Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Etna Botanic Garden

Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Mount Etna

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Etna Botanic Garden

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Garden
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 pax) | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Travelers at Etna Botanic Garden enjoy continental breakfast before exploring the grounds. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing break, the library provides quiet reading spots, and the on-site restaurant serves dinner. Concierge services and luggage storage enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio (2 pax)

Standard Studio (2 pax) | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Studio (2 pax)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (3 pax)

Superior Studio (3 pax) | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio (3 pax)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 pax)

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 pax) | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 pax)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (3 pax)

Superior Studio (3 pax) | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio (3 pax)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 pax)

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 pax) | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 pax)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 pax)

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 pax) | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 pax)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room

Junior Room | 1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Junior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mascalucia is home to Etna Botanic Garden. Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catania Port and Etna Cable Car. Don't miss out on a visit to Etnaland.
Visit our Mascalucia travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Guest Houses in MascaluciaOpens in a new window
Map
Via Trinità, 34, Mascalucia, CT, 95030

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Catania Port - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Catania Beach - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Catania Bicocca Station - 17 min drive
  • Italia Station - 22 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Privitera - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Park - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Villa del Cedro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miseria e Nobiltà - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pane Olio e Sale - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Etna Botanic Garden

Guesthouse near Mount Etna
Located close to Via Etnea and Piazza del Duomo, Etna Botanic Garden provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Etna Botanic Garden have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Similar properties

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath

Grand Hotel Villa Itria

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 369 reviews
Grand Hotel Villa Itria

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 1700
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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

Property is also known as

Etna Botanic Garden Guesthouse Mascalucia
Etna Botanic Garden Guesthouse
Etna Botanic Garden Mascalucia
Etna Botanic Garn Mascalucia
Etna Botanic Garden Guesthouse
Etna Botanic Garden Mascalucia
Etna Botanic Garden Guesthouse Mascalucia

Frequently asked questions

Does Etna Botanic Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Etna Botanic Garden pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Etna Botanic Garden?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Etna Botanic Garden?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Etna Botanic Garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Etna Botanic Garden provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Etna Botanic Garden located?

Situated in Mascalucia, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mount Etna, Via Etnea, and Catania Cathedral. Catania Port and Catania Fish Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Etna Botanic Garden Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful place close to Etna

We stayed a couple of days and had great recommendations from the staff on where to eat and what to do. Lovely, big garden and a nice swimming pool. A lot of things to do and explore for our 3 year old son.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best Room in Catania

great find in the outskirts of the City so private n tranquil
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden gem.

We just adored our three day stay here. The garden is amazing and it’s so peaceful. We would come back if/when we go Sicily again. :-) Very friendly hosts and nice breakfast. We absolutely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Retreat!

Quiet private clean rural environment only 2 blocks from restaurants, market, ATM. Amazing property with plants, sculptures, animals. Secure free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and charming accommodation, a bit antique but very well taken care of. The bed was a bit hard. The trees, gardens and pool offer a super nice refuge from the Sicilian summer temperatures. Nice staff. We had a late check in and they were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wouter

Liked: Staff & service
It's time for a renovation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Only very basic. Kettle and two hobs. No toaster or oven. Only knives and forks no sharp knives or salt and pepper or oil. Only saw the host when they gave us the keys no other communication at all regarding check out or facilities etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a residential area. Big gate and on the post , a small signage of the hotel’s name. We spoke to someone on the intercom at the gate, the gate then opens. The property has a rustic charm. Some reviews we’ve read mentioned that the property needs renovation or updates. We think they don’t, it’s part of the charm (for us anyway, who are just visiting Italy). We only stayed for one night so didn’t get to use their swimming pool but it looks okay and romantic in the evening. Room was clean. The free breakfast consisted of breads, 1 type of cold cuts, 1 type of cheese, preserves and drinks -juices, coffee,tea. Within walking distance from the hotel is Coop grocery, Deli Shop and a restaurant. There could be more but we didn’t walk further. We enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura inserita in un parco molto bello, parti antiche coniugate con il funzionale e moderno, stanze ampie con tutte le comodità. Colazione ricca e personale molto gentile
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

hammou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Un espace calme et agréable

Un hôtel-appartement très agréable, propre et calme, à l'abris de l'agitation de la ville. Le petit déjeuner inclus est un vrai plus, le personnel est sympatique. Le jardin est agréable à visiter et découvrir. La piscine bien que froide pendant notre séjour était propre et il était agréable de passer du temps sur les chaises longues autour. Deux points négatifs cependant : - l'odeur d'humidité bien que tout soit très propre. - les moustiques malgré les moustiquaires. Nous avons dû acheter un diffuseur de produit anti-moustiques pour surporter les nuits. Je recommande.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

VIVIAN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jean-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hébergement dans un très beau cadre de verdure.

