Nuovo Castello Crisilio

Beautiful and peaceful property. A dream. We did not want to leave. The pool area and gardens are gorgeous and so relaxing that we decided to take a break from visiting and simply enjoy the pool. Family owned hotel and owners are so nice. Central to Noto, Syracusa, beaches and Ragusa. A car is needed but parking is free. Also a Fantastic place as a venue for any celebration, birthday, wedding…

We stayed at this hotel for 8 days in April. Upon arrival, Oriana (I hope I got the name correct) greeted us with a warm smile, and Carmelo, the hotel manager, ensured a smooth check-in, personally guiding us to our room. Things We Loved: The property grounds were beautifully maintained, and the outdoor space was, by far, the best feature of the hotel. It was a peaceful and enjoyable area to relax. Both Carmelo and Oriana were incredibly helpful, offering fantastic restaurant recommendations, guiding us to the nearest laundry facilities, and providing excellent overall service. Their hospitality truly stood out. There was a daily room service providing us with clean towels, toiletries and water bottles everyday. Areas for Improvement: Breakfast options were quite limited. While it was included in our booking, there was no hot food, and the selection remained the same each day. Eating the same cold food for eight days was challenging. The swimming pool was colder than expected. With mild April temperatures (between 20–25°C), we had hoped to enjoy the pool, but the water was mostly cold. My kids were excited to use it, but we weren’t sure if warm water was ever pumped in. Given the low number of guests, it seemed pool maintenance wasn’t a priority. No laundry facilities available on-site. Other things to note: - We need to drive 2-3kms to access the highway although the hotel is next to it. - Can't walk into Avola as the roads didn't seem safe and suitable.

Beautiful hotel situated on an ancient farm. The “new” buildings were constructed 200-300 years ago, yet are totally modern inside. Gardening is beautiful. Staff are incredibly friendly, caring and helpful. Breakfast was great and presented in a personal, pleasant way on a lovely patio. We loved this place—the best so far on our 3-week tour of Southern Italy and Sicily.

Although the room was a quite small, the rest of the amenities on the property more than made up for it. The pool area is beautiful. It was also very convenient to have a nice terrace area right off of our room to sit and enjoy in the evening. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful with any questions and requests we had.