Lots of local dogs barking all the time - including at home opposite where lady who checked me in came from. Barked at you every time you walked past also Dogs staying in same property barking a lot of the time Two nights there were major arguments beween Italians at around midnight for 30 to 60 minutes shouting and doors slamming - not owners fault though even though they were staying at the property

Staff were great Owner very welcoming Exceptionally clean Lovely room Terrace with great views

Stayed in August 2025

We fell in love with your house and your region!!We hope we will be back one day!Thank you very much for the lovely experience

Stayed in June 2025

Beautiful and spacious room, great view over the city, slept like a baby. Favorite stay on my entire trip!

Stayed in June 2025

Ragusa Ibla is a hilltop town and there are many stairs to the property, which is not easy to find. The breakfast arrangements were slightly confusing and the offering was very basic.

It was tastefully decorated and comfortable. We stayed in the room with the rooftop terrace which we loved and made the most of. The property is operated as a bed and breakfast and we enjoyed meeting other guests at breakfast.

Stayed in October 2024

Somewhat difficult to find. Parking a few hundred meters away, to which we were accompanyied by a staff member as finding on our own would not have been possible. Stairway up to room on top floor narrow and steep, difficult with bigger luggae.

good, complete breakfast. We had the room on the top floor with a terace with beautiful view on Ragusa city. Friendly staff. Location in center of Ragusa old town.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing everything was great!

It was so beautiful, perfectly located!

Stayed in October 2024

only downside. Parking, is not so close. I had the impression that it was easy to park but its not. We used San Paolo. If you are traveling with luggage you have to use a lot of stairs to go to the parking, but Ibla, is full of stairs and up hills. Having said this, I would recommend this place to every one.

This place is amazing. Clean, bright, airy, modern, large bathrooms and comfortable rooms, with a BEAUTIFUL view. I can not stress how beautiful the view is enough, we had sunny days and rainy days and in both instances the view was amazing. The AC works well and the room had ample of space for storage. Giusy, the owner, who we didn't meet, communicated very well with us and gave us guidance on restaurants and some information about the area. Her communication is very good, and she makes very good cakes that she leaves in the kitchen for you to enjoy. Extremely welcoming. Concetta, the house carer, is an extremely nice lady and was very helpful and prepared breakfast for us. Grazzie Concetta, sei grande!! The kitchen, which is shared by the 3 rooms, is really pretty and you feel at home. Giusy leaves food for you, tea, cofee, cakes, ham, cheese, jams and spreads, bread, fruit etc which you can enjoy. Amazing

Stayed in September 2024

It would have given the guests great flexibility if there was a washing machine or laundry facilities.

This is a Boutique B & B housed in a beautifully renovated old house overlooking a stunning mountain scenery. Host Giusy personally welcomed us to the property, showed us around, and took our preferences for the freshly prepared breakfast over our days of stay. This is an exceptional touch that shows care and interest rather than just a common self check-in arrangement. The property itself is clean, well equipped, and looking brand new with quality fixtures and fittings, again a testaments to the caring nature and attention to details in handling the restoration project from the start. Well recommended, and if we are back in the area, we will definitely stay there again.

Stayed in August 2024

Room did not look as nice as the pictures, no working Wi-Fi (the staff might have been able to fix this but we didn't press)

Lovely breakfast, nice staff, good bathroom/shower, very spacious room

Stayed in June 2024

I had the pleasure of staying at Balate during my trip in Sicily. The location is perfect to discover Ragusa Ibla, It is a few minutes away from the main square. The building is completely restored in an elegant and comfortable style. From my room there was an amazing view to the downtown. The breakfast was abundant and served with local products and fresh baked cakes. Finally my stay in Balate has been pleasant and enjoyable

Stayed in June 2024

Beautifully decorated and good quality. Short walk from the Duomo square.

Stayed in May 2024

The location is good and 5 minutes walk to the square, bed was comfortable and room was clean, breakfast was good and the owner really tried to help us out when we had to cut our stay shorter due weather, we met Giorgina who help us to find a parking and with luggages, we would definitely come back to it

Stayed in January 2024

The room is amazing , very comfortable and clean and with all the facilities. The view from the private terrace is magnigicent.The breakfast is served with Sicilian products and very rich . Balate has been my best stay in Sicily!

Stayed in October 2023

We were fine with it but beware there are stairs to get to hotel and stairs to get to the rooms.

Newly remodeled rooms with comfortable beds. Owner made homemade bread for us the second morning we were there. we had terrace room which had a wonderful view over the city.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing

The warm welcome and amazing view of Ragusa Ibla from the balcony

Stayed in April 2023

We had issues with internet (it did not worked at all, but they told us it never happened before), the living room is in the same area of the kitchen (not so cosy) and just one pillow/person.

The neighborhood was great. Everything you need very close. The owner let us a bottle of wine to welcome us. The coffee was great. Clean and nice.

Stayed in June 2024

The accommodation is located in the old town of Ragusa ( Ibla - the antic area ). We stayed in Foresteria room ( ground floor with an external door also ). The view is to the forest ( is not so spectacular), and around are many abandoned houses ( the way to the house is very strange and creepy at evening/night). Also, around are few airbnb/ accommodations with no guests, and the atmosphere can be cringe. In our first evening we discovered that the entire house was empty ( the owner didn’t tell us that we will be alone, just after we wrote to them and also the kitchen was a mess after previous guests). All of this happened in our honeymoon and the atmosphere wasn’t very pleasant. We tried to discuss our early leave with the owner and Giorgia, but they didn’t gave us any relevant response, just a “seen”.

Very clean, with modern furniture.

Stayed in June 2024

The apartment was advertized with own private kitchen, coffee and tea machines, cooking facilities etc etc. Unfortunately it is untrue, the only kitchen is a central one outside the room in which breakfast was supplied. We pointed this out and asked host to update listing, she did not seem that bothered and no apology or explanation was offered. Another problem relates to accessability: although our room was on ground floor we still had to negotiate a flight of steps to access the alley in which apartment is situated. It is true that Ragusa is very hilly but you can still negotiate it without steps. We feel owner should mention those steps. Finally there was a slight damp smell that bothered only one of us (couple).

The hosts were very helpful, they sent dear Erico to help us with luggage and parking on arrival and again to help with luggage on departure. They also made an effort to suit breakfast to our diet requirments. Our room was large and well lit and the double bed was good.

Stayed in October 2022

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Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in June 2024

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Stayed in May 2024