Pet friendly Hotels Province of Catania

What I liked: - The hotel boasts two lovely pools. - The on-site restaurant serves some of the best food I've had in the area, though it is pricey. - Breakfast is simple yet delicious, featuring eggs, frankfurts, bacon, cheese, pastries, fruit, juices, and wonderful coffee. - You are allowed to enjoy drinks by the pool. - 90% of the staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. - Free parking is available on site. What I disliked: - The room's air conditioning was not adjustable and only blew in one direction, making both the bathroom and bedroom uncomfortably warm. - I had to sleep on the pullout sofa as the bedroom was too hot. Thankfully, the sofa was available; otherwise, I don't know what I would have done. - The spa seemed expensive for a hot tub and sauna, so I didn't use it and can't comment on its quality. - There is an incredible rooftop with views of the bay and Mt. Etna that goes unused, which feels like a wasted space. - The location is very remote, situated in a residential area with nothing within walking distance except for two restaurants and a golf club affiliated with the hotel. - While you can walk to the bay, there are no pathways and the return trip is steep and uphill. - The hotel provides taxis, but they are quite costly. - There is an extra charge to use the kitchenette, which was not communicated beforehand. Additionally, no tea or coffee replacements were provided, which is unusual for a hotel of this caliber. **Tips:** - If you are checking in past 10:30 PM, be sure to call the hotel to ensure someone will be available to check you in. - Renting a car is essential for getting around, as without one, your travel options will be limited and expensive. - This hotel is perfect if you want to relax by the pool and do occasional excursions. However, if you're looking for more activities, you may find the location too remote.

My wife and I stayed at the hotel for 7 nights. From start to finish the staff were extremely warm and welcoming, and any request, no matter how small, was met with and smile and a willingness to help. The feeling was of a family run establishment. The rooms, whilst a little basic, were functional and comfortable as we spent most of our time out and about. Breakfast, from a British perspective was a little limited in variety, but what there was, was plentiful and more than sufficient to start the day. We only ate an evening meal in the hotel once, because of our touring schedule, but what we had was really nice and freshly prepared. Our room had a distant view of the sea and over the strait to mainland Italy (on a clear day). On the short walk to the breakfast room we could turn and look at the view of Etna, which changed on a daily basis from under cloud to full sun and all in between, and we were even able to see the plume of smoke emitting from the active crater. The highlight of our stay was a flight by helicopter (Helisicily) over Etna, which took off from its helipad just 100 metres from the hotel, and was discounted as a hotel resident. The hotel was quiet, away from any roads, but suitably located for easy travel to places such as Catania and Taormina. I would definitely recommend and will return on a future visit to Sicily.

We spent a weekend at Villa Dorata, being fixed and affectionate customers for many years, and this year, unfortunately, our expectations remained disappointed as they were expected last year. We have seen a radical change in the structure and management of the system, since in the past, under the previous management, everything was indeed unperfect. Unfortunately, we can only see how much this hotel, which is located in a perfect place for every interest, is in decline. The boys who take care of them, though gentle, educated and available, are not at the height, because they are obviously little in the hotel profession: forgotten rooms, with infiltrating spots, wheels, powder on the furniture and bad bathrooms not working. Heating absent if not on request but often and willingly replaced by boxes for constant problems at the plant, sprays and very few services such as soap in bathrooms, shampoo and kits that are usually to be provided and we have them I had to ask for three times. These problems concern both the standard rooms and the superior/deluxe rooms. Poor and disappointing breakfast with clearly frozen cornets and crostate from many days before, as well as watered coffee. We remember with nostalgia the good times when breakfast was served with surprising quantities and quality! The cold breakfast room with a closed chamber and the boy's difficulty to do everything in managing every situation at the same time. The price-quality ratio is not in absolute balance. At the time of payment, the day of check out, we were even paying the minimum cents. We were always closed and at every entrance and exit we spent about 10 minutes to play to make our eyes, and we are really disappointed that a structure of this kind would really deserve much, but much more.