Cefalù hotellia

Plussat: Charming view, charming hosts, sweet place! Loved that a tiny church is attached to the house.

Miinukset: Italian showers are so tiny for what Americans are used to, haha!

Plussat: Alberto was a great host and we had a wonderful view from our room! The bed was super comfortable and we had a great sleep. I loved the smell of the jasmine flowers upon entering the grounds of the BnB. The orange trees surrounding the house made it feel like a little green oasis.

Miinukset: The location was up a hill to get to the centre of town so it wasn't the most central location but it was very quiet and had safe and ample parking as a result.

Plussat: Loved it so much we stayed extra nights. Alberto and Allesandra are wonderful hosts. So friendly and helpful with tips on where to eat and places to visit. They also serve an incredible breakfast. The B and B is very clean and comfortable. The short walk into town was no problem. The climb up to the top of La Rocca was breathtaking. We have nothing but great things to say about our experience!

Plussat: What a great BB We were sorry we could not stay another night Beautiful house They will fix what you want for breakfast Very friendly and accommodating We were there early November so no crowds Nice city Easy walk but the last part is uphill

Plussat: good& good Host was exceptionly gracious and thoughtful

Miinukset: size of room

Plussat: It’s a beautiful B&B situated in a converted church, up on the hill in Cefalu, about 15 minute walk down to the beach, and 20-25 minutes to the old city. The hard working young couple that own it, Alberto and Alessandra, did a fabulous job of creating the B&B. Our room was small but comfortable, with a view over the Mediterranean. Bed was very comfortable, newer bathroom, very clean, AC worked well, quiet. There is a private parking on the property. The back yard is planted with orange trees, flowers, has a lounge chairs and a jacuzzi. Very good breakfast was served on the front terrace. We would stay there again if we will visit Cefalu.

Miinukset: Liked everything.

Plussat: Alberto is so kind that he gives you really good recommendations. His B&B is beautiful and clean, don’t miss this place in your visit to Cefalù.

Plussat: Alberto was a very friendly and welcoming host, he made us a drink and served cake on our arrival. The B&B was clean comfortable and the breakfast very good. Alberto had some excellent recommendations for local restaurants which served a good meal at a good price. Would highly recommend staying here.

Miinukset: Friendly atmosphere

Plussat: A wonderful welcome from Maria, beautiful location looking to the sea in one direction and the ancient craggy mountains behind. Quiet places to sit and read a book looking at the garden or the view. Breakfast on the terrace was a delight.....such a pretty array of choices. Best breakfast in Italy so far!

Miinukset: Further from Cefalù than I expected but roads are good and restful location was a welcome counterpoint to the business of town and city life. Dinner is available for houseguests so no need to dine elsewhere unless you choose to do so.

Plussat: The property and the hosts were exceptional , we were greeted with coffee and cake and flowers in our room. Breakfast and dinner were scrumptious . Would love to visit again

Miinukset: Nothing to comment

Plussat: The breakfast was outstanding. The location was excellent.

Miinukset: The location and directions for getting there were not very good and should be improved. Some comforts were not present. For example there was no proper mirror in the bathroom and insufficient spaces to unpack . Although not the fault of the operators, some search engines gave incorrect information of the general location, just west of Cefalu. The highway signage showing the name of the small town nearest eventually appeared but without a general location it meant studying every single road sign while driving two hours. Very stressful to say the least.

Plussat: Lovely people who truly understand hospitality. Most impressed by their cooking.

Plussat: Everything was fantastic! The rooms are beautifully decorated in an authentic Sicilian style and have the most amazing views of the mountains and the sea. The hosts are the kindest people who went out of their way to make everything perfect even driving to get gluten-free products for breakfast and dinner when there was such a diverse and wonderful selection of food already available. I also highly recommend the dinner as it is the best dinner we have had in Sicily and we have visited many times.

Miinukset: Honestly nothing!

Plussat: In the countryside on a hilltop very close to Himera museums and short drive to Cefalu Well tended and tasteful indoor and outdoor spaces. Immaculate garden. Maria and Fabrizio made us very welcome. They were considerate genuine and generous hosts. Their home and there approach to providing hospitality and meals for their guests displayed their thoughtfulness taste and skills. Maria led the team in the kitchen and they both provided a dinner and wine to remember. I trusted previous positive reviews from others and urge you to do the same. Make the effort and stay here like we did you will not be disappointed. A genuine highlight of our month long holiday in Sicilia.

Miinukset: Nil

Plussat: Really nice owners, they made our stay special with nice attentions. The room was amazing with very nice furniture, the surroundings of the property is incredible. During your stay I really advise you to dine at the property, the food was amazing!! Homemade food with only local and homemade products. One of the best meals we had during our trip in Sicilia!

