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b&b Villa Ortensia

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly bed & breakfast connected to the convention centre in Aci Castello with a nearby private beach

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Double Room
Coffee service
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Triple Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Via Antonello Da Messina 93, Aci Castello, CT, 95021
  • Norman Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Via Etnea
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lungomare di Ognina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Aci Castello

At b&b Villa Ortensia, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 17.4 km (10.8 mi) from Mount Etna. Highlights at this beach B&B include a nearby private beach and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and free use of bicycles. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Aci Castello B&B include Via Etnea and Catania Port.
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What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 7 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 9 min drive
  • Catania Cathedral - 10 min drive
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 14 min drive
  • Catania Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Borgo Station - 7 min drive
  • Cannizzaro Station - 20 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Locando Popolare - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cuore di Pizza Pizzeria d'Asporto - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Jonica - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chiosco Belvedere - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Posada - ‬5 min walk

About this property

b&b Villa Ortensia

Pet-friendly bed & breakfast connected to the convention centre in Aci Castello with a nearby private beach
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private black sand beach, located just 30 metres away. Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sunloungers.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Mediterranean bed & breakfast also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Aci Castello bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1975
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
B&b Villa Ortensia offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature down duvets. This Aci Castello bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7.5 for adults and from EUR 7.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 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 major credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard and cash.

Property Registration Number IT087002B4GYBF9WIH

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.
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Villa Ortensia Aci Castello
Villa Ortensia B&B
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at b&b Villa Ortensia?

B&b Villa Ortensia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at b&b Villa Ortensia?

Yep, b&b Villa Ortensia has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to b&b Villa Ortensia?

The closest beach to b&b Villa Ortensia is Catania Beach (9.9 km).

Does b&b Villa Ortensia serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at b&b Villa Ortensia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at b&b Villa Ortensia?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

b&b Villa Ortensia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay if you travel by car
The villa itself was great, clean and cosy room, nice breakfast in the garden. We didn't have a car and the only issue for us was that there is no public beach near it, it's basically impossible to safely get into water in that area because of rocks and cliffs everywhere. There are a few paid beach clubs nearby with pools, but they all were closed due to off-season (beginning of October). The nearest place where you could get into the sea is about 10km away (rocky entrance, not really good, but better than nothing), and we needed to take a bus with not very convenient schedule to get to it. With car getting to the beach is not an issue and the villa's location becomes quite convenient as you could travel along the seacoast from there without getting into traffic jams.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Villa Ortensia and I can’t recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, the experience was exceptional. The check-in and check-out process was incredibly smooth and hassle-free, making our arrival and departure seamless. The villa itself is immaculate. Everything was clean and tidy, and the attention to detail was evident throughout our stay. Our rooms were cleaned every day, ensuring a fresh and welcoming environment each time we returned. One of the most impressive aspects of Villa Ortensia is how accurately the pictures reflect the property. What you see online is exactly what you get in real life – beautiful, well-maintained, and just as described. If you’re looking for a perfect place to stay with top-notch service and pristine accommodations, Villa Ortensia is the ideal choice. I will definitely be returning and recommending it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Wonderful place to stay. Only thing I missed was a fridge in the room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beatiful BnB by the Sea
Beautiful BnB by the sea. We thouroghly enjoyed breakfast on the patio each morning and admired the garden courtyard. Everyone, including those in town, went out of their way to make our stay an enjoyable one. Remember to get the Ortensia phone number to open the front gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Comfy Hotel
We really enjoyed our stay. It was a Rick Steves recommendation. The breakfast, which was extra, was very good and plentiful. We had a car and there was parking right in front of the hotel. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property full of antiques
Beautiful room furnished with antiques and art. Pretty small touches - beautiful bedding, marble-covered dressing tables, stone-clad shower walls. Handy kitchen and balcony for the guests disposal. Very comfy four poster bed. Breakfast paid separately - range of sweet bakes or cooked savoury breakfast on demand.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hoiki, London

