Mar Dei Poeti

Very good host and a breakfast you never had

Great host with friendly approach towards guests. Big suprise that a bottle of wine and full mini bar (beer and water) is included with the room price. Breakfast on rooftop is a plus. Each day a different mix and nice presented.

The pictures in the description are accurate and if anything do not do justice to how beautiful your view of the water will be. The staff of the building were laid back, extremely helpful, but sparse if not requested. I generally gravitate away from the bed and breakfast style of accommodation as I like anonymous hotels. This place was run by people on the 4th floor of the building (the 1st floor is common area). Although the building was full when we were there we only saw people at the free breakfast. They do little things like put a free 6 pack and bottle of white wine in your refrigerator that you wouldn’t plan on (this was a small thing but indicative of the style they maintain). The area is the only critique I would have. It felt safe but there were only a few choices of place to eat (although they were excellent and also waterfront). The area is a 35-40 minute drive to popular tourist areas.

We had a wonderful experience during our stay here. The location is fantastic, with stunning sea views and a view of Mount Etna from the breakfast terrace. Breakfast itself was a highlight—beautifully prepared with fresh local ingredients and something new each day. Our room was very clean and spacious, with both a balcony and a private back terrace, perfect for relaxing. Nino is a professional, welcoming host and a great communicator. He made us feel completely at home and entertained us with amazing stories from his global experiences. A special mention to Christina, who greeted us daily with a warm, charming smile and was always attentive. She truly went above and beyond—a credit to the holiday experience and someone who makes a real difference to your stay. Highly recommended—thank you Nino and Christina for a truly memorable stay!