We were really looked after, the transport helped with linear walks & the hospitality at the hotel more than makes up for slightly dated decor. Ramblers have developed a very special arrangement with the owners and it really makes the visit very special.

Echoing other contributors, this is a lovely family run hotel with friendly staff. The food was excellent but not an enormous variety. The main issue we had was with the attitude of the banks in the village and Sicily in general. Many banks refuse to change sterling cash. We went to 3 banks on different days and were told things... More

We stayed in this hotel as part of a Ramblers Worldwide holiday package. The accommodation was good and the food excellent. We were there in mid February and the heating in the end rooms was a bit problematic but, otherwise, there were no complaints. The staff were fantastic. Francavilla is rather a run-down town but it does provide a superb... More

Great service and delicious dinners made this a very good experience. Anything amiss with the room or ensuite bathroom, once pointed out, was fixed, perfectly, same day. A family-run hotel the service couldn't have been better and the four-course dinners were absolutely delicious, especially the vegetables (and I am not a vegetarian).

We enjoyed a very pleasant stay. The hotel is family run and so there is a very welcoming feel. The meals every night were very good as well as the breakfasts. The rooms were pleasant and the balcony's were large and enjoyable. It may not have been five star luxury, but what made this hotel really enjoyable was that the... More

This hotel is well situated for exploring the region - however, if you are in a room at the front of the hotel it can be noisy, especially first thing in the morning due to the traffic. My room was fine - and it was cleaned properly. The food for my trip was a set menu and there was plenty... More

A very friendly family run hotel. Excellent location for walking and sightseeing in the North East of Sicily, within easy reach of Mount Etna, Taormina and many other attractions. Francavilla is outside the main coastal tourist belt and consequently quieter and more typical of Sicily than those areas. The food was excellent and the staff and management could not have... More

Really average hotel with a dark gloomy interior and very faded in places except the nice pool on top floor. The staff were very nice however. The place seems to be used mostly by the Ramblers Association of GB as a base for walking holidays. Quite a distance from the coast and Taormina and the town itself is a bit... More

I am returning from a walking holiday in Sicily, where we stayed at the Hotel d'Orange in Francavilla. The hotel itself was comfortable and had what one might expect for a three star rated accommodation. The staff were first rate and nothing was too much trouble. The manager worked long hours and was always there to ensure a pleasant stay.... More