"room was very clean and renovated and breakfast was delicious. the hotel is very secluded and only accessible with a vehicle and About 30 minutes from the main town. "
"room was very clean and renovated and breakfast was delicious. the hotel is very secluded and only accessible with a vehicle and About 30 minutes from the main town. "
"We had a great 3 night stay in Borgo Marino Plemmirio! Nice rooms with airconditioning and decent kitchen. The swimming pool is very nice with see views and even the Etna in the background!
Very close to this somewhat isolated location is a fantastic little beach (Spiaggia Massolivieri). It is the nicest beach we have been to in Italy!
Also the old town of Syracusa is a must-go-to."
"We had a great 3 night stay in Borgo Marino Plemmirio! Nice rooms with airconditioning and decent kitchen. The swimming pool is very nice with see views and even the Etna in the background!
Very close to this somewhat isolated location is a fantastic little beach (Spiaggia Massolivieri). It is the nicest beach we have been to in Italy!
Also the old town of Syracusa is a must-go-to."
"Pros: This is a beautiful house, very well equipped, with a fine garden and a great pool for cooling off in, as well as a roof terrace for star gazing on warm summer nights. It is a short walk to the sea and exceptional snorkeling in the Plemmirio marine protected area, while beautiful Ortigia is only 20 minutes away in the car. Eleonora (and her mother must also have an honourable mention!) could not have been more welcoming or more responsive whenever we had a question or issue.
Cons: Having...
"Pros: This is a beautiful house, very well equipped, with a fine garden and a great pool for cooling off in, as well as a roof terrace for star gazing on warm summer nights. It is a short walk to the sea and exceptional snorkeling in the Plemmirio marine protected area, while beautiful Ortigia is only 20 minutes away in the car. Eleonora (and her mother must also have an honourable mention!) could not have been more welcoming or more responsive whenever we had a question or issue.
Cons: Having...
"The hotel staff was wonderful, informative and very accommodating. The beach was excellent. Breakfast was good, location was good. The beach was small but a little piece of heaven."
"The hotel staff was wonderful, informative and very accommodating. The beach was excellent. Breakfast was good, location was good. The beach was small but a little piece of heaven."
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Aparthotel itself was great - small (c.10 rooms) so quiet and plenty of space to enjoy. Good pool and nice gardens, all stylishly laid out. Decor was understated (basic to some but I liked the style) and lots of palm tress etc. Location is quiet and a nice view but only downside is have to drive everywhere for restaurants, shops, beaches etc. Breakfast was very good and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Aparthotel itself was great - small (c.10 rooms) so quiet and plenty of space to enjoy. Good pool and nice gardens, all stylishly laid out. Decor was understated (basic to some but I liked the style) and lots of palm tress etc. Location is quiet and a nice view but only downside is have to drive everywhere for restaurants, shops, beaches etc. Breakfast was very good and the staff very friendly and helpful.
The room, shared spaces and breakfast room were beautiful, the staff were fantastic and answered every question, including booking taxis for us, and the breakfast was delicious. I couldn't recommend this place more highly.
The room, shared spaces and breakfast room were beautiful, the staff were fantastic and answered every question, including booking taxis for us, and the breakfast was delicious. I couldn't recommend this place more highly.
We had a lovely two-night stay at Dimore delle Zagare Molo. It's a small, modern hotel just outside the beautiful island of Ortigia with lots to recommend it. In particular, a massive shoutout to the wonderful Lia, who couldn't have been more helpful and efficient with queries and requests to organise things. Grazie mille!
We had a lovely two-night stay at Dimore delle Zagare Molo. It's a small, modern hotel just outside the beautiful island of Ortigia with lots to recommend it. In particular, a massive shoutout to the wonderful Lia, who couldn't have been more helpful and efficient with queries and requests to organise things. Grazie mille!
Right on the beech which is sandy and small .
