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About this property

Historic Charm: Hotel Villa Dorata in Nicolosi offers a 3-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sea or garden views, and amenities such as tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units are available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian and local cuisines with lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Breakfast includes a buffet with Italian, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Convenient Location: Located 38 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Etnaland Theme Park (28 km) and Catania Piazza Duomo (34 km). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ilmars
    Latvia Latvia
    I really enjoyed the food — both breakfast and dinner were delicious and filling. The interior design of the hotel is tasteful, and it feels comfortable to stay in the rooms and common areas. The location is excellent, surrounded by beautiful...
  • Katharina
    Germany Germany
    Nice rooms and views to the wonderful nature around. Breakfast and dinner are delicious, very friendly staff.
  • F
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Undescribably good food, friendliest staff, top level professionalism, great location, XL room, sparkling clean
  • Elle
    Estonia Estonia
    Very good location to visit Etna, 7 min drive to Etna parking lot. Best breakfast and most various during our trip! Fun making and lovely administrator 🙂
  • Tony
    Australia Australia
    Villa Dorata is an exceptionally beautiful property .beautiful decor and furnishings , in the style of a gracious old home. Very hospitable hosts . It’s very close to Etna .. a real gem
  • Sofie
    Belgium Belgium
    A wonderful place to stay if you are in the area of the Etna. This place had fairytales vibes and the people from the hotel were really friendly. You can also have diner in the restaurant and the food is good.
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Full of character, retaining the charm of its 100 years of history Villa Dorata is an unexpected delight located a 7 mins by car from the cable car station on Etna. The rooms aren’t overly modern but rather are furnished in keeping with the...
  • Raphaelle
    France France
    Arriving here in the middle of the night after a long flight and car ride in the mountains was such a relief and a vision. Not to be forgotten, such a good staff team.
  • Ioana
    Romania Romania
    The place has a very nice feeling - you can feel the 100 years old luxury perserved with care and respect. The architecture aside, the staff was very friendly, had very good english - and we loved every dish serves that evening : from the...
  • Piotr
    Poland Poland
    Great, helpful people. Hospitality of owners. Restaurant - delicious !

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Ristorante #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

House rules

Hotel Villa Dorata takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Villa Dorata in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 19087058A316635, IT087058A15TG4I042