Villa Dorata

Mountain Ragalna guesthouse with restaurant

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Villa Dorata offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Mount Etna. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $122
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

A neatly made bed with blue bedding and two folded towels on the bed.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture.

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Tower

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Tower

A small, cozy room with a wooden desk and chair, a teal wall, and a sloped ceiling.

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Tower

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

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Contrada Serra la Nave, snc, Ragalna, CT, 95030

What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Via Etnea - 57 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 58 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Catania Port - 58 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 70 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 39 min drive
  • Catania Central Station - 40 min drive
  • Cannizzaro Station - 40 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Terrazza dell'Etna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Boscaiola - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Monte Gebel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Esagonal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Club Decò - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Villa Dorata

  • Villa Dorata offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Mount Etna. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 11 lbs per pet)
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 30 kilometers*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Villa Dorata Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious meals, including local products and wines, with excellent service. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was extensive, tasty, and freshly prepared with Sicilian dishes. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice bed and breakfast on the slopes of Mount Etna. Close to the Funivia and well located. There was an eruption not too long ago and there where lot of ashes on the cars when we left but the hotel is quite clean inside. The dinner served at the hotel is by himself worth the stay. It was fantastic with a limited menu caracterized by local products and local wines. One of the best dinners we had in a hotel and excellent service as well. Would go back anytime we are in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

A quiet and convenient place if you want to stay at Mt Etna. Views are stunning and chef Matteo is amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

All good. Great location and nice view from the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Grand old villa, with grand furniture. Close to Mt Etna cable car, very convenient. Our chef prepared fresh ravioli, and rissoto, plus delicious mains for our meal at night. Followed up with fresh prepared sicilian breakfast in the morning. We got lost due to google maps, and staff came to find us, which was appreciated. Room was comfy and huge, a very enjoyable night.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful owners and staff. A lovely hotel in a splendid setting. Excellent food.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is magical
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for a Mt Etna climb! Cute little tucked away treasure.
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10/10 Exceptional

A small hotel on Mt Etna. Two brothers manage the family property and they are both great. The chef (Mateo) serves up delicious dinners. You should know that it is an hour or so from any village. It is about 25 minutes from the main area at the top of Etna and close to amazing country (Etna’s slopes are like nothing I have ever seen). So a wonderful little hotel. Highly recommend it.
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8/10 Very good

Lugnt och fridfullt.
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8/10 Very good

Supert hotell/gammelt hus med en herlig fellesstue/restaurant. Maten er topp. Nydelig frokost og verten som og er kokken baker brød, kaker og tryller fram sicelianskemiddagsretter med hans vri. Heldige oss som hadde 3 døgn her.
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10/10 Exceptional

Geweldig hotel met fantastische mensen. Direct na het inchecken heeft de gastheer ons voorzien van een heerlijke wijn om vast in de sfeer te komen voor het diner. Het eten ‘s avonds was heerlijk. Het ontbijt in de ochtend zeer ruim en lekker. Voor rust en een goede ervaring zeker boeken.
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10/10 Exceptional

Un lujo en el Etna

Todo EXCELENTE . Hermoso hotel en un entorno increíble y cerca de la base del Etna.
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6/10 Good

Discreto

Rilassante come viaggio . Ma le condizioni del posto non sono il top . Non credo di ritornare più
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect as my partner was getting up early to climb Mount Etna summit, while I preferred to enjoy a delicious breakfast and walk to the cable car later. The Hotel has so much character, and dinner was traditional Sicilian cooking, which we enjoyed. The staff looked after us brilliantly, going out of their way to serve us an early breakfast the day we left. Recommended.
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6/10 Good

The property is not in very good condition and needs some upkeep. The staff was very accommodating although spoke very little English. the dinner food and wine was very good. We were the only people staying at the hotel so found it strange that there was no staff on duty during the night.
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10/10 Exceptional

Country Gem

We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Dorata. It's located in a bit of a remote area nearer to the top of Mt. Etna so a little challenging to find but certainly worth it. This inn has Sicilian charm and lots of historical pieces and yet it has been completely modernized. The real prize here was the food and service. The owner, Pietro, greeted us and we were able to purchase drinks and enjoy the full coffee bar service in a dining room with an incredible view overlooking Catania and several other smaller towns (so pretty at night!). Pietro's wife cooked all the food and it was some of the best I had in Italy. I have a gluten allergy and she totally accommodated me. The pasta with pistachios was amazing as were the ricotta tarts and all of the other foods. My husband is still raving about it. The breakfast was equally delicious with all kinds of home-baked cakes, sweets and rolls. Highly recommend this inn.
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8/10 Very good

Supernetter Gastgeber. Tolles Essen. Ruhige Lage am Ätna. Wunderbar.
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8/10 Very good

Nice location if you want to stay in Etna

This hotel is called Golden Villa Hotel on Google map, the location is close to Mt. Etna's cable car / village. It is a small hotel (more like a big house?) with a restaurant inside, but the restaurant happened to be closed on the night we stayed. Hotel staff is very friendly and like to interact with everyone and learn about different culture and language. We really enjoy her company. Hotel room is very clean but the room I stayed have a strong smell of India incense which I really don't like, the other room that my friend stayed in does not have the smell. Comfort of the bed is just average. Does not have elevator and the stairs are narrow, not good for people who have heavy or large luggage. Overall is a good place to stay, I cannot say if the price is average or pricey since I went there during low season and it was consider very cheap at the time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Dorata a nice play near Etna skiing.

It is a nice Hotel with a friendly and family atmosphere. Helpful and quick service.
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4/10 Fair

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional