Terra Dell Etna

Italy , Sicily
Catania, Via Pietro Garofalo
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10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Todd

Great staff with beautiful grounds. Perfect spot to unwind.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

alec

This outstanding property is stretched over acres of beautiful countryside at the bottom of the Etna volcano. It is part of the Relais Châteaux collection, so you can expect 5 star service and amenities.
Rooms and suites are spread across the property, in the middle of vineyards, lemon trees etc. The views are breathtaking, the staff is extremely helpful, nice and professional.
A small downside is the under equipped gym which deserves an upgrade.
I truly recommend this property weather as a starting point to the wonders I this region, or just for a calm and relaxing day in the Sicily countryside.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Rebecca

Beautiful rooms in a heavenly setting

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

ANTONY

Phenomenal property. Privacy, service and food were amazing

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Elizabeth

10 out of 10! Insane property, incredible views and staff, meals that were flawless, we will be back!!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Michael

Stay here. It’s special place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Nata

Peaceful

Beautiful property with wonderful amenities. Would definitely stay longer next visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

David

We arrived around 8PM straight off a set of flights from SFO and were exhausted. We were welcomed into the bar, a beautiful, cozy room, given food and drink, and checked in there, since reception had closed. We ended up spending a couple hours chatting with another couple, the place promotes making friends.

Throughout our stay the food was terrific, breakfast on the lawn above the pool was amazing, including eggs from the farm's own chickens. The service was very friendly. Antonio offered us a tour of the wine cellar, which is actually built into an ancient well and not to be missed. Gabriela, the bartender, made a very good negroni and stayed to chat, as staff often do here.

The property is spread out over many acres of vineyards and over 100 fruit trees. Our building was the furthest from the central building and restaurant so it was very quiet. They provide a golf cart to get you around on the very rough and often unpaved roads of the estate but it is a bit hair-raising as the roads are bumpy and the staff drive very fast. We ended up just driving our own car around, which was slightly better, given the narrow, bumpy roads. We got lost repeatedly, but that was part of the fun as we always eventually got to the place we were going.

Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves beauty, great food, and terrific people.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

good: location, quiet, fresh ingredients. Okay: service. Not good: dinner entrees.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2020

Andrea

Beautiful unique stay

Amazing stay in a wonderful setting. Rooms comfortable. Estate set in a beautiful vineyard.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Amazing stay at Monaci. cleanliness of the room was good but there is room for improvement. Will surely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2020

Jimbo

We received a very warm welcome and excellent service at this beautifully located hotel complex. The pool was wonderful and the estate a pleasure to walk around and see the produce growing. We then enjoyed eating it too. Breakfast was excellent and we felt hugely relaxed following our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2019

Robert

Beautiful property, terrific staff. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Nice Country style hotel. Very calm and peaceful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2019

Paul

Will be even better after the rennovation..

Wonderful location and \"eco resort\" policies well implemented. Restaurant is a real highlight serving excellent dishes focused on local produce. Fine local wine selection. Slightly expensive but excellent cuisine non the less.

Sadly, construction of a new bar area was underway during our visit and the associated noises and workers trucks made a nuisance of the day. Also new rooms were being build on different areas of the expansive vineyard property which also lead to noise and inconvenience. During the night the interior wood of the room we stayed in creaked and squeaked constantly with the changing temperature and one the adjacent property guard dogs barked and barked for what seemed all 3 night of the 3 nights we stayed. It's a pity really that the peaceful environment was spoilt by the work going on and the dogs.. (welcome to Sicily) as this is a lovely place and we really like the accommodation, restaurant and the really friendly and helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2018

Rita

Stunning Hotel near Mt Etna

This was the nicest place we stayed at in 10 days of traveling in Sicily. Beautiful, spotless,modern room with stunning views...which ended up being perfect for us as it was pouring rain during our stay there. The fireplace made it all the more comforting! Staff was extremely accommodating and dinners were delicious!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

mayahijazi

this is a must visit hotel!!! super amazing wine, food scenery and bedrooms.
Everything is just amazing, and its so romantic!!!! definitely will go back again

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2018

A beautiful and relaxing getaway. Do it!

