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Villa Dorata

Mountain tranquility awaits with room and garden views that showcase the alpine landscape, setting the perfect tone for skiing adventures or local exploration.

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Villa Dorata in the mountains offers peaceful accommodations with a breakfast buffet and garden views from the terrace. Skiers love the ski-in/ski-out access. Guests enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a charming library that receives high praise.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

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

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Tower | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Located in Ragalna, Villa Dorata is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rock and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sciara are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Timpa Natural Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Antico Forno de' Basoni and Butterfly House. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a free bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Ragalna travel guide
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Map
Contrada Serra la Nave, snc, Ragalna, CT, 95030

What's nearby

  • 0_Tramonti-Etna
    Mount Etna
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.
    Corso Umberto
    48 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Cathedral Square featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
    Piazza del Duomo
    54 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Panoramic view of Mt. Etna with snow from the beach of Catania; Shutterstock ID 783312544
    Catania Beach
    54 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Cantoniera
    6 min drive
  • Terrazza dell'Etna
    6 min drive
  • Filettaria Marconi
    20 min drive
  • Esagonal
    6 min drive
  • Monte Gebel
    6 min drive

About this property

Villa Dorata

Family-friendly guesthouse in the mountains
Consider a stay at Villa Dorata and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as free international calls, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 30 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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 15
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
Tax ID - 05688210870
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

Is Villa Dorata pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 5 per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Dorata?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Dorata?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Villa Dorata located?

This family-friendly Ragalna guesthouse is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail, Etna Cable Car and Monti Silvestri Lift. Silvestri Craters is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Dorata Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and convenient place if you want to stay at Mt Etna. Views are stunning and chef Matteo is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand old villa, with grand furniture. Close to Mt Etna cable car, very convenient. Our chef prepared fresh ravioli, and rissoto, plus delicious mains for our meal at night. Followed up with fresh prepared sicilian breakfast in the morning. We got lost due to google maps, and staff came to find us, which was appreciated. Room was comfy and huge, a very enjoyable night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Tuncay

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for a Mt Etna climb! Cute little tucked away treasure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Supert hotell/gammelt hus med en herlig fellesstue/restaurant. Maten er topp. Nydelig frokost og verten som og er kokken baker brød, kaker og tryller fram sicelianskemiddagsretter med hans vri. Heldige oss som hadde 3 døgn her.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

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 traveler

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

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

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

Liviu Daniel

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