Etna Hotel

Très bon établissement, personnel très agréable.
Petit déjeuner très copieux avec beaucoup de produits faits maison.

Hotel avec jolie vue sur l'Etna, jardin et piscine.

It's a very quirky hotel, overlooked by the brooding volcano behind. The atmosphere owes a lot to the history of the site, upcycling and exhibiting machinery and objects used there.
There are a variety of room types, and we were in a ground floor room by the pool. The breakfast was continental supplemented by local produce and bakeries, especially the home made jams and yogurts!
The pool area was clean and well kept. Plenty of sunbeds and a covered lounge area, with an afternoon pool bar.
Giarre itself is a 20 minute walk with a good rail link. The local village is unremarkable with few bars and eateries. It was a good location as a base for exploring Etna and surrounding locations. Having a car or driver, or being part of a travelling group adds to the value of this gem of a hotel.

Kleines Hotel mit schönen Zimmern und Sicht auf den Etna.

Die Lage, tolles Konzept

It is very nice place to be, everything was clean and in good shape, the swimmingpool was perfect, and breakfast and diner where excellent.
A compliment for everyone how works there!

Struttura definita da cascinale completamente ristrutturato, camera distribuita su due piani con matrimoniale king size nel soppalco e tetto e travi in legno. Splendida location, con patio interno dove è adibita la colazione in estate, ristorante presente in sito suggestivo. Piscina in zona giardino rilassante alle pendici e con vista Etna. Bar piscina per spuntini e aperitivi. Personale molto disponibile. Parcheggio interno.

Etna Hotel is a lovely old Sicilian country house with stunning views of Mount Etna. Rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and very comfortable. The staff are friendly, helpful, and always attentive. The hotel also arranges volcano tours on certain days, which are well worth doing.

The main downside is the location—you’ll need a car to really enjoy the area. The hotel can arrange car hire or taxis into Giarre, but walking isn’t ideal. Dining nearby is limited; the closest option is the Volcano Pub up the road, though the walk there can feel a bit hair-raising.

Overall, highly recommended for the incredible views and excellent service.

It was very charming, the lady at the reception desk was very friendly and helpful. The pool was nice. The room was clean and comfortable with AC and a fridge.

If you are looking for an authentic, idyllic and slightly out of the way Sicilian retreat, the Etna Hotel covers all those bases. The views of Etna from the outside dining area are fantastic.
All the hotel staff could not have made my stay any more enjoyable than it was. As an example, the lead restaurant staff member on my last evening there recommended the best dish (pasta in tomato sauce) which was the best meal I had during my stay at the hotel! Another being, one morning during breakfast my favourite song came on (80s hits radio) the radio station and one of the staff members was kind enough to put the volume up a bit so I could listen to it.
I became familiar with most of the staff during my stay and got to know a few on first name terms. They were so happy when I was also able to speak a little Italian with them.
The Etna tour excursion which leaves directly from the hotel was a memorable experience and one which anyone else choosing to visit can do and I would fully recommend. At the time of writing its around 60 euros per person.
If I had one suggestion, providing a small excursion to see the historic sites of Catania would have made an already great holiday even more magnificent!
I highly recommend and I believe that I will visit the hotel again in the near future as there is still so much to explore on the east coast of Sicily.

Mark

Casale ben sistemato, ottimo posto per vedere l 'Etna di sera nella sua maestosità

Here’s a polished review you could post:


---

We had a wonderful stay at Etna Hotel! The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile. They went above and beyond by organizing a fantastic trip to Mount Etna for us, which was truly unforgettable. Everything was well arranged and stress-free, making our holiday even more special. Thank you so much for the warm hospitality — we can’t wait to come back!
😊

Merveilleux ! Les 3 personnes que j'ai vu à l'accueil ainsi que tous les employés sont très compétents et polyglottes. Nous avons eu la chambre familiale avec un petit jardin. Propreté impeccable et la salle de bains était spacieuse. La piscine est un petit bijou détente garantie après une journée bien chargée ! Avec vue sur l'Etna 😉
Nous étions en voiture et le parking gratuit est également un atout.