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Ai Vecchi Crateri

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star country house near Mount Etna

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Outdoor banquet area
Exterior
Banquet hall
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Contrada Rosella 4, Sant Alfio, Sant'Alfio, CT, 95010
  • Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Etna Park Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Adventure Park Etna
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room Single Use, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Sant'Alfio

In regional park.You'll find Mount Etna and Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree within 2 miles (3 km) of this country house. Etna Park Visitor Center and Adventure Park Etna are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Etna Park Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Adventure Park Etna - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mascali Station - 26 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ferro di Cavallo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪4 Archi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Antiche Botti - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Orchidea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barone di Villagrande - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ai Vecchi Crateri

Family-friendly 3-star country house near Mount Etna
Ai Vecchi Crateri offers its guests a 24-hour health club and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. The family-friendly Ai Vecchi Crateri also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
Ai Vecchi Crateri offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include twin sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bowling alley
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per room

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Eurocard, and Barclaycard.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 1 June to 31 September.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Ai Vecchi Crateri
Ai Vecchi Crateri Agritourism Mascali
Ai Vecchi Crateri Mascali
Ai Vecchi Crateri Country House Mascali
Ai Vecchi Crateri Country House Sant'Alfio
Ai Vecchi Crateri Country House
Ai Vecchi Crateri Sant'Alfio
Country House Ai Vecchi Crateri Sant'Alfio
Sant'Alfio Ai Vecchi Crateri Country House
Country House Ai Vecchi Crateri
Ai Vecchi Crateri Sant'alfio
Ai Vecchi Crateri Sant'Alfio
Ai Vecchi Crateri Country House
Ai Vecchi Crateri Country House Sant'Alfio

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ai Vecchi Crateri to the airport?

Ai Vecchi Crateri is 31.8 mi (60-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ai Vecchi Crateri have an airport shuttle?

Ai Vecchi Crateri offers an airport shuttle on request, for a charge of EUR 40 per room.

How close is Ai Vecchi Crateri to the beach?

This country house is 19.5 mi (36-min drive) from Giardini Naxos Beach and 8.3 mi (27-min drive) from Spiaggia di Fondachello. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ai Vecchi Crateri offer free breakfast?

Ai Vecchi Crateri offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ai Vecchi Crateri?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Ai Vecchi Crateri?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Ai Vecchi Crateri?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does Ai Vecchi Crateri have a pool?

Ai Vecchi Crateri does not have a pool.

Does Ai Vecchi Crateri have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like garden views, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Ai Vecchi Crateri have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Ai Vecchi Crateri to downtown Sant'Alfio?

Ai Vecchi Crateri is 1.9 mi away from Sant'Alfio.

Ai Vecchi Crateri Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful gem in Mount Etna

At first we were a bit worried as we couldn't find the hotel in the sat nav, but then after we put in the coordinates we found on google maps, we found the gorgeous, serene and peaceful Ai Vecchi Crateri Hotel! We had the beautifully designed room 9 which is on the 1st floor with the view of the hotel's outdoor and pretty communial area. This hotel was a very pleasant surprise for us, as nowhere around Mount Etna, had we seen such delicate and beautiful, art and design come together to blend into a wonderful homely and comfortable place to stay. The hotel is run by a family whom pay a lot of importance to satisfying their customers and are so good at making you feel welcome. Michelle served us, and he knows a little English and communicating with him was easy. Definitely recommend this hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Charles, Ruislip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A nice surprise

A very enjoyable stay and worth recommending

8/10 Good

james , quebec, canada

Very close to Etna

Even though this place is very isolated, there is a magnificent view of the live volcano on Mount Etna. Surprising as it may seem the resort contains all the necessities you would find in a city center. One drawback though, the staff barely speaks English so communication tends to be troublesome at times.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poco professionalità della piattaforma

