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Villa Dorata

Family-friendly slopeside fun with restaurant

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Reception
Mountain view
Front of property
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Contrada Serra la Nave, snc, Ragalna, CT, 95030
  • Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Etna Cable Car
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Silvestri Craters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Tower | In-room business centre

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Tower

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Tower

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Murphy Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is AU$154
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Ragalna

A family-friendly stay in Ragalna awaits you at Villa Dorata. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail and 3.1 km (2 mi) from Etna Cable Car. Highlights at this ski guest house include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Enjoy the ski-in/ski-out access along with access to bike hire and mountain biking. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this Ragalna guest house, you'll be 11.3 km (7 mi) from Mount Etna.
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What's nearby

  • Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail - 12 min walk
  • Etna Cable Car - 6 min drive
  • Silvestri Craters - 7 min drive
  • Mount Etna - 18 min drive
  • Etnaland - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Catania Ognina Station - 39 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funivia dell'Etna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Terrazza dell'Etna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Vecchia Botte - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Boscaiola - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Santa Rita Garden - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Villa Dorata

Family-friendly slopeside fun with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 30 kilometres is available for a fee. Ski-in/ski-out access, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Villa Dorata. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ragalna guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Villa Dorata offers 8 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ragalna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 30 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: EUR 5 per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per stay

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
Tax ID - 05688210870
This property accepts credit cards
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is 05688210870. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Dorata?

Villa Dorata offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Dorata?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Dorata on 28 Feb 2025 start from AU$263.23, 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.

Is parking available at Villa Dorata?

Yep, Villa Dorata has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Dorata?

The closest beach to Villa Dorata is Spiaggia di Manganello (15.5 km).

Is Villa Dorata family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Villa Dorata is a hit with families.

Does Villa Dorata serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Dorata?

No, Villa Dorata does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa Dorata?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Villa Dorata's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Dorata?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Villa Dorata Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

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 Excellent

Tuncay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is magical
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludovico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Great location and nice view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful owners and staff. A lovely hotel in a splendid setting. Excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Hamilton Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Miyu, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dorata a nice play near Etna skiing.
It is a nice Hotel with a friendly and family atmosphere. Helpful and quick service.

10/10 Excellent

Jouko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Lelystad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geweldig hotel met fantastische mensen. Direct na het inchecken heeft de gastheer ons voorzien van een heerlijke wijn om vast in de sfeer te komen voor het diner. Het eten ‘s avonds was heerlijk. Het ontbijt in de ochtend zeer ruim en lekker. Voor rust en een goede ervaring zeker boeken.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMBROSIO H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lujo en el Etna
Todo EXCELENTE . Hermoso hotel en un entorno increíble y cerca de la base del Etna.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Discreto
Rilassante come viaggio . Ma le condizioni del posto non sono il top . Non credo di ritornare più
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liviu Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Helena, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Supernetter Gastgeber. Tolles Essen. Ruhige Lage am Ätna. Wunderbar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018