Borgo San Francesco in Gioiosa Marea, Sicily

The on-site restaurant serves traditional Sicilian cuisine prepared with fresh, genuine ingredients, many of which are organic. Breakfast is offered as a generous buffet with both sweet and savory options, including fruits and local pastries. Guests can also request special diet menus, enjoy themed dinner nights, or order wine and champagne from the bar.

The hotel offers archery, cooking classes, hiking trails, bike tours, and walking tours on the property. Guests have access to a games room, table tennis, darts, bowling, and a shared lounge with TV area. Evening entertainment includes live sport events, happy hour, and themed dinner nights, plus board games and puzzles for children.

The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by mountain views and has a separate pool bar, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Wellness services include massages, facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services in the on-site solarium and fitness centre. Guests can also book a make-up service or haircut during their stay.

Rooms are set in separate small buildings with private entrances, furnished patios, and views of the surrounding valley. Each unit has a private bathroom, satellite TV, air conditioning, and soundproof walls. Family rooms are available with multiple floors, while all accommodations include a kitchenette with kettle and refrigerator.

The hotel is located in the hills of Gioiosa Marea, a 5-minute drive from the town center and its beaches, and near Nebrodi Park. Staff can arrange excursions to the Aeolian Islands and archaeological sites, plus airport transfers and car hire. Pet-friendly policy allows small pets for an additional fee, and the property has free parking, accessible parking, and a chapel.

Pool: Outdoor swimming pool with mountain views and pool bar

Dining: Organic, locally sourced Sicilian cuisine with themed dinners

Activities: Archery, cooking classes, hiking, and bike tours on site

Wellness: Massages, facials, manicure, solarium, and fitness centre

Rooms: Private entrances, furnished patios, and family units available

Location: 5 min from beaches, near Nebrodi Park, Aeolian Islands trips

Extras: Pet-friendly, multilingual staff, free parking, and airport shuttle