The Accommodation

Opened in 2009, there are 6 Classic rooms, 9 Comfort rooms, 4 Deluxe rooms and 1 Dependence (villette), all of which are spacious, elegant and unique in style to ensure that guests are provided with a comfortable and well-designed private space. There are also 8 Lodges, some with small seawater hydro massage pool.

All the rooms are individually decorated and furnished using high quality materials and are equipped with satellite TV, minibar, WiFi, air conditioning and en suite shower room. The Deluxe rooms are on two levels featuring a living area and terrace with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape to the sea or Mount Etna. 

In the grounds is a Dependence (villette) situated deep in the nursery, sleeps up to 4 and has bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, veranda and a sunken jacuzzi on the terrace.

The Lodges are 45m² with either garden or sea view, sleeping up to four these rooms are surrounded by greenery with a terrace. The Romantic Lodges all have a small heated hydro massage pool on the terrace (saltwater).

The Restaurant

The hotel has created a lovely bar and restaurant in the original stable block, with an inside dining area with lounge, wine cellar and outside terrace surrounded with lawns, olive trees, flowering scented shrubs and views over the nursery. 

The elegant à la carte restaurant specialises in traditional Sicilian cuisine with a modern twist, using only locally sourced, seasonal produce to create an imaginative à la carte menu. The restaurant also offers guests an extensive local wine list including wine from the hotel's own vineyard.

The Facilities

The hotel is approached from country lanes and there is a driveway with parking outside the main building. There is a lovely reception area where welcoming multilingual staff will guide guests to their room and offer information about the hotel and local area. In the gardens is an outdoor swimming pool and terrace with sunbeds and parasols, overlooking the nursery.

The hotel can organise wine tasting events, vineyard tours, botanical visits and excursions to Mount Etna, as well as various excursions to other points of historical and cultural interest such as Taormina, Acireale and Syracuse. Complimentary bicycles are available for guests use.

The Local Area

Donna Carmela is surrounded by approximately 10,000m² of Mediterranean plants in Carruba di Riposto, just a 2km from the coast and 30km away from Mount Etna National Park. It is about 10km to the historic town of Acireale and 30km to both Catania to the south and Taormina to the north making it an ideal base for those looking to explore the east coast of Sicily. 

Huw's View

Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges is in a perfect location for those looking for a peaceful setting, between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

The hotel has a beautiful setting in a Mediterranean nursery and the guest rooms are beautifully designed and cared for by the hands-on owners, with many personal touches around the hotel.

The friendly staff are very proud of the hotel and are happy to organise day trips or recommend nearby beaches and restaurants to guests who wish to explore the local area.

With Taormina and Etna just a short drive away, the Donna Carmela is an ideal compromise between seclusion and convenience.

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Essential Information

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date: 5th April 2020
Closing Date: 7th January 2021
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 2PM
Check Out: 11AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance