The Best Castle
Hotels near Modica

Charming. Lovely surroundings. Featuring an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, Castello Camemi is housed in a 16th-century castle in the countryside outside Vizzini. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a sun terrace and traditional restaurant. With an elegant décor and stone floors, each room at the Camemi castle is unique. Set on the north slope of the Monte Lauro mountain, the castle is a 50-minute drive from Catania Airport. They all come with a private bathroom, TV and safe. Some rooms also feature a spa bath or a separate living room. Guests enjoy sofas, deckchairs and tables in the property’s garden. The pool is equipped with sun loungers and parasols, and free bikes are provided. Some rooms offer views of the countryside. Sicilian and italian cuisine are served at the restaurant, also hosting a buffet breakfast every morning. Special menus are available upon request. The coast and Oasi del Simeto natural reserve can be reached by car in about 40 minutes. Show full description

Historic. Cosy rooms. Feudo Bauly is a 5-minute drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palazzolo Acreide. It offers a swimming pool and a restaurant serving meat and cheeses produced on site. Feudo Bauly is a noble residence that dates back to the 14th century. Rooms come with air conditioning. They all feature terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. Parking is free at Feudo Bauly. Horse riding and trekking are both possible in the Bauly Forest, right next to the property. Show full description

Delightful property. Superb interior design. Surrounded by organic citrus groves, La Casa di Melo - Organic Farm is in the countryside of Siracusa. It offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas. Set in an ancient manor farm with exposed-beams and Sicilian cobbled paving, rooms at La Casa Di Melo are named after Sicilian products and come with views over the pool, the courtyard or the ancient stables. Rooms are air conditioned and most come with a TV. The property is home to some dogs. The breakfast served here is based on healthy local ingredients and organic options, in fact the food derives from the property’s vegetable garden. Agriturismo is 12 km from Siracusa and around a 20-minute drive from Noto and Avola, well known for its red wine. The beaches at Fontane Bianche are only 5 km away. Show full description

Stylish. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. With a terrace overlooking the surrounding vineyards and an outdoor pool, Wine Relais Feudi Del Pisciotto is a farm stay dating back to the 18th century. Located 5 km from Niscemi, it has a garden, restaurant and features its own wine production. Wine Relais Feudi Del Pisciotto is situated at the entrance of Niscemi Nature Reserve. WiFi is free throughout. The rustic-style rooms offer air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and minibar. The private bathroom comes with bathrobes and free toiletries. A buffet Italian breakfast is served every morning, and includes fresh pastries, fruit and hot drinks. The restaurant serves regional cuisine and is open for both lunch and dinner. The Sicilian Coast is 20 km away, while Caltagirone is 35 km away. Piazza Armerina is 40 km from this property. Show full description

Luxurious. Great location. Popular among couples. San Giorgio Palace is a boutique hotel in Ragusa Ibla, 15 km from Modica. It offers panoramic views of Santa Domenica Valley and rooms with free Wi-Fi. A sweet breakfast buffet is provided daily. All rooms at the Palace San Giorgio come with modern design furniture and are equipped with minibar, air conditioning, and LCD TV with SKY channels. Some rooms overlook the valley and feature a stone bathroom. The Palace is next to the Cathedral of Saint George, with its typical Baroque architecture. Access to the hotel is from the main street, via an elevator leading to the reception. A porter service is available upon request. The Giardino Ibleo park is a 2-minute drive away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. The Torre Don Virgilio is set in an ancient fortified farmhouse with a sun terrace and swimming pool. It is surrounded by green countryside, 11 km from Modica. All rooms at the Don Virgilio are air conditioned and come with satellite TV, a private bathroom and a minibar. Guests can enjoy the in house restaurant offering traditional local dishes. The sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is made with local ingredients. Ragusa is 27 km from the property. Multilingual staff can book tours of the surroundings, boat tours and excursions to Malta. Show full description

Historic property. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. Occupying a historic country house, Eremo della Giubiliana is a charming, traditional hotel offering a strategic location near Ragusa and amenities including its own runway and aeroplane available to guests. Eremo della Giubiliana stands out for the variety of tours and day trips it organises for its guests. Fine fabrics, rare maps and an authentic painting of the 17th century depicting Saint Mary will fascinate you. You will be able to discover the beauty of the coast, the medieval Sicily, ancient Greek ruins and the spectacular nature of the region, including the beach of Playa Grande. The cities of Ragusa, Taormina, Agrigento, Siracusa, Modica and Noto are just some of the famous destinations nearby. You can explore the area in Land Rover tours or go on a stunning panoramic flight in the hotel’s own airplane. You can even fly to the island of Malta and back in one stunning day trip. Completely renovated and equipped with the most modern conveniences, Eremo della Giubiliana maintains its original atmosphere and its hand made period furnishings. Internet use is free here. Enjoying fine cooking is an essential part of a trip to Sicily. Eremo della Giubiliana features a great restaurant serving the best of regional cooking as well as superior Mediterranean dishes. Sicilian cooking classes are also available for guests. Show full description

