Eremo della Giubiliana

100 out of 100 based on 9 user ratings

The Accommodation

There are 6 Classic, 4 Superior and 2 Deluxe double/twin guest rooms and 4 unique Suites (some sleeping 4 and some on two floors) that 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.

The Restaurant

Situated in the great arched hall of the ancient refectory, the 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 park has a car park and the reception lounge offers a warm welcome where multilingual staff will offer guests information about the hotel and local area.

The Don Eusebio Restaurant is in the central building along with some guest rooms. Outside there is a courtyard leading through to the suites and to the pool situated in the gardens shaded by trees. The Asphodelus Wellness area offers a variety of beauty treatments and massages and the old mill offers local wine tasting, cookery lessons (pre-book, extra cost) and 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 5th and 3rd 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 18th 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/Closing Date: Open All Year Round
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 3PM
Check Out: 10AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance