Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
Italy
Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
Via contrada grotte, 7 – Carruba di Riposto 95018 (CT)
www.donnacarmela.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges | Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
April 2009
Hotel General Manager
Mario Ballarino, General Manager since June 2020. Joined the company after many years traveling abroad and working for luxury brands such as Roccoforte, Waldorf Astoria Collection, Rixos Hotels in central Asia. In charge of all operational activities, revenue management and S&M.
Hotel Positioning
5 star boutique resort, member of Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Development strategy
Hotel is going towards a further improvement of facilities and services for our Guest. A new larger swimming pool, a new restaurant, a new pool, and a new meeting room up to 80 people are under construction. New facilities and a larger experiences opportunities will place the hotel as a unique spot in East Sicilian coast, and will grant the possibility to meet any guest expectations from leisure to families, gastronomic and experiences travellers.
Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
History & Story
Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges is proudly owned by the Faro Family, 100% Sicilian. They created the resort in April 2009 and from the beginning they never stop to invest on the property creating year after year, new area, new services and new rooms such as the eco-lodges. Thanks to the eco-lodges, the Faro Family are considered pioneers in the sustainable-tourism in Sicily.
Date Renovation
In April 2023 the total renovation of the entire resort is finished. All the rooms are now completely new.
Date Added Extensions
In 2025 we will open a new SPA, another restaurant and the second swimming pool
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Donna Carmela has a personality and a heart and it was created by the passion of Faro family who created everything putting love in what they do. I never heard about a resort located in a nursery of Mediterranean and tropical plants, in the middle between a volcano and a wonderful sea, nestled in a generous land. For sure the position plays an important role in the choice of DonnaCarmela for our guests, but the kindness and the human touch of our Staff make the experience unforgettable. Authentic, attentive and real. What makes the luxury experience special is our real human touch and our personal way to be welcoming. We are careful the little details and we prefer to be authentic showing to our guests the beauties of our land as locals and not like tourists.
Location
In the countryside, between Catania airport and Taormina.
32 km far from Taormina
30 km far from Catania airport
96 km far from Syracuse
Key sites/activities in the area
2 Restaurants (1 gourmet restaurant and 1 typical Sicilian restaurant)
1 lounge bar
1 wellness room and 1 gym (Spa is coming soon)
1 paddle court
free e-bikes
free charging station for electric car
yoga class, cooking class, cocktail masterclass, botanical tour,
1 meeting room for a maximum of 30 people
Excursion up to the Etna volcano, by jeep, by horse, by e-bike and boat trip.
Fun Facts
New SPA, new restaurant and second swimming pool coming soon in2025
Children’s Corner
Families with children are more than welcome, but we do not offer special activities inside the hotel.
There is not minimum age for children.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of rooms in all: 26 rooms
3 entry level rooms: from 25 m2
8 lodges (6 of them with private pool)
12 suites of around from 40 m2
2 top suites with private terrace and pool from 60 to 75 m2
(See the attached file with the detailed rooms description)
Restaurants and Bars
2 Restaurants (1 gourmet restaurant and 1 typical Sicilian restaurant)
1 lounge bar
Room service available
Wellness
Wellness room
SPA coming soon in 2025
Corporate & Celebration Events
1 meeting room for maximum 30 people
Donna Carmela can host big corporate event for a maximum of 80 people
Extra Notable Features
• Skiing during the winter season up to the Etna volcano
• Yoga lessons
• Cooking class
• Etna excursion
• Diving
• Boat trip
• e-bike excursion, hiking, horse riding, golf, botanical tour, wine tasting
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
• 2023:
2 forks Gambero rosso
Part of Michelin Guide
• 2022:
2 forks Gambero rosso
Part of Michelin Guide
Number of employees
40