Il Giardino di Sicilia — Hotel in Syracuse

We stayed here from 21st to 25th July with our two kids 4 and 3 years old. The place is beautiful and the finish on everything is perfect. It's in a secure estate with electronic gates so safety is covered. I don't understand previous reviews that says it's hard to find, it's not and it's accurately marked on google maps. Now phone tariffs don't cost anymore there's no excuse not to stick it in your phone and find it.|The hosts (all of them) were fantastic and welcoming. They speak some English but not a lot but I quite like that. It's enough to communicate what's needed in your stay. |I'm not sure whether it's a new thing but they serve dinner if requested before 6pm. It was 60 euros for 2 adults and 2 children which included a ratatouille style starter, arancini, a pasta course and a tonne of grilled meat (chop, sausage and steak). It was delicious. The kids got a pasta dish (huge portion) which they loved. I was stuffed!|The pool is immaculately clean and is more lovely than the photos do justice. It was a tad too deep for my young kids to stand up in but there was a stepped area they could swim around so they were happy.|The rooms were clean and the air con worked very well. There was a mezzanine level with some privations stairs but we kept the kids downstairs so that wasn't a problem. They are tight though!|I wish we had booked for longer, we moved up the coast and now in somewhere that doesn't cut it in comparison. |There is a supermarket 10 mins drive away which is large and also has clothes shops etc should you need it. It's perfectly located that you can get into Syracuse in 10-15 mins but then escape to this place in the sticks. Yes you can hear the road but it's really not bothersome. |There are also a couple of agriturismos 400m away that do superb dinner. |Book this...

My wife and I stayed at this wonderful place from 28th August to 6th September 2018 inclusive. It is ideally located to access the city of Syracusa , and surroundings. This area is rich in history, and therefore ancient site abound. It is also convenient to the beautiful baroque cities of Noto, and Ragusa, and the coast features some of the best beaches. what's not to like?|We stayed in room 9, which was converted with three other rooms from an old water storage tower. It was quiet, light and spacious. The en suite shower was spacious and well equipped.|On several nights the temperature was in excess of 26 C degrees, and were thankful for the air conditioning!||Now the best thing about this place - Antonio and his parents who run the place, as well as grow the delicious oranges and lemons that surround the property. Antonio spoke excellent English, was helpful in all matters, couldn't do enough for his guests, and would cook you any evening meal you fancied with enough notice. We enjoyed the experience so much we elected to say in for half of our nights there. We miss him dearly already. The rest of the staff were all polite, friendly and genuinely keen to help.|The second best thing is the beautiful swimming pool, which is in well kept, never too crowded and when Antonio says use it anytime - he means it! We loved our stay, and will be back. The only suggestion I have to make is to improve the internet signal to facilitate use from the bedrooms. Thanks for making our...

This is a wonderful place to stay in every respect other than accessibility to restaurants in the evening. Our room was excellent, the swimming pool is probably the best we have ever experienced (bigger than most hotels), the family were warm and friendly and the breakfasts just superb, with lots of home made delicious goodies utilising things from the garden/orchard. There's loads to do in the area above and beyond the obvious wonderful sights of Syracuse/Ortygia - if you have time then go to the Vendacari and the superb beach at Calamosche, and go to the Pantalikon (Sunflower walks for both but you have to obey the no entry signs at the former, and ignore the officials and just get on and do the glorious walk at the ;latter). We were just a little stuck in the evenings as we found the roads a bit daunting at night(dark by 7pm in early Oct) and there is nowhere you can walk to find a restaurant. I would highly recommend this lovely place but suggest that you take one of the rooms with a kitchen - there is a large supermarket within easy reach. It helps but is not essential to speak Italian and if you have a little Italian then this family allow you to converse in it. You would do well to find anywhere that is...