Villa Dorata

Property class: 3

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At Villa Dorata, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 428
SAR 470 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

A neatly made bed with blue bedding and two folded towels on the bed.

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

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture.

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, Tower

  • 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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A small, cozy room with a wooden desk and chair, a teal wall, and a sloped ceiling.

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Tower

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • A snow-capped mountain at sunset with a village in the foreground.
    Mount Etna
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A grand entrance with intricate carvings, columns, and a central statue.
    Catania Cathedral
    58 min drive - 42.0 km
  • A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
    Catania Port
    58 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Via Etnea
    57 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Terrazza dell'Etna
    6 min drive
  • La Boscaiola
    25 min drive
  • Monte Gebel
    6 min drive
  • Esagonal
    6 min drive
  • Club Decò
    21 min drive

About this property

Villa Dorata

  • Family-friendly guesthouse near Mount Etna
  • Consider a stay at Villa Dorata and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling 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)
    • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • 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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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 does it cost to stay at Villa Dorata?

As of 25 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Dorata on 2 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 428, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 a 15-minute walk of Mount Etna and Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail. Etna Cable Car and Monti Silvestri Lift are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Grand old home with stately furniture. Great location to visit Etna. We had the dinner at the hotel and it was excellent. Great chef!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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All good. Great location and nice view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very helpful owners and staff. A lovely hotel in a splendid setting. Excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is magical
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for a Mt Etna climb! Cute little tucked away treasure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Lugnt och fridfullt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

Discreto

Rilassante come viaggio . Ma le condizioni del posto non sono il top . Non credo di ritornare più
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Supernetter Gastgeber. Tolles Essen. Ruhige Lage am Ätna. Wunderbar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Dorata a nice play near Etna skiing.

It is a nice Hotel with a friendly and family atmosphere. Helpful and quick service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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