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Villa Aresco

3.0 star property
3-star ski B&B near Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rock, connected to a shopping center

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Photo gallery for Villa Aresco

A view of a rural landscape with olive groves, a small building with a tiled roof, and a clear blue sky.
A building with a concrete facade, a metal balcony with a black railing, and a small window with blue shutters.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on a wooden wall, and a dresser.
A garden area with a variety of plants and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A compact room with a bunk bed, a wooden desk, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Via del Bosco 160, Mascalucia, CT, 95030
  • Place, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sciara
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Catania Port
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Catania Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Quad Room (Breakfast Excluded) with Private Bathroom

A staircase with red steps leading upwards, flanked by white walls and a brick wall on the right.

Quad Room (Breakfast Excluded) with Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room (Breakfast Excluded) with Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on a wooden wall, and a dresser.

Triple Room (Breakfast Excluded) with Private Bathroom

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a purple blanket, and a sign on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Mascalucia

Near the slopes.At this Mascalucia B&B, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rock and 6 miles (10 km) of Sanctuary of the holy martyrs Alfio, Filadelfio and Cirino. Butterfly House and Katane Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sciara - 13 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 29 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 29 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Catania Port - 30 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Catania Beach - 32 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Catania Bicocca Station - 19 min drive
  • Giuffrida Station - 27 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria del siciliano - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marialuisa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dolce Vita Cafè - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosemary's Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Garibaldi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Villa Aresco

3-star ski B&B near Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rock, connected to a shopping center
Villa Aresco offers its guests a hot tub, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking is free.
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1950
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Villa Aresco offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 35; reservation required

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 8:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 5 (one-way), (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day
  • Heating fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Hot tub fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 35.00

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property Registration Number IT087024C1DIM8MBOR

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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Villa Aresco
Villa Aresco B&B
Villa Aresco B&B Mascalucia
Villa Aresco Mascalucia
Villa Aresco Mascalucia, Sicily, Italy
Villa Aresco Mascalucia
Villa Aresco Bed & breakfast
Villa Aresco Bed & breakfast Mascalucia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Aresco to the airport?

Villa Aresco is 16.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Aresco?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Aresco on Sept 2, 2026 start from CA $70, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Villa Aresco have an airport shuttle?

Villa Aresco offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 25 per person, one-way.

How close is Villa Aresco to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 17.3 mi (34-min drive) from Catania Beach and 9 mi (28-min drive) from Lungomare di Ognina. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Aresco offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Villa Aresco, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Aresco?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Villa Aresco?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Aresco?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for a fee.

Does Villa Aresco have a pool?

Villa Aresco does not have a pool.

Does Villa Aresco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Villa Aresco to downtown Mascalucia?

Villa Aresco is 0.8 mi away from Mascalucia.

Villa Aresco Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and friendly host. We had our own terrace with an amazing view of Catania and the sea. Functional bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

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

Great place for travelers to Etna

Excellent service from the friendly owner. Convenient parking. Cozy room with comfortable beds. The villa is fantastically located in the hills and you'll get stunning views of the Catania area. A few minutes drive from the town of Nicolos where we found great food and good vibes. Overall, very good value for money. I would highly recommend staying at Villa Aresco to anyone visiting Etna area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property has to be considered within the price, which is the lowest I paid in Sicily. For that it is reasonable. The owner is very friendly and helpful. There was parking which I appreciated. But, the place was quite run down - mould and flaking paint etc. No breakfast, and the closest shop you have to walk on a terrifying road with no pavement where you think every car might run you down. But, the price is certainly fair. Best for solo travellers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera pulita e in ordine. Nessuna colazione prevista. Personale disponibile e attento.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michela Luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ci siamo trovati molto bene al B&b del sig. Aresco, siamo stati accolti con tanta disponibilità e cortesia, l'appartamento è dotato di tutto il necessario, posto molto tranquillo,ottima posizione per visitare l'Etna.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Disliked: Cleanliness
Si tutto discreto, ci sono dei costi in più per la pompa di calore
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiziana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Struttura stupenda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo una notte, x una tappa, ma non si può dire nulla di negativo. Unico appunto non era disponibile la colazione. La posizione è suggestiva poco lontano dall' Etna, si è camminato sulla cenere e fa una strana sensazione.Il gestore/proprietario è una persona squisita, consigliato! Grazie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On aurait bien aimé s'arrêter plus longtemps pour profiter de cet endroit charmant et calme. Très belle terrasse avec vue exceptionnelle sur la côte, en hauteur. Accueil sympathique et convivial.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mimmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personale cortese e premuroso
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Il luogo è silenzioso e immerso nel verde.. la vista panoramica è bellissima. Il gestore simpatico ed accogliente!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente amabilidad, limpio, amplia habitación parking incluido, buen wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excelente

