Emanuele / Gabriel

B&B Villa Maria Giovanna ***

TopBnB Excellent 9.6 / 10

(53 reviews)

via Porticato, 13 - Giardini Naxos (ME) - Area: seaside | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT083032C13ZAE6MTD

Regional identification codeCIR: 19083032C100303

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
7

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Abundant breakfast
Spectacular view
Charming property
Cheap
At the seaside
Very new
The design of the property
In the city center
Near the airport
Shopping area
Near the station
Near a ski resort

Description

The B&B Villa Maria Giovanna, located in one of the most beautiful places of Sicily, Giardini Naxos, near the sea and beautiful beaches, is an excellent starting point for excursions throughout the island.

The Villa, immersed in a citrus grove, is the ideal place to spend holidays in peace, relaxation and appreciation for cultural itineraries, wine and food traditions.

Villa Maria Giovanna has 5 bedrooms all en suite, furnished with simple but refined taste and equipped with every comfort: hairdryer wall, LCD TV, air conditioning (hot / cold), mosquito nets, safes, Wi-Fi.

In addition all rooms have a terrace or balcony.

From the sun terrace you can admire the unique scenery of Etna, beautiful and spectacular, especially in periods of activity.

Two comfortable and spacious rooms, equipped with TV, reading books with a wide assortment of Italian and foreign, and a fabulous garden will give you pleasant moments of conversation and relaxation.

Villa Maria Giovanna also has a Parking inside the Villa.

The breakfast is very rich and varied buffet is served on the terrace overlooking Mount Etna.

The sea and beaches, is easily reached on foot.

Thanks to its favorable location, B&B Villa Maria Giovanna represents an excellent starting point for excursions to the island easier: Catania, Messina, Agrigento, Siracusa, Noto.. and many more.

The distinctive feature of the villa has a beautiful garden, with attention to detail, which boasts a great variety of flowers, plants and exotic fruits,
Plant lovers, amateurs or experienced botanists, will enjoy the "Botany Walk", which takes place inside the Garden, with many species of trees, flowers and plants accompanied by explanatory cards.

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Air Conditioning
Breakfast included
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Fine Design
Charm
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
German speaker
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

Garden
Terrace
Access for the disabled
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Children games / babysitting
Laundry
Beaches

Location and surroundings

City centre
Panoramic view
Spa
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 5

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook
Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
Presents

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Historic centre
Shopping area
Located in country side or nature reserves
Near sports facilities
Spa
Gardens and landscapes
Seaside
Near ski facilities

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Fine design
Charm
Garden
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

La colazione di B&B VILLA MARIA GIOVANNA ***

Start your morning with a delicious and varied breakfast served buffet-style on the panoramic terrace overlooking the impressive Mount Etna. The food is abundant and the flavors are designed to satisfy every palate. In this enchanting atmosphere, you can enjoy your breakfast while admiring the natural spectacle offered by the majesty of Mount Etna.

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Conditions

Check-in from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area seaside

Our Villa Maria Giovanna B&B is strategically located, making it an excellent base for exploring the island. The equipped beaches are within easy walking distance, while excursions to major cities such as Catania, Messina, Agrigento, Syracuse, Noto, and many more can be easily organized.

Airports

Catania Airport - Fontanarossa 42 Km
Reggio Calabria Airport 45 Km

Train Stations

Alcantara Train Station 949 m

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Overall Rating 9.6 / 10
53 reviews

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What guests say

Guests highlight the warm welcome and helpfulness of the hosts, who provide personalized tips for sightseeing and dining. The property is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained garden full of fruit trees, and stunning views of Mount Etna. Breakfast is generous and often served outside in a relaxing atmosphere. The location is peaceful yet convenient for visiting local attractions, with private parking available. Many recommend having a car for easier mobility. Excellent value for money.

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francesco

francesco rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 07/29/2025 to 08/02/2025

stefy

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stayed from 07/06/2025 to 07/10/2025

petra

We were greeted very kindly and received a lot of good information. The breakfast was wonderful and very nice in the great garden with a view of Mount Etna. Comfortable beds and a bathroom with a window. Drying rack on the terrace for drying towels.\nEverything was very nice all around. Would love to come again.

stayed from 07/03/2025 to 07/06/2025

dirk

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stayed from 06/21/2025 to 06/22/2025

tino

We were warmly welcomed and after an introduction, we received recommendations for excursions and tips for culinary highlights. The family-run B&B stood out with a hearty breakfast, which had to be chosen in advance, and there was fresh fruit from the garden every day.

