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Located in a former royal residence, the Hotel Villa Dorata has elegant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Mount Etna's slopes are just outside. Rooms at the Dorata have views of Mount Etna, and feature antique furniture and flat-screen TVs. All have a bathrobe for extra comfort. On site you will find a restaurant, a lounge-bar and a library area. A continental breakfast is served daily. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can arrange gastronomic and wine tours. The Dorata Hotel Villa is in the village of Ragalna, 19 mi from Catania Airport. The nearest ski slope is 0.6 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
or
3 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Johannes
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is quite near the Etna. The views from the hotel are wonderful. We had a good dinner.
  • Rezart
    Albania Albania
    The service was excellent! The hotel was very quaint, particularly the breakfast/dinner room. Near to Etna cable car, quiet, great stay.
  • Lindsay
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, Views, Food, Staff, private bike tour of Mt Etna… it was lovely!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ristorante #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Hotel Villa Dorata
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Hotel Villa Dorata takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi American Express Cash Hotel Villa Dorata accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Villa Dorata of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Hotel Villa Dorata

  • Hotel Villa Dorata has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante #1

  • The prices at Hotel Villa Dorata may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Villa Dorata is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Villa Dorata can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Hotel Villa Dorata offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Happy hour

  • Room options at Hotel Villa Dorata include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Triple

  • Hotel Villa Dorata is 5.6 miles from the center of Nicolosi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.