Hotel Villa Athena
Via Passeggiata Archeologica 33, 92100, Agrigento, Sicily Italy
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Situated 200 metres away from the Temple of Concordia, a true masterpiece of Doric art dating back to the 5th century B.C., Villa Athena is a place which transcends time and space, where nature art and beauty have been merging together for over 2,500 years in the presence of the gods. Villa Athena is the only 5-star hotel situated within the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples, which UNESCO has declared a World Heritage Site, with an exclusive direct entrance. A magnificent residence of the end of the 18th century, the villa has 27 between suites and rooms, many of which have view on the Temples or on the garden with ancient olives trees. The garden of the villa blends into the landscape of almond and olive trees that surrounds the magnificent millennia-old temples; from here the Temples of Concordia and Juno can be seen on the Terrazza degli Dei, the restaurant of the hotel. The terrace is open every day, both for lunch and dinner. To complete the beauty of the villa, the hotel has a panoramic outdoor swimming pool, a charming garden bar Federico II, a refined SPA with a wellness area and two cabins for massages and a fitness center. The hotel has free WI-FI and free parking for all the guests.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Babysitting
Highchairs available
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Taxi service
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Steam room
Waxing services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Sofa bed
Bidet
Private balcony
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Telephone
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Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
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Minibar
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We stayed in this wonderful hotel surrounded by nature and with a spectacular view of the temples valley. The hotel exceeded all our expectations. Room with attention to every detail, professional service and always impeccable in the attention of the customer. The breakfast is nothing short of fantastic. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Antonio, Thank you for sharing your experience at our hotel. For me and my team, the greatest reward is seeing our guests feel the way you felt here at the Villa Athena. In this regard, I look forward to welcoming you back to the Villa Athena and even then we will do everything we can to make your stay a memorable one! Yours sincerely, Roberto Principato General Manager
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Beautiful experience with stayed at Villa Athena Resort and we took the chance to enjoy all of it! The position of the resort is very central, located right inside the archaeological park of the Valley of the Temples and surrounded by nature. We stayed in a fantastic and very spacious room, enjoyed delicious meals in the restaurant and drank excellent cocktails on the terrace overlooking the Concordia temple. The environment was super clean and comfortable, the staff always very kind and competent, and the Spa service is also great and super relaxing. We thank the staff for giving us the best attention. All this made our stay unforgettable. Good value for money, I can only recommend this resort!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Elena, On thanking you infinitely for spending wonderful words about the location, the service you received and the experience and professionalism of our team, I am pleased to inform you that your feedback will be shared with all colleagues. I am glad that your experience at Villa Athena exceeded your expectations and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best regards Roberto Principato
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Beautiful experience with stayed at Villa Athena Hotel for two days and we took the chance to enjoy all of it, the staff was great, kind and empathetic. Our room was amazing with a wonderful view of temples, very clean and with all amenities and a super Dyson air-drier. The restaurant was awesome, all the food we ate was delicious!!!! The second day we had message at the suite Spa and that was gorgeous and super relaxing. Take a bath in the pool in front of Concordia Temple was incredible!! We would love to come back in the future!!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Mrs. Gaia, Thank you very much for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor. The high regard you have for us is an important feedback for our daily efforts. Your comments and those of other satisfied guests fully repay our daily efforts and encourage us to continue in this direction. Looking forward to having you again as one of our welcome guests for your next stay in Agrigento, we cordially welcome you! Best regards Roberto Principato General Manager