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

salvatore

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

visita sull'etna

prenotando velocemente l'ubicazione non era quella che pensavamo, nonstante questo ci siamo trovati bene e il soggiono si e svolto nel miglior modo. buonissimi i dolci e la frutta a colazone. il silenzio regna nella struttura per chi desidera il riposo è perfetto
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Base di partenza per la salita cratere centralr dell'Etna. Buona trattoria nelle vicinanze con prezzi modici .Antichi Sapori.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ubicación excelente servicios los justos

Ubicación excelente para visitar el Etna, pero los servicios del hotel dejan que desear. Nevera de la habitación no funcionaba, la televisión necesitaba una cuña de madera para que el conector pudiese enchufarse. El restaurante comida básica sin mas.Desayuno servido a la mesa pero limitado a tostadas y un pedazo de plumcake.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No english speaking persons, air condtion didn't work, minibar didn't work, wifi didnt work. But a magnificent location

6/10 Okay

Jean marc, rouen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

personnel sympa.

Correct sans plus

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Grazioso albergo vicino all'etna

Esperienza positiva, proprietari gentili, struttura pulita , ottima cena nel ristorante. Bel parco giochi per i bimbi, location rilassante!

6/10 Okay

frida, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Quite ok value for money.

This place is a nice little house outside Etna. We stayed there one night spontaniously. the family that owns the place was very friendly and the house is an old stone house and the rooms has great potential! unfortunately the air con did not work and the shower did not have much power, also the electricity broke many times during the night which meant an emergency light went on in our room, not what you need when you´re trying to sleep. the hotel was so pretty! but it felt it needed some small updates. the food in the restaurant was great, the breakfast was very small. in total: a nice stay for the quite small money.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Eine Nacht am Ätna

Das Hotel befindet sich in der Nähe des Ätna-Kraters und was für uns mit unserem Mietwagen daher super gelegen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Bergblick gebucht und waren daher etwas überrascht, dass es nur ein kleines schräges Fenster am Dach gab, das natürlich keine Aussicht gewährte. Das Zimmer war sonst sehr klein, aber zumindest mit Klimaanlage. Außerdem war das Zimmer nicht gut abgedichtet, man höre die Personen im Nebenzimmer reden. Alles in allem ist die Unterkunft doch relativ sarnierungsbedürftig. Das Personal war extrem freundlich und zuvorkommend und wir fühlten uns sehr wohl. Auch das Essen war fantastisch! Die Lage und das freundliche Personal haben den Aufenthalt für uns doch zu einem sehr positiven gemacht und für eine Nacht ist die Unterkunft durchaus empfehlenswert.

8/10 Good

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquilli

Ideale per gita etna

8/10 Good

Anna, svårtillgängligt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra men svårhittat hotell

Ingenting för er som inte har bil. Oerhört svårt, tog två och en halv timme, att hitta fram till hotellet och omöjligt att göra eller se något om du inte har bil. Högt upp på Etna utan teckning för mobil och mitt ute i ingenting. Trevlig personal dock även om endast en eller två pratar någon engelska.

10/10 Excellent

Piepie, Roma, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Silenzio e relax nel Parco dell'Etna.

La struttura si trova sulle pendici settentrionali e più boscose dell'Etna, ottimo punto di partenza per escursioni. La colazione è essenziale, non abbondante. L'alloggio è pulito. Il personale è amichevole e disponibilie. La cucina del ristorante offre piatti locali a prezzi ragionevoli, sicuramente da provare. L'atmosfera che si respira è molto piacevole e rilassante sia dentro l'albergo che fuori nel parco. Attenzione: la struttura si trova in posizione piuttosto remota e può risultare complesso da raggiungere soprattutto in auto di sera, ma si incontreranno strategici cartelli 'AiVecchiCrateri' ed indicazioni lungo la strada.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hungary

The staff and the hotel are friendly, luch was really delicious, but breakfast was too small and finally we had to pay for the coffee at breakfast, although it was advertised to be built into the staying. Room was clean, but the rangehood in the toilet was too loud.