Beach front location. Cosy. Great restaurant. Set in Ispica, in Ragusa's countryside, the Relais is an ancient tower now offering luxury accommodation. It features a swimming pool, gourmet cuisine and an extensive wine list. Relais Torre Marabino is just 4 km from the Mediterranean Sea and is ideal for exploring the many cultural and archaeological sites of the Val di Noto. Rooms at Torre Marabino are spacious and elegantly furnished. They feature tiled floors, wrought-iron beds and wooden furniture. Some rooms have a sea view and feature air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Some have a small kitchenette. La Moresca restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and traditional Sicilian recipes at dinner. It uses seasonal ingredients and lots of home-grown organic vegetables. The wine cellar features numerous types of champagnes and wines. Free parking is provided. Modica is 30 minutes' drive away, while Ragusa is reached in 45 minutes by car. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Built in a 19th-century farmhouse in southern Sicily's countryside, Agriturismo Case Don Ignazio offers self-catering apartments with air conditioning. Bikes are available for free hire. Set 10 minutes' drive from the town of Noto, Case Don Ignazio has its own gardens with a patio area and sun loungers. Sicilian specialities made with products grown on site can be tasted on site. The nearest sandy beach is 9 km from the residence and you can reach the historical city of Syracuse in around 40 minutes. Parking at the Don Ignazio is free. Show full description

Beautiful. An 18th century fortified manor house located 3.5 km from the centre of Ragusa, Relais Cimillà offers air-conditioned rooms with a TV and a fridge. It includes an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Rooms at Relais Cimillà come with tiled floors, elegant furnishings and a seating area. Some rooms feature arched stone walls. They all have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room and includes sweet pastries and hot beverage. During summer guests can enjoy breakfast in the furnished courtyard close to the swimming pool. The nearest bus stop is 500 metres from the property and will take you to Marina di Ragusa’s beaches, a 18 km away. Ragusa and its historic centre can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. Show full description

Cosy rooms. Hotel Vittorio Veneto is set in the heart of Ragusa in a restored late 18th century palace, which is one of the most important testimonies of the Hyblean baroque. The rooms offer a free minibar. Finely restored, this old dwelling is a comfortable and cosy residence offering a sober and authentic style. You will certainly appreciate the high quality of the materials chosen for the restoration and its central location, right behind the superb San Giovanni Battista Cathedral. Breakfast is available daily in the elegant dining room. It includes local products as jams, biscuits and fresh fruit. Hotel Vittorio Veneto is a genuine expression of the typical passion for hospitality of the Mediterranean culture, and matches the artistic ambiance of the glorious Val di Noto. Its location is especially suited for beginning your trips to visit the various artistic and naturalistic sites scattered in this marvellous land. Show full description

Beach front location. Great value. Villa Carlotta mixes a contemporary design with the original structure of a 17th-century farmhouse. Located a 10-minute drive from Ragusa centre, it offers a swimming pool and a quiet location. Rooms at Hotel Villa Carlotta are spacious and air conditioned. They come with Wi-Fi access and satellite TV with pay-per-view channels. Renewable energy sources are used in this eco-friendly hotel. Staff can organise tours around the historic Val di Noto area, led by qualified guides. Villa Carlotta Hotel also features a fitness area, business centre, and free car park. Show full description

Great SPA. This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff. Set in the Sicilian countryside, La Dimora di Spartivento is a 19th-century manor house 5 km outside Ragusa. It features a large garden with swimming pool and children's playground, and free Wi-Fi. Spacious rooms and suites are air conditioned, and have a country-style décor with Modica stone floors. The minibar is stocked with local produce and the en suite bathroom comes with bathrobes. Organic ingredients, homemade cakes, almond milk and much more are served as part of the sweet and savoury buffet breakfast. La Dimora provides free parking and is just off the SS15 national road, a 10 minutes' drive from Modica and 20 minutes by car from Scicli. The nearest beach is 22 km away in Marina di Ragusa. A horse riding school is 6 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Set less than a 5-minute drive from the beaches in Marina di Ragusa, B&B La Castellana offers a free outdoor pool and terrace. Classic-style accommodation comes with a balcony. Rooms at the La Castellana B&B all come with a refrigerator with water, tiled floors and private bathroom with free toiletries. A sweet Italian breakfast is served daily, while savoury items are available on request. The property is located a 30-minute drive from Ragusa. Comiso Airport is 35 km away. Show full description

