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Villa Ortensia

Sicily · Italy

Via Antonello da Messina, 93View location

9.2/10Excellent51 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.2/109.2
Location7.2/107.2
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities9.8/109.8
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About Villa Ortensia

With a total of 3 accomodation units, this is a nice place to stay.

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When you stay at b&b Villa Ortensia in Aci Castello, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 10-minute drive of Via Etnea and Catania Port. This beach bed & breakfast is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Catania Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until 8:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay No elevators Cash deposit required No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number IT087002B4GYBF9WIH
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7.5 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per day
    • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

Ionian Sea 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Norman Castle 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Cyclops Beach 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Cyclops Islands 3 km / 1.9 mi
Casa del Nespolo Museum 3.2 km / 2 mi
Lachea Island 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Lungomare di Ognina 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Port of San Giovanni 4.8 km / 3 mi
Timpa Natural Reserve 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Sant'Anna Lighthouse 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Leucatia Castle 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Via Etnea 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Tribunale di Catania 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Citadel University 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Vincenzo Bellini Music Institute 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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  • Wi-fiExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Villa Ortensia

9.2
Excellent
51 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
7.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
9.8 /10
41 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Rebecka

Lovely

Lovely environment. Easy to get to room after hours. There are some buses to get there if not wanting to take a cab that can be very expensive. This is a place to stay if one has or is renting a car. Not the easiest if on foot or taking a bus (especially during a strike)
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Stephen
Good staff.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Valentin

Great place to stay if you travel by car

The villa itself was great, clean and cosy room, nice breakfast in the garden.
We didn't have a car and the only issue for us was that there is no public beach near it, it's basically impossible to safely get into water in that area because of rocks and cliffs everywhere. There are a few paid beach clubs nearby with pools, but they all were closed due to off-season (beginning of October). The nearest place where you could get into the sea is about 10km away (rocky entrance, not really good, but better than nothing), and we needed to take a bus with not very convenient schedule to get to it.
With car getting to the beach is not an issue and the villa's location becomes quite convenient as you could travel along the seacoast from there without getting into traffic jams.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Matas
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Villa Ortensia and I can’t recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, the experience was exceptional. The check-in and check-out process was incredibly smooth and hassle-free, making our arrival and departure seamless.

The villa itself is immaculate. Everything was clean and tidy, and the attention to detail was evident throughout our stay. Our rooms were cleaned every day, ensuring a fresh and welcoming environment each time we returned.

One of the most impressive aspects of Villa Ortensia is how accurately the pictures reflect the property. What you see online is exactly what you get in real life – beautiful, well-maintained, and just as described.

If you’re looking for a perfect place to stay with top-notch service and pristine accommodations, Villa Ortensia is the ideal choice. I will definitely be returning and recommending it to others!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2024
Stewart
Wonderful place to stay. Only thing I missed was a fridge in the room
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2023
Beverly

Beatiful BnB by the Sea

Beautiful BnB by the sea. We thouroghly enjoyed breakfast on the patio each morning and admired the garden courtyard. Everyone, including those in town, went out of their way to make our stay an enjoyable one. Remember to get the Ortensia phone number to open the front gate.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2023
Leslie

Quaint Comfy Hotel

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a Rick Steves recommendation. The breakfast, which was extra, was very good and plentiful. We had a car and there was parking right in front of the hotel. I would stay there again.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Beautiful property full of antiques

Beautiful room furnished with antiques and art. Pretty small touches - beautiful bedding, marble-covered dressing tables, stone-clad shower walls. Handy kitchen and balcony for the guests disposal. Very comfy four poster bed. Breakfast paid separately - range of sweet bakes or cooked savoury breakfast on demand.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2019
Hoiki
My husband and I visited Catania for 5 days. My Italian friend recommended us to stay away from central Catania so we looked for somewhere within reasonable distance from the airport (less than 30 minute drive). It's just under an hour drive to Taormina and to the meeting point at Mount Etna where we did excursion.
The villa is so beautiful with a lovely garden. The area is quiet and near the sea. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Our room is so clean and tidy. Good selection of Sicilian breakfast too. They also provide private parking in a secure area which is important to us since we know vandalism is quite an issue there. We really feel safe to leave our car there. We had a very pleasant stay here. Recommend it!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2018
Russell

