"We loved our stay here. The private beach was fantastic and the onsite restaurant was great. A little outside of Cefalù but very easy to get to town by foot or taxi."
"We loved our stay here. The private beach was fantastic and the onsite restaurant was great. A little outside of Cefalù but very easy to get to town by foot or taxi."
"The hotel was incredibly amazing with beautiful view of the beach. It’s a little secluded than what we are used to but they have a cafe and restaurant so that made up for it."
"The hotel was incredibly amazing with beautiful view of the beach. It’s a little secluded than what we are used to but they have a cafe and restaurant so that made up for it."
"Great staff and staff recommendations for in town dining. Pool was heated which was awesome. Super clean rooms daily. Nice setting with a view of the ocean."
"Great staff and staff recommendations for in town dining. Pool was heated which was awesome. Super clean rooms daily. Nice setting with a view of the ocean."
"It was nice to spend 4 days in hotel. Beach was amazing. Pull was also very nice and enjoy spend time there. Interesting location in case you wane quiet area. In total nice"
"It was nice to spend 4 days in hotel. Beach was amazing. Pull was also very nice and enjoy spend time there. Interesting location in case you wane quiet area. In total nice"
"The staff were helpful and friendly, the rooms were clean and surprisingly quite large. Having the beach right across the street is great bonus and access to the beach club made the stay even more enjoyable."
"The staff were helpful and friendly, the rooms were clean and surprisingly quite large. Having the beach right across the street is great bonus and access to the beach club made the stay even more enjoyable."
"The hotel had a great location- easy access & plenty of parking.
Morning breakfast was tasty in a lovely well appointed dining room.
Rooms were clean, a little dated but met our needs. Bed was very firm. "
"The hotel had a great location- easy access & plenty of parking.
Morning breakfast was tasty in a lovely well appointed dining room.
Rooms were clean, a little dated but met our needs. Bed was very firm. "
"Very clean rooms. The staff super nice and helpful, the breakfast was good with several options from the buffet and the waitress welcoming always checking we had everything we needed.
I would stay there again."
"Very clean rooms. The staff super nice and helpful, the breakfast was good with several options from the buffet and the waitress welcoming always checking we had everything we needed.
I would stay there again."
"Very impressed with this resort. The rooms and great, pool is great. Food was fine and breakfast is a bit underwhelming but still meets expectations. Would stay again!"
"Very impressed with this resort. The rooms and great, pool is great. Food was fine and breakfast is a bit underwhelming but still meets expectations. Would stay again!"
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We had a wonderful stay at Acacia Resort in Sicily. One of the highlights was the incredible buffet breakfast, which offered one of the best selections we experienced during our travels. There was a wide variety of fresh and delicious options to suit every taste, making each morning a great start to the day.
The pool was absolutely amazing—large, beautiful, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. The resort grounds were attractive and peaceful, creating a...
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We had a wonderful stay at Acacia Resort in Sicily. One of the highlights was the incredible buffet breakfast, which offered one of the best selections we experienced during our travels. There was a wide variety of fresh and delicious options to suit every taste, making each morning a great start to the day.
The pool was absolutely amazing—large, beautiful, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. The resort grounds were attractive and peaceful, creating a...
"We loved that we got a high end hotel for a more reasonable price by booking through Expedia. This was a beautiful property! We stayed in a separate building nearby and had access to all the amenities such as a pool with a bar, a beach shuttle and included towel/chair/umbrella, and a lovely breakfast."
"We loved that we got a high end hotel for a more reasonable price by booking through Expedia. This was a beautiful property! We stayed in a separate building nearby and had access to all the amenities such as a pool with a bar, a beach shuttle and included towel/chair/umbrella, and a lovely breakfast."
Very big room and right in the middle of historic Palermo with all the shops and dinning. Also, great made to order Breakfast each day from a very helpful staff.
Very big room and right in the middle of historic Palermo with all the shops and dinning. Also, great made to order Breakfast each day from a very helpful staff.
Everything about Ambrosia was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the room was beautiful, the breakfast perfect for my daughter and me (continental style) and the location could not be better, directly down a small lane from the large Cathedral. My highest recommendation.
Everything about Ambrosia was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the room was beautiful, the breakfast perfect for my daughter and me (continental style) and the location could not be better, directly down a small lane from the large Cathedral. My highest recommendation.
We stayed only for the night before our flight out but it is well-located so we could have a last walk into the historic center. When we couldn't be there for breakfast they prepared a carry out breakfast which was excellent. Beautiful rooms.
We stayed only for the night before our flight out but it is well-located so we could have a last walk into the historic center. When we couldn't be there for breakfast they prepared a carry out breakfast which was excellent. Beautiful rooms.
Cheryl
Reviewed October 28, 2026Reviewed October 28, 2026
The owners were very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, very modern, and very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone going to CEFALU.
The owners were very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, very modern, and very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone going to CEFALU.
Charles
Reviewed October 31, 2026Reviewed October 31, 2026
This hotel is situated over other properties which gives every room a water view overlooking the beautiful Marina. There are many restaurants to chose from. Patrizia was extremely helpful at the front desk. I highly recommend this property.
This hotel is situated over other properties which gives every room a water view overlooking the beautiful Marina. There are many restaurants to chose from. Patrizia was extremely helpful at the front desk. I highly recommend this property.
Stephanie
Reviewed September 13, 2026Reviewed September 13, 2026
I had a beautiful private balcony. The breakfast was fantastic each morning. Staff were friendly and helpful. My room was clean, the shower was hot, I was very happy.
I had a beautiful private balcony. The breakfast was fantastic each morning. Staff were friendly and helpful. My room was clean, the shower was hot, I was very happy.
