Via Cristoforo Colombo 314, Castelluzzo, San Vito lo Capo, Italy | (937) 315-4602
Al fresco dining area and a roof deck with hot tub
Excellent local Sicilian food served in on-site restaurant
Clean, modern rooms; ADA accessible options available
Glimpse into small-town Sicilian life
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas
Small meeting room for business travelers
24-hour front desk
Free parking
Pets are welcome, but only with prior arrangement and possible fee
Directly off the highway (SP16), so some road noise may be present
Not directly located in San Vito Lo Capo as some travel sites allude
A car is needed to get to/from the hotel
Some rooms face the highway for less appealing views
A spacious 13-room property located in a small village, the immaculate Al Ritrovo is a good value option for those looking to escape nearby San Vito Lo Capo’s throngs of beach tourists, or to glimpse small-town Sicilian life. Rooms here are modern and even a bit stylish, while outdoors, guests will find an al fresco dining area and expansive rooftop garden deck, complete with covered seating and hot tub (though enjoyment of these areas is weather dependent). Guests will need a car to get to and from this location.
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Scene
A small boutique with modern rooms and on-site restaurant serving local eats, although there's not much to do activity-wise
Locals frequent the hotel for its superb food and to sip morning espressos, and guests will get a view of small-town life in northern Sicily. Outside, the decor is neutral (beige tiles, plants in terracotta pots, and white patio furniture), while the indoor common areas may call to mind the style found in Florida beach condos -- slightly hodepodge light brown wooden furniture, glass tabletops covered in seashells, and straw-like collections of dried plants found in the lobby, atrium, and hallways. It's a departure from the more modern and stylish atmosphere found in the rooms. The common area walls are muted orange, off-white and cornflower blue, while accents are silver or distressed metal. Off the atrium there is an on-site restaurant, café and bar.
Location
Perfect for avoiding crowds and somewhat central to many Trapani sites
Directly adjacent to the SP16 highway, the Al Ritrovo is surrounded by green hills, slightly rundown buildings, and thick spots of green foliage. While there is not much to do in the actual village of Castelluzzo, the hotel’s location is an 11-minute drive north to the beach town of San Vito Lo Capo. Within a 45-minute drive are other Trapani points of interest, such as the historic commune of Erice, the glittering Riserva Naturale Saline di Trapani e Paceco, and the idyllic Zingaro Nature Reserve.
Rooms
The clean, simple and modern rooms are the draw here.
The modern decor in the 13 rooms betrays hints of 1960s inspiration; expect retro chaise lounges (that double as sofa beds), geometric patterns, and creative angles in the linen presentation. Orange-y reds, muted charcoals, and various shades of wood meet stark white walls, spotless sandy-colored large-tile floors, and simple Danish modern light fixtures. This is IKEA-style furniture at its best. Comparatively, rooms at the nearby Hotel Oasi and B&B Aurora Castelluzzo appear rustic and outdated.
Some rooms have views of the not-so-distant rocky and green landscape, while others overlook plain neighboring buildings and spotty gardens. Towels seem more decorative than functional and mini-fridges come sparsely stocked.
Features
Al fresco dining and a roof deck with hot tub
On sunny days, guests can take full advantage of Al Ritrovo’s features, namely the al fresco dining, rooftop hot tub, and several outdoor terraces. Those who encounter poor weather will be confined to the tiny bar, the elegant-yet-casual indoor dining room. Praised by locals and tourists for its superb local cuisine, the on-site restaurant is worth a nosh, while the café case displays fresh Sicilian pastries. For business travelers, the meeting room comfortably fits six to eight guests and free Wi-Fi is available in rooms and public areas. Laundry facilities are also available.