A nice place to stay- lovely owners

It is a beautiful area— however the internet was very poor
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2018
Sheena
Amazing. Wonderful hosts, great location for beach, cute villages and close to Catania. Family friendly, safe, gated with pool.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2017
Francesca
Erminia was great and really helpful throughout our stay and the airport transfer we arranged was fab. Would definitely recommend staying here - if only for the freshly baked cakes at breakfast!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2017
stephen

Pleasant vfm stay

We stayed a bit by accident due to some faulty map planning but it turned out to be a very pleasant first night in Sicily. Friendly and helpful hostess, charming little room felt very like staying as a house guest. Excellent value. Couple of relevant points though; it is not in the town itself - i would think a mile out - and it is very anonymous in the street, being behind big gates (get clear instructions before you go). That said there is a good bar/restaurant/pizzeria 200 yds away with sea views.
Breakfast usually outside in garden. Cant entirely describe as the electric co dug up the road and turned the power off (so juicer/toaster etc out of action).
Bathroom clean and worked and had hairdryer.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2016
Kristina

Nice B&B

We stayed here for our last night of 10-day Sicily trip. B&B is located close to the private beach, although the beach itself was not as nice as we excepted we enjoyed our stay here.
Owners were vary nice and friendly. There is a cute little town Aci Castello nearby which offers a good selection of restaurants and places to eat out or have a drink.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2016
Bella

Charming B&B!

We loved our stay at Villa Ortensia. The hosts were more than accommodating and lovely to be around. The location was great, there is an excellent beach club just at the end of the street. Breakfast was varied and delicious. Highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Fabiano

Consigliato

Alloggio comodo pulito e con tutti i confort, ottima posizione e il posto auto è utilissimo.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2024
Lucio
Struttura ben posizionata il posizione tranquilla; pulita, silenziosa, parcheggio riservato protetto, colazione in splendido giardino
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Marco
Buen punto intermedio entre Catania aeropuerto y Taormina cerca a playas !! Buen sitio
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2019
Martin

Nice place To stay near Catania

Proche de Catania. Endroit tranquille avec stationnement sécurisé. La chambre inclus une cuisinette
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2019
claus

Ok ophold men falsk varebetegnelse.....

Venligt værtspar, men ingen information ved ankomsten. Privat swimmingpool er en tilsnigelse, meget lille plastbassin ved naboen. Privat strand så vi intet til. Vi havde bestilt værelse med privat balkon, men fik et værelse med seperat balkon i forbindelse med fælles køkken. Ydermere var balkonen opbevaring for rengøringsmaterialer (koste, spande mm.).
Ophold med morgenmad bestod af kagebord og havde intet med morgenmad at gøre.
Kaffe og te i havneområdet var kun tilgængelig i forbindelse med morgenmaden og ryddet på alle andre tider.
Ok, men heller ikke mere, da beskrivelse af stedet bestemt ikke lever op til virkeligheden.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2019
LYNN

평범한 가정집 방 수준

평범한 가정집 방과 화장실. 평점에 비해 기대 이하 ㅠ 조식은 빵, 커피, 과일 약간. 주차는 편리합니다. 호텔과는 비교 불가.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2018
Silvana
Posizione ottima vicino al mare
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2018
Verified traveler

Ottimo B&B

Abbiamo passato tre giorni in questo ottimo B&B. Tutto è perfetto. Prima di tutto la accoglienza della gentile Erminia, molto disponibile e sempre pronta a dare condigli utili. Se ritornerò a Catania andro sicuramente in questo posto. Lo consiglio
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2018
Verified traveler

Pulizia della camera impeccabile.Ottima posizione

Abbiamo soggiornato pochi giorni ma è stato un posto magnifico,ci torneremo sicuramente.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2018
filippo

Comodità per Congressi allo Sheraton Catania

posizione strategica vicino alla sede di molti congressi. A solo 4 minuti di comoda passeggiata in riva alla costa. Ottima colazione di alimenti tipici della zona da gustare, marmellate siciliane, dolci siciliani. Ottimo parcheggio su strada illuminata. Mezzi di trasporto urbani sotto casa per dirigersi in centro a Catania senza usare l'auto
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2017
Andrea

Un weekend in relax tra mare e cultura

Ottima location per trascorrere qualche giorno in relax vicino a Catania e sulla direttrice per Aci , Giardini Naxos e Taormina. Camera pulita e arredata con gusto. Colazione casalinga e varia molto apprezzata. Ottimo il terrazzo per rilassarsi al sole anche in Dicembre.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2017
irene
Meglio di così non poteva andare: Erminia è una persona speciale, meravigliosamente solare, gentile e disponibile. Il posto è curato, il giardino bellissimo, le camere ben arredate e molto pulite, la colazione è buonissima! Lo consiglio senza ombra di dubbio e ci tornerò.
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2017
Liana

b&b mit Familienflair

sehr hübsches b&b, empfehlen wir weiter. Vorallem das Frühstück im Garten ist wirklich wunderschön. Die Gastgeber sind auch sehr freundlich und haben immer einige Tips. Wir haben es sehr genossen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2017
GIACOMO

Ambiente accogliente

Ottimo ambiente familiare! Ci si sente in famiglia...ovviamente con qualche piccola limitazione dovuta alla tipologia di sistemazione (un pò di rumorosità delle camere). Davvero consigliato!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2016
Verified traveler
Tre giorni di soggiorno per un congresso ad Acicastello. Usufruito di b&b per pernottamento e colazione ma pochissimo durante l'arco della giornata. Trovato facilmente, e facili le indicazioni di accesso e l'uso personale delle chiavi della struttura. Un po' difficile trovare personale in alcuni orari e pagari all'uscita con soli contanti.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2016
Britta

familiäres B&B

Das B&B Villa Ortensia liegt an einem durch ein Tor von der Hauptstraße getrennten Privatweg. Die Zimmer im ersten Stock sind hübsch und zweckmäßig eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Frühstück gibt es auf der Terrasse, Rosaria und Erminia kümmern sich total süß und es bleiben keine Wünsche offen. Ich kam vormittags an und habe direkt noch ein zweites Frühstück bekommen. Obwohl ich kaum italienisch spreche, habe ich mich sofort willkommen gefühlt. Direkt gegenüber ist ein kostenpflichtiger Lido, den man als Gast der Villa Ortensia nutzen kann. Ich kann diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen!
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2015
Verified traveler
Trevligt läge men lite svårt att hitta. Trevlig och hjälpsam värdfamilj. Frukost i vacker trädgård.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2015
Juha

Hyvä valinta

Erittäin viihtyisä,idyllinen majoitusvaihtoehto. Ystävällinen ja avulias henkilökunta.
Jos haet lomallesi majoitusvaihtoehtoa, jossa haluat kokea aidon Sisialaisen tunnelman, kannattaa ehdottomasti valita Villa Ortensia.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2015
Karl-Heinz

Mixed feelings.....

