr 2018
Number of nights: 10
Stayed in room: Superior Suite
10
His Opinion: Great staff, very motivated and engaged,
The Breakfast is outstanding and the quality of the accomodation is excellent.
A good place to start excursions on the East side of Sicily.
Dupont (As couple)
France
Check in: 22 Oct 2016
Check out: 24 Oct 2016
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room Etna view
4
His Opinion: Le cadre est charmant et agréable mais les chambres se sont révélées très bruyantes (surtout avec une grande table qui dine sur la terrasse). Séjour décevant
Battaglia (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 27 Jun 2015
Check out: 28 Jun 2015
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Suite Etna view
10
His Opinion: ottima accoglienza, tutto perfetto
Patricia (As couple)
USA
Check in: 12 Oct 2013
Check out: 14 Oct 2013
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room Etna view
10
His Opinion: A stunning property. We were treated to an upgrade from the standard room that we booked to a junior suite - very luxurious and special. The restaurant is excellent for dinner. Their breakfast buffet was one of the best we had in Sicily. The concierge booked a guide for us for a full day on Mt. Etna and we had a fabulous day. Only positive things to say about Donna Carmela.
Blackwell (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 9 Aug 2012
Check out: 12 Aug 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion: We had a truly wonderful stay at Donna Carmela and enjoyed pure Sicilian hospitality. The restaurant is outstanding.
JOUBERT (As couple)
France
Check in: 13 Jul 2012
Check out: 15 Jul 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Suite sea view
10
His Opinion:
Widmer (As couple)
France
Check in: 27 Apr 2012
Check out: 28 Apr 2012
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
6
His Opinion: Nous avons été très étonnés de constater qu'un tel établissement soit positionné si près d'une voie de chemin de fer avec tous les inconvénients que cela apporte : des trains passent régulièrement et une mauvaise isolation n'empêche pas le bruit d'arriver jusqu'à la chambre ! et la vue sur le bel Etna est entaché par les fils de la ligne !!!
valerie (With friends)
France
Check in: 24 Sep 2011
Check out: 26 Sep 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room Etna view
10
His Opinion: Bonjour,
Notre séjour au Donna Carmela s'est formidablement bien passé
Cuisine remarquable et personnel très attentionné
Bravo pour tout !
Salutations
V Breton
Beauchaud (Solo travellers)
France
Check in: 13 Aug 2011
Check out: 18 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Superior room Etna view
10
His Opinion:
DUPASQUIER (As couple)
France
Check in: 10 Apr 2010
Check out: 11 Apr 2010
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion:
caronia (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 12 Feb 2010
Check out: 13 Feb 2010
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion: Personale di accoglienza disponibile e gentile, ho appezato molto la vostra cucine e il menù.e vorrei ringraziarvi per le magica atmosfera che si respira entrando da Donna Carmela.
