Bed and Breakfast Villa Diana - Agrigento

This is a great B&B. Dario is a great host. He was very helpful and extremely attentive. Next time in the Agrigento area I'll try first to stay here.

We had a lovely large room with a good bathroom. The large balcony had extensive views overlooking olive groves and fields with sheep, goats and donkeys. Our host was very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast was excellent, too, with home made cake, fresh orange and fresh goat's milk (still warm!). The only disadvantage was that it wasn't very near a restaurant.

I would recommend that anyone would stay here; not only is it a beautiful house and location, but there are farm animals for the kiddies too.

Villa Diana is absolutely beautiful. Our room and bathroom were spacious with a balcony overlooking the valley behind the property. Dario, the host, is kind, friendly and very helpful and speak English well. He gave us accurate driving instructions from the Villa Diana back into Agrigento to see the Valley of the Temples and to our next destination the following day. He also recommended a good restaurant in Agrigento named, Kokalos, with a view of the temples that are lighted at night. The breakfast provided was good Dario brought us some delicious cannoli that he just made. The only drawback to staying at the Villa Diana is that it can be hard to find, especially after dark, because some roads aren't well marked and S.S. 640, that main route from Agrigento to S.S. 122 where the villa is located, is incomplete and under construction: printed maps and Google maps make no mention of this. A GPS is highly recommended. Dario did, however, provide updated driving instructions with our confirmation on how to reach the villa. We would definitely stay there again and highly recommend Villa Diana.

An excellent hotel run by an extremely enthusiastic and proud Sicilian who could not have been more helpful. The only drawback is that you are out in the sticks and therefore need to drive for evening meals. However the place itself is fanfastic, full of old world charm. Can be difficult to find as road signs not plentiful.

Huge rooms; beautiful interior. Hotel entrance was right off a busy road and had a closed gate that you had to get out and buzz to get in. The breakfast was very good. Our host, Dario, spoke decent English. there were friendly dogs about, and an interesting goat herd and a few donkeys alsoon the property. would definitely go back.

Just minutes drive from the valey of temples, and from the town Agrigento. In a farm outside the town. Large and nice rooms. Commune living room with wi-fi. Spacious bathroom (needs more water pressure). Nice continental brekfast served in beautiful dishes. We tasted fresh goat milk from the rare local goats he raises in the farm.

This is a wonderful accommodation. Rooms were very spacious, spotless and lovely bathroom. There was the added bonus of a large balcony with a teriffic view - balcony so large it had a table for 4 in addition to lounge chair. Our host, Dario, did everything to make our stay pleasant. Breakfasts were delicious and travel information to surrounding areas including restaurants was great. I would recommend Villa Diana to anyone who enjoys great accommodations for great value. It was perfectly located to visit Valley of the Temples and other attractions without being in the city.

Ideal for visiting the valley of the temples. The building itself was uninspiring from the outside but appearances are deceptive. Inside the room was spotless and thoughtfully arranged with a spacious terrace. The breakfast was personalised and of a very high quality. Better than most hotels I have spent time in. The owner did his maximum to welcome us and to offer assistance. We left full of admiration for this B and B and can fully understand why it receives such a high rating in Trip Advisor. Complimenti!

The only problem we had with Villa Diana was that it was not near any place to eat in the evening so after a day of sightseeing, we had to drive aways to find a restaurant. Other than that, it was the most fantastic place we stayed on Sicily!

This place is wonderful-elegant, gracious, and very underpriced. The owner is extremely helpful and simpatico. We hated to leave. It is his family home and he makes you feel like a cherished guest there. The views from the large balconies add to the feeling of serenity, so lovely after the chaos of Italian roads.

One of the most enjoyable places we have stayed in touring Italy and Sicily. Our host was gracious, generous and made us feel at home. Dario provided helpful, exact information regarding the sights to see, restaurants to eat in. The night of arrival was stormy and he offered to cook a meal for us, served it in our room on a separate table, linens, wine etc. We particularly enjoyed the rural atmosphere, animals and fresh air. The structure was not the typical Italian architecture, but don't let that fool you, the interior is gorgeous, loaded with antiques, yet the most modern and beautiful furniture and the bath room was outstanding. For persons who appreciate the rural atmosphere and yet, want to be close to sites and roadways, this is a winner.

Dario was very welcoming and kind. He went out of his way to make us welcome and he gave us all the information that we needed for our visit to the area. The B and B is just a few kms from the Valley of the Temples and we would highly recommend the accommodation. Much easier to park here than attempt to park in Agrigento. Breakfast on the patio was lovely. Dario's attention to detail was very much appreciated.

