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Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges

Contrada Grotte, 7, 95018 Carruba, Giarre, Sicily Italy
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A home in the parkPlaced in the heart of a nursery specialised in Mediterranean plants, Donnacarmela is ready to welcome you in a 19th century Sicilian house that has been refurbished in full respect of the original but given all the modern comforts. Elegantly refined, the building dominates the ten thousand square metre nursery garden. Here you may enjoy a guided tour to discover the hundreds of scents and varieties of Mediterranean plants. It is also possible to admire a private collection of subtropical plants. The courtyards in lavic paving, the ancient cistern and river pebbles, the well-stocked wine cellar and the swimming surrounded by secular olive trees, the comfortable spaces designed to relax and the quiet reading room, the wide halls and ample dining room: all this has been designed to make your stay exceptional. Ten hectares in the most prestigious wine area on mount Etna are where we produce the Doc wine for Donnacarmela. The vineyards were bought by Donnacarmela in 2006 and they are between Solicchiata and Passopisciaro on the northern side of the volcano in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia. The vineyards all grow Nerello Mascalese, the vine that produces the most appreciated wines in this area. This is where the ‘Montedolce Etna Doc’ is born from the passion and commitment of the Faro family in an area that has wine for its vocation. The name of the wine comes from the place where we produce it. The wine-making is done in a well-equipped cellar in Mascali, the area of origin of the Nerello Mascalese, only a few kilometres away from Donnacarmela.Montedolce is characterised by its ruby-red colour, red berry scents with mineral notes, and by the complexity, persistence and elegant tannin it offers the palate.We do not only offer wine and taste, however. A little lower down the mountain side, between the Ionic coast and the first hills, it is possible to find the Mediterranean plants that have found the best environment to grow here. Thus, they develop into unrepeatable shapes and colours: the Abutilon, the Agave, the Ficus, the Cistus, the Opuntiae, the ornamental Citrus plants are all to be found in the gardens of Donnacarmela. They are the essence of Mediterranean gardens. Tese plants and flowers offer themselves to visitors in all their charm.
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Free parking
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Free breakfast
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Sofie K wrote a review May 2023
London, United Kingdom40 contributions46 helpful votes
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Our second time at Donna Carmela, it's such a stunning property with great attention to detail, cozy rooms, amazing food and the friendliest and most helpful staff you could ask for. We can't wait to come back this summer!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Sofie Thanks so much for your great feedback after your stay with us. We are happy to read that you had such a wonderful experience and that our staff and service have been up to your expectations. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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djames2016 wrote a review May 2023
London, United Kingdom26 contributions6 helpful votes
We booked Donna Carmela as part of our 25th wedding anniversary celebration. We spent 4 days and nights there and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were made to feel like part of the family. Every member of the team there were so genuine, so friendly and couldn't have done any more to make our stay a truly memorable one. Their hospitality was some of the best we have ever experienced and we would have no hesitation to recommending this resort to others. The small touches - the welcome drink on arrival (much needed after a 3 and half drive!) to the table to place your handbag during dinner were well received. The food was amazing - all locally sourced, flavoursome, beautifully presented and just the right portion sizes. The bedrooms were well equipped and spotlessly clean. The grounds were lush and the pool crystal clear. This place is well worth a visit and without a shadow of a doubt, the staff make it - big, big thanks to them all! Carmen, Monica, Adriana, Aurora, Gianluca, Rosario, Mirco, and Giuseppe plus all those that we met but didn't get their names and those behind the scenes that we didn't see. You are all stars! Grazie mille!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear djames2016, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your experience with us, and our accommodations and service have been up to your expectations. Each member of the staff will be happy to read your words and to know to have positevely contributed in makind your stay special. We truly look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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Brynja Björk H wrote a review Apr 2023
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We have never experienced hospitality of this kind before and this is not our first rodeo. It was absolutely amazing from the second we stepped in. We were celebrating my husbands 50 year birthday and stayed for 3 nights. Every member of the staff made the stay unforgettable. Aurora in the reception and Gianluca at the restaurant were so professional and fantastic through out the stay and all the other staff members were so great too. The facilities are beautiful, modern, clean and you can see that everything is thought of to the smallest detail. If you need rest, this is the spot. If you need anything else, it is a short distance away. The food at the restaurant is totally amazing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. We went on a wine tasting trip to the winery which is owned by the same owners, Pietradolce. The facilities are in the slopes of Etna. I can not even put in to words how beautiful the whole area is. The house is a architectural masterpiece. Our trip was unforgettable and I will be ever grateful for the people at Donna Carmela for treating us with their warmth and kindness. I hope I will be able to come back.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: The staff is very responsive to help with anything. We parked the car at the facility
