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Eremo della Giubiliana
C.da Giubiliana - S.P. per Marina di Ragusa km. 7,5, Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
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It’s not all farm houses and olive groves. Near the south coast of Sicily, housed in a medieval-era convent once occupied by the Knights of Malta, lies the Eremo della Giubiliana, a remarkably posh boutique hotel hidden away within an imposing fortified exterior. These stone walls still look up to the task of repelling an invading force, but inside it’s elegant and sophisticated in a way that one doesn’t often expect from rustic, rugged Sicily.
Of course defeating expectations is half the game in the better sort of hotel. The feeling is reminiscent of Morocco in the oasis-like atmosphere of the compound’s interior. It’s quite normal to see minimalist modern furniture against the background of this kind of stark stone architecture, less common to see the Eremo’s refined, almost baroque pieces.
Five miles from the town of Ragusa, it’s a self-contained escape. A restaurant, a bar, and a wine cellar in an old crypt are there to see to guests’ immediate needs, and a swimming pool keeps things from getting too warm. Spa treatments are offered with a view of a bona fide archaeological site. And despite the general air of understatement, the Eremo is unmistakably upscale — the neighboring Ragusa-Giubiliana airfield accommodates guests arriving via private plane.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- complimentary sunbed and umbrella at the beach during summer period
- Complimentary continental breakfast per guest (max 2 guests), a value of 20 euros day
- 25 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 4 Guest Reviews
- Eremo della Giubiliana
- C.da Giubiliana - S.P. per Marina di Ragusa km. 7,5
- Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour medical assistance
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Offsite gym facilities
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal)
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
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4 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- scott
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Great Service, Wonderful staff. the food was fantastic and the building, amazing
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- KEN
- Stayed October 2009
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
location and intimate nature of the property
What the hotel could do better:
we were booked in one of their 5 cottages. the cottages are individual hotel rooms entered through a patio sliding glass door. they are relatively new construction and look like they could be part of a vacation condominium. they have an outdoor grill and patio furniture, and two rather rusty bicycles which - in our case - had flat tires. they are not located on the main property. they are located on a WWII era landing strip a few hundred meters away from the main property (essentially down the street) and are entered through a separate gate. it's all rather strange and isolated. the main building is almost too far to walk, and the walk would not be particularly interesting and would require you to open and pass thru two electric gates (there is a an electronic remote on each room key, along with a rather heavy leather pouch filled with sand). the internet was unusually expensive and the wifi did not work in the cottages.
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- Alison
- Stayed August 2009
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The owner was excellent and you were made to feel at home from the point of arrival - nothing was too much trouble.
We flew in ourselves so the runway by the cottages where we could see our plane from the front door was amazing and one of the big decisions behind this choice. Our expectations were surpassed and we will definitely come back again.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing; Had a wonderful stay!