Plussat: Terre du Himera is a real gem halfway between Palermo and Cefalù, hidden in the countryside. This agriturismo is full of charm and is run by the lovely Maria and Fabrizio. The standout selling point is the food - both the breakfast and the dinner which I highly recommend trying!

Plussat: Gorgeous “farm” property and house. Stunning. Delicious food.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: The owners were very welcoming and friendly. Leonardo the owner is a great chef and provides dinner if required. I have to say the experience was so good that we ate there every evening! Very peaceful location.The morning we left we had to leave before breakfast for an early flight, Leonardo came to the property early so that he could provide us with a pack up! The staff are all equally enthusiastic and make your stay a pleasure. Thank you all for making our stay special

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Superb breakfast with lots of fresh fruit, juices, yogurt, choice of cereals, cold meats and cheeses and more. Great choice of coffee, expresso, latte and cappuccino. In addition we enjoyed two wonderful dinners full of fresh local ingredients and seafood, and served on the deck overlooking the hills and the sea in the distance

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: I loved the location on the hillside surrounded by olive groves looking out to sea. The sunrises were spectacular. A short drive down in the car to the exquisite little town of Cefalu. A great location for a well earned rest. The swimming pool and view from pool was excellent. Our kind hosts provided delicious rustic meals in the evening made from locally grown produce.

Miinukset: I appreciated being forewarned about the steepness of the road leading to the house - it posed no problem, but you will definitely need your own vehicle for coming and going and enjoying the surrounds.

Plussat: Very nice location. Quiet. Friendly staff. Around the house are a lot of tables and sofas to sit and relax and enjoy the solitude and the great views over the bay. The street to get there is rather bad, but worth it.

Plussat: Excellent location, parking on site, 10 minute walk to all major sites and restaurants. Host was very helpful with touring tips. Very good breakfast.

Miinukset: We stayed in the separate bungalow, which was nice and spacy, but the wi fi did not work there.

Plussat: Daniela was great. She welcomed us most warmly.

Miinukset: None

Plussat: Close to beach and restaurants,wonderful staff, parking at facility. Room was very nice, clean, comfortable, nicely furnished, good bathroom . We had not had time to pick up beach towels on arrival and they very kindly loaned us two. Breakfast was good with wide variety. Lovely stay and would definitely return and recommend to friends.

Miinukset: There is nothing not to like at this property

Plussat: Beautiful B and B with many fine details and painted ceiling in our bedroom and cool looking stairwell design. Simone and the other woman (sorry I forgot her name ) were very pleasant and helpful during our stay. This contributed greatly to the overall feel of the place. Bed was comfortable and we slept great. Quiet at night and free parking was convenient. The beach chairs and Lido they are affiliated with were excellent-took the guess work out of where to stay on the beach. Excellent and generous breakfast buffet. Thank you-everything was fabulous! We would come back in a heartbeat!

Miinukset: The air conditioning in our room (#4) could be colder but we didn’t say anything because we were able to sleep.

Plussat: It´s very good place with private parking and walk distance to the centre of Cefalu. Helpful and friendly host. Breakfast is very good.

Plussat: The Villa is really nice, close to the beach. There is a big supermarket nearby and the old town is just a few minutes away on foot. The breakfast is really great, wide variety and good quality. The two terrace is great, but the lighting isn't working sometimes.

Miinukset: The breakfast room only has 3 tables, but they are tables for four people. Probably having smaller tables (for 2 person) but more would be a better option. It's not always possible to have the breakfast outside. My only real complaint is also regarding the breakfast, it starts too late, 8:30. If someone is going for a long trip on the island, it would be better to finish earlier.

Plussat: Nice hotel. Nice Staff. Off-season, so the terrass was closed.

Miinukset: The breakfast could be better.

Plussat: Staff was very friendly and helppfull. Hotell was in a quiet area clean and equipped with nice terrace.

Plussat: Very friendly staff and very comfortable rooms

Plussat: Very clean and tidy

Miinukset: It was really a bed and breakfast with the manager living elsewhere. This was not good when frequent issues arose. It would have been useful if booking. com site had all the information. We left after 2days of our 4 day booking.

Plussat: The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. The location was fantastic. Close to the beach and the old town. The grounds are lovely. The room was spacious and v clean.

Miinukset: Not applicable.

