Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 8
| Breakfast: 8
Looking for a modern accommodation with a pool and easy access for visits to Catania/Syracuse/Taormina, we came across this B&B and were attracted by the glowing reviews. The establishment is indeed brand new, surrounded by greenery with a view of Mount Etna and well maintained... which contrasts with the somewhat gloomy and dirty surroundings. The staff is friendly, one member even speaks French. If you arrive before the check-in time like us (3:30 PM), you can leave your luggage and use the restroom if needed. The check-out is at 10:30, which is early but it didn't concern us as our return flight was at 8 AM. We had a family room (2 connecting rooms but we only had access to one as there were only 2 of us). The room is spacious even with luggage, no window but a skylight in the ceiling, a comfortably sized bathroom with shower, bidet, and toilet. The bedding is comfortable and the room well-equipped (TV with only Italian channels, mini fridge, hairdryer, wardrobe), the Wi-Fi works very well. The only drawback comes from the connecting room as we could hear everything... shower water, people going to the toilet, blowing their nose, door slamming... not to mention the conversations and screams of the child... Also, the breakfast room downstairs is noisy from 8:30 AM because the doors are thin... We only stayed for 3 nights so we 'managed' the situation but for a week it would have bothered us greatly. We also regretted not being able to use the pool almost at all during our stay because it was very crowded from the morning... in fact, external guests can swim there for a fee... so all the sunbeds were taken, too many people in the water and a lot of noise due to many children... For tranquility, it's not the ideal place. We would have liked to be informed before booking because the pool was one of the factors influencing the choice of this establishment. However, the garden and the pool are well-maintained and loan of towels is possible if needed. Finally, the breakfast served is very good. The pastries are fresh and delicious. The fruit juices are not freshly squeezed but are good. There is little choice of savory items as is often the case in Italy. On the day of departure, we were pleased to receive a box with a takeaway breakfast, which is a very appreciated gesture. So, in conclusion, we recommend this establishment for its convenient location (with a vehicle of course), the kindness of the staff, the cleanliness, the modernity of the premises but for rest it is not ideal for a long stay.
stayed from 08/13/2021 to 08/16/2021