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I have previously stayed at this establishment in 2019 and enjoyed the experience but I later booked another reservation to check-in in the month of April 2020, then the pandemic hit and borders closed, airlines grounded their planes, and it was forbidden to be in the streets unless buying food or seeking medical attention. I requested a refund for all the hotels and even my round-trip flight. ALL GRANTED ME REFUNDS DUE TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES, all hotels except one.... The Hotel Villa Athena! The Hotel Villa Athena refused to grant me a refund, after I'd explained to them that I live in California and that the United States Government had issued a decree to ban all flights coming from Europe (especially Italy and Spain). The Hotel Villa Athena did not cooperate and were only willing to offer credit until December 2021. December approached and I again asked for a refund, they refused only to grant me an extension of the 416 Euro credit that I'd paid until December 2022 (mind you, ALL the other hotels on my itinerary for that cancelled trip HONORED granting me refunds even though most had a: "No cancelation policy", but providing excellent customer service satisfaction by granting refunds to their guests because those other hotels understood the situation of the Covid-19 Pandemic and they had to be lenient during that unfortunate time in history. Now in 2023 that I am again requesting the Hotel Villa Athena for a refund of the 416 Euros I'd paid back early in 2020, they responded by saying that the reservation had canceled and that there is NOTHING they can do about it! My conclusion: I would not recommend this hotel to anyone because of the poor service I received for the amount of money that I paid and that the most important thing The Hotel Villa Athena should recognize is to provide exceptional customer service skills and hospitality to their guests by understanding that "IT'S BETTER TO LOOSE PENNYS THAN TO LOOSE DOLLARS" ( In other words: it's better to loose a bit of profit by understanding the situation of current events than loosing a customer, who will never want to ever return or will ever recommend that establishment).…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Mr. Barron, First of all, I would like to thank you for your comments, despite the fact that they appear to be against all the other reviews and very positive experiences encountered by our guests. I am happy to give you all the clarifications on the events that happened regarding your reservation as moreover already well explained in the long conversation we had by e-mail. The covid certainly put a strain on all of us, no one doubts the difficulties you may have experienced in having to travel from California. The policy implemented by Villa Athena resort regarding the management of reservations during the pandemic period, in concordance with Italian decrees No. 27 04/2020 and No. 160 09/2021 which legislated that the hotelier was not obliged to make reimbursement but could also issue a voucher, was to release vouchers valid for one year; at the end of the year it was then no longer possible to use the voucher, nor to obtain reimbursement. We handled every single reservation and released the vouchers valid for one year, and our guests were very happy to be able to come to the Villa Athena resort once the pandemic period was over. Your first voucher was also active until 12 31 2021. Since you were not able to use your voucher, under your request Villa Athena resort was very happy to extend the duration of your voucher by another year until 31 12 2022 without any problem. In this second case, you never proceeded to exchange your voucher or request the extension of it. It was only last week that you reapplied for a refund. It was well explained to you by e-mail that the credit had been lapsed for 5 months and it was no longer possible either to have a refund or an extension. Nevertheless, understanding your limitation in traveling, you were offered 10% discount on a future reservation for a family member or friend. We are surprised not to have received any form of response to the email and read your review. We always remain at your disposal should you wish to reevaluate the idea of a stay at Villa Athena resort, confident that we will offer you a wonderful stay. Best regards Roberto Principato General Manager
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Villa Athena has been the top hotel in Agrigento and one of the well-known luxury hotels in Sicily for decades. We could not get a reservation there on our first trip to Sicily, but this spring we were able to stay for 2 nights. The location is as amazing as pictures and website show - you can look our your window or sit in the garden with a full-on view of the Temples. Absolutely stunning. Having said that, location and view are only one part of the hotel experience. Our room (temple view) was extremely small, but very well-maintained; the bathroom was decent-sized and totally modern. Still, it was the smallest room we've had anywhere in Europe in a long time, let alone for a 5-star hotel. Since we were there before summer, breakfast and dinner were served in a totally indoor space without any view and decorated in an ultra-modern style, which left us a little cold. And while the front desk staff were very welcoming, the restaurant staff did not add much to our experience -- on the first morning, we were ignored (for ordering coffee or seeing a menu) until we called someone over and we never got a single smile from anyone. We were so surprised that I mentioned it - quietly - to the front desk person. It actually made us decide to have dinner elsewhere. On the second morning, the breakfast staff was friendlier, but I have to say that it colored our opinion of the hotel. We were happy to have finally stayed at the Villa, but if I were to return to Agrigento, I'd seek out an alternative. If the Villa advertises itself as a 5-star experience and charges accordingly, it needs to deliver. We'd be willing to stay in less luxury but with warmer, more personal service. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear efpatters, Thank you for taking the time to write about your recent stay with us. We always appreciate our guest’s feedback since it will undoubtedly help us improve the quality of our service. We are sorry that you considered our temple view rooms very small for you; we hope to welcome you back to Villa Athena by suggesting that you choose between our Presidential suite (50 m2) and Villa suite (65), both of which provide a temple view and larger rooms. I would like to personally extend my sincere apologies following your disappointment concerning the type of service you received at our restaurant during your breakfast. This is certainly not the impression we wish our guests to retain and I have immediately discussed the issue with them in order to insure it does not reoccur. In fact, as you well said, the next day was better. We sincerely hope this experience will not dissuade you from considering the Villa Athena on a future trip to Agrigento. If you wish to book again with us, we will also make sure that next time we will accommodate you in quieter and stocked room and you will have breakfast in our outdoor areas while enjoying a wonderful temple view. Best regards Roberto Principato General Manager
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The setting is spectacular with views from the terrace over the valley of the temples breathtaking. The staff were friendly and helpful but I found the atmosphere of the hotel and especially the dining area stark. The range of food for lunch very limited and expensive. ( Didn’t want a club sandwich or a burger) Breakfast was a bizarre affair with a huge choice but somehow very unappealing ( no fresh orange juice which at these prices not acceptable) and had to send the coffee back as it tasted like instant coffee. Perhaps if the weather had been kinder it would have been better , but as it was somewhat disappointing
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Chris, Thanks for reviewing your experience with us. We always appreciate our guest’s feedback since it will undoubtedly help us improve the quality of our service, it will help us not to occur in further matters like this in the future. As you have already mentioned, due to bad weather we were unable to serve the lunches and dinners outside, giving you the opportunity to enjoy an excellent view of the temple of Concordia. the design chosen for the structure is minimal, just to be enchanted only by the beauty of the temples. About the menu in our restaurant, we would like to inform you that our Chef has prepared the menus using only the raw materials available according to the season and guaranteeing 24-hour service. we were provided with all our menus via the link we sent you on whatsapp when you checked in and you could read that the club sandwich is not among the lunch menu but among the snack menu, while for lunch there is the à la carte menu. I am also sorry to hear that our breakfast is not good. Our breakfast buffet is full of fresh products, from baked croissants, to cakes, ham, cheese, scrambled eggs, bacon, different types of bread, fresh fruit salad, freshly squeezed orange juice made from oranges from our farm, yoghurt, etc. We also have a dedicated corner with gluten-free products.I hope to welcome you back to Villa Athena in the summer and even then we will do everything we can to make your stay a memorable one. best regards Roberto Principato General Manager
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First, the location is fantastic. Situated in the archeological park with views of the Greek temples. The service was excellent and the staff was friendly and attentive . We were particularly happy with the wonderful service we received in the restaurant . The food was delicious and prepared beautifully. by the chef Belhassen Berbat. Each meal was a culinary delight!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Nadia, Thank you very much for wanting to share your experience on Tripadvisor. The high regard you have for us is an important feedback for our daily efforts. Your comments and those of other satisfied guests fully repay our daily efforts and encourage us to continue in this direction. Looking forward to having you again among our welcome guests for your next stay in Agrigento, we cordially greet you. Best regards Roberto Principato General Manager
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The room was fine, the view of the temple of Concordia was gorgeous, the food was acceptable but the real value of this hotel is the private access you will have via a garden gate, to the Valley of the Temples. What a treat.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Mr Andrew, Thank You so much for your kind review! We really appreciate your words regarding the view from the hotel and our private access to the Archeological Site Valley of the Temples! I am sorry that your food experience here was not so brilliant, but I would like to ask you to tell me more at gvullo@hotelvillaathena.it, just to imporove our service. And also, I really appreciate if you give us a second chance. Hope to welcome you again in the future, Best Regards, Giulia Vullo
