La Fucina di Vulcano

Hotels
8.2 (39 reviews)
Contrada Difesa - S.S. 284 , Bronte , IT

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views of Etna
Delicious restaurant food
Cons:
Poor maintenance and cleanliness
Inadequate service responsiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Issues reported with cleanliness, such as peeling paint and the shower overflowing.
Service
8.5
Mixed reviews about service, with some feelings of neglect but standard hotel service levels acknowledged.
Location
10
Great location with beautiful views, especially of Etna, and plenty of activities in the area.
Room Quality
7.54
Rooms noted to be noisy with uncomfortable beds and no coffee or tea facilities.
Amenities
8.49
Average amenities reported, with no coffee or tea facilities and a lack of lounge space.
Value for Money
7.02
Price perceived to be high for the quality of services and room conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Food quality was praised, but the dining environment was uninviting.
Overall Experience
8.03
Overall a mixed experience, with significant negatives impacting the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:48

Property Description

Spectacular Views of Mount Etna
Nestled in the heart of the Mount Etna Regional Park, La Fucina di Vulcano offers a picturesque garden with stunning views of the majestic Mount Etna.

Comfortable Rooms and Delectable Dining
The air-conditioned rooms boast classic decor and modern amenities, including a private balcony and flat-screen TV. Indulge in a daily sweet breakfast or savor savory dishes upon request at the on-site restaurant.

Exciting Activities and Convenient Location
Embark on thrilling excursions to Mount Etna, enjoy horse riding, hikes, and bike trips arranged by the hotel. Conveniently located just 1-hour drive from both the Sicilian coast and Catania Airport, this charming hotel is the perfect base for your Sicilian adventure.

Book now to experience the beauty and hospitality of La Fucina di Vulcano!

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform the property in advance.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 39 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.49
Value for Money: 7.02
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.03
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Necia • couple • gb
8
Fantastic Weekend in the Mountains
Pros:

This hotel is a lovely welcoming warm place to stay, the view is amazing and the friendly staff especially the owner are fantastic. Breakfast is lovely, rooms are extremely clean and comfortable. The local produce used in the hotel is delicious. The locals wines they recommended were fantastic! Overall we had a lovely few days and would like thank the whole team.

Cons:

A very minor one for me is a kettle in the room!!!! Love my tea!!

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • us
10
Most beautiful place to view mt etna
Pros:

Beautiful view, comfortable beds, breakfast was perfect with fresh filled pistachio cannolis.

Cons:

That i didn’t stay long enough. Everything was perfect

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • solo_traveller • be
10
Splendid hotel 🤩 with incredible views of Etna 🌋
Pros:

*A true oasis at the foot of Mount Etna… the landscape in the garden is simply magnificent.
*A modern hotel with a beautiful garden and an infinity pool overlooking Etna.
*The staff are incredibly kind and always smiling. *A delicious restaurant where you can enjoy regional dishes, including pistachio dishes… a Bronte specialty.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
D
Doose • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • it
10
Soggiorno di lavoro
Pros:

Struttura incantevole immersa nel verde ma accanto alla strada principale. Staff impeccabile.
Veramente di alto livello.

Cons:

Niente

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Big Gym 76 • solo_traveller • it
10
Bene, proprio bene.
Pros:

La struttura è recente e di alto design, si trova appena fuori Bronte alle pendici di sua maestà "Etna". Location tranquilla, ampio parcheggio, personale accogliente e molto disponibile. Gli arredi in stile moderno in ogni parte dell'hotel. La camera è grande e confortevole, con sky a disposizione sia per sport che cinema. La cena è sempre di buon livello come del resto la colazione. Il rapporto qualità/prezzo è giusto, anche a fronte della vista che si può godere al mattino nella stanza colazione con il vulcano che ti da il buongiorno.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
F
Fabio • couple • it
3
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Camera “povera” per il prezzo richiesto. Riscaldamento ad aria rumorosissimo. Inaccettabile

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Rita • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal! Super Frühstück! Sehr gute Lage.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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maria Julia • solo_traveller • br
8
Local único, confortável e lindo.
Pros:

Localização extraordinária, de frente para o Etna, lugar lindo. Projeto minimalista com quartos estilo industrial, confortáveis e modernos.

Cons:

O café da manhã pode melhorar bastante.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Dick • couple • nl
5
Afrader, zeker voor de winter
Pros:

Het uitzicht in de tuin is prachtig!. Helaas hebben de kamers zelf geen zicht op de Etna.
Ook de lokatie zelf is prima, je kunt veel in de omgeving doen.

Cons:

Problemen werden helaas niet opgelost, en dat viel erg tegen. Het vervelendste was dat de douche bleef overstromen, het water liep zelfs door de kamer heen. Personeel bood ons geen oplossing, anders dan handdoeken leveren zodat we zelf konden dweilen.
Er was geen gezellige bar of zitje waar we wat konden drinken. Er is boven een prachtige ruimte met bank en stoelen en uitzicht, maar die mochten we niet gebruiken. Er zijn helaas ook geen koffie,thee of water faciliteiten op de kamer. De bedden waren niet fijn, de kamer is gehorig doordat de gangdeur geen geluid dempt, en de wifi was slecht. De verf op de muren bladdert dus die kunnen wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken.
Het restaurant had prima eten, maar de ruimte was koud en oubollig ingericht. Personeel spreekt nauwelijks engels.
Al met al een afrader voor de winter. Prijs te hoog voor de geleverde kwaliteit.

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ca
5
Décevant malgré l’emplacement, les extérieurs de l’établissement et la nourriture du restaurant!
Pros:

Établissement face a l’Etna et les extérieurs très beaux ! La nourriture au restaurant est délicieuse! Manque de variété au déjeuner. La référence pour la dégustation de vin était magique!

Cons:

Aucune attention portée au client dans l’établissement ! Table imposée au petit déjeuné. On ne peut pas choisir même quand la salle est vide!!! Éclairage de cafétéria et aucun décor dans le restaurant! Pas agréable. Literie très très dure… inconfortable. Style lit de camping! Même éclairage très fort dans la chambre. Pour terminer, propriétaire très désagréable et hautaine! Nous ne reviendrons pas dans cette établissement !

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
J
Joel • partner
8
Pros:

The view of Etna was amazing and the courtyard for seating was done in a minimalist clean setting.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Annamaria Calligaria • couple • it
9
2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Giulio • solo_traveller • it
10
Relax and settle
Pros:

Everything. This is such a place I would like to stay for a relaxing holiday. zero to complain.

Cons:

N/A

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • it
10
2025-07-23 • via Nuitee
S
Shaun
10
Pros:

Over night stay before going upto Etna and super friendly hotel with a good restaurant

2025-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Damon • family with young children • mt
10
Amazing views of Etna, 5* food and service
Pros:

amazing views, great food, beautiful location

Cons:

shower floor was slippery, other than that cant complain about literally anything. the rest is simply out of a postcard

2025-05-02 • via Nuitee
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John
10
Very Nice Hotel at the Foot of Mt Etna
Pros:

This is a beautiful property. The staff members went above and beyond. The restaurant is great and highly recommended. They even arranged a private pistachio tasting for us. For the price, it is a great value. Architecturally, the property is stunning inside.

2025-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Lisabeth
10
Love This Place!
Pros:

I loved this place. Well located and luckily very well lit (there was a ton of fog when I arrived and their large, well-lit sign made all the difference. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The rooms are very elegant. There is a stunning view of Mt. Etna, and their chef is excellent. Can't wait to come back!

2025-02-07 • via Nuitee