Sleepfare

Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience

Contrada Verzella, km 222,13, Castiglione di Sicilia, CT, 95012, Castiglione di Sicilia, IT

8.6 guest rating· 36 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Amenities and Services

Indulge in the fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool, and available bicycles. Benefit from free Wi-Fi, concierge services, room service, and a restaurant at your disposal.

Relaxation and Dining Options

Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside. The onsite restaurant offers delicious meals, and the serene surroundings are perfect for a getaway.

Comfortable Accommodations and Nearby Attractions

Stay in one of the 11 well-equipped guestrooms with modern amenities, each with a minibar and flat-screen TV. Explore nearby attractions like Patria Winery, Mount Etna, and more.

Book a delightful stay at Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience for a memorable experience in the heart of Sicily!

Rooms & rates

Pick your dates. Prices are live, not cached.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountainside

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 46-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>193 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 46-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>269-sq-foot room with a patio </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 46-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathrobes and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Executive Studio Suite

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the garden</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 46-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4 · 21 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>236 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 46-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathrobes and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, double sofa bed, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4 · 20 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>215 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 46-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathrobes and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Junior Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · Queen Bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>236 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 46-inch flat-screen TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathrobes and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Concierge service
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Terrace
Show all 16 amenities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Contrada Verzella, km 222,13, Castiglione di Sicilia, CT, 95012, Castiglione di Sicilia, IT

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.636 reviews

+ Beautiful grounds+ Comfortable rooms− Poor food quality− Unfriendly staff
Cleanliness9.1
Service8.1
Location9.6
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money8.1

Poor quality food, unfriendly staff, nice grounds

6.0

Although the room was beautiful and the grounds lovely, the beds were too soft for our backs. Additionally the pool was freezing cold, too cold to enjoy, the staff were not friendly and worst of all the food was bland and tastless. We were told a few days in advance that there was a special dinner with wine pairing by Chef Andrea Macca and it had a set price and menu. The meal was multi-course and only the appetizer was good. The first corse fish three ways was much too salty to eat. The secondi was also fish which was bland and the potatoes were so salty, you couldn't eat them. I looked strong the room and noticed that most people left food as we did. The other courses were also just awful. The desert was waxy and tasteless. We spoke with a couple beside us and they agreed it was not what they were hoping for and said that these places were not or miss and this was a miss. They were local sicilians on a weekend getaway. Also to note, we bought a bottle of wine from them on our way out, as the wine was exceptional, for 28 euros and at our next stop, found the same wine, same year, exactly the same for 23 euros at the local store...

Storyteller819981 · 2025-09-15

No Etna wines in the tasting at an Etna winery, disappointed stay

6.0

We stayed one night in a delux room with a small terrace. No view from the terrace, it was enclosed to give privacy I guess. Room was ok. Pool area is ok, super cold water in the pool. The plastic wine glasses by the pool are worn out which takes away some of the feeling (plastic is good for a pool area but not worn out). It's a wine hotel, they should celebrate the wine with decent glasses. They only offered wine tasting at 13 and we checked too late but they said the dinner will also have a wine tasting.  On our evening there was a five course dinner and wine tasting package or no food option. We took the quite expensive package as we wouldn't have time for a separate wine tasting. We were utterly disappointed of the wine selection on the dinner, no Etna wines from an Etna winery. Only their other brand wines made on another location. No tasting or information, it was only a wine package to the dinner. The dinner itself was bland and a bit boring not worth the money and the wine selection did not make it a better experience.  When bringing this up with the hotel they offered 15% off the dinner package, it was not worth half. They offered us to stay at the pool until 13 to do a wine tasting (unclear about payment) , but we were checking out that day. They could have compensate with a Etna wine bottle such a simple gesture which doesn't cost much for them.  Overall room, dinner, breakfast and the service we were not impressed.

soffis · STOCKHOLM · 2025-09-07

Guest review

10.0

If I could give La Cavenera Etnae more than 5* I would. We stayed here for one night for my 30th birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We did the Eruption wine tasting and Roberto was so knowledgeable and exciting to listen to. I had the fish menu and my partner the meat and both options were absolutely incredible. The facilities are beautiful, the pool and vineyard walks are so peaceful and relaxing. The room was super comfortable and clean. We will definitely come back!

Grace · 2025-08-13

Beautiful facility quietly situated 40 minutes outside Taormina

10.0

After spending several days in Taormina, my wife and I were looking for an activity outside of town and came upon Cavanera Etnea. We were pleasantly surprised by our experience. A beautiful property with wonderful facilities - our sommelier Roberto was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the regional wines, and was full of energy. The wines were great, and paired nicely with our meal for a reasonable price. We would definitely do this again in the future.

U5851JFcharlesw · 2025-08-09

Lovely Lunch with amazing Sommelier

10.0

Two friends and I recently had a lunch and wine tasting experience at the vineyards restaurant, the experience was lovely. We showed up a few minutes before the kitchen closed, however management accommodated us and make sure we felt welcome and received the full service. The food was excellent, the setting beautiful but the highlight of the experience was the expertise, and engaging show like experience [provided by their onsite Sommelier, Roberto Trovato. Highly recommend as a stop on your way up or back from the north side of Etna.

B6406RKjr · 2025-07-19

Guest review

10.0

What a lovely stay! Would highly recommend.

Richard · 2025-07-17

Good to know

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

›Pets

Maximum number of pets per room 2

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›General

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›General

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)

›General

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

›General

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

›Pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Individually-wrapped food options are available

›Pets

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 26

›General

Staff wears personal protective equipment

›Pets

Pets allowed

›General

Temperature checks are available to guests

›General

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

›General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

›General

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

›General

Social distancing measures are in place

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

›Pets

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 12

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

›Pets

Service animals are allowed