Plussat: The location is very good to visit Cefalu' and the hotel parking is quite close. Breakfast was very good. The staff is very friendly and helpful

Miinukset: The free parking is not in the hotel but 250 meters far away

Plussat: Good location for town, beach and station. An extremely pleasant hotel with excellent staff. Good breakfast.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Prety close to the beach and walkable distance to the city center. Everybody at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. Nice terrace +jacuzzi and we liked that we received a (partial) sea view room.

Miinukset: Breakfast was ok but not as good as other 4 star hotels that we stayed in Sicily.

Plussat: An excellent hotel in a great location minutes from the beach. The Artemis has very nice rooms in a great location in Cefalu. the breakfast was excellent, and all the staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend them for a stay.

Plussat: Good location. 5 minutes walk to the centre where you can find a lot of restaurants. B'fast was good and starts at 7.30, but was told that as from 4th November , it will start at 7am.

Miinukset: Use of garage is good and secure. However €10 per day for a motorbike, is a bit expensive.

Plussat: The cleanliness and level of finishing

Miinukset: Nothing to complain about...

Plussat: The property was beautiful, the staff very accommodating, the food was delicious.

Miinukset: It was a bit far from town, but their shuttle service was very helpful.

Plussat: Wonderful environment, very delicious breakfast with wide selection of foods. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Plussat: We liked everything here : the gardens, the pool , the breakfast (you could even make your own fresh juice with local oranges) , the view , the room , the decorations , the private beach club and even the parking was nice (they even had chargers for electric cars)

Miinukset: It's around 2+ km walk to the city center and sometimes the road is very narrow. They offer a free shuttle to the beach/city but not in the evening/night.

Plussat: Great breakfast, local slow food and many different options, including a juicer where you can make fresh juice. Could probably do with bigger glasses for the juice though so it's less messy! Peaceful spot to be in with a lovely view of the sea. Very peaceful room and setting generally.

Miinukset: Felt like it could kind of do with a big refurbishment. It's all very lovely and in good condition, but it felt like it was done in the 80's and hasn't been done since so it just kind of felt a bit dated and old fashioned.

Plussat: Excellent pool and very friendly and helpful staff.

Miinukset: The restaurant was a little overpriced for dinner but breakfast was very good.

Plussat: Lovely views, nice breakfast, staff very friendly

Miinukset: Aircon was too tricky to work

Plussat: Location and awesome breakfast area

Miinukset: The shower cubicle was too small.

Plussat: Everything..... First class, warm and friendly service from ALL the staff made us feel like we were staying with old friends.

Miinukset: Nothing ....everything exceed our highest expectations ...

Plussat: The private beach, the reef for swimming and the external breakfast area with views out over the sea.

Miinukset: We had travelled around Sicily and Cefalu was our last stop before heading home. The day we arrived we were given room 401, I was too tired to complain but we were both shocked at the condition of the room, it was like something out of the 1980’s, it was the worst room we had stayed in since we arrived in Sicily. The location of the room and the facilities & decor of the room were of a very low standard and not acceptable for the price we were paying. I complained the folllowing day and we were moved to another room, room 309, the decor was the same but the room was bigger. This room was still not worth the price we paid. The pressure in the shower was very poor and the temperature kept fluctuating. The larger floor area made it easier to accept but in terms of the price it was not good enough and neither rooms were rooms that you could or would want to stay in and relax. We found out when there, that there is a 4 and a 5 star part to the hotel and that we had booked the 4 star area. This was not clear to us when we booked however the rooms were nowhere near 4 star quality. We escaped to the private beach each day which was perfect and the reef was superb for swimming.

Plussat: Variated use of the fascinated natural ground facing the sea. Clear water, a great view, excellent breakfast and especially the view from the garden restaurant. Pleasant pool area. Friendly and happy personal.

Miinukset: We asked the concierge to recommend a hiking trip in the Madonie mountains, but her recommendation was misleading and we lost a hiking day and got a day driving winding roads in an otherwise thrilling landscape.

Plussat: Great staff, very attentive and no request was too small. The pool is great but the real star of the show is the small platform they have out into the sea.

Miinukset: The restaurant is a little overpriced isn't as nice as other food we had but you're a 5 min ride into Cefalu where better meals can be found.

Plussat: Loved the friendly staff and gorgeous pool

Miinukset: The terrace of the room that was completely destroyed for a luxury appartment (the mose expensive room of the hotel) Dust bin in the bathroom broken Bed absolutely uncomfortable

Plussat: Beautiful location hotel is st in a large area with different places to be , not stall crouded

Plussat: A great view from the property a beautiful sunset very good breakfast fresh eggs and pancakes. Very peaceful and safe.

