Locanda Don Serafino
Ragusa, ItalyThe hotel is managed by the La Rosa family, a pioneer in implementing the boutique hotel format and a slower form of tourism in the area.
Historic Beach Club
The hotel has also a glamorous beach club, Lido Azzurro 1953 da Serafino, originally founded by the owners’ father back in the 1950s. It’s in Marina di Ragusa, one of the most popular seaside resorts in southeastern Sicily, a 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Neat rows of loungers and white parasols spread over a long stretch of soft, golden sand, offering an excellent place for swimming and sunbathing. The on-site restaurant is perfect for relaxing, feet-in-the-sand dining with tasty dishes, excellent pizzas, and a well-stocked cellar with over 450 wine labels.
The restaurant’s wine cellar is an attraction in itself, boasting over 1600 national and international labels. It’s helmed by a knowledgeable sommelier who provides excellent guided tours and tastings. An excellent spirits menu and cigar list complete the restaurant’s offering.
Breakfast is a lazy affair to be enjoyed until late in the morning, with a wide selection of homemade cakes, jams, cheeses, meats, and vegetables. Gluten-free options are also available.
The hotel has 11 attractive rooms, all located only steps from the restaurant Don Serafino except the Luxury Suite, which is right above it and features a private garden with an outdoor jacuzzi.
There are six different room types; top of the range suites are carved in the stone and decorated with design elements, creating a truly atmospheric ambiance. Each room is individually styled with bespoke furniture, soft Sicilian palettes, and gorgeous textiles. All come well equipped with Simmons Privilege beds, minibar, and TV with Sky, while the spacious bathrooms come with a fabulous power shower or bathtub and lush toiletries by Sicilian brand Ortigia.
For those who prefer to stay close to the sea, Locanda Serafino offers also seven independent villas in Marina di Ragusa, near the beach club. Each villa is self-catering and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen with a living area. The décor is elegant and contemporary, with wood and glass featuring heavily. All have a private garden with a swimming pool and an outdoor jacuzzi on the roof terrace, where guests can soak in the beautiful Sicilian sunsets.
Dogs are welcomed at Locanda Don Serafino and receive a special kit with anything from daily portions of food to soft pillows and toys.
Locanda Don Serafino sits in a historic building with truly scenic interiors. They boast a mix of elegant rooms and gorgeous cave spaces that have been turned into incredible accommodation, where cool design features blend with original elements.
One of the hotel’s main draws is the fabulous restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Vincenzo Candiano. The menu features flavorful dishes that are an ode to the island, to wash down with one of the cellar’s 1600 labels.
Lido Azzurro, the hotel’s historic beach club, a great spot for guests to relax and rejuvenate on a hot summer day. It is equipped with loungers, parasols, and a cool restaurant right by the sea serving scrumptious light dishes and pizzas.
Via Xi Febbraio, 15, Ragusa, 97100, Italy