CAOL ISHKA HOTEL

Remote & stylish, but could get a little make over Beautiful resort, friendly service, good breakfast. If you have a car and you want to get some nature, it’s a perfect spot to discover the area of Syracuse. The hotel itself is stylish and minimalistic, but slightly run down. A little make over would make the whole experience way better.

What a little gem On our Sicilian road trip adventure we headed to Syracuse and lucked upon Caol Ishka. It is nicely located about 2 minutes drive to the old town of Ortigia. The staff are exceptionally friendly, the pool was heaven and the setting being out of town was really relaxing. The breakfast and dinner was wonderful and I would highly recommend this relaxing hide away to any travellers looking for a home away from home feel in a quaint and private area of Syracuse.

Away from the bustle This hotel is down a dirt track, just a couple of miles out of Syracuse (along a busy road: not really walkable), in what feels like a rural location. The pool is glorious; breakfast excellent. Bikes are provided, though not much indication given of where one might ride them to; there's also a canoe in the river that flows just alongside it. The purpose-built modern rooms were stylish, if a little dark (and inhabited by ants in our case), and not perfectly sound-insulated. The restaurant didn't seem to be fully operational, so we drove into Syracuse for supper. The staff were all perfectly friendly.

Very good Very friendly and polyglot staff, nice atmosphere, good location, good restaurant, really nice breakfast with local products. Could improve a few things for the price they are charging: airco in the rooms not really powerful and stopping at times. Kitchen often run out of drinks and fruits etc. - had to wait until next day to get replenished. Very weak/wifi impossible to use most of the time.

The very best of Sicilian hospitality I don't normally write reviews but after our stay at Caol Ishka felt compelled to do so. In the first two days of our stay I took ill and ended up in hospital. The manager Giancarlo, his family and staff really looked after my wife Jill and even sent me food parcels. When I left the hospital and returned to the hotel I was greeted by every member of staff asking how I was. I don't think I've ever known such warmth and hospitality as we received at Caol Ishka. Not only that the food is excellent and as good as any of the great restaurants Giancarlo booked us into.