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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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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Via Antonello Da Messina 93, Aci Castello, CT, 95021

What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ognina - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Via Etnea - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Catania Beach - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

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

Bed & breakfast near Via Etnea
At b&b Villa Ortensia, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. With a black sand beach, beach cabanas and sunloungers, this bed & breakfast is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guest rooms at b&b Villa Ortensia have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1975
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT087002B4GYBF9WIH

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Is b&b Villa Ortensia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at b&b Villa Ortensia?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at b&b Villa Ortensia?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at b&b Villa Ortensia?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does b&b Villa Ortensia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is b&b Villa Ortensia located?

Situated in Aci Castello, this beach bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ionian Sea and Norman Castle. Cyclops Beach and Cyclops Islands are also within 2 miles (3 km). Cannizzaro Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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b&b Villa Ortensia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 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

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Struttura ben posizionata il posizione tranquilla; pulita, silenziosa, parcheggio riservato protetto, colazione in splendido giardino
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Buen punto intermedio entre Catania aeropuerto y Taormina cerca a playas !! Buen sitio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

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

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

10/10

Proche de Catania. Endroit tranquille avec stationnement sécurisé. La chambre inclus une cuisinette
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10

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

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

Posizione ottima vicino al mare
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10

It is a beautiful area— however the internet was very poor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

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

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

Abbiamo soggiornato pochi giorni ma è stato un posto magnifico,ci torneremo sicuramente.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Ottima location per trascorrere qualche giorno in relax vicino a Catania e sulla direttrice per Aci , Giardini Naxos e Taormina. Camera pulita e arredata con gusto. Colazione casalinga e varia molto apprezzata. Ottimo il terrazzo per rilassarsi al sole anche in Dicembre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Meglio di così non poteva andare: Erminia è una persona speciale, meravigliosamente solare, gentile e disponibile. Il posto è curato, il giardino bellissimo, le camere ben arredate e molto pulite, la colazione è buonissima! Lo consiglio senza ombra di dubbio e ci tornerò.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

sehr hübsches b&b, empfehlen wir weiter. Vorallem das Frühstück im Garten ist wirklich wunderschön. Die Gastgeber sind auch sehr freundlich und haben immer einige Tips. Wir haben es sehr genossen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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