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I visited Catania for 5 days. My Italian friend recommended us to stay away from central Catania so we looked for somewhere within reasonable distance from the airport (less than 30 minute drive). It's just under an hour drive to Taormina and to the meeting point at Mount Etna where we did excursion. The villa is so beautiful with a lovely garden. The area is quiet and near the sea. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Our room is so clean and tidy. Good selection of Sicilian breakfast too. They also provide private parking in a secure area which is important to us since we know vandalism is quite an issue there. We really feel safe to leave our car there. We had a very pleasant stay here. Recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice place to stay- lovely owners
It is a beautiful area— however the internet was very poor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Wonderful hosts, great location for beach, cute villages and close to Catania. Family friendly, safe, gated with pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erminia was great and really helpful throughout our stay and the airport transfer we arranged was fab. Would definitely recommend staying here - if only for the freshly baked cakes at breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant vfm stay
We stayed a bit by accident due to some faulty map planning but it turned out to be a very pleasant first night in Sicily. Friendly and helpful hostess, charming little room felt very like staying as a house guest. Excellent value. Couple of relevant points though; it is not in the town itself - i would think a mile out - and it is very anonymous in the street, being behind big gates (get clear instructions before you go). That said there is a good bar/restaurant/pizzeria 200 yds away with sea views. Breakfast usually outside in garden. Cant entirely describe as the electric co dug up the road and turned the power off (so juicer/toaster etc out of action). Bathroom clean and worked and had hairdryer.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B
We stayed here for our last night of 10-day Sicily trip. B&B is located close to the private beach, although the beach itself was not as nice as we excepted we enjoyed our stay here. Owners were vary nice and friendly. There is a cute little town Aci Castello nearby which offers a good selection of restaurants and places to eat out or have a drink.

10/10 Excellent

Bella, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming B&B!
We loved our stay at Villa Ortensia. The hosts were more than accommodating and lovely to be around. The location was great, there is an excellent beach club just at the end of the street. Breakfast was varied and delicious. Highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Vera Lucia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lucio, San Giovanni Valdarno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura ben posizionata il posizione tranquilla; pulita, silenziosa, parcheggio riservato protetto, colazione in splendido giardino
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen punto intermedio entre Catania aeropuerto y Taormina cerca a playas !! Buen sitio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

carmine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place To stay near Catania
Proche de Catania. Endroit tranquille avec stationnement sécurisé. La chambre inclus une cuisinette
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

claus

Ok ophold men falsk varebetegnelse.....
Venligt værtspar, men ingen information ved ankomsten. Privat swimmingpool er en tilsnigelse, meget lille plastbassin ved naboen. Privat strand så vi intet til. Vi havde bestilt værelse med privat balkon, men fik et værelse med seperat balkon i forbindelse med fælles køkken. Ydermere var balkonen opbevaring for rengøringsmaterialer (koste, spande mm.). Ophold med morgenmad bestod af kagebord og havde intet med morgenmad at gøre. Kaffe og te i havneområdet var kun tilgængelig i forbindelse med morgenmaden og ryddet på alle andre tider. Ok, men heller ikke mere, da beskrivelse af stedet bestemt ikke lever op til virkeligheden.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

LYNN

평범한 가정집 방 수준
평범한 가정집 방과 화장실. 평점에 비해 기대 이하 ㅠ 조식은 빵, 커피, 과일 약간. 주차는 편리합니다. 호텔과는 비교 불가.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Posizione ottima vicino al mare
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottimo B&B
Abbiamo passato tre giorni in questo ottimo B&B. Tutto è perfetto. Prima di tutto la accoglienza della gentile Erminia, molto disponibile e sempre pronta a dare condigli utili. Se ritornerò a Catania andro sicuramente in questo posto. Lo consiglio
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pulizia della camera impeccabile.Ottima posizione
Abbiamo soggiornato pochi giorni ma è stato un posto magnifico,ci torneremo sicuramente.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

filippo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comodità per Congressi allo Sheraton Catania
posizione strategica vicino alla sede di molti congressi. A solo 4 minuti di comoda passeggiata in riva alla costa. Ottima colazione di alimenti tipici della zona da gustare, marmellate siciliane, dolci siciliani. Ottimo parcheggio su strada illuminata. Mezzi di trasporto urbani sotto casa per dirigersi in centro a Catania senza usare l'auto
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018