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A stone building with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and potted plants along the exterior. - Il Giardino del sole (Carlentini)
A courtyard with stone flooring, palm trees, and a reception area. - Il Giardino del sole (Carlentini)
A cobblestone street with a stone building featuring a stone facade and wooden doors. - Il Giardino del sole (Carlentini)
A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas. - Il Giardino del sole (Carlentini)
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, featuring a rustic wooden interior and large windows with curtains. - Il Giardino del sole (Carlentini)
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Il Giardino del sole. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and horseback riding at this farm stay. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a brochure on the table.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Garden View

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and two paintings on the wall.

Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

A wooden interior with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area with chairs and a table.

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Carlentini, Il Giardino del sole is next to a golf course. Catania Port and UCI Cinemas Catania are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Via Etnea and CentroSicilia Shopping Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Garden of Biviere and Palace of Culture. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding nearby. Visit our Carlentini travel guide
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C/Da San Demetrio, Carlentini, SR, 96013

What's nearby

  • A beach with footprints, a mountain, and a city in the background.
    Catania Beach
    12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Catania Port
    14 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • CentroSicilia Shopping Centre
    9 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • UCI Cinemas Catania
    9 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Vaccarizzo Beach
    13 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Agnone Di Siracusa Station
    16 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hello Darwin
    7 min drive
  • Autogrill San Demetrio Ovest
    14 min walk
  • Bar Etna
    12 min drive
  • bar derby
    16 min drive
  • Rusticotto
    15 min drive

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 80 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: 80 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Giardino del sole have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Is Il Giardino del sole pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Il Giardino del sole?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Il Giardino del sole?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a 80% fee (subject to availability).

Does Il Giardino del sole provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–11:30 PM on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Il Giardino del sole located?

Set in Carlentini, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Vaccarizzo Beach, Catania Beach, and Garden of Biviere. Agnone Beach and Ionian Sea are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Il Giardino del sole Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice personnel, food was amazing, very nice place for a quiet stay, enjoy a walk around the farm animals and very close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel and staff. very good value for money.

Great hotel and staff. about 25 minutes from Catania airport in a taxi. Excellent restaurant amazing wood fired pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had amazing time at Giardino del Sole.The rooms are nice and clean and were cleaned daily.The area is lovely,quiet and perfect for a relaxing break.Kids loved walking around the farm and spotting animals.We had dinner twice in the restaurant-very delicious food and very reasonable prices too.Staff is very attentive and friendly.Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and very serene
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a quiet place outside Catania and this was a perfect fit. We stayed 1 night and were able to have our lunch, dinner, and breakfast before leaving right at the hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful and the food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed walking around the farm to see the animals and also taking a refreshing swim in the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Il Giardino del Sole is a hidden gem

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Il Giardino del Sole in Sicily, and I can’t recommend it enough! This hotel is truly amazing—the perfect blend of comfort and charm. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel right at home. They are exceptionally friendly and kind, always ready to help with a smile. It’s clear that they genuinely care about their guests’ experience. Now, let’s talk about the food! Every meal was magnificent and absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, and everything was beautifully presented. If you’re travelling to Catania, Il Giardino del Sole is a hidden gem that you simply must visit. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort

Clean and comforatable for the wooden cabin.

The cabin was clean. Shower is perfect. Plenty of water pressure and that is what i like. Not very soundproof though. You can hear the naber clearly but for it was no problem. Restaurant is nice and the food is as expected but only in the weekend there are pizzas. Not easy to reach by car probably a result of the new highway. Bed is good and comforatble and there is even a little refrigerator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. The staff was very helpful and the entire property was very clean and beautiful. They have a beautiful pool and farm animals you can see and horses you can ride. We had a party of 10 people and everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

Super cute and pretty agriturismo near Catania - the folks who operate this are very friendly and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beutifull hotel in middle of fields

Nice place in unic location far from main road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice property with a good restaurant. Great attention to environmental concerns. The rooms are a little rustic for the price. Small, hardly anywhere to charge devices. Pillows were very uncomfortable. Wifi was not reliable in our room. There was also a loud sound every time someone in the building used the water, which was incredibly annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This Agriturismo was run by a friendly charming family - they told me they extensively renovated a rundown property in 2002-2006. They built a big prosperous restaurant with adjoining pool, children’s playground, bungalows and farm. The food was excellent. The rooms were small, dark wood panelled and sparsely furnished. They reminded me of North American motels. They were clean but the walls were very thin. I was surprised that there was a €10 fee for the pool/umbrella and €5 for umbrella hire and the gate to the pool was locked. I think it would have been nice to be included in the hotel price, even if I were charged more for the booking.. Room payment was requested on arrival and dinner had to be paid right after the meal - I would prefer to have had a tab and pay on checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is difficult to find, particularly in the dark as the road name was not recognised by my sat nav. Upon arrival there was a disagreement as my booking clearly stated that breakfast was included but the owner claimed that it wasn't. In the end it was provided, but with no explanation or apology for the mix up. We were also charged for bottles of water - something that was provided as a matter of course in the room fridges everywhere else that we stayed. Then on to our rooms. The photos of the exteriors on the website show mellow stone buildings - ours were a row of shabby wooden sheds. There is absolutely no soundproofing, just a single wooden tongue and groove wall between each room. We could converse with our friends in the next room without raising our voices at all. Then the power went off, came back, went off and so on. We got the impression that this was not at all unusual, but only in our block, as the rest of the complex was still lit up. Nor was there a socket anywhere to charge phones etc. except by unplugging a light. Our friends had one in their room but it was broken. There are no views of the garden. There is a large hedge in front of the rooms and through the gaps there is a view of large area of bare ground with utilitarian buildings around it. I suppose you get what you pay for, but this is overpriced whatever they charge. I chose it because it looked charming in the advert, but reality was far from that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Le lieu est de prime abord intéressant mais la piscine ferme à 19h et il faut un bonnet qu'ils vous vendent 3 euros La fermette est sympa mais peu entretenue. Il y a un restaurant nous ne l'avons pas testé. Accueil assez froid et neutre par une femme qui a mis plus de 15 minutes pour retrouver la télécommande de la climatisation pour notre bungalow. Aucun mot n'a été prononcé pent ça temps et nous sommes restées debout, il y a plus chaleureux comme accueil. Donc le bungalow est assez spartiate mais propre dans l'ensemble, petit bémol pour la salle de bains. Nous n'avons pas demandé à changer parce que c'est notre erreur de ne pas avoir bien lu les équipements des bungalows. Mais le prix payé pour ce bungalow est bien trop cher. Nous ne recommandons pas cet établissement pour les éléments cités précédemment mais chacun pourra se faire son avis 😉
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Un luogo per riposare e stare bene.

