Azienda Agricola Mandranova

My husband and I were only able to stay one night but wish we had more time there. It's about a 30 minute drive from the Valley of the Temples and we checked in late afternoon after touring the ruins. Everyone was welcoming and the property was beautiful. We had some wine and snacks in the courtyard and then went for a swim in the pool. Dinner was excellent, a set menu using local ingredients. The next day we did the olive oil tasting that they offer, that includes a tour of the facilities where they make it. It was informative (Loris was excellent and entertaining guide) and a great way to end our time there.

Absolutely fantastic, everything--the accommodations, the property and the FOOD was very high level. The property was beautiful and the accommodations were wonderful. A comfortable/ higher end stay with well designed and decorated rooms. We loved the dark modern bathroom and the period artwork in the rooms, as well as the contemporary art around the property. We took the cooking class and the olive tour. Our visit was memorable and a highlight of our trip. Be on time for the class, you will be rewarded with plenty of participation. If you are disrespectfully late, you will earn your shade for sure. We highly recommend and are looking forward to a shipment of olive oil.

We stayed at Mandranova and had a incredibly eventful week.This is thanks to the warm and hospitable owner family and the excellent staff.Excursions to the sights were organized for us. Of course, we occasionally enjoy a day at the beach, and this was also perfectly managed! One day, we and other guests were able to use the hotels Motorboat with Giovanni (son of the owner family) as captain. The food is exceptional: everything served, from breakfast, lunch or dinner is a culinary delight! The Lady of the house, Silvia, is a passionate gourmet. Giuseppe, the master of the house, makes sure to personally pamper his guests with the evening aperitif. In short, anyone looking for a special kind of vacation with personalized attention will feel like in paradise at this country estate hotel.

This is quite an attractive property but has an odd vibe. Hosting team, some of whom are part of the owners' family, are very welcoming, others seem to feel that their paying guests should feel very grateful to be there. |Rooms not in the main building definitely feel rather "second class" compared to those in the main building. |Breakfast and dinner, much of these made with produce from the property, are very good but be aware the owners' dogs are allowed to roam at will through the dining room. |It's a pretty location but is very close to the busy main road, which can be heard from most parts of the property.

Fabulous resort hotel and working olive oil farm. Food was fabulous, and served outside and shady groves. Cooking lesson was nice. The olive oil tour and tasting was perfect. Beautiful grounds within a working olive orchard, including a beautiful pool. Rooms were spacious, comfortable, tasteful, and scattered around the property. Highly recommended for a few days retreat. Not near any other commercial centers so plan on staying there or driving.

Really lovely spot, and a little immersion into agriculture in Sicily. Silvia was a charming host and an amazing cook. Lunch was a delicious, varied spread and dinner a little more fine dining with great local ingredients. The rooms were very comfortable and the common living areas filled with comfy couches and interesting books. Lots of great spots to sit outside under the palm and olive trees. Really enjoyed savouring the delicious olive oils and wines.

Everything about our stay at this farmhouse was perfection. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the check-in and check-out process was seamless. The owners live onsite with their dog, and you might run into them relaxing in one of the beautiful lounges when they’re not working. We felt completely at home—treated more like family than guests. Don’t miss the dinner experience! It’s a set menu, thoughtfully crafted to accommodate any allergies or intolerances. The four-course meal, paired with wine, was outstanding—easily one of the highlights of our trip. If you're planning to visit Agrigento, this farmhouse is the perfect choice—just a short 20-minute drive away. We’d give it a full five stars!

We stayed at Azienda Agricola Mandranova for just one night, and unfortunately, the experience was far from what we expected. Firstly, we called ahead to confirm if there was a restaurant, and we were told that a reservation had been made for us. However, when we arrived at 1:20 pm, we discovered that the “restaurant” was actually a buffet being set up for what turned out to be a cooking class for other guests. We were told to wait until 1:30 pm, only to then realize that the staff exclusively served the cooking class participants while we were left to fend for ourselves. It felt as though we were an afterthought, with no one attending to us while the other guests were personally served. Secondly, the room we were given was located directly above the reception, with a tiny window up high, around 5 or 6 meters above ground level. It felt like a storage room rather than a retreat space, and we could hear every bit of noise from the reception area. The external ambiance was also disappointing — rather than a peaceful setting, the only sound was the constant hum of highway traffic. Lastly, the overall atmosphere was far from welcoming. The property seems to double as the owners’ residence, which made it feel more like we were intruding in someone’s private home than staying in a professionally managed retreat. Unfortunately, the lack of hospitality and clarity left us with a rather uncomfortable impression, and we decided to leave early the next morning. If you’re looking for a relaxing retreat, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. This is not the serene, welcoming environment it appears to be in the photos.