Donna Carmela

Property class: 4
Boutique hotel in Riposto with outdoor pool and restaurant

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At Donna Carmela, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mount Etna. Guests can indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and grab a bite to eat at La Cucina di DonnaCarmela, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features of this boutique hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$252 nightly
The current price is $284 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Annex Building

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a mirror, and a wall decoration.

Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Annex Building

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed (2 pax)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a plant on the desk.

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed (2 pax)

  • Garden view
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

A hot tub with a person relaxing, surrounded by a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a small table.

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a white tablecloth, and a plate of food and drinks.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Romantic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

An aerial view of a rooftop swimming pool surrounded by dense foliage.

Romantic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with breakfast, a chair, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors.

Exclusive Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite

A rooftop pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.

Grand Suite

  • Partial sea view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a painting, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Contrada Grotte, 7, Riposto, CT, 95010

What's nearby

  • Pista Santa Venera - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mount Etna - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Via Etnea - 21 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 50 min drive
  • Mascali Station - 14 min drive
  • Carruba Station - 24 min walk
  • Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Il Nuovo Portico - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Briciola - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Conchiglia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Il Muretto - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Donna Carmela

  • At Donna Carmela, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mount Etna. Guests can indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and grab a bite to eat at La Cucina di DonnaCarmela, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features of this boutique hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 29 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and litter boxes available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Donna Carmela Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant exceeded expectations with delicious food, great Sicilian options, and a wonderful atmosphere. (13 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight of the day with a scrumptious selection of pastries and fresh orange juice. (11 reviews)
  • The pool area was wonderful, quiet, and offered great views of Mt Etna and the sea. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hideaway in lush greenery with very friendly and helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Gate closed at the reception makes it confusing on arrival. Place was clean, staff was excellent, food was very good and pool area very nice. Could close a bit later
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property with great food and service. The gardens are beautiful and the location is very convenient to visit Etna and Taormina.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property. Very relaxing, beautiful grounds and rooms. Dinner restaurant was wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is incredible and the staff are welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t recommend more strongly. A beautiful retreat in Sicily.
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique resort property in the countryside. Peaceful, beautiful, elegant, but relaxed. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The service was next level!!! The rooms were huge and loved the whole lodge vibe!! Just wish there was beach access or at least a nicer pool! The restaurant was the best food i had in Sicily
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10/10 Exceptional

Very wonderful propert between Catania and Taormina with a great location near the Etna park entrances and local wineries. With a great onsite restaurant and small pool it made a great stopover.
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing and relaxing stay with exquisite meals, elegant surroundings, and rejuvenating massages.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place
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10/10 Exceptional

amazing resort and top tier services
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location
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10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon Stay

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful boutique hotel in a middle of nowhere
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10/10 Exceptional

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.