Hotel Villa Athena

I truly loved my time here. I stayed here with a friend on a girl’s trip, and it was exactly the getaway I needed to step away from my daily routine. From start to finish, the experience was wonderful. ||I stayed in room 103, which was clean, tidy, and comfortable, with a perfect view from the terrace. The food was delicious— especially the Poseidon dinner, which was HUGE (no surprise given the name).||The spa was excellent with everything kept very clean and well maintained. The only small suggestion I would make is for the jacuzzi was water to be a bit warmer; otherwise, everything was perfect.||The staff truly made the experience special. Alessandro was my favorite waiter— attentive and friendly. Salvatore was incredibly kind, always offering to help with my bags. ||I would absolutely recommend this place and would love to return.

This property was absolutely amazing! The online pictures and descriptions were totally accurate. The service, staff, food and spa were all top notch. Alessandro spoke great English and was very attentive. The grounds were kept beautifully. We took the private path to the temples and had one meal as room service set up on our terrace. The food menus were great, and prepared with a luxurious touch! Highly recommend!

Well wow what a hotel, perfect location and the room was beautiful. As soon as we got out of the car we were greeted by the porter to carry our bags in. Check in done while we sat and offered a glass of something to drink. Then taken to our beautiful room, great toiletries. Bed comfortable and the bathroom had everything from the soft towels to bathrobes and ortigia toiletries. Slippers and a dyson hairdryer. Mini bar well stocked but high price. Small balcony and could just see the temples. As for the temples just a 5min walk and they were stunning. We didn't eat here as we explored the town. The best thing was going at this time of year as room cost £80 where if you go in the summer it cost approx £500 per night. So treat yourself to a winter break and stay in luxury.

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.

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.

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!

Beautiful hotel. Every facility you can imagine is provided here. Some for an extra charge obviously. (Spa, massages, etc).||The staff are very helpful and polite. They have that amazing talent of making anyone feel welcome. Boris has been an incredible help, thank you so much for everything. ||This hotel has quite a large private parking, with surveillance cameras. This adds to that extra peace of mind when being able to leave your vehicle at a safe place. ||The room was quite large. Automatic air conditioning, a table with comfortable chairs, a lounge couch and a wardrobe with closets, safe and an espresso machine (Nespresso). A fridge that is fully stocked (quite rare, since my 12 last hotels, they normally only had water, other drinks wouldhave to be ordered). You get everything provided in the bathroom, a quite nice hairdryer, hygiene set, sewing set, conditioner, shampoo, shower gel, slippers, etc etc... The shower itself is spacious. With a handle, rain shower and towel hangers. ||The bed was very comfortable. A good sturdy 180x200cm mattress that wasn't too soft. Overall, the room gave off a very relaxing feeling that made me feel quite at home.||The restaurant is exquisite. Not even too expensive either, but their chef and waiters would lead you to believe otherwise. Definitely recommend the tasting menus. ||Breakfast is quite unique as well. It's a buffet style. With the main difference that the buffet is brought to your table. You can also order things at breakfast at no extra charge. ||I visited this hotel with my dog in December (a very quiet month off season, which definitely may have influenced it a lot). They normally do not allow dogs in the restaurant but they made an exception as my dog appeared very well behaved and calm to the person in charge. (No pulling, no barking, ...) I appreciated this enormously, and it really made the experience of my stay complete.

Unbelievable, charming, luxurious experience! The best hotel in Agrigento! We would like to thank the front desk staff for the care and warmth they gave us during our stay. We would particularly like to thank Boris for spending so much time helping us book the rest of our trip. He is a gem! Absolutely the best hospitality one could ask for!

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.