The Accommodation

The guest rooms have been uniquely created preserving the building’s original features including limestone floors and exposed stone walls. Along with antique furniture and family artefacts, each room is equipped with telephone, minibar, safe, satellite TV, WiFi, air conditioning and en suite bath/shower room. Deluxe rooms also feature a private terrace and hydro massage bath, whilst the spacious suites (up to 50m²) are individual in design and several offer additional amenities such as a fireplace and lounge area.

Classic Room (16m², sleeping up to 2) double/twin room overlooking the gardens and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Superior Room (21-35m², sleeping up to 2-3) double/twin room and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. Some Superior Rooms can have an extra bed.

Deluxe Room (25m² + 14m² terrace, sleeping up to 2) double/twin room on the first floor with a private terrace and en suite bathroom with a shower over the whirlpool bath.

Grand Suite (50m², sleeping up to 4) split over two floors, on the ground floor is a living room and the upper floor has a double bedroom and bathroom. It is possible for this suite to interconnect with a further double room.

Frate Nero Suite (40m², sleeping up to 3) open plan double bedroom with small living area and en suite bathroom with a whirlpool bath.

Torre del Canonico Suite (75m², sleeping up to 4) split over two floors, on the ground floor there is a living room and shower room, the first floor has a double bedroom with vaulted ceiling overlooking the gardens and a large furnished terrace.

Cassiano Suite (50m², sleeping up to 4) split over two floors, on the ground floor is a living room and bath/shower room; and on the first floor is a double bedroom with exposed beams and a large terrace overlooking the orangery and pool garden.

Della Guardia Suite (47m², sleeping 2) located in one of the oldest parts of the hotel with high ceilings and exposed beams. An open plan double bedroom and living room with a large stone fireplace, separated by a stone arch and an en suite bathroom.

Zia Mariula Suite (50m², sleeping 2) an open plan living room separated from a double bedroom by a stone arch way, both with barrel vaulted ceilings, an en suite bath/shower room with whirlpool bath and a large terrace.

Donna Jolanda Suite (50m², sleeping 2) located on the top floor of one of the towers, the double bedroom has views on three sides of the tower and a living area.

The Restaurant

Situated in the great arched hall of the ancient refectory, Don Eusebio Restaurant is a beautifully decorated gourmet restaurant offering guests a buffet style breakfast including local pastries, jams and fruits. The dinner menu is centred around local seasonal produce to create traditional Sicilian dishes which can also be enjoyed in the hotel’s fragrant garden during the summer months.

The Facilities

This old Sicilian countryside residence is approached along winding lanes with a private airfield close by. The driveway through the grounds leads to a car park and the reception lounge offers a warm welcome where multilingual staff will offer guests information about the hotel and local area.

Don Eusebio Restaurant is in the central building along with some guest rooms. Outside there is a courtyard leading through to the suites and the pool situated in the gardens shaded by trees. The Asphodelus wellness area offers a variety of beauty treatments and massages and local wine and oil tasting and cookery lessons in the old mill (pre-book, extra cost) where guests can learn about the history of the Eremo estate that produces grains, olive oil, turkeys and wine. The hotel also has its own archaeological site, a small necropolis which dates back to the 5^th and 3^rd century BC.

Excursions (extra cost) can be arranged by road to the local historic towns of Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli and further away to Agrigento, Syracuse, Noto and Ispica. Alternatively, guests can go by private aircraft over Mount Etna and to Malta and by boat to the Mediterranean islands of Lampadusa and Pantelleria.

The Local Area

Eremo della Giubiliana is situated 13km south of Ragusa, a beautiful town rich in Baroque architecture and part of the Val di Noto UNESCO Heritage site. Peppered across two sections of the town are 18 stunning pieces of architecture that have been secured by UNESCO, drawing in art and history enthusiasts from all over the world.

The Duomo di San Giorgio, Cathedral of San Giovanni and Church of Santa Maria dell'Itria are just a few of the sites near to the Eremo della Giubiliana, making it an ideal base for guests looking to explore this fascinating town.  For further historical and archaeological interest Modica is 22km, Scicli 24km and Ispica 40km away.  The coast and beach at Marina di Ragusa is 14km.

Huw's View

Eremo della Giubiliana is a great choice for those with an interest in historic art and architecture. This original fortress and monastery has been family owned since the 18^th century who have converted it into a boutique style hotel.  

It is immersed in rural Sicily, similar to England’s rolling hills with dry stone walls yet, being further south than Tunisia, has an amazing warm all year round climate.

The suites are highly recommended with beautiful original features and the restaurant creates typical Sicilian dishes using produce grown on the surrounding estate, accompanied by local wines.

It will suit couples or small groups wishing to explore this part of the island, being surrounded by towns of great historic and cultural interest, yet unwind in a tranquil, luxurious environment.

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Essential Information

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

Opening Date: 1st March 2024
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 3PM
Check Out: 12PM
Included in Price: Accommodation as Stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire, Travel Insurance and City Tax