stayed from 06/16/2025 to 06/21/2025

elena

Very clean, cozy, beautiful view of Mount Etna. The house is located in a large garden, good breakfast on the terrace in the garden with a view of Etna, convenient parking, friendly owners. We can only recommend it!

stayed from 06/17/2025 to 06/18/2025

jeanne

Very good welcome from the owner, we had a good stay. The breakfast, made up of local products and from the garden, is very good.

stayed from 05/30/2025 to 05/31/2025

christina

Great place, breathtaking view. The simplicity, you feel in the middle of nature, trees everywhere. We were well received and advised by Francesco and his father. Thank you.

stayed from 05/29/2025 to 05/31/2025

carole

Very pleasant family house, very clean, a very well-furnished garden with a view of Etna, when it decides to show itself (which happened quite quickly). Secure parking on the property. Need for a car, but the city is really very close after all.

stayed from 05/23/2025 to 05/25/2025

barbara

Francesco and his son Gabriel warmly welcomed us into their beautiful villa among the orange and lemon trees. On the last evening, we even had the bonus of a breathtaking show of Mount Etna erupting with beautiful lava flows, a phenomenon that is relatively common and harmless for its inhabitants.

stayed from 05/11/2025 to 05/13/2025

andrea

Charming B&B amidst orange and lemon trees. Absolutely quiet and highly recommended. You are just a few minutes away from Taormina and receive numerous tips from the whole family for an unforgettable stay.

stayed from 05/10/2025 to 05/11/2025

johannes

A wonderful accommodation where you can feel at home, with very friendly and helpful hosts. The villa is located in a large, well-maintained garden, conveniently located for excursions to Etna, Taormina with Isola Bella and Castelmola. We really enjoyed the warm, family atmosphere there.

stayed from 04/26/2025 to 04/27/2025

rené

A warm and well-coordinated family business in an oasis of tranquility. One gladly comes back here. The garden is large and well-kept, a real paradise with orange and lemon trees. The breakfast is abundant and fresh. We received valuable tips from Francesco, specifically tailored to our needs. Thank you very much for everything!

stayed from 04/30/2025 to 05/03/2025

guerrino

Location immersed in greenery with various exotic fruit trees. Very friendly and courteous managers. Clean rooms, each with a different color theme.

stayed from 04/25/2025 to 04/26/2025

valérie

We loved staying in this charming house. Unfortunately only for one night. Everything was great: the kindness of the owners, the comfortable room, the breakfast on the terrace with a splendid view.

stayed from 04/20/2025 to 04/21/2025

aurélie

Warm welcome, calm environment, parking on the property, view of Etna, delicious breakfast, many tips.

stayed from 04/17/2025 to 04/18/2025

xiaojuan

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stayed from 10/22/2024 to 10/24/2024

martin

Very beautiful house, very beautiful garden, very friendly hosts and good location.

stayed from 10/15/2024 to 10/16/2024

mirella

Precise and very helpful managers. They made us feel more like friends than clients. Recommended in every aspect. Our rating is 100.

stayed from 10/01/2024 to 10/05/2024

gaia

Wonderful villa, taken care of in every detail, with a magnificent garden and view of Mount Etna. The owners were kind and welcoming; they gave us a good example of Sicilian hospitality. The breakfast was excellent and abundant. Highly recommended.

stayed from 08/15/2024 to 08/16/2024

daniela

B&B Villa Maria Giovanna *** in a stunning location, with a huge garden and an unparalleled view of Mount Etna. Emanuele is very friendly and helpful from the moment of arrival and throughout the stay. Excellent breakfast, varied and plentiful, unfortunately this time with the temporary absence of the delicious granitas. Spacious and comfortable room.

stayed from 07/29/2024 to 08/01/2024

simona

Great B&B surrounded by a beautiful orchard with Etna view in a quiet location, 10 minutes walk from the beach. Private parking.

stayed from 07/27/2024 to 07/29/2024

brigitte

Beautiful villa with a magnificent educational and tree-lined garden, breathtaking view of Mount Etna. Fantastic hosts, welcoming and helpful. A very rich breakfast. Everything is perfect for visiting this part of Sicily.

stayed from 07/08/2024 to 07/12/2024

valentina

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stayed from 06/21/2024 to 06/29/2024

paolo

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stayed from 06/22/2024 to 06/23/2024

davide

Beautiful property immersed in the countryside, splendid garden that invites relaxation among the lemon trees. Friendly and attentive family management. Rich breakfast, also with local products, with a wide choice to be made the evening before, comfortably online on a dedicated portal. The sea is also reachable on foot but to visit the most beautiful beaches it is, of course, necessary to move by car.