Close to beach front. Charming. Stunning pool facilities. Dating back to the18th century, Hotel Villa Favorita offers the charm and class of the Sicilian Baroque, and modern rooms with air conditioning, heating, satellite TV and direct dial telephone. The swimming pool is lined with almond trees and the garden is filled with ancient palms. The rooms of Villa Favorita are all en suite. Some are complete with a balcony overlooking the countryside. The restaurant specialises in local cuisine, and breakfast is buffet style. Guests can also take part in painting courses or cooking classes. WiFi is free in the shared areas. This property is in the Contrada Falconara area of Noto, and has an organic orchard. On-site parking is free. Show full description

Charming. Comfortable beds. Set in an 18-hectare park 15 minutes’ drive from Ragusa, Relais Parco Cavalonga is a hamlet made up of a 17th-century buildings, botanical gardens and infinity outdoor pools. Relax in beautiful, unspoilt surroundings at Relais Parco Cavalonga. Relais Parco Cavalonga is the perfect place to enjoy the peace and quiet. Rooms overlook the valley, with all its olive trees, or offer views leading down to the sea. Choose a room with its own garden or patio; suites also come with cooking facilities. Enjoy a break from the hot Sicilian sun with a refreshing dip in one of Parco Cavalonga’s two outdoor pools, carved into the rocks. Go for walks in the park or visit quiet beaches, around 30 minutes’ drive away. Go horse-riding or play tennis or golf nearby. The hotel can also organise trips and tours in the surrounding area. Relax in the hot tub or have drinks on the outdoor terrace. There is also a charming lounge indoors. Show full description

Romantic. Tennis court. Set in a historic building in Sicily’s countryside, Villa Zottopera - Country Resort produces and sells its own olive oil. It features free Wi-Fi and a tennis court, plus a garden with free BBQ facilities and a swimming pool. Apartments here offer a rustic décor with exposed wood-beamed ceilings and tiled floors. Each is air conditioned and comes with a bathroom with shower, and a living area with a kitchenette and sofa bed. Guests can sample traditional regional cuisine at Zottopera’s restaurant. A breakfast basked with bread, cereal and coffee is available upon request. This property is 8.5 km from the centre of Chiaramonte Gulfi. You can reach Ragusa or the Mediterranean Sea in 30 minutes by car. Show full description

Unique. Comfortable beds. Palazzo Gambuzza is an ancient historic mansion, built in the 18th century, and formerly the residence of a Sicilian noble family. Carefully restored to its ancient magnificence, Palazzo Gambuzza houses 8 comfortable and fully equipped suites. Palazzo Gambuzza offers reception services and a comfortable terrace, where you can relax after a day at the beach or exploring the Art Nouveau and Baroque treasures of Ispica and Val di Noto. Discounts apply for 3-night stays. Show full description

Lovely property. Great value. Offering an outdoor pool, a spa and free bikes, Borgo del Carato has rustic yet elegant accommodation with a blu-ray player and free WiFi. With a garden and a shared lounge, it is in the Sicilian countryside. Palazzolo Acreide is 18 km from Borgo del Carato. The accommodation will provide you with a satellite flat-screen TV, while some have air conditioning, a balcony or a patio, or parquet floors. The private bathroom comes with a bidet and free toiletries. A restaurant serving local specialities is available on site, as well as a bar. BBQ facilities are also provided. The spa includes a sauna, fitness centre, and Turkish bath. You can also relax in the sun terrace. Syracuse and the seaside can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Show full description

Cosy. Great views. Set on a hill overlooking the famous Vendicari Wildlife Reserve, Hotel La Corte del Sole is a charming, fully renovated, 19th-century farmhouse, just 1 km from the Mediterranean Sea. Only 7 km from Noto and 33 km from Syracuse, Hotel La Corte del Sole offers a panoramic and peaceful setting in southern Sicily. You can easily discover neighbouring attractions such as the Eloro ruins, and the city of Noto, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotel La Corte del Sole provides a warm, cosy atmosphere. Here you will enjoy the hotel’s green surroundings, outdoor pool and nearby beaches. Admire the hotel’s traditional colours with its use of local materials such as Sicilian handmade terracotta, Noto white stone and Syracuse sandstone. At Hotel La Corte del Sole you will stay in individually styled rooms furnished with modern comforts. Savour typical Sicilian cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant with its homely atmosphere and comfortable outdoor terrace. Breakfast can be enjoyed in a friendly environment in the hotel’s renovated oil mill. Hotel La Corte del Sole also features evening entertainment in the courtyard, a large garden and cooking classes where you can learn to prepare Sicilian specialities. .  Show full description