Experience la dolce vita at Tenuta San Michele, where a free breakfast buffet and poolside bar set the tone for a relaxing getaway. Unwind in the garden or by the seasonal outdoor pool, then enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant or explore nearby with bike rentals.
Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 13 min drive - 4.9 km
Adventure Park Etna - 17 min drive - 6.7 km
Etna Park Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 7.1 km
Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree - 25 min drive - 11.6 km
Getting around
Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 52 min drive
Carruba Station - 21 min drive
Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 21 min drive
Calatabiano Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
convivium bar - 7 min drive
Dolceria Torrisi - 5 min drive
Locanda Nerello - Ristorante, del Relais Monaci delle Terre Nere - 7 min drive
Barone di Villagrande - 5 min drive
Hosteria Il Porcino - 5 min drive
About this property
Tenuta San Michele
Tenuta San Michele puts you just a 5-minute drive from Mount Etna. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay free (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Seasonal outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Tenuta San Michele Agritourism Santa Venerina
Tenuta San Michele Santa Venerina
Agriturismo Tenuta San Michele Santa Venerina Sicily Italy
Agriturismo Tenuta San Michele Hotel Santa Venerina
Tenuta San Michele Agritourism property Santa Venerina
Tenuta San Michele Agritourism property
Agriturismo Tenuta San Michele Santa Venerina
Tenuta Michele ta Venerina
Tenuta San Michele Agritourism
Tenuta San Michele Santa Venerina
Tenuta San Michele Agritourism property
Tenuta San Michele Agritourism property Santa Venerina
Frequently asked questions
Does Tenuta San Michele offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tenuta San Michele does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tenuta San Michele?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Tenuta San Michele?
Yes, pets stay free, with a maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Tenuta San Michele?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tenuta San Michele?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Tenuta San Michele and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tenuta San Michele?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
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Reviews
Tenuta San Michele Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pool area was a great experience with a lap pool, jacuzzi, and beautiful views. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Wonderful property, fantastic views, poolside was a great experience.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
This is an AgriTourismo establishment built around a working vineyard. The accommodation is sited uphill from the main establishment (500m above sea level) and has in front of it a lap pool ranging from ankle-deep to 2m, there is a ramp enabling less able clients to access the pool easily. There is also a jacuzzi pool. Adjacent to these is an open-air bar where breakfast is served as well as drinks during the day/evening. The main section houses a covered bar/restaurant. Meals can be ordered a la carte or a buffet-style option together with a wine-tasting option with on-site produced wines. Both options are on the expensive side but well worth it at least a few times. Access to the whole site is above Santa Venerina - trips to Catania and Syracuse are feasible, but for a quiet vacation by the pool this is perfect. The accommodation is clean and reasonably appointed - it is functional rather than luxurious with a small covered porch area overlooking the pool and fabulous view to the sea (7 kms away). The elevation change from the main restaurant to the apartments is quite steep - driving from one to the other is an option - visitors with mobility concerns should bear this in mind.
Is it worth a re-visit? Yes.
Lucinda
Lucinda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2023
Excellent facility but we were there at the very beginning of the season and the pool and hot tub were not yet open so we can’t comment on those. The outdoor furniture also needed a little freshening up for the season. The location was beautiful, quiet and calming with spectacular views of Mount Etna. There were shared kitchen and laundry facilities which were very handy. We enjoyed a wine tasting with our dinner in the restaurant on our first night which was very informative and fun. San Michele is conveniently located for accessing Mount Etna and the small towns nearby (which have some good restaurants) and has easy access to the highway to visit nearby cultural sites like Taormina, Catania and Syracusa. The staff was very friendly and efficient and many spoke some English. Our room was very comfortable with everything we needed. We very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend San Michele to others.
kathy
kathy, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2025
3 star hotel in a 5 star setting
The location is amazing. The property has great views over the vineyards in both directions towards Mt. Etna to the North and the Ionian sea and across to the Italian mainland to the South.
The pool area is nice but could get a little busy and difficult to snag a sunbed.
Our room was ok. It is a 3 star hotel but even so it was a little more rustic and functional rather than luxurious but it was clean and quiet, and the air-con worked well… unfortunately the same could not be said for the in-room wifi and when we mentioned this it was dismissed by reception as something “that happens” and was never fixed.
We didn’t feel like driving at night and so ate at the restaurant both nights of our stay. The food was good but we made the mistake of over-ordering on the first night as we didn’t quite understand the “set menu”. It has to be said that the second night was like a different restaurant, same good food but it was much friendlier and there were more staff working who were far more interactive with us as guests.
We were touring Sicily for 2 weeks and chose to stay here as it’s a winery and who wouldn’t want to stay at a vineyard on Mount Etna? In terms of setting it delivers on that romantic ideal but we really felt that it was lacking in terms of hospitality. Unlike everywhere else we stayed in Sicily this hotel was not particularly welcoming and we felt mostly like we were an inconvenience to the staff rather than paying guests.
