"After leaving the crowds and summer heat of Taormina, arriving at Monaci delle Terre Nere felt like entering another world. The weather was cooler, the atmosphere was peaceful, and the entire property had a relaxed, understated elegance that immediately helped us unwind. Our room was absolutely beautiful. Rather than being in one main hotel building, the rooms are thoughtfully spread throughout the estate, giving the property the feeling of a private countryside village instead of a traditional hotel. It made the experience feel intimate and unique. One of our favorite places was the bar. It has a sophisticated yet retro vibe that is unlike any hotel bar we’ve experienced. Luca, the bartender, made me the most incredible margarita using fresh tomato water. Weeks later, I’m still thinking about it—it was one of the most creative and delicious cocktails I’ve ever had. The restaurant was equally outstanding. Every meal was beautifully prepared, full of fresh local ingredients, and reflected the incredible quality of Sicilian cuisine. Combined with the warm, attentive service, dining here became one of the highlights of our stay. Monaci delle Terre Nere isn’t about flashy luxury. It’s about authenticity, tranquility, impeccable service, and creating an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful settings in Sicily. We absolutely loved our stay and would return in a heartbeat."

"Physical plant needs work……pool not heated old….rooms dated our bathroom was missing tiles and wooden rot around the window…..at those prices you expect perfection…staff nice….food for dinner was ok but not one star….wine prices over the top ……"

"We stayed here for 3 nights and it was perfection. We actually had plans to go to Taormina for dinners and other activities and we just couldn’t leave this luxurious resort. We stayed up on the hill in a private villa and the views were magnificent. It is very difficult to put into words but as a couple who reads reviews to decide where to stay Injust want to share how special Monaci is. They take you from your room to the main area and pool by golf cart and we never had to wait even a few minutes. We chatted throughout our stay through WhatsApp and it worked perfectly. We made dinner reservations and book a cooking class and wine tasting. They have vineyards and fruit trees and horses and chickens, it’s a paradise. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here everyday. See my review on the restaurant Locando Nerrolo. It is a perfect spot for couples, couples with kids, honeymooners or just people who want to be pampered by people who truly care that every moment of the day is special. If I could give it 10 stars I would. We will be back!"

"Everything about this hotel is wonderful, except the rooms (which is kind of a reason to stay someplace). The setting is beautiful; an expansive agricultural property with attractive terraced vineyards. The restaurant is outstanding; breakfast, lunch and dinner were great. The staff is outstanding as well, especially the concierge who helped with local activities. The pool is nice, with sea views. There are also good views of Etna. The rooms are spread throughout the large property, and golf carts are available to ride to your room is you don’t want to walk. The property’s buildings are generally quite old which generally works if updated properly - see Il Borgo, L’Albereta, Castello Banfi, Villa Cordevigo and Borgo dei Conti for just a few great R&C examples and Casali di Casole for an amazing conversion of old farmhouses. This unfortunately did not happen here. The room was large but seemingly furnished with uncomfortable garage sale rejects and plastic dining chairs Walmart would be embarrassed to sell. The bath was just OK except the shower was tiny and cheap with a slippery plastic floor. There are better showers in a Super 8. The mattress was hard as a rock and the only pillow choice was a hard thick foam one (“there are no feather pillows on the entire estate”). There were a lot of ants in the room; this is a bit of a challenge in a rural location but somehow Country House Villadorata managed it. We had to clean out cobwebs. A major disappointment, especially at this price point."