Brenda
Reviewed October 19, 2026Reviewed October 19, 2026
Our room has a fun music theme. It was very comfortable. Breakfast, which was included, was delicious and our host Luca was very attentive. There is a lovely terrace where you can have breakfast if the weather is good. The location was perfect for exploring Palermo on foot. Luca gave us excellent recommendations for dinner. The rooms are a few stories up so I wouldn’t recommend it for someone who has accessibility problems. For us, it was a perfect location.
Our room has a fun music theme. It was very comfortable. Breakfast, which was included, was delicious and our host Luca was very attentive. There is a lovely terrace where you can have breakfast if the weather is good. The location was perfect for exploring Palermo on foot. Luca gave us excellent recommendations for dinner. The rooms are a few stories up so I wouldn’t recommend it for someone who has accessibility problems. For us, it was a perfect location.
Patricia
Reviewed October 23, 2026Reviewed October 23, 2026
Gaia,
How wonderful meeting you and your parents. Loved your mom. The house is stunning! It was a pleasure staying there, amidst the beautiful architecture, art work, gorgeous rugs, and beautiful furniture. Breakfast was delicious and the garden, breathtaking!
Just like home!
Thank you!
-Margaret
Gaia,
How wonderful meeting you and your parents. Loved your mom. The house is stunning! It was a pleasure staying there, amidst the beautiful architecture, art work, gorgeous rugs, and beautiful furniture. Breakfast was delicious and the garden, breathtaking!
Just like home!
Thank you!
-Margaret
Margaret
Reviewed September 13, 2026Reviewed September 13, 2026
It was amazing, and we wished we could have stayed longer! The front desk staff we extremely friendly and professional, the room had an incredible view and the breakfast was one of the best we had in Sicily.
It was amazing, and we wished we could have stayed longer! The front desk staff we extremely friendly and professional, the room had an incredible view and the breakfast was one of the best we had in Sicily.
Amanda
Reviewed September 22, 2022Reviewed September 22, 2022
This hotel is awesome on all accounts. It’s clean, modern and has great amenities like a massaging/led shower and a Nespresso machine. The location is super central and super safe with many bus lines nearby including a direct bus to Mondello, the nearby beach. Everything is within walking distance including great restaurants and shopping. The owner Luigi is very helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this place for all travelers.
This hotel is awesome on all accounts. It’s clean, modern and has great amenities like a massaging/led shower and a Nespresso machine. The location is super central and super safe with many bus lines nearby including a direct bus to Mondello, the nearby beach. Everything is within walking distance including great restaurants and shopping. The owner Luigi is very helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this place for all travelers.
Ayesha
Reviewed September 26, 2018Reviewed September 26, 2018
Il Giardino di Ballarò is a small boutique hotel located right in the center of the old, historic part of Palermo not more than a 10 min walk from most of the sights. It is a very cozy and modern accommodation, and has a lot of character. We felt very welcomed as soon as we walked in - the staff is very welcoming and friendly, offered us refreshments and then provided us with a lot of useful sightseeing and dinning tips. Nice breakfast that you can have inside or in the outdoor private garden....
Il Giardino di Ballarò is a small boutique hotel located right in the center of the old, historic part of Palermo not more than a 10 min walk from most of the sights. It is a very cozy and modern accommodation, and has a lot of character. We felt very welcomed as soon as we walked in - the staff is very welcoming and friendly, offered us refreshments and then provided us with a lot of useful sightseeing and dinning tips. Nice breakfast that you can have inside or in the outdoor private garden....
Excellent boutique hotel located with easy walking access and proximity to Old City sites. Charming room with high ceilings and large private balcony adjacent to reception/bar/breakfast room/lounge on the top floor. Effervescent staff who are eager to suggest best ways to spend time in Palermo and make dining reservations on behalf of the guests. Reception hours are limited to two shifts organized around breakfast (served 8:30-10:00) and afternoon/evening (4:30-8:30).
Excellent boutique hotel located with easy walking access and proximity to Old City sites. Charming room with high ceilings and large private balcony adjacent to reception/bar/breakfast room/lounge on the top floor. Effervescent staff who are eager to suggest best ways to spend time in Palermo and make dining reservations on behalf of the guests. Reception hours are limited to two shifts organized around breakfast (served 8:30-10:00) and afternoon/evening (4:30-8:30).
Paul
Reviewed November 2, 2026Reviewed November 2, 2026
If you are American, you probably have an impression of Best Western as a pretty mediocre hotel chain. This is NO Best Western! The Hotel Principe de Lampedusa is just marvelous.
We had a classic triple room, which was very spacious, had very high ceilings, travertine marble floors, a nice sized bathroom and our own small, private patio. AC and shower work great. Mini fridge too (although not too cold). It was very quiet.
The room and rest of the hotel are immaculate. It looks brand new. ...
If you are American, you probably have an impression of Best Western as a pretty mediocre hotel chain. This is NO Best Western! The Hotel Principe de Lampedusa is just marvelous.
We had a classic triple room, which was very spacious, had very high ceilings, travertine marble floors, a nice sized bathroom and our own small, private patio. AC and shower work great. Mini fridge too (although not too cold). It was very quiet.
The room and rest of the hotel are immaculate. It looks brand new. ...
This is a lovely hotel in Palermo. But sadly, we were very underwhelmed with the gritty city of Palermo. Staying at the lovely hotel saved us. Staff was wonderful and we enjoy a dinner at their little restaurant.
This is a lovely hotel in Palermo. But sadly, we were very underwhelmed with the gritty city of Palermo. Staying at the lovely hotel saved us. Staff was wonderful and we enjoy a dinner at their little restaurant.