stayed from 04/25/2024 to 04/26/2024

youngsuk

I enjoyed 3 days staying and it was a wonderful experience. I will definitely recommend this B&B Villa Maria Giovanna ***.

stayed from 04/08/2024 to 04/11/2024

laurent

Perfect stay in Giardini Naxos, very friendly and attentive welcome. Excellent breakfast (to be ordered the day before with precision). Owners accommodating for breakfast time if necessary (especially for early departure to Mount Etna). Beautiful citrus and olive garden. Good location, quiet, to visit Taormina, enjoy the beaches of Giardini Naxos and go hiking in the Etna park.

stayed from 10/27/2023 to 10/30/2023

martina

Here, after staying here I didn't want to leave anymore! Spectacular view of Mount Etna, beautiful garden breakfast. Rich breakfast with many options. The friendliness of the managers who welcomed us immediately. In fact, the best structure of my stay in Sicily!

stayed from 10/09/2023 to 10/11/2023

elisa

Villa Maria Giovanna is a stunning and enchanting place. Extremely well-kept and the family who runs it are wonderful people attentive to the little things and with a special care for all the guests. Being their guests is like feeling at home. Peace and serenity reign. Congratulations to Francesco, his children and grandchildren.

stayed from 06/24/2023 to 06/28/2023

louise

We loved our 2-night stay. Welcoming and warm hosts. Magnificent garden. 20 minutes from Taormina. Excellent breakfast. Excellent value for money.

stayed from 05/24/2023 to 05/26/2023

kiti

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stayed from 09/24/2022 to 09/27/2022

salva

Beautiful, cozy, relaxing and clean place. Friendly and helpful staff, thanks to the brothers Emanuele and Gabriele we had a great time, we will definitely come back next year.

stayed from 08/14/2022 to 08/16/2022

alessandra

Wonderful structure, well taken care of in every detail. The owners are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it.

stayed from 08/01/2022 to 08/02/2022

peter

What was promised in the description was exceeded. The B&B Villa Maria Giovanna is run by an extremely friendly family that can provide the best tips for exploring the area and dining at fine restaurants. A beautiful garden is maintained daily, making you feel like you're in the Garden of Eden. Breakfast is tailored to your preferences. This minimizes food waste, which we found very sustainable. We found the homemade jam made from their own lemons and mandarins very tasty. We dream of more B&Bs like Villa Maria Giovanna and hope to find more of them.

stayed from 06/20/2022 to 06/22/2022

carmen

Exceptional! We were contacted before arrival for precise directions and then warmly welcomed by Emanuele. He immediately provided us with excursion tips for the area and recommended great restaurants. Afterwards, we were given a tour of the huge garden with exotic mango, avocado, lemon, pistachio, and medlar trees. For breakfast, there were homemade juices and jams from the senior chef and of course fruits, but you could also have cereals, mortadella, salami, and cheese. Simply superb! The absolute highlight is the view of Mount Etna. An unforgettable stay.

stayed from 05/22/2022 to 05/26/2022

anna

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stayed from 07/17/2021 to 07/19/2021

domenico

Very welcoming structure, with a beautiful garden full of fruit plants. Owners and staff are very friendly and kind. Regarding their professionalism, very detailed cleaning, extremely tidy rooms. In short, it's like being at home.

stayed from 08/12/2020 to 08/18/2020

tommaso

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stayed from 07/15/2020 to 07/19/2020

sabrina

Excellent structure immersed in a park, surrounded by wonderful trees and flowers. Very much appreciated the hospitality and care of the owners. Excellent breakfast with local products served on a splendid terrace. For a relaxing and comfortable vacation.

stayed from 09/12/2019 to 09/16/2019

anna

Excellent property, centrally located yet in a peaceful setting. Surrounded by greenery, breakfast is served in the garden overlooking Mount Etna in the morning. Mr. Francesco, the owner of the villa, welcomed us as soon as we arrived, seating us and explaining, with a map in hand, all the places and cities to visit, as well as restaurants and beaches.\n\nHe was always ready to give us advice and directions on everything for every question or curiosity we had.\n\nThe same goes for his 2 sons who served breakfast in the morning, with whom we chatted about this and that and they also suggested places and locations to visit.\n\nWe were advised very well and felt like we were at home! I can say that it couldn't have gone better!

stayed from 08/18/2019 to 08/25/2019

eric

Great welcome. Quiet place outside the city, close by car. A beach accessible on foot in 10 minutes. Large garden. View of Mount Etna.

stayed from 08/03/2019 to 08/17/2019

volker

It was a pleasure to stay there! Very friendly people. From the terrace you have a direct view of Mount Etna, the breakfast is delicious, the rooms are very clean and nice. And next to the house there is a nice garden. And the homemade Limoncello is a great way to end the day.

stayed from 06/02/2019 to 06/10/2019

annamaria

Structure curated in detail with refinement and professionalism. Absolutely pleasant stay. I recommend it without hesitation.

stayed from 04/19/2019 to 04/20/2019

marta

Beautiful location immersed in greenery. Professional and very courteous staff.

stayed from 09/20/2018 to 09/23/2018

federico

A charming place with a splendid garden. Friendly and professional managers.

stayed from 06/01/2018 to 06/03/2018

roberto

A confirmation, the kindness and friendliness of Francesco and Gabriel. The beautiful location and tranquility.

stayed from 04/29/2018 to 05/01/2018

giorgio

Five stars are not enough. There should be a sixth. A true little paradise of kindness, with a beautiful garden, almost a botanical garden, with brand new rooms, furnished with excellent taste and all the comforts. Francesco, "the Professor" and his sons manage to make you feel truly at home. An excellent breakfast, served outdoors, in the garden, and a desire to help you spend unforgettable days in this wonderful corner of Sicily complete everything. Follow the Professor's advice for excursions, restaurants, the beach (Pirata Beach, they pick you up with a minibus) and you can only live unforgettable moments. The passion and love for their work are tangible, you really hate leaving. There are mosquitoes, but also mosquito nets, just as the heat is felt, but there are air conditioners. Some rooms are at garden level, others on the first floor, all with a terrace, some with a splendid view. There is no flaw, except that vacations end and you have to leave, but with the hope of returning soon. Thanks to all of you, we have spent beautiful days. They do not accept credit cards, except through PayPal, but you can also pay by bank transfer.

stayed from 08/27/2017 to 08/30/2017

serezhana

These were the most beautiful days of my vacation this year. Spacious structure, a stunning garden! Better than any botanical park! Spotlessly clean and everything designed for guests. A world around to visit! The sea is 10 minutes from B&B Villa Maria Giovanna ***. You feel welcome and loved! Breakfast slightly different every day, genuine and homemade things. A real Sicilian cannolo I ate there! The owners' friendliness stays in the heart! We decided to come back again!

stayed from 08/02/2017 to 08/05/2017

tea

Kindness, courtesy, and professionalism are their hallmark. Excellent structure surrounded by greenery and a fantastic panorama. Services of the highest quality! The courtesy of the owners is unmatched, not to mention the exquisite strawberry granita prepared directly by Mr. Francesco. See you soon.

stayed from 08/06/2016 to 08/08/2016

anna

We chose this property because it is very close to our favorite beach. The B&B Villa Maria Giovanna *** is easily accessible from the highway exit. There is also a supermarket nearby. The property has a private parking, within a beautiful garden of citrus fruits, mainly lemons, with which Prof. King Francesco prepares an excellent limoncello, available to guests, to conclude a splendid day of sun and sea. The room is cozy, with a private bathroom and balcony, it has been 'cooled' to welcome our heated arrival in wonderful Sicily. Breakfast is served in the beautiful garden. An abundant buffet carefully prepared, ranging from sweet to savory. Croissants and fresh bread. Lemon and chocolate cakes, homemade. Homemade citrus jams. Rusks. Dried fruit. Cereals. Herbal teas. Coffee. Milk. Barley coffee. Cappuccino, cold cuts and cheeses, fruit and much more. But above all, the delicious cannoli freshly prepared by our dear host. Absolutely recommended and to return.

stayed from 07/10/2016 to 07/13/2016

fernando

If you want to experience earthly paradise, you absolutely must go there. Breathtaking scenery! Enchanting place, beautiful rooms with all the comforts. Pampered by the owners, kissed by the sun, ecstatic by the peace of the citrus grove where the property is located. Going there is one of the things you must do in life. Top.

stayed from 03/04/2016 to 03/06/2016

mauro

We had the pleasure of enjoying (unfortunately for only 2 nights!) the B&B "Villa Maria Giovanna" from September 24 to 26. I must say that from the welcome to the farewell, the Salomone family greatly exceeded the standards we were used to comparing to many past experiences in B&B establishments. I do not want to dwell on praising the cleanliness, the room, the excellent breakfasts; but on the great availability and patience of the "head of the family" in accompanying us to visit his extraordinary garden and listening to his proud attachment and dedication to every large or small plant, his detailed explanations from someone who knows nature well, of the struggle and effort to keep it beautiful. Thank you very much, Mr. Salomone. My wife and I felt pampered as you know how to do well with all your beautiful plants.

stayed from 09/24/2013 to 09/26/2013