DonnaCarmela Resort (Between Catania & Taormina)
Sicily, Italy
DonnaCarmela tells represents the essence of beauty and charme held in an elegantly restored, ancient mansion. It offers the peculiar values of Sicilian hospitality providing high quality services, fine furniture, modern art details and precious materials. Everything is conceived and designed in order to make your stay unforgettable: the courtyards are made of in lava stones and river pebbles pavers. In addition, there are the ancient well, the well-stocked wine cellar, the swimming pool surrounded by secular olive trees.
DonnaCarmela is a romantic, Eco-friendly structure surounded by 10,000 meters of Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants including more that 5,000 varities of bushes and flowers of Piante Faro Company. All of those plants are spreading typical Sicilian scent in every part of the Resort, and thus gifts this location enchanting landscapes and a unique charm which makes you relax. A history that is more than two centuries long offers a very high level of service, retelling the warmth of Sicilian hospitality through the care for every detail. The natural lodges standing like precious stones of the avant-garde bio-architecture, the patronal villa surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and the luxurious Imperial Suite, are located between Etna and Ionian Sea.
Icon of classic style and eco-sustainable comfort, the ornamental elements and quality materials interact synergistically, creating special spaces and romantic suggestions. The relaxed and cosmopolitan atmosphere of DonnaCarmela allows its guests to feel perfectly at ease from their arrival to their departure. Refined elegance, enchanting landscapes and full privacy will give you a pleasant feeling of wellness for body and mind.
Restaurant & Wine Cellar
A careful selection and production of prime quality ingredients for our two menus: one typical Sicilian and one gourmet to delight every taste. DonnaCarmela’s extensive wine list, elegantly stored in a glass cellar, give you the opportunity to taste the best of Etna and Sicily and to sip the story of our excellent red Pietradolce Archineri and Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli.
6 Classic Rooms - 25 m²
Simplicity is the key design element for bedroom and bathroom. The room has a suggestive view on the both sides of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Classic rooms are homey and cosy thanks to a great attention down to the last detail and to provided services (air-conditioning, free minibar, satellite tv, balcony, safe).
9 Comfort Rooms - 30 m²
These spacious, elegant rooms combine different styles and high comfort standards. The Rooms colours and furniture are meant to give your stay positive, relaxing vibes. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, satellite tv and big couches.
4 Deluxe Rooms - 40 m²
Placed in two floors with internal stairs and two bathrooms, each room stands out for warm coloured, airy living rooms, modern art details, particular furniture.
4 Romantic Lodges - 45 m²
Wrapped in a vibrant paradise of Mediterranean plants, looking at the blue Sicilian sea, the Romantic Lodges are equally perfect to experience an exclusive, relaxing holiday for both body and mind, plus for business travels and for those who would like to celebrate your special moments.
Depandance - 50 m²
In the heart of the Company’s nursery park, the Dépendance is located about 500 mt away from the main building and it is composed by bedroom, living room, bathroom, small terrace with pergola made with sicilian roof tiles and a small, cold Jacuzzi pool. It’s the best choice for guests who dream the highest privacy and absolute tranquillity.
Imperial Suite -230 m²
Fabulous villa few metres away from DonnaCarmela, with large pool, beautiful sea view, beach access and staff members available every day for food shopping and breakfast preparation.
DonnaCarmela is one of the 51 Italian structures which are included in the Les Collectionneurs guide, that lists the best, fascinating hotels and gourmet restaurants.
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29 Room Types Include:
- Classic
- Comfort
- Deluxe
- Dependance
- Lodge
- Romantic Lodge
- Imperial Suite