Plussat: A beautiful place to stay!! The rooms are not too big but have everything you need. The hosts are very nice and provide a lot of advice. Anna greeted us and made us a very nice breakfast every morning. And our personal highlight: the view!!! Just spectacular! Great ocean view, one of the best views I’ve ever had while having breakfast :-) also the property is very green, our baby had fun crawling on the grass.

Miinukset: We liked everything!!

Plussat: Everything was great! Nice property with small but comfortable room, terrace and a stunnig view to the sea. Great hosts and nice and freshly prepared breakfast. We would come back again if we visit Cefalù in the future. Thanks!!

Miinukset: Very small shower cabin. For us no problem but maybe for bigger persons.

Plussat: Amazing view and very helpful host

Miinukset: The bathroom needs a bit of refreshment.

Plussat: Unexpected two nights of calm, piece, view, super friendly and helpfull host, very tastefull breakfast with fresh pancakes or eggs (prepared as you wish). Fully equipped kitchen and public area available the whole day. Thank you!

Plussat: The property is clean, comfortable and relaxing with panoramic sea view

Plussat: Excellent location and helpful staff

Plussat: Stylish boutique hotel in the right location. Remote parking lot with free taxi service to it. Staff was very friendly.

Miinukset: Can't think of anything.

Plussat: Staff was very nice and helpful

Miinukset: Our room was the smallest room I have ever had. Very uncomfortable, only place we could open our suitcase was on our small double bed. I would not stay in this hotel again

Miinukset: It would have been nice to have a comfortable chair in my room for reading and planning the next day. It also would have helped to know in advance that the room I had booked had no elevator access. The staff, however, when I arrived assisted me in changing rooms.

Plussat: Amazing hotel just in the middle of Cefalu.

Miinukset: Parking navigation might be improved...

Plussat: The hotel is located in the very center of the historic district. It’s a lovely small hotel, we had a large room with and alive -2 beds for 3 family members.

Miinukset: The instructions for off site parking should be much clearer. Do not follow GPS to hotel, you will wind up in the off limit zone. You need to go to Enrico Fermi St, look for very small sign on right side for La Pulmeria parking but use left driveway. You need to call hotel to get free taxi from there.

Plussat: Breakfast was great.

Miinukset: We only had one night there, would liked to have stayed ten.

Plussat: Staff -character of the building- lift-everything worked -excellent breakfast-v clean daily. Appreciate the friendly staff.

Miinukset: Street noise-not that they can do anything about it.

Plussat: Room very nice. Perfect Cefalu location. Heavy, soundproof windows, great heat/ac, best shower in Italy

Miinukset: TV operation very convoluted

Plussat: Staff are very helpful and the hotel provides beach towels. Great central location.

Miinukset: Better hanging/storage facilities in the bedroom. Also fruit flies in the breakfast area.

Plussat: Location- close to the beach, shopping, restaurants, parking. Staff was very friendly, breakfast was just enough. They let us check out a little later which was very helpful since we’ve been jet lagged!

Plussat: The room and bathroom are bigger than most in Italy, which was nice. Mine (the Warhol) was nicely decorated and bright. I had a cute little terrace overlooking the street. It’s a quick walk from the train station and also an easy walk to the sea and restaurants. They had a nice little cheat sheet prepared with recommendations at the front desk

Miinukset: It was a little strange that the check in was all done remotely without anyone on site, but I was able to communicate with the hotel operators via WhatsApp easily

Miinukset: The Breakfast

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Screaming baby half of the stay, hard bed, no items for breakfast for gluten-free, no welcome from the hotel until check-out. Impersonal, loud, and overall not great.

Plussat: Cefalù is a an amazing place. It’s not easy to navigate through, but with a little of patience you will be rewarded if you choose to stay in this super cool place. How to describe accommodation the best? So relaxed, yet professional; easy going, and spotless clean; central and with strong neighbourhood feel; trustworthy and open; careful and down to earth. And no plastic, like in mama’s home.

Plussat: Very nice B&B with extremely nice and clean rooms! The breakfast is everything you need. The host was also super nice, friendly and helpful! It’s only a few 100m from bars, restaurants and the beach. Free parking on the street is nearby.

Plussat: Convenient location for restaurants, local sights and just walking around Cefalu. Personable staff. Good choices for breakfast.

Plussat: Clean and good furnished rooms. Location is good, breakfast is good also. Good place to stay.

