Artemisia is housed in a small converted farmhouse in the rural outskirts of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Ragusa. More affordable than places closer to town, the upper-middle-range property has a beautiful, clean pool and immaculate, comfortable, spacious rooms with personal touches such as fresh fruit and flowers. An apartment-style room has a kitchen and two floors with lots of space. Fresh, free breakfast and coffee and tea are provided daily, but the nearest restaurant is a five-minute drive away.
Artemisia is housed in a small converted farmhouse in the rural outskirts of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Ragusa. More affordable than places closer to town, the upper-middle-range property has a beautiful, clean pool and immaculate, comfortable, spacious rooms with personal touches such as fresh fruit and flowers. An apartment-style room has a kitchen and two floors with lots of space. Fresh, free breakfast and coffee and tea are provided daily, but the nearest restaurant is a five-minute drive away.
A former palazzo built after the earthquake of 1693 and transformed into a small hotel three centuries later, this property has plenty of opulence balanced with modern, stylish touches. The luxurious amenities include two restaurants and a spa, and each of the 12 flower-themed guestrooms has antique furnishings and its own unique look. While there are plenty of attractions near the hotel, including the Piazza San Giovanni, it’s a bit of a steep hike to the old city.
A former palazzo built after the earthquake of 1693 and transformed into a small hotel three centuries later, this property has plenty of opulence balanced with modern, stylish touches. The luxurious amenities include two restaurants and a spa, and each of the 12 flower-themed guestrooms has antique furnishings and its own unique look. While there are plenty of attractions near the hotel, including the Piazza San Giovanni, it’s a bit of a steep hike to the old city.
For travelers who really want to get away from the action and stay in the natural, arid landscape of southern Sicily, the Relais Parco Cavalonga is a great choice. Surrounded by olive and carob trees, the hotel has two lovely outdoor pools, a sunny, peaceful patio, and a delicious breakfast buffet. Because dinner is not served on a nightly basis, only those staying in apartments with kitchens can avoid the 20-minute drive to the nearest restaurant. Rooms are airy and contemporary, if a bit bare. Beautiful, peaceful, and quiet as the property is, it is rather isolated and not as affordable as say, Artemisia Resort on the outskirts of Ragusa.
For travelers who really want to get away from the action and stay in the natural, arid landscape of southern Sicily, the Relais Parco Cavalonga is a great choice. Surrounded by olive and carob trees, the hotel has two lovely outdoor pools, a sunny, peaceful patio, and a delicious breakfast buffet. Because dinner is not served on a nightly basis, only those staying in apartments with kitchens can avoid the 20-minute drive to the nearest restaurant. Rooms are airy and contemporary, if a bit bare. Beautiful, peaceful, and quiet as the property is, it is rather isolated and not as affordable as say, Artemisia Resort on the outskirts of Ragusa.
The 202-room Donnafugata Golf Resort and Spa is a large, chic resort with two 18-hole golf courses, a massive outdoor pool and pool bar, and a posh spa. In close proximity to beaches and area attractions, this property has a peaceful feel, complete with three charming restaurants and a wine bar showcasing Sicilian wines. The stylish rooms are spacious and inviting with gorgeous bathrooms and scenic patios. While service can be slow and the location isn't right on the beach, this is an excellent pick for a relaxing retreat.
The 202-room Donnafugata Golf Resort and Spa is a large, chic resort with two 18-hole golf courses, a massive outdoor pool and pool bar, and a posh spa. In close proximity to beaches and area attractions, this property has a peaceful feel, complete with three charming restaurants and a wine bar showcasing Sicilian wines. The stylish rooms are spacious and inviting with gorgeous bathrooms and scenic patios. While service can be slow and the location isn't right on the beach, this is an excellent pick for a relaxing retreat.
If you don’t mind driving, the Poggio is a comfortable getaway outside of Ragusa that blends the beauty of Sicilian farmland and the elegance of a 19th-century manor. The property has been dolled up with modern flair and resort conveniences, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a bar, and restaurants. It's ideal for weddings or corporate events, as there is both a meeting room and a large amphitheater. All in all, it’s a great value compared to places closer to town.
If you don’t mind driving, the Poggio is a comfortable getaway outside of Ragusa that blends the beauty of Sicilian farmland and the elegance of a 19th-century manor. The property has been dolled up with modern flair and resort conveniences, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a bar, and restaurants. It's ideal for weddings or corporate events, as there is both a meeting room and a large amphitheater. All in all, it’s a great value compared to places closer to town.
This large but low-key resort with nearly 300 apartment-style units is located within a 10-minute walk (or free shuttle ride) of a private sandy beach -- though guests should note that they will have to cross a public road. The apartments are basic but cheerful, all with kitchenettes and sofa beds, though guests have complained that the housekeeping team seems understaffed, and there can be delays for fresh linens and towels. There is large outdoor pool with swim-up bar and hot tub, as well as an active entertainment staff (and an amphitheater for performances). The property is served by a market and two restaurants, and all-inclusive rates are available. The resort is oriented toward families, though some feel the mini-club for kids doesn't have adequate supervision. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Relais Torre Marabino.
This large but low-key resort with nearly 300 apartment-style units is located within a 10-minute walk (or free shuttle ride) of a private sandy beach -- though guests should note that they will have to cross a public road. The apartments are basic but cheerful, all with kitchenettes and sofa beds, though guests have complained that the housekeeping team seems understaffed, and there can be delays for fresh linens and towels. There is large outdoor pool with swim-up bar and hot tub, as well as an active entertainment staff (and an amphitheater for performances). The property is served by a market and two restaurants, and all-inclusive rates are available. The resort is oriented toward families, though some feel the mini-club for kids doesn't have adequate supervision. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Relais Torre Marabino.
