Donna Carmela Resort and Lodges

Above expectations in all areas! With the warmer than expected temperatures we spent more time at the hotel than planned. With such high services levels it was a pleasure to spend time around the pool area. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff and always enough staff available to give you time. At times, the small scale of the main building felt like it was your own private house. The support from the front desk via WhatsApp for room service and activity planning worked very well. We used the hotel transport and driver for a local winery lunch - another service we could not fault. The outside restaurant setting is like a village square/green with a wonderful atmosphere as night. We were also fortunate to be staying when it was BBQ night. The lawn is laid out with outdoor cooking, buffet and bar, it felt like most guests attended this event. The breakfast experience and menu is equally very high service level and excellent food cooking. The Sicilian breakfast which I could not see on the menu should not be declined if offered

This is a wonderful hotel! The location is good, easy to Ortigia or Taormina. The setting is great: garden, pool, are amazing. The restaurant was fabulous with delicious dishes and a great winelist and great sommelier and team. The breakfast is absolutely unforgettable with a service level rarely found: smiley, genuine, and authentically welcoming. Hands down a great recommendation! Very well managed hotel !