Villa Paradiso dell'Etna

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Very good

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2021

Dimitrios

Not a paradise at all.

Try to stay away! We booked 13 days in advance by hotels.com. Att arrival there was No room for us. They booked us instead to a local hotel for the same price -a room that 50% less cost, with No view to a terrible location. We had No choise But to spend Only a night there. They refuse to give a compensation. They don’t speak english and they email in italian, although We asked 3 times.
If You want to visit, call them in advance. It is the first time that this kind of scam happens to us.
We booked the superior room with Etna view for 100€ and We got for the same price a basement room with No view.
The hotel stuff behavior was unacceptable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Have breakfast with direct view to the Etna and enjoy the hospitality of the friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Stephen

very nice

Lovely hotel with comfortable rooms, outs had a view of Etna. There are nice grounds and a pool to enjoy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

alan

old world charm

Fantastic old world charm. Loved breakfast served on the roof looking at Mt Etna. Staff are lovely. Room quirky old world. Loved it loved it. I’m gluten free and they were very accommodating. Would stay again in a heartbeat. I stayed Monday to Friday. As this hotel is geared towards weddings it may be a different experience at weekends.
My only negative is I got bit a lot by the pool area where it is very green. Management need to get the greenery sprayed. Other than that 5 stars. (You need a car too)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

Roger

Catania stay

Nice hotel and environment
The internet was weak but functional

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2019

Verified traveler

Old fashioned and too remote. Too far from city centre. TV only had English news channel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2018

Gary

Charming hotel with gorgeous views & pool

A lovely hotel with a slightly faded grandeur that adds to its charm. Gorgeous grounds & pool area & the building & surroundings are very pretty. The bedroom was comfortable & immaculate with an amazing view of Etna from the balcony. The breakfast room also has a panoramic view of Etna. Perfect for a 2 night stay to visit Etna South (20 min drive) and Benanti vineyard (5 min drive) both of which are highly recommended. Helpful & friendly staff too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2018

Bernd

Full recommendation !!

Very nice and stylish hotel on a very good level. Nice designed rooms and good bathroom. Wonderful garden with big pool.
Pricewise a really good deal.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2017

Lorraine

Atmospheric Hotel

We were very pleasantly surprised by the hotel. As you enter the gates you cannot fail to be impressed with the sight that awaits you. The gardens wrap around the hotel and provide quiet secluded corners with plenty of seating. The pool is an added bonus. The rooms were delightful, such a change from the clean cut lines and furniture of modern hotels. it all added to the holiday experience.

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2017

Christine

A bit tired but ok for the price

Efficient check in. Restaurant only had set menu at about €35- didn't look very good and as we had no car we had quite a walk to a shopping centre about 1.5 k's on a very narrow road which was too dangerous to walk at night due to traffic. Pool area and bedroom very clean and comfortable. View of Mt Etna was lovely. Breakfast was ok, but very little fresh food - pre bought cakes and pastries were there throughout our stay - not renewed. A function was held throughout the grounds making it unusable for guests. This would have been ok except we were not forewarned. We could have made plans to go elsewhere if we had known. Still, it was very reasonably priced! Advice: if you stay here make sure you have a car!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2017

Verified traveler

A grand old dame that has seen better times

Good choice for trips to Etna, but be aware that it is effectively in the middle of nowhere (an area full of shopping centers and malls)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2017

Rico

Charming Hotel at the foot of Mt. Etna

Charming hotel built at the beginning of the last century, and furnished with antiques. Free parking, quick checkin, and friendly staff. Good location if you're coming from/going to the airport, sightseeing Mt. Etna, or shopping in Taormina. The included breakfast was ok but nothing to write home about, but it's all made up by the beautiful breakfast area on the rooftop. There are also various spacious reading rooms, and not least of all, free WiFi everywhere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2015

Phil

Great stay at the Hotel Villa Paradisio dell\"Etna

Holiday 13th Sept-20th Sept Temperature 34 c pure blue sky all week, Need a car,unless u want to be isolated to Hotel,Mt Etna visit a must,expensive but must be done,great experience..drive into park,cable car to first level,then 4wd to base of Etna.
Drove to Enna approx 1 hr great scenery not to miss,then drove onto Argento approx another 1 hr drive visited greek temples.Taormina 1hr drive stunning views, lovely beaches on the way nice places to eat in Gardini Naxos.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Relaxing Stay

We had a couple of nights here in order to see Mt Etna so it was a perfect location. It was very pleasant to sit round the pool in the afternoon, although make sure you have insect repellant, and dinner in the hotel was very good. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Recommended

Loved the hotel. Will definitely come back. Old world feel with friendly staff and beautiful rooms.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2015

