10/10 Excellent
Steven
Travelled with partner
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Althea Etna Garden
Bed & breakfast with a complimentary breakfast, near the slopes
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- 24/7 front desk
- Breakfast included
- Pet-friendly
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Via Nuova 8, Nicolosi, Città metropolitana di Catania, 95030
- Via Etnea17 min drive
- Piazza del Duomo20 min drive
- Etna Cable Car26 min drive
- Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)39 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Suite
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
- 32 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
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About the area
Nicolosi
Althea Etna Garden puts you in the centre of Nicolosi, 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Mount Etna and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sciara. Highlights at this ski B&B include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire and a ropes course. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Nicolosi B&B include Catania Port and Piazza del Duomo.
What's nearby
- Via Etnea - 17 min drive
- Piazza Stesicoro - 18 min drive
- Catania Cathedral - 19 min drive
- Piazza del Duomo - 20 min drive
- Etna Cable Car - 26 min drive
Getting around
- Carruba Station - 26 min drive
- Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
- Anima e Cozze - 6 min walk
- Rosemary's Pub - 4 min walk
- Cafè Elite Ciemme SNC - 5 min walk
- Club Decò - 5 min walk
- Scorzonera - 6 min walk
About this property
Althea Etna Garden
Bed & breakfast with a complimentary breakfast, near the slopes
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a ski shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Althea Etna Garden. A complete renovation of Althea Etna Garden was completed in October 2023.
This Nicolosi bed & breakfast is smoke free.
- 3 guestrooms or units
- Built in 1952
- Buffet breakfast (free)
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Charging station for electric cars
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Staff members are multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Outdoor picnic space
- No smoking on site
- Microwave in a common area
- Fridge in a common area
- Water dispenser
Althea Etna Garden offers 3 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run films and pay-per-view films. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Languages
English, German, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
- Free offsite parking within 0 metres
- Street parking available
- 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
- Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Ski shuttle (surcharge)
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Family friendly
- In-room microwave
- Laundry facilities
- Mini-fridge
- Pool toys
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Garden
- In a nature reserve
- In the mountains
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Terrace
Accessibility
- No lift
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in room
More
- 100% renewable energy
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Built in 1952
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Living plant wall
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Smoke-free property
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Down comforter
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
- Pillowtop mattress
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
- First-run films
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Pay films
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Cleaning supplies
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Free bottled water
- Hob
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Minibar
- Paper towels
- Restaurant dining guides
- Separate dining area
- Toaster
- Waffle maker
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Laptop workspace
- LED lighting
- Recycling
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
- Pets: EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay
- Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per room (one-way)
- Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy.
Property Registration Number IT087031CIA3TOPASP
We should mention
- All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
- On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- The seasonal pool will open on 01 June and close on 01 September.
Property is also known as
Althea Etna Garden Nicolosi
Althea Etna Garden Bed & breakfast
Althea Etna Garden Bed & breakfast Nicolosi
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Althea Etna Garden?
The closest beach to Althea Etna Garden is Catania Beach (17.4 km).
How much does it cost to stay at Althea Etna Garden?
As of 15 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Althea Etna Garden on 21 Nov 2024 start from AU$126.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Althea Etna Garden have a pool?
Althea Etna Garden has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from June 01 to September 01.
What makes Althea Etna Garden a romantic place to stay?
A champagne service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Althea Etna Garden.
Does Althea Etna Garden serve breakfast?
Yeah, free buffet brekkie is served daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Althea Etna Garden?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
What time are check-in & check-out at Althea Etna Garden?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Althea Etna Garden Reviews
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