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Donna Carmela

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed (2 pax)
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Contrada Grotte, 7, Riposto, CT, 95010
  • Timpa Natural Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Porto dell' Etna
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Torre Archirafi Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

  • 95 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed (2 pax)

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed (2 pax)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Romantic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Romantic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Suite

Exclusive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Annex Building

Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Annex Building

  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Riposto

Located in Riposto, Donna Carmela is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Ionian Sea and 8 minutes from Timpa Natural Reserve. .This boutique hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mount Etna and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach.

What's nearby

  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 8 min drive
  • Porto dell' Etna - 9 min drive
  • Acireale Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive
  • Torre Archirafi Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Carruba Station - 2 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Modò - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Briciola - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Argentina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Il Muretto - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pane Condito Il Muretto - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Donna Carmela

Mediterranean hotel with a fitness center and spa services
Donna Carmela offers 29 accommodations with minibars and safes. 45-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at La Cucina di DonnaCarmela, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
La Cucina di DonnaCarmela - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 15.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • La Cucina di DonnaCarmela

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Renovated entire property – March 2018
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • LED light bulbs
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Donna Carmela Hotel Riposto
Donna Carmela Hotel
Donna Carmela Hotel Riposto
Donna Carmela Riposto
Hotel Donna Carmela Riposto
Riposto Donna Carmela Hotel
Donna Carmela Hotel
Hotel Donna Carmela
Donna Carmela Hotel
Donna Carmela Riposto
Donna Carmela Hotel Riposto

Donna Carmela Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is incredible and the staff are welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t recommend more strongly. A beautiful retreat in Sicily.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amol

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar, Miami Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No business center, no computer Otherwise, extraordinary
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley, Marlow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting of this beautiful hotel is stunning, there are views of Mt Etna and the sea everywhere. The Hotel grounds are full of specimen trees and bushes from around the World, lush and gorgeous! We stayed in a Romantic Chalet that was so roomy and spacious and well furnished with glimpses of the sea through the foliage. Each long was so secluded and private. We had the added bonus of a private hot pool/spa outside on the deck outside our window. However it is the staff that take the Donna Carmela to the next level. From Housekeeping to Reception to the Waiting Staff & the Maitre'D every single one we encountered went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional!! We were here 11 nights and cannot fault our stay at all. We have stayed in hotels around the World but Donna Carmela rates among the finest! We have to mention our breakfasts as they were the highlight of the day. Scrumptious pastries and the best ruby red fresh orange juice everyday! A special mention has to go to Alania & Dese who served us and made our day with their smiles, & Linda who kept us topped with Tea & Coffee in our room! Nothing was too much trouble and we thank you so much!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yigal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in a middle of nowhere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved it!
Spent two nights at the resort. Arrived late on check-in day due to a delayed flight and was welcomed warmly close to midnight. Great lunch suggestion provided and reservation made for us. Loved the ability to whatsapp guest relations. So quiet and the gardens were lovely. Service was some of the best we’ve experienced. Breakfast selection another big plus (loved the Sicilian options!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donna Carmela is a real gem and a must-stay property for anyone traveling to Sicily. It’s a beautiful resort set in a picturesque location with incredible amenities. We loved spending time by the pool, walking the grounds, and visiting nearby wineries for tastings. The staff at the resort are amazing. Aurora in particular was so kind and really went above and beyond to make our stay special. This was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I was staying at Signora Carmela's personal residence. Such a kind staff and peaceful property. I wish I had had more time to explore the area by bike and enjoy the pool, but the location is perfect for excursions to Mount Etna and day trips to Catania and Taormina. I hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice resort hotel
Stayed for 3 nights while exploring Eastern Sicily. The place is clean and comfortable, the grounds are nice, and the restaurant is pretty good. All in all, a positive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Tom

It’s not it, far from it...
Me and my family stayed at this place for the last 3 days of our vacation. So I would like to differentiate a couple of things. The service from the reception, in terms of helping out with excursions/restaurants & what to do is fantastic. You can manage everything on WhatsApp with the hotel which is really nice but everything is else is more or less disappointing. I am referring to the amenities which is basic, the restaurant which is supposed to be gourmet acts like a “wanna be” Michelin but far from it and I have been to a lot of Michelin star restaurants in my life. So I do have experience there. The waiters are friendly but not more than that. We arrived to the hotel at 16:00 when check in is 14:00 and they said my room is not ready yet which is really frustrating and disappointing when you come after a long journey and all you want is to shower, change clothes and relax. The pool is ok, not large but with beds with “leather mattress” which is really old school. The room it self and we choose our own cottage with a garden has really bad air condition. We had it at he lowest 18degrees the entire time and still it wasn’t cold enough in today’s heat. The bathroom had rust on the sink etc. I paid more money for this place then Masseria della Volpe which is by far 10x better in from all perspectives, not comparable! Too make a long story short, I will not be returning here if I choose to vacay in Sicily again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donna Carmela is a unique and luxurious property. We absolutely loved it and were reluctant to leave. Having breakfast in the outdoor restaurant while looking at Mt Etna was just magic. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are so friendly and helpful. Lovely hotel - the private heated whirlpool in the romantic bungalow is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019