Hotels Near Piazza ＂Padre Pio＂ in Riposto

The hotel itself is beautiful and rustic. Great views of Etna by the pool area. There are binoculars in place for closer views. The pool was refreshing. There were always plenty of sun beds and shaded seating areas. There was also public showers, toilets and a shed selling food and drinks from 12pm-7pm The staff are very friendly. They arranged a wonderful trip to Etna. Our room was huge. The shower was great. Air con, hair dryer, toiletries and mini bar fridge were available. Shame there was no bottle opener for the beers. Towels were lovely and soft. They were clean for the most part, apart from being provided with a dirty one on the last day. The only mirror available was in the bathroom. Another in the bedroom with a table would have been nice. WiFi in the room and throughout the hotel was excellent. If you turn left from the hotel, you walk towards the town of Mascali. It feels a little dangerous walking this way, as there is not always a footpath. However, drivers are aware and are respectful. Mascali train station is approximately a 30min walk and worthwhile doing for a trip to Catania at a cost of €4.80. If you book via Trainline, your ticket does not need to be validated. If you turn right from the hotel, you are in Giarrre. There are safer footpaths in this direction and lots of restaurants and bars the further you walk into Giarre. The closing days of the restaurants vary. It’s worth checking before booking. There are also cash machines in Giarre if needed. We were fully aware that the area of the hotel was remote and restaurants don’t open until the evening. What I did find surprising was how much the hotel charged as a result. I expect to pay more at hotels, however €4 (the same price as the beer) for a small Coke soon adds up on a family holiday. Also the breakfast selection is quite small at €8 per person. The hotel restaurant is lovely with attentive staff and a terrific view, but the portions were small at a higher price than anywhere else we tried. We did save some money by using a local cafe in Giarre sometimes for breakfast. On our last day, we found a shop and stocked up on 8 cokes for €5.60. However, the hotel discourages bringing drinks and snacks that has not been purchased there. Despite the price, it’s a wonderful place to stay and we had a great holiday.

Great resort hotel! Beautiful environment, complete facilities, swimming pool, playground, health room, beach... The beach is not very good, but the seaside scenery is very good, from the beach to the west you can see the Etna volcano. There are two restaurants for breakfast, but we only went to one for four days, and the Western breakfast was very rich. If you go to Sicily next time, you will choose to stay at this hotel.

I have been in this hotel for one week in July 2024. The check in was extremely fast and in few minutes we got the room. The room was large enough, very clean and with excellent air conditioning system. The personnel in the hotel at any level, from the reception to the restaurant, is very polite and collaborative. A special mention must be dedicated to the external part of the hotel, the swimming pool area and above all the beach. The hotel has very clean and very well maintained private beach. In few steps you are passing from the lobby to the beach. We spent an amazing week of holiday. Final positive point is that the hotel is two minutes walking distance from the bus terminal, that means it is extremely easy to get the bus to go to Taormina or Catania airport at very low cost. I will be for sure again in this hotel. Thank you very much

This hotel is really beautiful. The drive up to the hotel is like driving up to a country house in the Lake District. The hotel grounds are immaculate and very pretty. Etna can be seen from the hotel as well as views of the surrounding hills and countryside. On entry to the hotel it feels very high end, the decor is stunning and the staff on arrival were welcoming and friendly. We definitely got the feeling that nothing was too much trouble during our stay. We were informed that use of the spa throughout our stay was complimentary which was a nice touch. Upon arrival we were asked if we wanted to make a reservation in the restaurant to which we agreed, however after seeing what was on offer we quickly changed our minds. There are two tasting menus available 120-150 euro per person. None of the food listed appealed to us and there was no way we were prepared to pay that price every night. Luckily we had hired a car which was much needed whilst staying at villa Neri. Sadly there is very little available in the surrounding area so in order to find nice places to eat you have to be prepared to travel. Normally this would not be an issue however it is a long way down the mountain every evening around hair pin bends and no street lighting!!! It was such a shame that the hotel didn’t offer a half board option or even a menu offering steaks or fish. We did actually eat in the restaurant on the last night as we just couldn’t face driving yet again. There was an option to choose dishes off the tasting menu separately. I chose a spaghetti dish which I was disappointed in as it was very expensive and very small. On the positive side the wine was lovely and the service amazing. The breakfast at the hotel was one of the best hotel breakfasts we have had. There was nothing that wasn’t available, everything you could possibly want was on offer and to a very high standard! The juice was so good as was the carrot cake!!! Our room was very spacious, the bed very comfortable and the cleanliness was of a very high standard. We had a couple of treatments in the spa during our stay, the price was reasonable for a spa but the facial I had was a little disappointing. All in all we enjoyed staying at Villa Nerri however we would not return due to the remote location and more importantly the lack of food options in the restaurant in the evenings. We would have loved to have eaten in the restaurant every night if only there had been some more affordable options. Thank you to all staff at the hotel who were all very welcoming and professional. If absolute peace, tranquility and luxury is what you are after then this could be the place for you but car hire is a must!!

We stayed for a weekend of pure relaxation and that was it. Wellness center is actually small but just right if you really want to unplug. The staff are nothing short of exceptional, from the reception to the wellness center, through to the waiters and the maitre d'. The food was very good, in fact we also stayed for Sunday lunch. I had reported an allergy to black pepper which was always paid attention to by the dining room staff. What can I say, we felt pampered. I highly recommend it.

This hotel is a little dated but don’t be fooled. After a day, you don’t even notice. It is run very efficiently in all depts from my observations over a 2 weeks stay here. Location is great with a free bus up to the town and the panoramic views of Etna are stunning at breakfast. What makes this hotel the perfect stay is the consistency of staff behaviour. They are so helpful and friendly in all depts and at all times. They didn’t need to; be but they were. I was so sad to leave and I think i will miss that staff more than the place. Shout out to Grazia, Marco, Giacamo #dreamteam and the beach bar youngsters! Guiseppe and the restaurant gang. The amazing Salvos who effected a rescue to help a passing boat. #heros. Can’t recommend enough. See for yourself.

We bought a vacation package with flight and 7 nights at the Taormina Park Hotel. We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel, and found it to be a very comfortable place to stay. Our room was standard and faced a cliff with abundant vegetation. It was very quiet, except for the occasional birds. The staff was extremely helpful, the room service was excellent. It is walking distance from the town and across the street from a beautiful public park. The hotel has limited parking space, and in general Taormina is a place with limited parking. Port Catania near the main road is a preferable for people who come for a day trip if they want to avoid parking problems. The hotel may need renovation here and there, but since it is an old building, it also had its own charm and uniqueness.

We loved our stay in this beautiful hotel away from the bustle of the tourist area. The hotel is off the beaten track but with a car everything is easily accessible. The hotel grounds are lovely, the room we had was spacious, very clean and we felt very comfortable. We even got an upgrade. Breakfast was fantastic and the staff were friendly and very accommodating. A really lovely place to spend a few days. Etna and other places are easy to reach by car. Highly recommended.