Wir, meine Frau und ich, waren fuer 4 Tage zu Gast im \"Hotel Ortensia\", was, im Endeffekt eine B&B Unterkunft ist. Das Haus liegt relativ ruhig an einer Privatstrasse, die mit einem Tor zur normalen Strasse abgeschottet ist. Unser Zimmer war recht klein und hatte einen kleinen Balkon mit Sicht auf den Aetna. Man kann den versuch erkennen, das Zimmer in einem bestimmten Stil einzurichten ( Modern, farbenfroh in Lindgruen, Pink und schwarz, mit Prints von Marilyn Monroe und Cathrine Hepburn an den Waenden), was aber letztendlich nicht 100%ig gelungen ist. Fruehstueck wird in einem Zimmer serviert, was wohl normalerweise als Wohnzimmer dient, mit einer Moeblierung zwischen Antiquariat und Troedelmarkt.
Dagegen ist der Garten ein echter Hingucker. Da man bei schoenen Wetter auf der Terasse fruehstueckt, fuehlt man sich richtig wohl und \"in Familie\".
Die \"kleinen\" Defizite des Zimmers werden aber mehr als wett gemacht durch die ueberaus freundliche und hilfsbereite Hausherrin Rosaria. Sehr liebenswuerdig,offen und herzlich.
Letztendlich haben wir uns dort gut aufgehoben gefuehlt.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2014
Andrea
Giunto per un congresso ho casualmente scelto villa Ortensia in quanto vicina alla sede del congresso. Arrivo la sera e vengo frettolosamente accolto con alcune spiegazioni circa la gestione delle chiavi e gli orari. L'accesso al bagno è misterioso, scopro per caso che si entra dal terrazzino esterno! La mattina dopo la colazione nello splendido giardino cancella le perplessità iniziali e nei gg seguenti la cortesia della sig.ra Rosaria rende piacevole il soggiorno. Molto familiare, più che in albergo sembra di essere venuti in Sicilia a trovare dei parenti...
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2013
Alcaix
Impressions mitigées : pour les aspects négatifs : adresse quasi introuvable , personne ne répond au téléphone ( un fixe et 2 portables) - donc pas d'indication supplémentaire pour préciser le lieu de la villa- , à l'arrivée grille avec un digicode et toujours personne pour répondre à l'appel et quand enfin une personne de la résidence a ouvert la grille en nous laissant entrer , toujours personne pour répondre à la sonnerie de la porte d'entrée de la villa - la propriétaire étant tout simplement à la cave...et bien sûr , d'importants problèmes pour garer son véhicule sur cette route bordant la mer . Nous étions 3 adultes : chambre trop petite et sanitaire étroit .. Pour les aspects positifs , le lieu est calme la nuit et la propriétaire est charmante , bon petit déjeuner . Villa bien placée pour visiter la côte de la mer ionienne du nord au sud sans oublier l'Etna à proximité .
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2013
Aviv israel

מיקום נח מחוץ לקטניה .

המיקום נח באזור ACICASTELO . הומלץ להשתמש בתחבורה ציבורית לקטניה אבל זו לא הייתה סדירה והסתדרנו עם הרכב ששכרנו. בעלת המלון ארחה למופת וסיפקה שפע הסברים והמלצות על האזור . ארוחת בוקר מעולה . מציע לשפר את ההסברים כיצד ניתן להגיע לבית מכיון שלא ברור מרחוב היכן המיקום המדויק. חניה ליד הבית .
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2013
Anke

mooie locatie

Mooie locatie, zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaren, Badkameren ontbijt een beetje behelpen. Wij zouden er zeker terug gaan.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2013
René og Kitter

Hyggelig og omsorgsfuld service

Alt var perfekt, vi kan varmt anbefale stedet. Der var meget hyggeligt og meget \"italiensk\". Dejlig hjemmebagt Siciliansk kage hver eneste morgen. Man følte sig meget velkommen. Det var lidt svært at finde, når man ikke var kendt i området.
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2012
laquet

bien placé pour visite Etna

très difficile à trouver ,signalisation nulle , petit déjeuner très limite ,pas eau chaude ,à un moment dans la douche, télévision ridicule et réception nulle,personnel aimable
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2011
Verified traveler
ottima ospitalità!

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Villa Ortensia
Via Antonello da Messina, 93, Aci Castello, Italy

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