Dimora delle Balze

Name: Dimora delle Balze
Address: Via Roma 1, Dimora delle Balze, Sicily, Italy, Sicily, Italy
Price range: $$$
Rating: 8.5

Sicily, Italy·

8.5 / 10

Hotel · Sicily, Italy

Dimora delle Balze, nestled on the Iblean plateau in Eastern Sicily, Italy, is a meticulously restored 19th-century estate offering a unique luxury experience. Originally built in 1886 by Don Salvatore Zocco, the property underwent extensive restoration starting in 2009 by the Lops family, in collaboration with designers Stefano Guidotti and Draga Obradovic. This 27-hectare organic estate features 11 individually designed rooms, each spanning 25 to 50 square meters and named in tribute to Sicilian artists. Guests can enjoy the Lumia Organic Restaurant, the Arome Bar with views of the surrounding valley, and a saltwater pool. The hotel blends historical architecture, including Byzantine columns and frescoed ceilings, with contemporary design, distinguishing it as a premier Sicilian retreat.

At a GlanceVia Roma 1, Dimora delle Balze, Sicily, Italy

City

Sicily

Country

Italy

Star Rating

5 Stars

Editor Score

8.5 / 10

Price Range

Upscale

Region

Europe

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Why We Love It

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Guest Reviews9.6/ 10· 88 reviews

Staff

10.0

Facilities

9.7

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.9

Value for money

8.7

Location

9.3

Free WiFi

10.0

Verified guest scores via Booking.com

Top Facilities

2 restaurants

Parking

Air conditioning

Spa

Free Wifi

Fitness center

Airport shuttle

Terrace

Garden

Snack bar

Featured In

Luxury

Nearby

NotoShort drive

SyracuseShort drive

Vendicari Nature ReserveShort drive

Baroque towns of Val di NotoClose to

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