Excelente atención, tranquilo, limpio parking incluido.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vittorio

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Accoglienza e organizzazione nel seguirti sin dalla tua partenza da casa sino all'arrivo molto gradevole e precisa, da quel momento in poi sarai supportato solo telefonicamente, nel complesso tutto bene.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ionel

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cecilie

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

Amazing place

We have been travelling for seven weeks now and this has been the best place we have been at our trip. Absolutely unforgettable - a beautiful cottage made of wood with a stunning view of Catania and Etna. The cottage was clean and nice with everything we wished for. Besides that the owner, Pippo, is a very warm and kind person and gave us great advise about what to do. Besides that, there is a very very cute dog! Will definitely come back if we have the chance - much recommendable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say abut villa Aresco? Absolutely stunning! The place is magical and made with so much effort to every little detail, it felt incredibly special and not just as a b&b. The owners are such a nice and lovely people, although I stayed only for one night I would highly recommend this place to everybody and I hope that people would appreciate it. It is a treasure for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Per un breve soggiorno è un ottima soluzione, basso costo, bellissimo panorama in campagna, ambiente familiare; piccoli miglioramenti possono essere fatti.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danny

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

Hvile

Det var fint skulle bare sove
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ho soggiornato assieme a tre amici in questo B&B nel mese di giugno prenotando tramite Expedia. Quando siamo arrivati le camere erano diverse dalle foto caricate su Expedia, la doccia fatta artigianalmente perdeva acqua e non si chiudeva, la camera in se era abbastanza antiquata nel complesso. Wifi non funziona. Non è stato possibile pagare con il pos perché il proprietario ne era sprovvisto, abbiamo pagato in contati e non ci è stata rilasciata fattura/ricevuta. Non ci hanno dato le chiavi del cancello dicendoci di chiamare a qualsiasi ora che ci avrebbero aperto loro a qualsiasi ora della notte ( ci siamo fatti riguardo a tornare più tardi di mezzanotte vista la situazione delle telefonate) Elevata pulizia dell camere, asciugamani cambiati ogni giorno, disponibili per la colazione (da pagare a parte) e possibilità di utilizzare la piscina (pagando).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

kirsten

Very friendly host, but there was not a single glass or cup in the room which was real pain as we wanted to have a glass of wine and couldn't.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
albergo grazioso, gentilezza e cordialità, struttura nuova e pulita
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
hôtel très agréable part ses terrasses et ses jardins, vue magnifique sur Catane et mer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

michele

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bed & Breakfast senza colazione

La colazione d'inverno non c'è (contrariamente da quanto affermato sul sito di Expedia, dove è segnalato che è disponibile, ma non compresa nel prezzo). Hanno perso la nostra prenotazione ed hanno venduto le camere da noi prenotate (con la garanzia della carta di credito) per le ultime due notti. Quando siamo arrivati hanno dovuto preparare i letti perchè non ci aspettavano. Si sono poi giustificati col fatto che siamo arrivati 20 minuti dopo l'orario previsto per il Check In. Ho chiamato Expedia che, basandosi sullo stesso cavillo (20 min di ritardo), si è rifiutata di riproteggerci (comportamento che non mi aspettavo, essendo chiara l'inadempienza della struttura). Ci siamo quindi dovuti trovare durante il soggiorno un'altra sistemazione
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

LAURENCE

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

B&noB !...

Accueil sympathique de notre hôte mais désagréable surprise d'apprendre que nous devrions aller prendre nos petits-déjeuners au café du coin...spécial pour un B&B...
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017