Hotel Villa Athena

We chose to stay at this resort because of its location within the Valley of the Temples. It was definitely the right decision. We were warmly welcomed from the beginning by Cinzia who gave us advice on how to make the most of the stay by visiting the Valley of the Temple both at the sunset and next day through their private access. No need to queue for tickets as we got them from her. We really enjoyed the dinner which was fine dining at a reasonable price. We only had pasta and risotto from the a la carte menu without having the tasting menu. We were given the chef’s special aperitifs as well as panettone which was the best one we ever tasted. We also had pistachio and almond cake which was to die for! Our suite room had the temple view from both living room and bedroom. There was a surprise porthole in the wall from the bath tub which gave you another view of the temple as well! Cinzia was the best hostess! She made us feel really special throughout our stay!

The most wonderful place we stayed in Sicily!!! The service, the food, the rooms, and the view are all outstanding! Antonio, the head waiter made our meals and our visit magical, memorable, and remarkable. I normally do NOT do reviews but Antonio made our stay SO incredible I absolutely had to share this experience!

We had an amazing stay at Villa Athena Resort. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, we had an amazing view of the Valle dei Templi, especially at night. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The restaurant offers outstanding local cuisine, Giovanni made our dinners special and entertaining. It was difficult to leave such a peaceful place and we cannot wait to be back.

We loved our stay at Villa Athena. The staff were the consummate professionals - kind and gracious. We travelled with our young children and were welcomed warmly in all the spaces. We stayed in the Villa Athena suite with its huge terrace and stunning vista of the Concordia Temple. The gardens were beautiful and the boys loved picking the mandarins and eating them! It was truly luxurious. Many thanks.

We arrived at Villa Athena and were greeted by the front desk clerks like long lost friends. The lugagge was taken promptly to our rooms which were ready. ||Then came the tour of the property, once you see how close the hotel is to the temples, you realize that the location of this property is quite unique. From almost all the places that you sit at the property, you have a fantastic view of the temple of the Concordia or the temple of Juno, difficult to match. No need to say that to visit the temples, you have a private entrance from the hotel, which will save you the line and the walk to the entrance.||Rooms are according to an SLH. They are well provisioned but not large. Beds are confortable, baths are functional and the staff is ready to provide any need you have. Food is served either under a spectacular tree canopy with a full view, or at the terrace one level up from the pool/patio. They have an enclosed restaurant but we did not dine there. Food is really very good and the wine list was excellent. Leonardo the sommelier can guide you to amazing flavors of local wines which are spectacular. In case you decide to go there, don't miss Giovanni's BBQ at the herb garden. On top of having a great view and good food, Giovanni's dedication to be sure you have a good time is what makes a difference between a BBQ and an memorable experience. We enjoyed it inmensly. Overall, if you're planning to go to Agrigento, don't miss this SLH, it's wonderful.

A nice hotel with an amazing view of the temples. The service was excellent. We were in the presidential suite which was spacious, however the cleanliness could be improved, particularly the bathroom which had mouldy. There is only one restaurant on the premises and while the service was good the food was average at best. They were able to modify a couple of the dishes to make them vegan.

A true 5 Star hotel. Service, food and rooms were excellent. The VIEWS and access to the Valley of the Temples are amazing. The restaurant and bar are staffed with exceptional people who looked after us and made us feel welcome. One of the nicest and most comfortable hotel experiences we have ever had. Stay here!

Beautiful hotel with full amenities and an exclusive private entrance to Valle dei Templi. We had a beautiful room looking out to Temple of Concordia which we could continue to enjoy after the archaeological site was closed for the day. They have a lovely restaurant just opposite the hotel and the food is great too. This hotel will definitely be our choice to stay when we visit again.

Location, location, location. This hotel is amazingly situated with a great view of the Valley of the Temples. The onsite restaurant and bar have outdoor seating with similar views. If you're not staying here, it's worth having a drink at the bar. The rooms are nice, but not five star quality. The staff are very nice and the breakfast is very good, though in a room without a view. It's priced as a splurge. If you're going to visit Agrigento, it's worth a night.

Stayed 4 nites. Views of the ancient temples make it so special. It's a 5 star hotel as it should be. Excellent people work there. Wonderful experiences at their farm. Fabulous food. Intimate pool. My favorite place in Sicily so far.

A luxury 5 star hotel located inside the Agrigento Archaeological Park with views of the Temple Concordia. We arrived around 2 pm and were delighted to be able to get into our room with a partial view of the temple located on the garden level near the large luxurious pool. We started out with lunch by the pool and a short swim. I wished we could have spent an entire day just at the pool. It wasn't busy and the water was delightful coolish. Our room was all white, large, quiet and with a roomy bathroom and large shower. The AC was quiet, as was the room. Our rate included breakfast which we took at 7 when they opened. Service at breakfast left me a bit wanting. Food looked great but during the times of covid a server must help you-there's no helping yourself. We were the only ones dining at 7 yet it was a challenge getting food and we didn't enjoy much of the selection settling for just bread and fruit. A major disappointment. Also, we paid a premium for view of the temple on the hill and while technically we were on that side, our garden level/poolside room did not really have a view overlooking the temple as promised-so be sure to be up-NOT in a garden room-for the view. That aside it's a beautiful hotel.

Great location. But dishonest employees. We had a late dinner there and most of the diners had left. We asked for and waited for our check for around 20 minutes. No check. So eventually I told the waiter that they could just charge it to our room and I gave him the room number. At check out we found that they had charged us for two bottles of wine when we just had one. They also charged 70 euros for a mediocre fish dish! Dishonest people. When I wrote a review on another site the manager Roberto Principato wrote back that I had signed the dinner check. That was a blatant lie. I did sign a check for lunch (rubbery hamburger for 25 euros!) and two drinks in the afternoon (20 euros a drink!) but never for dinner. Be very careful with any bills at Hotel Villa Athena, check it all carefully. They are dishonest.

