Hotel Villa Athena

A beautiful hotel in the perfect location for visiting the valley of the temples. Beautiful rooms. A great outdoor area incl a pool all with a great view to the temples. There is a small problem with the outdoor furnishings soaking up water leaving wet traces on clothes. Astonishing for an otherwise perfect hotel. Beautiful outdoor restaurant with the best views!

It has been a few weeks since our return from Sicily and I am still thinking about the our stay at the Villa Athena Resort. The highlight of a visit to Agrigento is to visit the Valley of the Temples. There is no better hotel to have a prime view of the Temple of Concordia. The hotel is beautifully appointed and elegant with all the amenities you would expect. ||Moreover, the staff really goes above and beyond to make your stay exceptional. Once we visited the temples, we stayed an extra day and we really appreciated the arrangements that were made for us to visit a private beach club at at Scala de Turchi beach. ||However, the one person I think we will always remember fondly is Giovanni, who hosted us and four other guests for a very special "Orto Experience" in the hotel's herb garden, which of course has a prime view of the Temple of Concordia, beautifully lit in the evening. Giovanni and his chef create create an intimate evening with delicious food, wine and lots of fun! Plus, it was a nice opportunity to mingle with other hotel guests.

From the minute you walk in you are greeted by the staff. The rooms are spacious and very clean. We had a lovely private courtyard which was delightful to sit and sip wine and read. We decided to have relaxing facials and massages. The food did not disappoint. The chef was very creative with dinner. The views of the temple from the property were phenomenal. I only has one negative and that is that i thought the towels were a little stiff.

We would highly recommend staying at Hotel Villa Athena, when visiting Agrigento. There is no better place to stay with a view of the Temple of Concordia and easy access to the Valley of the Temples. Beyond the hotel being beautifully appointed with lovely grounds, the service is exceptional. We want to give a special shout-out to Giovanni, who hosted us a very special "Orto Experience" dinner along with four other guests in an herb garden with a prime view of the temple, which is lit for in the evening. Just gorgeous! The dinner was delicious and Giovanni provided the charm and warmth that not only made the evening fun but allowed us a chance to meet some other couples staying at the hotel.

Villa Athena was amazing. How incredible to be right inside the Valley of the Temples and to be able to view the ruins from your breakfast table and lit up at the dinner table. Our room had a private entrance to the garden and the pool which was completely unexpected. The incredible service started on check in where were given a tour of the hotel including it's vegetable and herb gardens, and continued through dinner, where the food was amazing and through our park tour and breakfast and lunch the next day. Too bad we could only stay one night.

The view from the terrace of the Villa Athena towards the Temple of Concordia, particularly at night. The situation of the hotel is perfect for access to the Valley of the Temples which is only a shortwalk. The hotel is a beautifully restored old villa.||An hour after we checked into our room there was so much noise from a wedding party that we asked to change room. The people at the reception desk said no other room was available and it was only when they were pressed that they said another room was actuallly available. The hotel moved us to this room. The new room was much bigger and more comfortable and was fortunately noise free. However, there was a bath in the bathroom which we regarded as positively dangerous to get in and out of.||When we ordered drinks from the bar the service was very slow and ungracious. The cocktails were underwhelming and overpriced.||The breakfasts were very disappointing and the service was slow. We thought the choice of offering on the breakfast menu was limited.||The dining in the evening from the terrace was a major disappointment. We struggled to find anything we wanted to eat from the menu and indeed we heard the same comments from several other diners. Furthermore when we got home we met other people who made the same comments about the disappointing food in the restaurant For what it was the food and drink was very overpriced. After the first night we would have liked to eaten elsewhere but as the hotel is quite a long way from the town of Agrigento we did not go there. The hotel has, as a result, a captive clientele||In view of the hotel's very high prices it needs to do much better. It was a great shame that our experience was so disappointing and unsatisfactory.

My husband & I enjoyed an MOST INCREDIBLE stay at Villa Athena. The location is THE BEST with spectacular views of the temples from our very own room! We are so grateful for the very generous upgrade for our honeymoon! This hotel has private access to temple grounds, allowing up to skip the cue. The grounds of the resort are a showcase themselves, and the staff were so welcoming. We also loved being able to cool off with a swim in the lovely pool - also with a temple view! after a busy day sightseeing. We do hope to return one day. Thank you Villa Athena for your wonderful hospitality!

Great hotel, isolated from downtown Agrigento and completely in fronf of the Valley of the Temples, with a straight access to the templs area from the hotel. Big and classy room, great dinner experience, even greater breakfast, nice pool, not that crowded (mid-September...) lovely gardens, lit by night, and really friendly staff. If money is not issue, stay here. You'll enjoy it!

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.