Patrick

Hotel full of atmosphere and character

Great atmospheric hotel with interesting history. Lovely outdoor pool. Convenient to Etna, shops etc. Staff very friendly. Highly recommended to family group looking for something more than all mod cons.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2015

Kenneth

Hotel Paradiso dell'Etna

We stayed here for our last night as it was fairly close to the airport but it still took an hour to drive there in rush hour traffic. The staff did warn us about that.
We had a lovely room with a balcony and view of Etna. We had the €35 set evening meal which was very nice.
Our Satnav took us right there, using the address.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2014

kim

lovely italian villa hotel

hotel was lovely and set in lovely gardens. lovely outside pool. Friendly staff that all spoke english.

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Convenient to Catania Airport

Great stay. Concierge very helpful. It was only a 15 minute drive to the airport, which made it convenient for our 6:15 a.m. flight. The restaurant staff at dinner were not friendly or attentive. Pasta was good but meat overcooked.

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel with great pool. Service is relaxed for its formal surroundings around the pool . room service fantastic. As visiting family locally would come again as their is no competition

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2014

David

Atmospheric but dated

We used this hotel as our based for two nights to explore the area around Etna, Catania and Taormina; in this regard it was perfect. The place is a bit dated and the furnishing are a bit tired, but this adds to its overall charm. It is in a busy suburb located near a large shopping mall, which is a good place to hunt for food outside of the standard Italian mealtimes. It is also a short drive to the center of town where you can find all necessary services. Our rooms faced Etna, but were close to the front of the hotel and the busy road that buzzed with traffic during the day. The breakfast is sufficient and attended by staff willing to make individual coffee drinks upon request.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2014

Verified traveler

Well presented hotel

We had a three night stay and enjoyed it immensely. Well presented in and outside.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2014

Sheila & Charle

Charming hotel!

We enjoyed our one-night stay in this charming hotel. The staff was friendly and the restaurants were very nice (and delicious!) for dinner and breakfast. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The grounds were beautiful. This was a lovely beginning to our holiday in Sicily.

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Enjoyable stay close to Etna

We enjoyed our stay at Villa Paradiso. The hotel has a kind of old world charm but in a very nice way. The marble bathroom was clean and with an excellent shower. The bed was large and very comfortable. The surrounds of the hotel were very pleasant, and our room had its own terrace, though it wasn't the kind of weather for sitting out when we visited. It was ideally situated for visiting Etna and it was easy to be up the mountain by 9am the next morning. Breakfast in the roof top terrace was a lovely way to start the day and there was lots of choice of things to eat.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2013

aral_sea

Good hotel and good stay

The hotel is kept well. The style is something like liberty, I would say. The room we had was comfortable, with fridge filled with usual expensive small drinks (like other hotels), parquet on the floor, thick glasses in the door of the small balcony, sky on demand, bathroom in good state. On the whole the room was clean. The view of Mount Etna from the terrace where we had breakfast was spectacular. We were lucky there were no clouds for all the length of our stay.

Breakfast included various juices, almond milk, slices of bread (rye bread too) and toaster, yoghurts, coffee, tea bags, green tea, croissants, cappuccinos, honey in little jars, jams, cakes (which unlike croissants weren't covered), ham, slices of cheeses...you should be able to pick something satisying your tastes.

The little garden it's worth a visit.

People at the reception were affable.

Location of the hotel: bear in mind that if you want to go around in Sicily the best way is hiring a car (or a moped or bike). Public transports outside the main cities are poor. The hotel is situated in an area which is part of the hinterland of Catania, but urban bus lines don't get there. If you have a car, the hotel is ideal for excursions to Mount Etna, but also Taormina, the ceramic capital of Caltagirone, and Siracusa and all the other baroque towns like Noto, Ragusa and Modica. Catania town centre and Acireale are worth a visit.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2013

MM

Too far

Disappointing for the price and 4 star rating. Hotel is miles from anywhere, so car is essential.Hotel tired looking and outside cleaned just for evening local events. Pool did not seem cleanest, although a machine was used to clean.
Depressing ambience, esp. in dining room. Food expensive for the quality.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2013

Mary & Chris

A beautiful Sicilian hotel in traditional style

We stayed for 7 nights and were very comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful and couldn't do enough for us. The garden and pool area is lovely - very relaxing and the pool clean and well kept. We had a wonderful view of Etna from our room and I would recommend asking for a room with an Etna view. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the service good. Internet access is good in the lounge area and a computer is provided for guests to use. For us the only down side to the location of the hotel is that there is nowhere to walk from the hotel if you want to have an evening stroll. We did however, find a nice pizzaria within walking distance of the hotel which enabled us to sample the local wines without having to drive.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Comfortable country house hotel overlooking Etna

We loved the hotel. The atmosphere in the hotel is warm and comfortable, and the staff are charming, so it feels homely - country house hotel homely. The restaurant serves a four course set meal but it is possible to have only a part of it and pay accordingly. The wine was good and not expensive.

