Hotel Grotticelli

The rooms were cozy and kept clean, and we had a beautiful view. The little town down the street is worth checking out, and the beaches nearby are gorgeous, about a 20-minute drive from Castellammare with breathtaking scenery along the way. The staff were amazing and found ways to help even though I speak very little Italian. Such a beautiful place to stay!

I was traveling on my own and booked a single-bed room for one night. It was very affordable, and the value for the money is what earned it five stars from me. Breakfast was really great, and I even had a lovely dog for company :)

The hotel was an easy base for exploring the region’s remarkable places, national parks and tourist spots, and for scuba diving with Freedivers diving centre, Trapani, or taking boat trips. We ended up here for two unexpected nights after a week at a villa near the local beach because our flights home were cancelled, and we all agreed it was a great place to stay. Scopello is only a few minutes away, and the gorgeous coastal drive to and from Palermo airport takes about 40 minutes. Several popular stony beaches, including Cala Mazzo di Sciacca and Tonnara di Scopello, are around five minutes away. The water was crystal clear in the morning, and we saw lots of interesting fish. Parking was easy. We also recommend dinner at La Cialoma nearby. There are a couple of excellent supermarkets just minutes away, including one with a very upmarket selection of produce, as well as a pharmacy, a great pizzeria and a bar-restaurant for coffee and granita. Scopello gets busy in the evenings as people come to dine and dress to be seen at lovely restaurants such as the Nettuno. Our air-conditioned rooms had spacious terraces, and the pool, which reaches 1.9m, was a relaxing spot with outdoor showers. Breakfast had plenty to choose from, the views were amazing, and the staff were warm and helpful. The receptionist also speaks English, and access to the hotel was easy.

The mattress in room two is worn out. On my drive down I saw better ones by the side of the road. The pool and staff were great, breakfast was good, and the setting is beautiful.