Tutto perfetto. Accoglienza, servizio, ristorante, spazi, natura. Camera praticamente immersa nell’agrumeto, il silenzio della campagna che garantisce sonni tranquilli e il profumo delle arance. Dopo una giornata di lavoro é l’ideale per riequilibrare lo stress magari anche facendo rilassanti passeggiate seguendo i percorsi dell’agriturismo sulla collina.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Più che un semplice soggiorno

Quando vai in un agriturismo devi essere consapevole che sei in una struttura agricola che si è organizzata per offrire ospitalità e comfort. Il Giardino del Sole è riuscita a garantire comfort, qualità e ospitalità con un ristorante eccellente a costi davvero contenuti, colazione con prodotti eccezionali della loro terra, persone con le quali scambiare qualche chiacchiera è un grande piacere ed un servizio di qualità, cortese e professionale. Ci tengo a dedicare un pensiero alla proprietaria con la quale abbiamo chiacchierato una sera. Una persona innamorata del suo lavoro, della sua terra e che si prodiga per rendere il soggiorno agli ospiti il migliore possibile. Grazie perché continuate a garantire standard di soggiorno a misura d’uomo senza un lusso ostentato, finto ed impersonale, ma donate umanità e attenzione. Sarà per me sempre un immenso piacere essere ospite presso la vostra struttura.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Soggiorno

Bellissima esperienza in mezzo alla natura...personale molto simpatico e gentilissimo...esperienza da rifare al più presto...per chi ama la natura consiglio...grazie per averci fatto vivere una esperienza bellissima
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mancanza di chiarezza dei servizi offerti

Al check-in ci hanno detto che la colazione non era compresa anche se prenotata e pagata, offrendola quindi a pagamento. Solo successivamente hanno confermato la prenotazione della colazione. Al momento dell'accesso in piscina scopriamo che l'entrata era consentita solo previo pagamento di biglietto e cuffia. Basiti in quanto non specificato da nessuna parte al momento della prenotazione e solo dopo discussione, la signora ha scelto di farci pagare solo le cuffie.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ligging midden in een sinaasappel boomgaard. Restaurant op het complex. Fraai zembad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views over to Comino. The town is quiet and near the ferries, making it easy to travel to and from. Very clean, beautiful pool and deck. Well worth getting a room with a view ocean side. Watch your step coming out of first floor rooms; some tricky steps can lead to falls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons tres bien mangé au restaurant de l’hôtel, tres pratique pour se rendre à l’aéroport de Catania tôt le matin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hotel pratique et calme

Accueil sympa, chambre correcte dans un cadre agréable proche de Catane. Belle piscine ( mais bizarrement fermée entre 12h et 15h) . Internet très approximatif. Hotel très pratique pour l'aéroport qui est à 25 minutes en voiture.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice family run hotel 30 mins from Catania airport

We stayed in a ‘wood cottage’ room which was basic, clean and included TV, air conditioning, and wi-fi, perfect for our needs as we only needed to stay overnight in order to catch an early flight from Catania airport. Pizzas from the restaurant were good and breakfast included homemade preserves and fruit from their farm - very tasty. To top it all off, they very kindly opened breakfast an hour early so we could eat before driving to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An oasis in Sicilia

It is the best place of its kind in the surroundings of Catania (Sicily). The rooms and facilities are clean, and the personnel are very kind and helpful. We had a really great experience here!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

普通の民宿

空港からは高速道路で南に進み、SA過ぎて右の高速道路に進む。下の道路に降りて、カターニア方面に戻り、看板に従えれば当民宿に。 結構の車が駐車。２２時受付で夕食は可能。朝食は７ユーロでそれなりの感じ。 部屋の天井が高い。電気は暗く読書は不可。シャワーは問題なし。電源コンセントの位置が悪い。早朝からニワトリが鳴いている。農家の民宿でなくて、普通の民宿。
Stayed 1 night in May 2018