Plussat: - Very comfort bed, well-decorated & equipped room - Fantastic breakfast - Great bar (Anytime, you can take some water/bear/wine/hard liquor in a glass or a bottle in yourself, Just pay at check-out.) - Very kind and nice host - Easy access to main street of ZTL, cafe, bar, Cathedral, beach (good location, just beside from ZTL) - Less than 5 min. walk from very nice & safe public parking lot (central parking lot ??, 10 euro/ day)

Miinukset: - Almost none

Plussat: Car parking is tight. The property has lots of steep stairs but the view from the room we had was very good. Access to town is very good and there are lots of places to eat Beach was popular and the town is worth exploring in full . Breakfast was passable.

Miinukset: We had been touring Eastern Sicily for a week and this was a last minute change due to our first choice being double booked; however in comparison to other places we stayed for similar and or less money this B+B has passed its sale by date and needs lots of investment to bring it to a standard that the price it charges suggests. Sadly the apartment we were granted needs investment in all aspects, furniture, TV, chairs, decor etc etc. Only takes cash payments.

Plussat: Location near the beach and view on the sea

Miinukset: Nothing specific

Plussat: Great location easy walk to everything wonderful hostess in Francesca(!) great breakfast with lots of choices rooms well equipped and nice decor

Miinukset: Bed was very basic mattress on an even more basic frame

Plussat: Easy location to find and free onsite parking was a bonus. Franchesca was very helpful

Plussat: Breakfast is fine Near the city

Miinukset: You need to pay in cash. Bed falls in the middle The pictures of the rooms don't correspond with what you get. They put the pictures of the 'suite' (the apartment)

Plussat: Nice view room and very comfortable bed. It’s a good B&B.

Plussat: It was close to the beach and the apartment was ready for us when we arrived. It was spotless and air conditioned.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: We are very grateful to the owner of the apartment Jack for his help with the transfer to Palermo. The location of the apartment and the sea view are excellent.

Plussat: Very quiet comfortable room, at the back of the house, with a view on the distant sea. Very friendly staff, very helpfull. Lovely breakfast.

Miinukset: Distance to historic centre, B&B lies along a very busy road.

Plussat: This hotel is due a serious upgrade and the property is stuck in the middle of a ghost town of hotel properties and not a single shop. The hotel restaurant is massively overpriced and the food is diabolical.

Miinukset: The location; the food; the staff were abysmal- rude, everything was a hassle for them, they had NO idea about customer service and rip customers off at every conceivable opportunity. The beach is small and rocky and there unbearable loud and rubbish music. No beach bar was open for business, not even a bottle of water.

Plussat: Staff was really helpful.. the airline we flew in lost our baggage and the staff was very helpful. thank you guys

Miinukset: Beach is quite far from the hotel.. and the location is ok.. quite expensive for the facilities that provides.

Plussat: We had a one bedroom apartment and it was fantastic, very large and comfy with a balcony.

Miinukset: Location was ok but could have been a little closer to the town, it was a good 10 minute drive and there was nothing around the hotel. And I wasn’t impressed with the private beach it was shared with a lot of others and you had to get a lift down there then walk another 10min.

Plussat: Staff were excellent. Hotel spotless

Miinukset: Too far out from amenities. Shuttle bus was only available couple times a day and last one was 5.30pm. Far too early in my opinion. Taxi fares cost us approximately €30.00 per day

Plussat: We spent hours trying to find the hotel. The address on booking.com was Cefalu. However the the hotel was 6km from Cefalu in Mazzaforno. The check in staff were not very friendly, and implied we should not have had any problems finding the property. This didn’t put us in a good frame of mind to begin with. When we went to the outside bar for our welcome drink we were made to feel like we were an imposition on the bar attendant. We have found the B&B’s we’ve stayed in the past 35 days were superior to this 4 star hotel.

Plussat: Everything about this hotel was excellent. The warm & friendly greeting, the helpfulness of the staff, the quality of the food and the location were all superb. The room itself was a delight with its own balcony. The peace and quiet we enjoyed and the delicious food added to our feeling that The Hotel Baia del Capitano was also good value for money.

Miinukset: Can't think of anything to improve on.

Plussat: Extraordinary stay. Staff top to bottom were exceptional in every regard. A real delight. Restaurant excellent Cannot day enough good things about this wonderful place.

Miinukset: Please change over to Light white Cotton sheets - not flannel please!!! Maybe get dimmers for all the LED lighting throughout the Hôtel - in the common areas and especially the gorgeous outdoor restaurant (too bright - hard on the eyes - softer light creates a relaxed atmosphere !!)

Plussat: Nice location just out of town but very accessible to Ricardo beach and a walk into Cefalù. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff (Suraya) who are more than happy to help and advise.. Cute gardens, dining facilities and pool area. Very nice breakfast.

Miinukset: A/C not as cold as can be but not an issue when not sunbathing! Super firm beds are a dream (not for all though).