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3.0 of 5
C/da Santa Barbara,Via B/6 no 4, 90015 Cefalu, Sicily, Italy
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Höllviken
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19 reviews 19 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Extremely cozy and very helpful staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

We stayed 2 wonderful weeks in Cefalu at Residence Santa Barbara. The location is very pleasant overlooking the ocean, the green hillsides and the majestic La Rocca! We had 3 (!) balconies and 2 bedrooms. The fridge and the oven was brand new and everything functioned great. There is a lovely pool and an outside kitchen with a washing mahine and 2 grills. Sergio at the rental service Cefalu.net was very professional and helpful and also spoke really good english. Stephano who managed the residence was also really helpful and a nice guy. He even helped us to find the best meat in Cefalu. We will for sure return as soon as we can and will then book directly at Cefalu.net.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Surrey
Top Contributor
96 reviews 96 reviews
55 hotel reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
“OK but quite expensive”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

I would rate these apartments as 2/3 star. Its a small property of only 6/8. There is no on site parking but there was plenty of street parking outside.The location is reasonable - about a 10 min walk to town although uphill on the return and it was good to have a pool albeit it a relatively small one with rather grubby sun loungers. The apartments also benefit from a balcony with plastic table and chairs and a sea view. However, the standard of furnishings within the apartment are basic and pretty old and the second bedroom is tiny with a set of bunk beds so only really suitable for a couple with kids, not two couples travelling together. If the apartments were refurbished they could be very nice. We felt the cost was high for the standard provided.

  • Stayed September 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Helsinki
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Nice and spacious hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2010

We stayed there few nights in June. It was a nice place though we didn't have a car and had to walk to the village everyday. The trip did take only 10min or less so it was no problem. It was great to have a pool and a sea/mountain view from the balcony.
The near-by grocery store had an amazing staff!

  • Stayed June 2010, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Ask laaksola about Santa Barbara
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Reading, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Good quality apartment but some negatives”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2009

We stayed here in September 2009 in apartment 'C' which is the larger, pool-level apartment. We were five adults. I had done some research beforehand and already worked out how to get to the residence - we approached from the autostrada exit to the east of Cefalu which was actually pretty straightforward.
I'd booked through 'Authentic Italy' and check-in' was very informal - no one asked for a breakages deposit which I was expecting.
Be warned that the web-site photos make the pool and exterior seem a lot larger than they actually are. I'll post some photos that I took. The pool is quite small and would be crowded if the residence was full and there were lots of children around.
The apartment was of good quality and spacious - certainly big enough for our group although only one bathroom was an inconvenience. Another minor annoyance was that there were no things left for convenience, such as washing-up liquid, dishwasher tabs etc. (The previous week we had spent in another location where all that stuff had been left from previous occupants which was quite useful)
Towels and linen were changed mid-week, and the exterior grounds and pool area were well-maintained. The sun-beds etc looked a little worn, but it was end-of-season.
The location was OK although the immediate surroundings are a bit scruffy. We walked into Cefalu on 3 evenings - the walk was OK although it was necessary to cross the busy road a couple of times. It's all downhill into town, and all uphill back so wouldn't suit people of limited mobility. You can be in Cefalu central piazza within 15 mins.
The main problem (as always) is noise. Being in the largest apartment which spans the whole building, there were two apartments above. The soundproofing is hopeless and you can hear everything - particularly the scraping of the chairs on the tiled floor which is a sound I never wish to hear again! One of the apartments above was occupied by a famlity with a small child who seemed to be re-arranging the furniture continuously from an early hour.
Also, on the opposite slope of the valley about 200 metres away is a house with dogs - the dogs bark continually and at any hour of the day or night.
There's quite a hefty charge for linen and 'final cleaning' which I knew about, but it still seemed a lot! Parking was free on the road (plenty of space). The wireless internet access was a bit unreliable but was OK when it worked.
Overall - I liked the spaciousness of the apartment, the good quality fittings and the proximity of the pool. I was neutral about the location - it was walkable into town. I didn't like only one batroom in an aprtment for 6 and mostly the noise aspects which I've described, so for that reason I wouldn't choose to stay there again.
One last tip - it's quite possible to walk up to La Rocca from the residence, but don't start out too early - the path is closed until 9 a.m.

  • Stayed September 2009, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Nantwich, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Noisy Neighbours”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2008

After finally finding the apartments found that the place was very clean. The 2nd bedroom was quite small, but for 1 night it was quite adequate. Cefalu is a gorgeous little town, and to get into town you would need a car. The only issue was that the walls between the apartments are very thin, and can therefore hear everything going on next door and upstairs. Our issue was that our "neighbours" decided to start cleaning and washing up at 2am, and didn't stop until 6am.

  • Stayed September 2008, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: C/da Santa Barbara,Via B/6 no 4, 90015 Cefalu, Sicily, Italy
Region: Italy > Sicily > Province of Palermo > Cefalu
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