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You’re paying for the location next to the Valley of the Temples. The rooms are dated and in need of a refresh especially the public areas. Lacking the feel of a luxury hotel. Not a very welcoming place for the price. Not much of a welcome. No drink. Nothing. A letdown after the Four Seasons.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded Apr 24, 2023
Dear Sir Thank you for taking the time to share with us your recent experience at the Villa Athena Resort! We are sorry to find that some aspects of the property did not meet your liking, although the rooms and the Resort as a whole have been recently renovated and continually fixed where there are things to fix. But of course we respect your opinion and treasure it. I would also like to apologise on behalf of the whole team if we gave the impression that we did not give you a warm enough welcome, which is certainly not our custom and not our style. In fact, the most important thing for us is a warm welcome, with sincere joy in welcoming guests and we always express our hospitality. However, I would like to emphasise that your review will be brought to the attention of our management in order to improve the quality of our services. Thank you again and I look forward to welcoming you again at Villa Athena Resort. Rovberto Principato GM Villa Athena Resort
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With a Price of Euro 5.000,- for 8 nights excluding breakfast in standard rooms and 5 stars. I had expected something completely different . Even if it was during Easter, the price is impossible to justify. I unfortunately can’t recommend this hotel. It is in serious need of an upgrade I posted a review on Google the day before before I checked out. Only reaction from the hotel was, that they send me a text message with a link to the review. When checking out nobody asked me about my stay. I guess that speaks for it self.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Roberto Principato, Direttore generale at Hotel Villa Athena
Responded Apr 19, 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for the review and sorry for the clarification: Actually your reservation was for basic (Classic) rooms in the Easter Period (with a very high occupancy) but we would have done our best and even the impossible to accommodate you and meet your needs, if only you had indicated it to us. Unfortunately, however, you never let your disappointment shine through and when at check out our Receptionist asked you how your stay had gone, you replied "everything was fine," without hinting in the slightest about dissatisfaction with the price or the dated rooms...our main goal is to give our distinguished guests a good experience and to make you happy, so we are very sorry that we did not have any indication from you as to what could have been done to improve your stay. As always we would have been ready to change your room or discuss any reason for your disappointment. We therefore invite you to return to the villa athena hotel to fully experience our hospitality and the beauty of the place, which is "timeless." Sincerely yours, Giulia Vullo, Front Office Manager Gentile ospite, Grazie per la recensione e mi scusi la precisazione: In realtà la sua prenotazione era per delle camere basic (Classic) in Periodo Pasquale (con una occupazione altissima) ma avremmo fatto del nostro meglio e anche l'impossibile per accontentarla e venire incontro alle Vostre esigenze, se solo ce lo avesse segnalato. Purtroppo però non ha mai fatto trasparire il vostro disappunto e quando al check out la nostra segretaria di Ricevimento le ha chiesto come era andato il Suo soggiorno ha risposto "tutto bene", senza accennare minimamente al malcontento del prezzo o delle camere datate... il nostro obiettivo principale è quello di far vivere una bella esperienza ai nostri illustri ospiti e di rendervi felici, quindi ci dispiace moltissimo di non aver avuto indicazione alcuna da parte vostra su cosa era possibile fare per migliorare il vostro soggiorno. Come sempre saremmo stati pronti a cambiarvi di camera o a discutere di qualsiasi motivo del vostro disappunto. Vi invitiamo quindi a ritornare all'hotel villa athena per vivere appieno la nostra ospitalità e la bellezza del luogo, che è "senza tempo". Cordiali Saluti, Giulia Vullo- Capo Ricevimento
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PRICE RANGE
$476 - $1,011 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
ItalySicilyProvince of AgrigentoAgrigento
NUMBER OF ROOMS
27
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Villa Athena
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Villa Athena?
Nearby attractions include Valle dei Templi (0.3 miles), Temple of Concordia (0.6 miles), and Tempio di Giunone (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Villa Athena?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Villa Athena?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Villa Athena?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Villa Athena?
Conveniently located restaurants include Il Re di Girgenti, La Panetteria Rosticceria, and Trattoria dei Templi.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Villa Athena?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Hotel Villa Athena have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Villa Athena offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Villa Athena?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Villa Athena?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hotel Villa Athena offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.