Offering garden views, La Gelsomina - Etna is an accommodation located in Presa, 23 km from Isola Bella and 24 km from Taormina Cable Car - Upper Station. The property features mountain and lake views, and is 22 km from Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station. The farm stay also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a desk. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views and an outdoor dining area. At the farm stay, all units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and pancakes are available daily. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the farm stay can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go skiing nearby. Catania Piazza Duomo is 45 km from La Gelsomina - Etna, while Taormina - Giardini Naxos Train Station is 19 km away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 49 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Darel
    Israel Israel
    A quiet and interesting place. The access routes are a bit challenging. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The hotel staff is very kind. And most importantly, the view is stunning.
  • Annie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing property, views and setup Nice dinner at the wine bar in the nearby village
  • Maarit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    -The vineyard is beautiful and there's only a couple of rooms so most of the time you feel like the only guests in your private vineyard! -The rooms are spacious and clean -The staff is lovely and welcoming -We also did a wine tasting which was a...
  • Nastasia
    Germany Germany
    The breakfast was amazing - a great buffet with everything you could potentially ask for! :)
  • C
    Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place was stunning. It was so open, green and had the most stunning views. The wine was amazing and they had plenty to offer at breakfast.
  • Malcolm
    Malta Malta
    We really love this boutique winery. It has great views & we really enjoyed the wine tasting experience. Thankful to Melania, for fulling our suggestion for a delicious & fresh breakfast. Looking forward to visit again.
  • Alain
    Malta Malta
    The staff was really kind and spoke good English breakfast was very good. Location very beautiful. Very relaxing 😌
  • Nicoletta
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We chose the property according to the many splendid reviews but unfortunately none of the staff went “above and beyond” for us during our stay. We were not treated unfairly in any way but we also did not feel the famous Sicilian hospitality. My...
  • Noaz
    United States United States
    Magical place!!! Jessica was amazing and did her best to give us the most relaxing and fun vacation. Comfortable room, beds. The outdoor is just magnificent! Also tried the wine tasting- wow 🤩
  • Margot
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We very much enjoyed the unique environment of the property. Quiet and clean room with necessary amenities inside. Thank you for accommodating our late check in! Lovely breakfast too.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Gelsomina - Etna
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Business facilities

    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access

    General

    • Grocery deliveries
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Italian

    House rules
    La Gelsomina - Etna takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform La Gelsomina - Etna in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 19087023B531273, IT087023B5ZUNSGFQ8

    FAQs about La Gelsomina - Etna

    • Guests staying at La Gelsomina - Etna can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Italian
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
    • La Gelsomina - Etna offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Walking tours
      • Yoga classes
      • Happy hour
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • La Gelsomina - Etna is 1.2 miles from the centre of Presa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, La Gelsomina - Etna is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at La Gelsomina - Etna may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at La Gelsomina - Etna is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at La Gelsomina - Etna include:

      • Double
      • Apartment