After spending some time at the Valley of the Temple's we were ready to get something to eat. We found Hotel Villa Athena upon a recommendation from a guide book we had. It was easy to find but the entrance through the gates was not very lit so we passed it the first time. The hotel was not full since it is off season. It's a beautiful Italian Villa nested up on the hill with perfect views of the ruins which are magically lit up at night! Sadly, the restaurant was not open until much later. Typical of us to want to eat at "dinner time" instead of Sicilian dinner time. The concierge spoke perfect English and went out of his way to try and find a restaurant that was open. He had no such luck. The next time I am in Agrigento I will be sure to stop off and stay the night to experience breakfast on a terrace with magical views of the coast and the ruins! And hopefully dinner too!

Amazing setting looking out at Temple of Concordia the aubergine starter was fantastic the tuna tartare average. The pasta with pistachio pesto was Devine For main we had rolled pig which was great and veal in a potato and tomato sauce. And a delicious White Wine from near Etna.

WOW.... Villa Athena is the vision we had in our minds as we dreamed of our trip to Sicily, truly amazing. May of 2011 my wife and I flew into Sicily from Rome. We were fortunate enough to use a friends home in the town of Capaci for the first few days. Then it was time to rent the Fiat 500 and get the island of Sicily in our lungs, under our feet and in our souls. By the time we got to Villa Athena we had stayed at about 3 or 4-different hotels, at all different prices. We were getting tired and by this point needed a good Hotel. We passed by the Villa to head towards the Beach hoping to find something close to the water. (note: we stayed on the Island of Sicily for 17-days and did not have one Hotel reservation, walk up only, got to love off season... We decide to head back towards V. Athena, turn into the driveway I think orchards are lining both sides of the drive, always a good sign. We pull up to a beautiful remodeled villa, getting better... I head inside to see a true BELL MAN greeting me. Light and airy open lobby, more than just a lobby. Yes, the manager speaks great English, I can't remember her name but she lived in New York for some time. We finally get to our suite or room, felt like a suite to me about 500 sq feet. The room was well done, spotless, huge shower and bathroom , now were talking. As we come out of the bathroom the manager is opening the doors to our 100 square foot private Balcony... We walk on to the Balcony and.... silence, I cant hear anything, or is it Angles in my head, you know the sound, we hear it in movies all the time, aaahhhHHHhhhHHH.... The Valley of Temples.... only about 2/300 yards out side of room. Sweet Jesus, the view is amazing. It almost seems fake, I was looking left & right off the balcony thinking I was going to see the Wynn or Cesar's Palace, nope were not in Vegas.... The Temples are so well preserved you would think they were just built, but no, they were built when the Greeks ruled Sicily! We get settled into the room, I head down the road to grab some vino and a little food. We sit out on our patio, the swimming pool and the orchard's is all that separates the Villa & the Temples. We have dinner on the outdoor patio w/ several hotel guest. We had a vodka martini that night and of course the food & Vino was spectacular. When we got back to our room I called my parents & grandparents. We wanted them to share the moment with us, it was a perfect way to end such a memorable day. We enjoyed ourselves so much, We stayed a second night. They had to move us to a room down stairs, just as nice but, our view of the Temples was slightly obstructed, by a cactus an old olive tree, oh darn... I AM, A PROUD 3rd Generation Sicilian/American. Our trip to Sicily was like finding a brother that you knew was alive, you heard about your whole life, and THEN, you finally meet for the first time. The whole trip was truly a beautiful life fulfilling experience! Can't wait to go back!!!

We very much enjoyed the Villa Athena during our stay in July 2016. We came to Sicily to site-see after a week of business in Rome. Villa Athena was a perfect place to stay during our visit to the Valle dei Templi. Thought the food and wine were terrific - (would be 2-3 times the price for the same quality in NYC or San Francisco). The service was professional, attentive and elegant. The salt crusted whole branzino was the best I've ever had. Our room was spacious and beautifully appointed. The drive between Palermo and Agrigento was not difficult once you get out of Palermo. Once in Agrigento we didn't drive - it was easy to get a taxi to go into the village.

Don't come here expecting peace and quiet. The management doesn't tell guests but they basically book weddings every weekend until midnight - and they're loud. So if you want to get a good night's sleep, DON'T STAY HERE. Plus they don't care when you complain and would like your money back. Their attitude is, "That's not my problem." Spread the word and don't give them your money - especially when it is 500 euros a night. Highway robbery!

Food excellent. View and setting excellent. Service excellent. But, surprise! €60 cover charge PER PERSON almost doubled the tab. Really? ADDENDUM: Was an overnite guest of hotel when above events occurred. I protested the huge "coperto" at restaurant and they reduced it from €60 per person to €6 per person. This begs the question of an honest mistake versus other. I'd recommend the place but be sure to scrutinize the bill

Beautiful hotel! Great service, delicious food. Wonderful setting, walking distance to ancient temples. One our most treasured stops in Sicily!

This is my idea of luxury: not too many rooms therefore intimate enough for a very private stay in an amazing room, wonderful service and amenities, the location and the view are just unique, so much beauty and history around... just overwhelming !

My wife and I booked "as we went" through Sicily .. . and scored big here. The location and the view of the Temple(s) are simply spectacular. The rooms are spotless and well-appointed. The pool well-kept and restaurants excellent (we had all three meals for two days) though on the expensive end. Above all, the friendly service cemented the place as one of our new favorites.