Contrada Piombo, Ragusa, Italy | (937) 315-4602
Luxurious, peaceful resort with two 18-hole golf courses
Big outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs with a pool bar
Large spa with lovely indoor pool, sauna, and treatment rooms
Big, chic rooms with scenic patios
Convenient shuttle available to two nearby beaches
Three restaurants with charming architectural details
On-site wine bar showcasing Sicilian wines
Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi
Large fitness center on-site
Not right by the beach
Restaurants have limited selection and service can be slow
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.
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Scene
Stylish, peaceful golf resort
Donnafugata Golf Resort and Spa is a modern and stylish property with a touch of traditional charm. The lobby is an inviting space with plum velvet couches, high ceilings, and chandeliers hanging from rustic wood-beamed ceilings. The atmosphere is peaceful and focused on relaxation, from the on-site restaurants, to the outdoor pool, to the serene spa.
Location
In a quiet area within driving distance of beaches and cities
The resort is surrounded by golf courses and sits tucked away in a quiet area that’s a short drive or taxi ride away from good local restaurants. The hotel runs a free shuttle to two beaches, which are a 10- and 20-minute drive away. It’s about 30 minutes from the historic center of Ragusa to the hotel, and about an hour and a half drive from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. It’s also within easy driving distance of lovely villages such as Modica and Scicli, which are both 40 minutes away, and Noto, which is an hour and 20 minutes away.
Rooms
Stylish and modern rooms with terraces
The resort has 202 chic, air-conditioned rooms with hardwood floors, gold-patterned wallpaper, and chairs upholstered in bright teal and soothing aqua. Bathrooms are large and modern, with square sinks and large glass-walled stall showers plus separate soaking tubs. Suites have living areas and two bathrooms. All rooms have small terraces with lounge chairs, as well as flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and hairdryers.
Features
36 holes of golf, large outdoor pool, restaurants, and a spa
The resort is built around two 18-hole championship golf courses built into a large green valley. There’s a long outdoor pool with a shallow end for kids, and there's a free kids' club in the summer. The hotel runs free shuttles to two nearby beaches: the Randello Nature Reserve and Lido Azzurro in Marina di Ragusa. A buffet breakfast that’s included in the room rate is served at Il Fico d'India, while food is available at the Club House 19th Hole restaurant until the early evening. Gourmet Mediterranean meals are served at Il Carrubo and there’s also a wine bar and a pool bar. The spa has a sauna, two steam baths, and a spacious indoor pool with hydromassage areas. Treatments are done in rooms overlooking the beautiful golf courses.
