Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Etna Cable Car - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Silvestri Craters - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Mount Etna - 18 min drive - 11.4 km
Etnaland - 34 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 68 min drive
Catania Ognina Station - 39 min drive
Catania Central Station - 39 min drive
Cannizzaro Station - 40 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Funivia dell'Etna - 6 min drive
La Terrazza dell'Etna - 6 min drive
La Vecchia Botte
La Boscaiola
Santa Rita Garden
About this property
Villa Dorata
Villa Dorata allows you more time for skiing with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests have more money for fun in the snow with free perks like WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 11 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Offsite
Area shuttle within 30 kilometers*
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Mountain biking
Free bicycles nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Ski
Ski-in/ski-out access
Skiing nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free international and long-distance calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per stay
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: EUR 5 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
State tax ID - 05688210870
Also known as
Villa Dorata Guesthouse Ragalna
Villa Dorata Guesthouse
Villa Dorata Ragalna
Villa Dorata Ragalna
Villa Dorata Guesthouse
Villa Dorata Guesthouse Ragalna
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Dorata offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villa Dorata does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Villa Dorata?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 lbs per pet. A deposit of EUR 5 per day is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Villa Dorata?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Dorata?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge of EUR 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Villa Dorata and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Villa Dorata?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Villa Dorata like?
Villa Dorata is located a short 11-minute walk from Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail.
Villa Dorata Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
This place is magical
Tuncay
Tuncay, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
A small hotel on Mt Etna. Two brothers manage the family property and they are both great. The chef (Mateo) serves up delicious dinners. You should know that it is an hour or so from any village. It is about 25 minutes from the main area at the top of Etna and close to amazing country (Etna’s slopes are like nothing I have ever seen). So a wonderful little hotel. Highly recommend it.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
All good. Great location and nice view from the room.
Ludovico
Ludovico, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2023
Very helpful owners and staff. A lovely hotel in a splendid setting. Excellent food.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2020
The location was perfect as my partner was getting up early to climb Mount Etna summit, while I preferred to enjoy a delicious breakfast and walk to the cable car later. The Hotel has so much character, and dinner was traditional Sicilian cooking, which we enjoyed. The staff looked after us brilliantly, going out of their way to serve us an early breakfast the day we left. Recommended.
June
June, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 23, 2019
The property is not in very good condition and needs some upkeep. The staff was very accommodating although spoke very little English. the dinner food and wine was very good. We were the only people staying at the hotel so found it strange that there was no staff on duty during the night.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2018
Country Gem
We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Dorata. It's located in a bit of a remote area nearer to the top of Mt. Etna so a little challenging to find but certainly worth it. This inn has Sicilian charm and lots of historical pieces and yet it has been completely modernized. The real prize here was the food and service. The owner, Pietro, greeted us and we were able to purchase drinks and enjoy the full coffee bar service in a dining room with an incredible view overlooking Catania and several other smaller towns (so pretty at night!). Pietro's wife cooked all the food and it was some of the best I had in Italy. I have a gluten allergy and she totally accommodated me. The pasta with pistachios was amazing as were the ricotta tarts and all of the other foods. My husband is still raving about it. The breakfast was equally delicious with all kinds of home-baked cakes, sweets and rolls. Highly recommend this inn.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 31, 2018
Nice location if you want to stay in Etna
This hotel is called Golden Villa Hotel on Google map, the location is close to Mt. Etna's cable car / village. It is a small hotel (more like a big house?) with a restaurant inside, but the restaurant happened to be closed on the night we stayed.
Hotel staff is very friendly and like to interact with everyone and learn about different culture and language. We really enjoy her company.
Hotel room is very clean but the room I stayed have a strong smell of India incense which I really don't like, the other room that my friend stayed in does not have the smell. Comfort of the bed is just average. Does not have elevator and the stairs are narrow, not good for people who have heavy or large luggage.
Overall is a good place to stay, I cannot say if the price is average or pricey since I went there during low season and it was consider very cheap at the time.
Miyu
Miyu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2018
Dorata a nice play near Etna skiing.
It is a nice Hotel with a friendly and family atmosphere. Helpful and quick service.
Tamara
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Jouko
Jouko, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
Un lujo en el Etna
Todo EXCELENTE . Hermoso hotel en un entorno increíble y cerca de la base del Etna.
AMBROSIO H
AMBROSIO H, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2022
Discreto
Rilassante come viaggio . Ma le condizioni del posto non sono il top . Non credo di ritornare più
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2021
Liviu Daniel
Liviu Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2018
Supernetter Gastgeber. Tolles Essen. Ruhige Lage am Ätna. Wunderbar.