Magnifique parc bien que laissé à l'état un peu sauvage (mais nous on aime bien). Petite maisonnette individuelle très agréable. Petit déjeuner complet et bien bon, servi soit à l' extérieur, soit en terrasse selon la météo. Accueil un peu froid et très rapide.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oase inmitten des Trubels

Wunderschöner Garten mit historischen Gebäuden. Und hat es von allen Unterkünften unserer Rundreise hier am besten gefallen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oase inmitten des sizilianischen Trubels

Eine Location nicht von dieser Welt. Das Tor geht auf und man ist inmitten des botanischen Gartens. Unglaublich schön. Wir hatten 2 unterschiedliche Zimmer und beide waren echt besonders.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

giuseppe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ho soggiornato con la mia famiglia a luglio. Eravamo in tre ma la dotazione nell’appartamento non era sufficiente per tutti. cucina presente ma non attrezzata: stoviglie non sufficienti, non c’era olio, ne sale, caffè, mancavano tovagliame, detersivi, tutto. Personale/proprietari inesistenti, colazione con personale assente (nessuna possibilità di richiedere un caffè espresso o altro). Non so se è questa la prassi o se sia stato così perché abbiamo soggiornato nel weekend. La domenica infatti ci è sembrato di essere stati totalmente abbandonati. Il personale delle pulizie quando incontrato comunque sono stati sempre gentili e disponibili. È un vero peccato perché la struttura è grande, bella e ha del potenziale. Purtroppo poco curata. La zona piscina è un angolo di pace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jalhil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ma pire expérience de séjour. Lorsque nous sommes arrivés sur place, l’hôte nous a expliqué en quelques mots le fonctionnement du petit-déjeuner et du portail puis lorsque je me suis retourné, celle-ci avait disparue sans avoir eu le temps de lui poser mes questions. Par rapport à la chambre, celle-ci était délabrée et insalubre : mur qui s’effrite, moisissures et sur des prises électriques ! Le ménage est totalement négligé : poussières,saletés,eau dans la bouilloire, lit avec des cendres. Nous avons dû également éteindre le frigo à cause du bruit assourdissant ainsi que l’air conditionné. Je n’ai jamais dormi sur un matelas d’une telle piètre qualité et les oreillers tellement fins que nous pensions à en acheter. Quant à la salle de bain, la robinetterie était pleine de calcaire et les murs sales: taches, salissures,… Enfin,le petit-déjeuner était médiocre et de mauvaise qualité (jus industriel, café en thermos,…). Finalement, à la moitié du séjour, nous avons préférés quitter ce lieu tout en prévenant la veille et le jour du départ de cela. Mais personne n’était disponible et on m’a demandé de laisser la clef dans la boîte aux lettres. Il est dommage que l’hôte ne se remette pas en question quand à l’état de cette chambre et refuse bien évidemment une compensation pour mon départ anticipé suite à l’insalubrité. Peut-être que la chambre double supérieure est la pire de toutes en lisant les commentaires… Mais ne négligez pas les autres avis négatifs comme nous…
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and our room was beautiful. It is a really peaceful area, loved the pool and breakfast options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sylvain

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Très beau site historique mais besoin de plus d’attention.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a peaceful place to say and a unique property with beautiful grounds Lovely selection for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Virginie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un havre de sérénité

Jouxtant l'Eglise Ste Trinité, dans cette bourgade au pied de l'Etna, les quelques hébergements disséminés dans le beau jardin ont une âme. Bons équipements (réfrigérateur, vaisselles, bbc....) Très belle piscine, très ombragée. Les personnels sont prévenants et monsieur excellent pâtissier ! Excellent rapport qualité/prix
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.