Hotel Villa Favorita

Villa Favorita feels like a special place, with a lovely atmosphere, a large pool at a pleasant temperature, bar service by the pool, and a tasty breakfast buffet. It's a former aristocratic home, so the rooms aren't ultra-modern, but they fit the historic setting perfectly. Everything was spotlessly clean and had what we needed.

The restored property was beautiful, and our spacious room had a comfortable bed. We could open the windows to let in a nice sea breeze. The restaurant was good. It's around a 15-minute drive from Noto, surrounded by a lemon Grove, with a distant view of the sea.

The pool was a real plus, with lots of loungers, cabanas, and parasols for a day by the water. For nearby beaches, I recommend Pizzuta or Eloro, and reception can lend you a beach parasol. The breakfast buffet was wonderful on a terrace overlooking the lemon fields, with the sea on the horizon. There was traditional Italian food like ricotta pies, eggs, meats, and pastries, as well as fresh juices and coffee. Dinner and drinks are served in the same area. Prices are very reasonable for a hotel, the food is amazing, and I highly recommend the roast beef with vegetables. Nice wine and beer too, and the familiar waiters gave exceptional service throughout my stay. There are two or three resident cats fed near the reception entrance. They're beautiful and friendly, and might appreciate some leftover breakfast meat. Villa Favorita is a well-rounded hotel in an idyllic stretch of traditional Sicilian countryside, surrounded by lemon fields. The traditional building has been refurbished beautifully. I found it on Google Maps while looking for a place near Noto, which I'd noticed in the Netflix series, The White Lotus. It seemed reasonably priced for four nights, so I booked through my travel agent. The hotel was easy to find, parking was simple, and check-in with the friendly front team was easy too. My room wasn't perfect, but it had what I needed for four nights. The air conditioning worked perfectly and it was clean. It was dark, though, the shower pressure was weak, and there weren't many power outlets, just one by the bed and one by the fridge. A full-length mirror would've been useful, since the bathroom only had mirrors for the top half. Still, the hotel's good points outweigh those room issues. I traveled solo and felt very welcome and looked after. I'd definitely return if I visit this part of Sicily again. Thank you, Villa Favorita 😁

The location made it easy to explore in every direction, and after three visits to Sicily, this was our first time in this region. We fell for Villa Favorita, Noto, and already want to come back. It was the most memorable place we stayed during our two weeks travelling around Sicily. The setting is peaceful and breathtaking, just right for unwinding. I loved starting the day with laps in the big pool, then sitting down to the generous breakfast. We also often got to chat briefly with Susanna, who shared local tips and made us feel connected to the area. Congratulations to the owner for preserving the character of this beautiful place, and to the talented, dedicated team who go out of their way to look after guests.