Wonderful relaxing place to reset and recharge. Everything is tastefully decorated and handled with grace.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2018

Jimbo

Nice country feel, bucolic setting

Wow, what a fantastic setting in which to decompress. I only had 2 nights; I wish I had had three. Amazing views and I just fantasized about a lifestyle in the country. This coming from a city boy.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing views and setting. Breakfast is a highlight, make your own juice from a choice of fruit and veg grown on site.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2018

Gudrun

We never wanted to leave!

My mother and I stayed at Monaci for two nights. The hotel attendants went out of their way for us all the time. We felt like we were almost family! We had delicious cocktails and then moved on to dinner at their restaurant, which was divine! They have a sommelier on hand to guide with the wines. We loved playing badminton on the lawn and going for a walk in the orchards and vineyards. The breakfast was delicious and ample with a juicer and selection of fresh fruits and vegetables to make your own fresh fruit juice! We loved it and can’t wait to go back!

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Super rural spot high above coast

This is not a cheap hotel and despite a great deal to like, there are a few things to be put right: towels are not good for drying oneself (perhaps too much conditioner), scrambled egg at breakfast is cold and , although most dishes at dinner are super, one or two miss the mark. We recommend the delicious rabbit. Staff are excellent and the hotel grounds delightful.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

An absolute must

A wonderful hotel. Peaceful, boutique type hotel in a superb setting. Upgraded to a suite which was enormous but great. Dinner was delicious but quite slow service which was the only downside. A lovely Sicilian buffet for breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

beautiful and comfortable facilities

Healthy breakfast. Spacious rooms. Nice landscape.
Not too far from Catania and close to Etna and Taormino.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2017

Robert

Wonderful

A spectacular place and experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2017

Vincent

Beautiful room and wonderful restaurant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2017

Ellen

Hotel was on a working farm,

The hotel was not to far from Mt Etna. Ithad an interesting mix in its decor. Staff was very nice.

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2017

David

Atmospheric hotel close to Etna

Roomy hotel in rural location well placed for visits to the Etna National Park. Excellent pool and breakfast setup. Food was good albeit a little pricey. Some good alternatives in nearby Zaffarana Etnea. The wine tasting experience was poor quality and appalling value.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2017

onthego

Authentic bio hotel in the countryside.

Well appointed with charm but not for guests who are not surefooted. Some walking for many rooms needed.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2017

caroline

farm retreat of my dreams.. if only for the staff

the property is a beautiful newly renovated resort on a fabulous farm. grounds are breathtaking. check in staff was lovely. breakfast selection and cocktails were memorable.
room we had was very comfortable especially mattress and air conditioner.

restaurant and breakfast staff fell short for a luxury property (one has much higher expectation at these prices) but when i complained the management was nice enough to give us a reduction to the restaurant bill.
for the area you really need a car and willingness to drive 40+ minutes for activities such as etna taormina and neighboring beaches, catania.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2017

Matthew

Perfect Sicilian getaway

Really incredible place. The suite was spacious and had a superb view. The location was idyllic, staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was delightful.

I think the only thing which could be improved is dinner in the restaurant. The food was somewhat bland and unexciting, and the service was slow - it took 2.5 hrs for 4 courses.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Perfec stat

Amazing experience. Will absolutely return.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2016

Jacob

Could be spectacular but meh

The scenery is spectacular. It is a bit remote so accessing any other restaurants is not really an option. That leaves the dining experience at the property which was beyond overpriced and mediocre. This is coming from a New Yorker who works at a hotel property. I expect over priced and mediocre. A wine list that featured the same wines and vintages at 75 percent over what other resorts are charging. The service was inattentive (again not expecting much, but perhaps ask why my meal hasn't been touched in 20 minutes). The one night I ordered grappa, they measured a 1 oz pour table side. In a grappa glass which would only allow an extra 1/2 oz anyway. We spent 200 euro for 2 courses and a bottle of wine, you can skip the etched glassware for measuring pours. It Is Tacky. Floors need to be mopped in the rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Giulio