Benedict
Benedict, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Struttura meravigliosa e molto accogliente con personale qualificato.
federico
federico, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2023
Good food, wine and great views. Comfortable.
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2022
Tutto ok
vincenzo
vincenzo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2022
Tenuta bellissima , location nei vitigni della tenuta!!! Le stanze belle e pulite..... La colazione così e così......
Stefania
Stefania, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2020
Einzigartige Lage, sehr schöne Umgebung, sehr nettes Appartment. Man ist sehr bemüht, dem Gast einen angenehmen Aufenthalt zu bieten. Gutes Essen, sehr leckeres Frühstück!
Ulla
Ulla, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2019
Nice stay, gorgeous view
Staying here was lovely!
Location:
Though not in a town centre, we really liked the location as it pitted us between things to do and itself provided enough character for us to lounge about. The view by the pool, or of the volcano at sunset is just stellar!
Room:
The room was nice, nothing life-altering. That said, it was wonderfully quiet, yet there was still enough of a vibe at the restaurant in the evenings if you wanted to do the daily free wine tasting (yum!) and hang about to chat or play cards etc.
Breakfast:
Breakfast was decently nice and changed a bit every day.
Staff:
Check-in and some logistics were not as easy as they could have been. It felt like we were one of many passing through their door (due to the fact that they do daily vineyard tours and have groups come through) and we had distractedly kind service. That said, Luna from the Housekeeping staff was the BEST! Second to none, frankly, the woman needs a raise!
L
L, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2019
Really authentic experience. Country vineyard with good meals and wine tasting.
William
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2019
Must stay!
Fabulous location for seeing the area and visiting Mt Etna. The food was excellent and the wine delicious. Beautiful pool and surroundings.
David
David, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2019
Really an air b&b
Difficult to find but the owner made every attempt to help.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2019
This was a super nice and unique experience to live among the wineyards, with a beautiful pool and a fantastic view of Etna
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2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2019
Lovely staying
We stayed for 2 nights and had the dinner there. 4 courses including drinks only charged for €25 was very reasonable.
Wai Ling Jackie
Wai Ling Jackie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2019
Great place with an amazing view and great pool
Everything was great. The staff is very service minded.
The restaurant is very good and the wine produced is excellent (especially the Prosecco),
There were two drawbacks, the bed wasn’t that comfortable and there are mosquitoes that seems to be extra hungry for some tourist blood 🙁
Niclas
Niclas, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2019
Lovely setting near the foothills of Mt. Etna. The staff were so polite and inviting. Tranquil respite among the vineyards with views of the volcano. Wonderful wine and food. The pool is relaxing and inviting.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2019
Tolle Unterkunft, schöne Zimmer, sehr gute Küche, guter Wein.. wunderbar!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2019
Tenuta San Michele is spectacular! The rooms are very comfortable but what made it special was the attention of the staff. They did everything they could to make our stay memorable. The food and wine were incredible!
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2019
We had a wonderful stay! It was easy to locate with plenty of parking. Our room had a nice view, and was quiet and comfortable. The pool was amazing for the hot days, with a fridge stocked with Murgo wine to enjoy. Breakfast was a great way to start the day. It was nice to have the option to have dinner on site, and there was plenty within close driving distance as well. Incredible views of Mount Etna and a great starting place for the south or north ends of the park, as well as visiting the wineries. And there were 3 adorable dogs which just added to the experience!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2019
Excellent
Tenuta San Michele is excellent. The grounds are beautiful, rooms clean. The food is great - by far the best breakfasts we had in Sicily, dinner is delicious, we ate all 3 nights we were there, tons of food (the pastas were so good). Staff is friendly, even made us a prepared breakfast for are early morning departure! The location is close to etna, taormina, catania, coast. I would love to stay here again one day.
jared
jared, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2018
Amazing vineyard stay
Amazing and quiet place to stay with superb views of Mt Etna and the sea. Comfortable rooms with all you need for a great relaxing stay. Large quiet swimming pool with plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas. Amazing restaurant with superb wine from their own vineyard..
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2018
It has beautiful views and it's safe quiet and peaceful. Staff will go out of their way to be helpful. The pool is exquisite. The location is ideal for day trips to Taormina, Mt. Etna, as well as the city of Catania and the airport.
Jack
Jack, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2018
tolles Hotel, ruhig in Mitten eines Weinguts
großzügiges Zimmer mit großem neuen Badezimmer, super Frühstück und tolles Abendessen
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 14, 2018
Rustikale Unterkunft auf einem Weingut
Leider wurden verschiedene Bauarbeiten ringsum die Poolanlage ohne Rücksicht auf die Gäste (Abschleifen von Liegen in 5m Entfernung). Verschmutzte Bettlaken ( von Vorgästen) wurden nicht gewechselt. Das Essen, der Wein und das Ambiente im Restaurant sowie das hierzugehörige Preisleistungsverhältnis war ausgezeichnet.