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Responded Apr 20, 2023
Dear brynjabi_rkh, Thanks so much for your great feedback after your stay with us. We are happy to read that you had such a wonderful experience and that our staff and service have been up to your expectations. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards. Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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Timhb1970 wrote a review Apr 2023
UK66 contributions42 helpful votes
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We had a truly exceptional experience at Donna Carmela, staying in one of their luxury villas with a private plunge pool. The staff were nothing short of brilliant, the food at breakfast and dinner was of the highest quality, and the whole setting was a remarkable oasis. The gardens felt tropical and the interior design very thoughtful. The one thing we would feedback is that the sofa in the room was uncomfortable to sit on, but not a big problem as we sat outside most of the time.. We felt sad leaving, wishing we had booked a longer stay, but will be back one day!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded Apr 20, 2023
Dear Timhb1970, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your precious feedback with us! We are very pleased to know that you appreciated your experience at Donna Carmela Resort. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Warm greetings from all the staff of Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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MJM48 wrote a review Mar 2023
Great Malvern, United Kingdom193 contributions145 helpful votes
This is a fantastic place to stay. The welcome was so warm, our room (7) was just superb with comfortable bed, large well equipped shower room with a view of Etna. Fluffy towels and bathrobe, nice toiletries - everything we could need. We ate in the restuarant all 3 nights of our stay and enjoyed the fresh, interesting cuisine and impeccable service. The surrounding gardens were lovely, we loved the orange and lemon trees and although early in the season there were some beautiful flowers. We enjoyed walking around the raised beds with an astounding variety of vegetables and herbs for use in the hotel kitchens. On arrival our bags were taken from the car to our room, the car parked for us and brought back to the front of the hotel within a couple of minutes of asking when we wanted to go out exploring the area. The hotel has a car to take guests anywhere they want to visit, we went to Acitrezza for a few hours on recommendation. The hotel booked a table for lunch for us, a lovely experience for a very fair price. Above all, the staff - honestly the friendliest most helpful we have encountered anywhere. We look forward to a return visit next year, hopefully a little later in the year when the beautiful gardens are in full bloom.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: We had a hire car, without our satnav I think we would have had difficulty finding the hotel.
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Responded Mar 27, 2023
Dear MJM48, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your experience with us, and our accommodations and service have been up to your expectations. We truly look forward to your next visit, hopefully during the summer! Best regards, Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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LPom wrote a review Mar 2023
Plymouth, Minnesota208 contributions118 helpful votes
What a beautiful resort where we could view Mt Etna from our window and the sea from the other side of the property. Clearly here pre-season, you would never know - the staff were amazing. From Carmen who welcomed us to the other reception staff who guided us to restaurants and services and carried our bags. We felt like royalty. We ate dinner one night in the restaurant and that was wonderful, with a very large wine list and top notch service. Breakfast was the best of our 3-week trip in Southern Italy. The room was large and beautiful. Would love to return someday, perhaps when it is warm enough to use the lovely pool and view trees and flowers in bloom.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 16, 2023
Dear LPom, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your experience with us, and our accommodations and service have been up to your expectations. We truly look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Mario Ballarino General Manager
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Judy F wrote a review Mar 2023
Leeds, United Kingdom92 contributions23 helpful votes
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We have had a lovely stay at this resort to celebrate our anniversary. There were some early niggles which were expertly sorted by the staff and so did not spoil our overall experience. It was quiet as we are clearly out of peak season. The weather was amazing so we spent a happy afternoon in the sunshine by the pool even though it is early March. The resort is beautiful and we stayed in a Flora lodge which was amazing with sea views from the balcony We ate dinner in the restaurant both evenings of our stay and the food was fabulous. Lots of lovely extra touches and delicious homemade bread. One small comment would be to change up the amuse bouche for guests staying more than one night maybe? Breakfast had lots of tasty options along with freshly made eggs. Lots of choice and variety. We also had pre dinner drinks in the bar which is a lovely space to spend time with cocktails expertly prepared by the bar man. Lots of local wine choices and one of the largest wine menus we have ever seen! As others have said the biggest plus for this place is the staff who were all very friendly and helpful and made our stay extra special.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 11, 2023
Dear Judy, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your precious feedback with us! We are very pleased to know that you appreciated your experience at Donna Carmela Resort. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Warm greetings from all the staff of Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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Crystalrose54 wrote a review Mar 2023
Marlow, United Kingdom724 contributions157 helpful votes
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The setting of this beautiful hotel is stunning, there are views of Mt Etna and the sea everywhere. The Hotel grounds are full of specimen trees and bushes from around the World, lush and gorgeous! We stayed in a Romantic Chalet that was so roomy and spacious and well furnished with glimpses of the sea through the foliage. Each lodge was so secluded and private. We had the added bonus of a private hot pool/spa on the deck outside our window. However it is the staff that take the Donna Carmela to the next level. From Housekeeping to Reception to the Waiting Staff & the Maitre'D every single one we encountered went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional!! We were here 11 nights and cannot fault our stay at all. We have stayed in hotels around the World but Donna Carmela rates among the finest! We have to mention our breakfasts as they were the highlight of the day. Scrumptious pastries and the best ruby red fresh orange juice everyday! A special mention has to go to Alania & Dese who served us and made our day with their smiles, & Linda who kept us topped with Tea & Coffee in our room! Nothing was too much trouble and we thank you so much! The Restaurant is superb & romantic for evening meals too! Terrific menu and the bread is fabulous! A great wine list what more could you ask for......
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded Mar 4, 2023
Dear Ms Evans, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your precious feedback with us! We are very pleased to know that you appreciated your experience at Donna Carmela Resort. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Warm greetings from all the staff of Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges. Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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SzczepanEs wrote a review Mar 2023
47 contributions29 helpful votes
We stayed at Donna Carmela for 5 nights and the staff is absolutely brilliant. The place is magnificent, food is exceptional, but there is one thing that we didn't know, even though we were booking directly with the hotel - from 7 AM every working day there is a renovation of the building going on which is extremly loud and disturbing. The only day we had with peace and quiet was Sunday, other days were hard to bear, so we had to go outside the hotel to have some relaxing time elswhere.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded Mar 11, 2023
Dear SzczepanEs Thank you for taking the time to share with us your experience! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay and that the staff, the restaurant and the resort itself have been up to your expectations! We were sorry to learn about the inconvenience caused by the renovations that spoiled your relaxation. We sincerely hope to welcome you again soon to show you the results of our hard work! Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you wish to book again with us. I will personally look after your reservation and your stay. Best regards, Mario Ballarino General Manager
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Damien wrote a review Feb 2023
Mosta, Malta57 contributions15 helpful votes
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This is a very unique hotel with amazing people working there. Very clean and amazing designer decorated. Very safe and secured as well. It was perfect. The breakfast and dinner were amazing with high quality food and service. We will be coming back for sure!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: You cant go wrong in here…perfect
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Responded Feb 22, 2023
Dear Dmn085, Thanks so much for leaving such a great review of your experience during your stay at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Mario Ballarino Generale Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$239 - $516 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Boutique Resort Donna Carmela
LOCATION
ItalySicilyProvince of CataniaGiarreCarruba
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
Which popular attractions are close to Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Nearby attractions include Basilica di San Sebastiano (4.6 miles), Cattedrale di Acireale (4.5 miles), and Piazza del Duomo di Acireale (4.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Conveniently located restaurants include Vulcanica Pizza Contemporanea, Ki Sushi - Restaurant, and CaPisci Friggitoria.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Does Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges have airport transportation?
Yes, Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.