Bellissima struttura,servizio TOP

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Meinrad

Ruhiges Landgut mit Traumaussicht

Ein wunderbares Landgut mit Oliven-, Zitrusbäumen und Weinreben. Geräumige Zimmer und Villen.
Tolles Frühstück mit vielen Produkten vom Hof und der Umgebung.
Feines Sternemenü am Abend.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2022

Bernhard

Das Monaci delle Terre nere liegt sehr schön und ruhig am Fuß des Aetna. Taormina und Catania sind gut zu erreichen. Zimmer sind okay, aber Essen und Wein lassen sehr zu wünschen übrig. Das Preis- Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt absolut NICHT!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Einzigartige Anlage, wundervoll in die Natur eingebettet. Tolle Zimmer, phantastischer Poo, Garten, ausgezeich etes Restaurant, Frühstück unter Pinien. Ein Traum

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2019

Verified traveler

Die Lage ist sehr gut und wir hatten auch ein toll gelegenes Zimmer. Leider finden zur Zeit große Umbaumaßnahmen statt , die doch wesentlich gestört haben. Ein großes Nebengebäude wird umgebaut, neue Häuser werden gebaut, der Frühstücksbereiich war ausgelagert in einem Zelt, ebenso die Küche. Es war jeden Tag, auch samstags , Baulärm. Das kann man alles machen, aber dann kann man nicht den Preis aufrufen, Wir wurden vorab über Arbeiten an der Bar unterrichtet. Das fand ich schon hilfreich, aber das Ausmass war ein ganz anderes. Man sollte wieder hinfahren, wenn alles fertig ist. Das würde ich auf jeden Fall vor der Buchung bei der Unterkunft Monaceri erfragen.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Inte värt pengarna - mycket dålig mat

Tveklöst det dyraste hotellrum vi har bokat (+250 Eur). Själva rummet och området var inte dåligt - däremot ytterst tveksamt om det når upp till den nivån man kan förvänta sig av priset: rummet låg trist och mörkt och luktade lite unket. Fanns lite frukt, vatten och kaffe på rummet, men har fått betydligt mer på andra boutique hotel.
Det som dock verkligen var den stora besvikelsen var maten. Trots hög prislapp och trots lokala råvaror lyckades inte köket förvalta det. Pinsamt nog hade vi våra sämsta måltider här under en veckas vistelse på Sicilien. En maträtt var till och med så dålig att vi skickade tillbaka den (aldrig gjort det tidigare). Att dessutom en exklusiv restaurang år 2018 har en sådan usel och halvhjärtad vegetarisk meny är pinsamt.
Personalen var dock hjälpsam.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Aug 2018

Walter

Etwas abgelegen.Verkommenes zentrales marodes Gebäude, das seit Jahren einen neuen Anstrich benützt. Gelebt wird in verzettelten \"Rustici\" oder Maiensäss (ehemalige Mönchszellen).Jedoch saubere Zimmer. Die Kieswege sind ungeeignet für Damen mit Absätze. Essen war mässig. Das versprochene Frühstück wegen frühzeitiger Flug-Abreise wurde nicht geliefert. Eignet sich für Agrotourismus in mittleren bis unterem Segment. Preis-Leistung stimmt überhaupt nicht.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2017

Sophie

Lieux exceptionnel

Magnifique, exceptionnel ! Petit bémol sur la chambre 4 juste en dessous de la salle du restaurant plutôt bruyant.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2017

Andre

Da consigliare a tutti.....

Posto incantevole, staff sempre presente e mai invadente e molto professionale....abbiamo provato cooking class e wine tasting....TOP....da fare per capire al meglio la loro filosofia.....ci torneremo presto.....