We had a good view of Etna from our room.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2012

RK

Hard to find, but cute.

This was quite the hotel in 1920....but a little tired now. The rooms are really cute and the sheets are top quality. The hotel restaurant was very good and the staff was excellent. The main problem is that the hotel is near nothing and very hard to find. Even with our GPS we drove around an extra 10 min. The street names are repetitive and the roads are difficult to navigate as they are in many parts of Italy.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2012

colbourn

sites to see Taomia, mount Etna

Very pleasant stay. Staff friendly, hotel typically sicillian. Gardens and grounds tranquil.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2011

Frank

Very satisfied - great customer service

The hotel was charming and very well maintained. We loved the hand-painted murals in the rooms. Hotel management was extremely friendly and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2009

James

A comfortable and relaxing hotel on the slopes of Mount Etna

The Villa Paradiso can be difficult to find if arriving by rental car, but it is well worth the serach. The Hotel is in the grand style, in pleasant gardens, plenty of off-street parking, and well-furnished, comfortable rooms - ensure yours has a balcony and view of Etna. The facilities - there is a pool and fitness centre - are good, and the hotel is well placed for touring around Etna and the North-East of Sicily. The food is first-class, the wine list comprehensive. Breakfast is served on the roof terrace, and all other meals can be eaten out of doors under clear summer skies. All this makes for an excelent break.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2021

Zilio

Ottimo
Punto di riferimento x l anno prossimo

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2021

Lucia

Ganz tolles Ambiente! Frühstück auf einen wunderschönen Terrasse mit Blick auf Etna und sehr ausreichend !

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2021

Mélanie

On ne peut pas être et avoir été

Cet hôtel a du être très beau il y a quelques années. On sent qu’il a eu ses heures de gloire mais vit sur ses acquis. Plein de choses sont à revoir par exemple un bar ouvert pour prendre l’apéro en terrasse, nettoyer la piscine pleine de poussière de l’Etna etc etc

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Aria condizionata non funzionante nelle camere e nel resto della struttura.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2020

thierry

Retour vers le passé

Hôtel qui nécessiterai un bon rafraîchissement la pisine est propre quand aux chambres la vue est exceptionnelle a part la salle de bains qui a été refaite le reste est a revoir pour un hôtel 4 étoiles. Bon petit déjeuner sur la terrasse

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2020

giuseppe

buono

buono

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2020

denis

Pour la vue sur l'Etna

Beau bâtiment et parc attenant. Parking facile dans le parc de l'hôtel. Accueil professionnel. Chambre un peu vieillotte, surtout la salle de bain mais ça reste très confortable et très propre. Calme grâce à un double vitrage efficace. Vue magnifique sur le volcan depuis la salle petit déjeuner. Restauration possible. Séjour agréable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Giuseppe

Fuga romantica

Hotel che mantiene un certo fascino classico, pulizia confort e disponibilità del personale, impeccabile

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

Francesca Sandro

Ottimo hotel

Un pernotto di tutto rispetto

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2019

Joseph

Parfait pour voir et explorer l'etna.
On est juste devant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Ganske udemærket hotel til pengene. Flot udsigt til Etna fra morgenmadsrestauranten på tagterrassen. Der er et meget venligt personale på hotellet, som er gode til at tale engelsk og meget gerne vil hjælpe. Stor ros til personalet.

Hotellet bærer præg af, at det er et ældre hotel, og der var lidt fugtigt på vores værelse.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Pernille

Rigtig fint sted - personalet er meget venlige og taler godt engelsk!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Ben arredato, Tutto in ordine e pulito. Buono il rapporto qualità/prezzo

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Prezzo della camera troppo alto. Ristorante:. Relatione prezzo/performante insufficiente.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Ottima struttura

Ottima struttura, immersa in un bel giardino. D'estate fruibile anche la piscina. Pulizia perfetta, camere con tutti i confort. Letti meravigliosi. Consiglio la visita e la permanenza.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2019

filippo

Paradiso... Dell'Etna

Hotel dei primi del novecento con arredi originali. Splendido panorama.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

È una grande villa d’epoca di grande fascino, con un giardino meraviglioso.
La posizione è tranquilla ma strategica per visitare l’Etna e tanti altri luoghi d’interesse, e gode inoltre di una vista meravigliosa sull’etna.

Leisure