Reviews of Il Varo a Mare

Peaceful spot. Breakfast was simple.... unless you pay for premium breakfast. Restaurant/staffing are great. Property is lucky to have them.

Pictures were a little deceiving. Room was dirty . /shower . Bathroom Fixture old both shower/sink. Faded bathroom mirror on corners. Toilet seat stained. Room did not look like in the pictures . Also No green grass. Very Rocky beach/shore.

Amazing location right on the sea: the view and ambience are outstanding! Our room was big and comfortable, with a stunning view. Big bonus is the restaurant where we spent a couple of very enjoyable and delicious evenings! The little beach is charming and offers very nice snorkelling options. Two sand beaches at walking distance.

Breakfast was basic.

The location is top. The view from the room on the sea and the sound of the sea are amazing. The staff was lovely and caring.

My bathroom wasn’t spotlessly clean and the shower was wobbly. The mattress felt old.

Quiet and not a crowded place.

No air-conditioning in the restaurant.

- nice view from balcony - private swimming bay with sunset - very large room - Restaurant below - small breakfast (nothing fancy)

- bed not very comfy - attention way to parking over stony way

The villa iis new to the owners so this is their 1st season and we were the 1st English people to stay there . The villa is right on a private pebble beach water shallow enough to swim in but take sea shoes as lots of pebbles. The owner and staff are absolutely wonderful,friendly helpful nad nothing was to much trouble for them . The villa is 2.5 hours from Catania Aiport and 5 hours from Palermo airport so a car is an absolute must as you will need to drive to the villa and to also enjoy the surrounding areas . The dining area had a lovely sea side vibe ,bright and airy and spotlessly clean .The food was DELICIOUS ,made fresh to order ,breakfast was ample also ,fresh fruit salad,croissants, yogurt ,just right to get you on your way but also cooked food is available if you wish . I recommend tring the messina beer with sea salt ,very smooth and tasty . All in all a very relaxed and friendly stay and I wish the proprietors all the success as they deserve it .

Pillows were not the best could do with something softer

what a great place ....the view the sunset the people. we enjoyed our stay there very much

wunderful location with a very relaxing atmosphere. The breakfast was very nice and we loved staying at the private beach. We watched the sunset nearly every day and enjoyed our aperols while doing this.

The only drawback is that off season there is no restaurant close by. So you defnitely need a car to get dinner.

The most amazing view and sunset, with a little cove where we sat and had our breakfast. Short (20min) walk to a sandy beach and a lovely little bar. The view of the sea - stunning. Clean and tidy room, mini fridge and a balcony. The host was very friendly and welcoming, thank you! Hope to see you again one day!

The approach, through streets of ruined poly tunnels and rubbish, but don’t worry it’s the most beautiful place when you arrive!!

If you are looking to relax in a remote place with a beach, this could be a good location for you. The hotel has a private beach with sunbeds. Unfortunately, we were there off-season and it was chilly and too windy so couldn't spend any time at the beach area. Also to bear in mind: the restaurant was closed in mid-September so you always need to drive somewhere else to get food. The room was spacious but much less fancy than it looks in the photos. There is some renovation work to do like the paint on the walls. Apart from that, very friendly host and a satisfying breakfast. Might be more pleasant in the right season :)

Cleanliness - unfortunately the bathroom had a lot of rust and limescale issues. The hairdryer was so dusty that I thought nobody had touched it in months. Room - It has all you need, yes, but needs some renovation and cozy touches. It felt really soulless, just white walls and a bed to sleep.

Nice spot in quiet place with nice staff.

Nothing to be mentioned.

The sea view from our balcony was truly amazing. They have a small pebble beach that would have been perfect for snorkelling if we had brought our rock shoes and snorkelling gear. The view from the restaurant is beautiful as well. This is what you pay for.

The hotel room doesn't have the small extra things you would expect at a restaurant in this price range. Like a bottle of water in the fridge or a kettle and coffee, etc. The owners are very nice and service minded, but the food in the restaurant is not fantastic.

Beach right next to the accommodation. I woud recommend this and come back.

Would be good to improve the wifi, it worked only on the balcony

Simone and the whole staff were simply incredible ! Very sweet and nice, Simone always recommended us new places to visit in the surroundings and prepared diner with such good care. The size of the room was really big, the bathroom as well ! All rooms have a Seaview with a balcony. The lounge and dinner area is really cute and comfy. There are lovely cats around as well. We really recommend this place and can't wait to come back !

The location was perfect. The host was very friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was great. The view from the balcony was splendid, the room itself - very spacious. There is nothing else we could ask for.

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Amazing seaside location with welcoming staff. Excellent value. Very cozy and intimate location and setting.

Could use a small upgrade to outdoor sun beds and umbrellas.

Beautiful property right by the seaside. The host Simone is very kind and a great chef. Breakfast was amazing. There are a few beautiful beaches nearby. I definitely recommend staying here. Thank you!☺️

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