The staff are fab and it has a great well kept garden and jacuzzi. There are only six rooms so it is very personel and more like an upmarket B and B rather than a hotel. As it only has breakfast. Here's the problem. You need a car and driving in Scicily is nuts. The local restaurant s are at best average and not many. You need to spread your wings to find restaurants and watch out for opening times.
Right on the beech which is sandy and small .
The staff are fab and it has a great well kept garden and jacuzzi. There are only six rooms so it is very personel and more like an upmarket B and B rather than a hotel. As it only has breakfast. Here's the problem. You need a car and driving in Scicily is nuts. The local restaurant s are at best average and not many. You need to spread your wings to find restaurants and watch out for opening times.
Neil
Reviewed September 30, 2018Reviewed September 30, 2018
Homely accommodation, very clean and spacious room with bunk bed an TV. The host is very attentive and helpful. Was patient with us and used Google translate to communicate, including travel suggestions. The breakfast had a very good spread, and the highlight was the fresh Sicilian orange juice that the owner made for us himself, every morning! Great coffee too! Parking is just outside. There is a lovely area to sit down in the back of the property, which is nicely decorated. Though no lift,...
Homely accommodation, very clean and spacious room with bunk bed an TV. The host is very attentive and helpful. Was patient with us and used Google translate to communicate, including travel suggestions. The breakfast had a very good spread, and the highlight was the fresh Sicilian orange juice that the owner made for us himself, every morning! Great coffee too! Parking is just outside. There is a lovely area to sit down in the back of the property, which is nicely decorated. Though no lift,...
Lovely little place in the heart of Noto. You need to have a car to get to the beach, I'm not sure if there's buses running. Parking is also very difficult, it took us an hour to park the car as both car parks full and no on street parking.
Lovely little place in the heart of Noto. You need to have a car to get to the beach, I'm not sure if there's buses running. Parking is also very difficult, it took us an hour to park the car as both car parks full and no on street parking.
Our second stay at this hotel and truly lovely. Fantastic staff who make this hotel what it is. Brilliantly situated for the restaurants of Ortigia where you are spoilt for choice. You’ll struggle to do better if you are in the area.
Our second stay at this hotel and truly lovely. Fantastic staff who make this hotel what it is. Brilliantly situated for the restaurants of Ortigia where you are spoilt for choice. You’ll struggle to do better if you are in the area.
Perfectly placed for the old town with a terrace & good views. Our hostess was very welcoming, gave us great tips about local restaurants, places to see, etc. Breakfast was great, fresh orange juice, good coffee & a wide choice of food. Spotlessly clean. We can't rate it more highly!
Perfectly placed for the old town with a terrace & good views. Our hostess was very welcoming, gave us great tips about local restaurants, places to see, etc. Breakfast was great, fresh orange juice, good coffee & a wide choice of food. Spotlessly clean. We can't rate it more highly!
We had a lovely one bedroom apartment with private terrace as our home for three nights. The staff are amazing and so helpful from booking taxis, making sure we were well stoked with coffee and even bringing up a delicious lunch to our room when we arrived a bit frazzled from the airport.
It’s an amazing location a bit deeper into Ortigia so there’s a real locals feel to it.
We had a lovely one bedroom apartment with private terrace as our home for three nights. The staff are amazing and so helpful from booking taxis, making sure we were well stoked with coffee and even bringing up a delicious lunch to our room when we arrived a bit frazzled from the airport.
It’s an amazing location a bit deeper into Ortigia so there’s a real locals feel to it.
Elsa d’Ortigia is a superb place to stay, full of character, and in the centre of historic Ortigia island. Above all the owners and staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Breakfast is served in a communal dining area so there’s an opportunity to chat to the other guests. There’s also a charming outside seating area. I’m pretty sure we’ll be back!
Elsa d’Ortigia is a superb place to stay, full of character, and in the centre of historic Ortigia island. Above all the owners and staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Breakfast is served in a communal dining area so there’s an opportunity to chat to the other guests. There’s also a charming outside seating area. I’m pretty sure we’ll be back!
Shona
Reviewed October 10, 2026Reviewed October 10, 2026