This opulent historic villa, which has been revitalised as a Rocco Forte hotel, is situated on the coast in Palermo, the capital city of Sicily. The villa was restored in Art Nouveau style at the end of the 19th century and features the original frescoes, decoration and furniture along with sea views, restaurant and pool.

Situated high above the cosmopolitan town of Taormina on the north east coast of Sicily, Villa Ducale has been created into a small charming boutique hotel boasting panoramic views over the terracotta rooftops towards the Mediterranean sea, encompassing the Straits of Messina and the Bay of Naxos with Mount Etna beyond.

Vallegrande Nature Resort is situated between the Tyrrhenian Sea, Madonie Regional Natural Park and the cultural coastal town of Cefalù on the north coast of Sicily. It is a small boutique hotel with wooden and glass buildings surrounded by nature, a restaurant serving local delicacies and a lovely infinity pool with stunning sea views.

Situated in a secluded hillside position enjoying wonderful views over the Tyrrhenian Sea on the north west tip of Sicily, Baglio La Porta is a small boutique style hotel 8km from the beach and town of San Vito Lo Capo and just 2km from Zingaro Nature Reserve with stunning views, hiking, beaches and caves. 

Masseria Susafa is a country estate owned by the Saeli-Rizzuto family who have created welcoming farm-style guest rooms and suites with lovely pool area and restaurant in the heart of the Sicilian countryside yet well situated between Palermo and Catania, Cefalù and Agrigento, ideal for those wishing to tour the island.

Gagliardi Boutique Hotel enjoys a unique position in the heart of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Baroque architecture in the south east of Sicily. Located in a late 19th century ‘palazzo’, the hotel features a small garden, art gallery, panoramic terrace with outstanding views over the cities’ historical sights and with just 10 rooms maintains the intimate atmosphere of a Sicilian family house.

Set into the cliffside in Taormina on the north east coast of Sicily, Hotel Monte Tauro enjoys uninterrupted sea views spanning the Bay of Naxos to Mount Etna. 

Widely considered to be one of Sicily’s most luxurious resorts, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo stands in a truly idyllic park-like setting adjacent to the historic Greek Theatre in Taormina with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, the dramatic town and coastline to Mount Etna beyond.

Situated in the heart of south west Sicily, La Foresteria is owned and run by the Planeta family, wine and olive oil makers for 500 years. Nestled amongst vineyards and olive groves, there are 14 guest rooms, restaurant and bar, pool, cooking classes and wine tours.

This period residence has been restored to its original refined neo-classical elegance and converted into a small boutique hotel in the historic centre of Ragusa. Situated within walking distance to the town centre and close to the steps that lead to Ragusa Ibla, De Stefano Palace is the perfect melange of history and modern comfort.