Monaci Delle Terre Nere

Peaceful Beautiful property with wonderful amenities. Would definitely stay longer next visit.

A really beautiful place. The location and views are gorgeous, the bar is lovely and the villa we stayed in with a small pool was bliss (even better we had been upgraded). You can be driven around in golf buggies and all the staff were great. The wine (as you might expect) was fab, and we did the basic wine tasting which I would thoroughly recommend. The breakfast couldn't be faulted. The rest of the food, while lovely, was expensive - some of it seemed good value and some less so. The main let down is the temperature of the pools - the main one is bitterly cold and the private one is also pretty cold. It would be worth finding an environmentally friendly way to heat them at least warm enough to take the edge off and mean the kids could play for longer. The place is expensive to stay, and once there everything is very expensive. The wine on arrival was welcomed, but a few small touches would have made it feel better value for money. For example, replenishing the fruit or tea in the room, or adding chocolates/snacks for the kids. A free activity while there such as egg collecting could be easily introduced and would be a nice addition. We stayed 2 nights and loved it, and think October time is the perfect time to stay - sunny for sitting outside but you can also light the fire in your villa for when you come in from the pool. If you have a car, Etna is an easy day trip.

What a disappointment!! I can write nothing about the hotel as I have not stayed there, however I can say that the restaurant was very far from my expectations. Beyond the food, which was good, the same cannot be said about the service, which was cheap and pizza-like!! The only certain thing is the bill which is not from a pizzeria!! To forget!

Stay here. It’s special place.

While Monaci Delle Terre Nere is beautiful and aims to be a five star resort, they didn't deserve a top score because of two egregious billing errors. At the prices they charge, they don't need to double bill for their rooms nor charge for other pre-paid services. The business office just needs to tighten their procedures and be more careful. That said, the property is beautiful, the rooms are sumptuous, the breakfasts were delicious and served on the lawn, and the staff truly aim to please...though sometimes they can become a bit too ingratiating. Keep in mind you are on the shoulder of an active volcano, so you will gather cinders on your shoes. Remove them before entering your room and you will be happier, though the housecleaning staff does a marvelous job. If you want a restaurant experience, try theirs. It's worth one meal. And the bar also has good food. Staying here is definitely a treat and, for us at least, a splurge. Would I stay again? Probably I would look for something smaller and more intimate, especially at these prices.