An amazing stay at this wonderful B & B.
Manuella was a great host explaining the best places to visit on Salina. The breakfasts were very good and made from local produce, with Manuella giving a detailed explanation of the produce. Room was very clean and a brilliant view from the patio where we had breakfast. We would thoroughly reccommend this property.
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome by Francesca. The apartment was spotless and tastefully furnished, with everything we needed. The outside area was beautiful with amazing views. I have never been anywhere so peaceful and relaxing with such great hospitality.
Breakfast was amazing, with home made cake, juice and jam, plus fresh fruit and yogurt. All delicious.
Our air conditioning stopped working, and was repaired within hours.
The only down side was that we didn't stay longer. I very much want to return
Al Belvedere is one of those places where you are torn between the urge to tell everyone how great it is and a somewhat selfish desire to keep it a secret. Everything about the hotel is great, from the location to the personnel to the food. We had an amazing time and will try to return one day.
Appena siamo arrivati sull'isola abbiamo ammirato il panorama che Ăš bellissimo. Raggiunto la struttura siamo stati accolti dalla titolare facendoci vedere subito il nostro appartamento, che era perfetto, anche meglio di quello che ci aspettavamo. Dopo ci ha illustrato cosa potevamo visitare sull' isola e quello che si poteva affittare. la mattina la colazione era impeccabile (sempre diversa ogni giorno)e sempre attenta ai nostri gusti. Ci siamo trovati benissimo come se fossimo clienti non so da quanti anni, invece era la prima volta, e sicuramente non sarĂ piĂč l'ultima. l'isola Ăš carinissima, dall'alba (Leni) fino al tramonto (a Pollara). un'esperienza unica, che rifaremo sicuramente.
Bei unserer Ankunft hat uns schon das schöne Ambiente gefallen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und bei Fragen hilfsbereit. Ein Highlighte war das Abendessen auf der Terrasse bei Musik und dezenter Beleuchtung. Das Zimmer war gerÀumig mit Schattenterrasse davor. Ein Rundbus fuhr ca. jede Stunde in beide Richtungen der Insel. (aber nur bis ca. 10.09.) Wir können das Hotel nur empfehlen.
Francesca is een heel goede gastvrouw, die haar vak verstaat. Zij is heel voorkomend en vriendelijk. Gedurende ons verblijf nam het hotel deel aan een slow food event, waarvoor ook wij werden uitgenodigd. De moeite waard, mede omdat zij ervoor zorgde dat Engels sprekende deelnemers aan onze tafel zaten.
Wij wensen haar verder veel succes!
Das Al Belvedere liegt in traumhafter Lage oberhalb des FĂ€hrhafens Rinella am Ortsanfang von Leni. Der hĂ€ufig vom Hafen nach Malfa fahrende Bus hĂ€lt (sofern man es dem Busfahrer sagt) 50m vom Hotel entfernt an der StraĂe. Wir hatten ein groĂzĂŒgiges Zimmer, das auch als Appartement genutzt werden könnte. Das FrĂŒhstĂŒck ist reichhaltig und wird mit selbst hergestellten Produkten serviert. Auch kochen die Gastgeber gerne fĂŒr ihre GĂ€ste mit heimischen Produkten ein köstliches MenĂŒ. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und stehen gerne mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Das Hotel ist mit vielen Kleinigkeiten sehr schön und geschmackvoll eingerichtet.
After miscalculating the distance from the port (Rinella) to the hotel we walked. Don't make that mistake, there is a bus! When we arrived, sweaty and panting we were met by the wonderful Francesca with fig & cactus juice, some homemade jam and cactus fruit. The best welcome we had ever received. Francesca also put on dinner (for an extra charge) that was "traditionally Sicilian" and was the best dinner of our entire trip (and that is not said lightly). The room contained a comfy bed with a fridge, cooker and private veranda. The bathroom was great, although the shower was snug. There was very little natural light in the room but I don't see this as a problem and it likely contributed the great sleep. One tip for staying here: Rent a scooter for the entire time. There's a couple of friendly men beside the hotel that will rent. You may even get a better rate for being hotel guests!
We were welcomed by Francesca and given dried fruits and juices. She gave us a map of where to go, how to get there and what her recommendations would be. The B&B itself was lovely. We had a very spacious room and everything was neat and tidy. We had to leave very early on our check out day so Francesca gave us some cake, juice and dried fruits the night before we we had something for breakfast! I could have easily spent more time there!
Das Hotel liegt oberhalb des kleinen Hafens von Rinella, wo man auch einen kleinen aber hĂŒbschen Strand zu FuĂ erreichen kann. Die gesamte Anlage ist sehr hochwertig augestattet und die Besitzerin sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Anlage ist sehr groĂzĂŒgig gestaltet, es sind Liegen und sehr gemĂŒtliche Sitzecken vorhanden. Der Sonnenuntergang ist phantastisch zu beobachten.
The view is the most spectacular ever! The hotel was very clean and the staff helpful. Info on how to get from the ferry to the hotel would of been helpful eg local taxi booked etc. Thank you Al Belvedere for an unforgettable stay!
This is a perfect place to stay at on Salina.
The views are absolutely magnificent, the breakfasts were delicious (seven types of home-made jams, anyone?) and the women who ran it were delightful.
Salina itself is idyllic. Although the hotel is up the hill a few kilometres from the sea, the stunning views more than make up for it. You can rent a scooter or small Fiat from a place next door and be in the crystal clear Tyrannian sea within minutes...
Heartily recommended!