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Althea Etna Garden

Mountain bed & breakfast with a seasonal outdoor pool

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Nestled in the city center, Althea Etna Garden offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, a cozy garden, and ski shuttle privileges. Enjoy the seasonal pool with sun loungers or explore nearby attractions. With laundry facilities, an outdoor entertainment area and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Nuova 8, Nicolosi, CT, 95030

What's nearby

  • Anselmi Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sciara - 10 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Via Etnea - 40 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 43 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Catania Beach - 44 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Carruba Station - 26 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ducizzi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Baita di Rosemary - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Papaveri e Papere - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marialuisa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪bar bonanno - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Althea Etna Garden

Bed & breakfast remodeled in 2023 and located near Mount Etna
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Althea Etna Garden. With amenities like a ski shuttle and ski lift privileges, this bed & breakfast is a great place to hit the slopes. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • A living plant wall, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Althea Etna Garden feature comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

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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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Ropes course
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski lift privileges

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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • 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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 1.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
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
Property Registration Number IT087031CIA3TOPASP

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 01 to September 01
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Althea Etna Garden Nicolosi
Althea Etna Garden Bed & breakfast
Althea Etna Garden Bed & breakfast Nicolosi

Frequently asked questions

Does Althea Etna Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Althea Etna Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Althea Etna Garden?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Althea Etna Garden?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Althea Etna Garden provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per room applies.

Where is Althea Etna Garden located?

Located near the slopes, this Nicolosi bed & breakfast is in the mountains, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mount Etna, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Via Etnea and Bellini Gardens. Catania Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Althea Etna Garden Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay to explore Etna or do Parkrun. No problems.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

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

Posto incantevole

personale molti professionale, la villa è molto organizzata nei minimi dettagli non manca nulla, dal frigo bar alla macchina da caffe etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accueil. Chambre très agreable avec piscine hors sol et un jardi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niclas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025