A wonderful place for visiting The temple Valley. We have been delighted by this extraordinary house, the spacious rooms, the quality of the service... The breakfasts were delicious and we have appreciated the fruits from the garden, the local honey, the delicious milk from the Sicilian goats. Our host was speaking french fluently and we had a great pleasure to discuss with him on Agrigente as well as the way of life in Sicilia. We recommend Villa Diana highly.

Excelente place.

A very good place to stay if you are visiting this area. The towns can be busy with traffic, but Villa Diana is on a road just a few km from Agrigento, away from the busiest traffic. The owner, Dario, is very friendly and always willing to help.

Beautiful building. Warm welcome from host. Fabulous setting.

Everything about it was wonderful! Accomodations were beautiful with great attention to detail. The proprietor couldn't have been more helpful- he spoke little English which was a bit difficult but he went out of his way to be accommodating in any way he could. He reccommended places to eat and places to see-drawing maps for us that were very helpful. Location is perfect-just minutes from the Temples. Potential guests should be aware that there are farm animals on the property-donkeys start braying in the early morning and there are goats and several dogs. We enjoyed this but others may not. The breakfast was simple but delicious and he has his own olive oil which you can purchase.

Was a perfect place to stay for our trip to Agrigento. Well priced and very spacious rooms

Excellent atention.

The rooms are huge, and lovely. the bathroom in the carriddi rooms its fab!! we had a pic'nic in our private terrace. its a great base for agrigento and surrounding.

Host was very kind, told us everything about the site. He recommended a good restaurant and made a reservation for us. Nice B&B to stay, but you need a car to go to the town (approx. 6 km).

Althought the facility was exactly conveniently located, it was beyond my expectations and the owner was just fantastic!

We spent 2 nights in this very nice B&B (big house with spacious rooms). Great welcoming. Breakfast is copious, and the property is ideally located near the temples and the city of Agrigento. Fully recommended for a travel in Agrigento.

Very nice welcome, nice rooms, and good breakfast Also, the landlord gave us useful tips and information on the city

Excellent facilities and very helpful service. Only difficulty is in finding the location, especially travelling into Agrigento from the west. Once we finally found our way to Villa Diana, all aspects of Villa Diana were excellent.

Sign post was missing on highway

Our stay at Villa Diana was delightful in every way. The owner was gracious, helpful and justifiably proud of his new facility. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and clean, and the location is convenient to Agrigento and temple sights. I highly recommend this B&B if you plan to visit Agrigento.

It was in the quiet countryside, very relaxing. You must have a car to get to the restaurants since they are approximately 20 min. or more away by car. It's an excellent place for couples of all ages.

A car is a must. The host Mr. Dario Spadaro is gentle, friendly and helpful. The restaurant he recommended offers low price high quality food. he also offered everything you need to know about Temple Valley and Agrigento coast. He lent me a book which helped a lot. The house and the room can't be better. My wife and I also love his three bright dogs and lovely goats. The view was morvelous, too.

We stayed at this B&B for 3 nights in late September 2008. Dario and his sister Diana are simply wonderful hosts: sharing, warm, informative, and deeply attached to their land. Since there are many pics of the beautiful interior in other blogs, we are publishing only the views of the property from the terrace. It appears quite desolate hence the climate in that part of Sicily is extremely dry. If you do not mind driving through the hilly and winding country roads, particularly at nights after dining or shopping in the town of Agrigento, this B&B is the real jewel. Enjoy!

A really comfortable place with a very polite host.

The owner couldn't have been more helpful, and the house was delightful. The breakfasts were the best we had in Sicily.

The Diana was quite convenient to the Valley of the Temples, which was our reason for being at Agrigento. The host was quite helpful with tips at to where to eat, other sites of interest, and how to get around.

Villa Diana is excellent: clean and very big rooms, very good breakfast and most of all the owners are incredibly kind. They gave us a lot of good advice in order to visit the more interesting places in Agrigento. Villa Diana is few km far from the center of the city and from "La Valle dei Templi". It's necessary to have a car, but if so it's an optimum solution, since in the city is crowdy and the traffic is often jammed in its narrow streets. I will surely go back there!

We were very happy with our stay and treated like kings and queens at Villa Diana. Thanks to Dario and Diana for being exceptional hosts. The hotel and rooms are beautiful and it's only a short drive to the Valley of the Temples. We would highly recommend staying here for your visit to the temples. Note...if you have a navigation unit use the coordinates given as they were more accurate than using the address.

Superb place to stay providing you have a car. Dario could not be more helpful, and he recommended several restaurants nearby, all of which turned out to be very good.

The best B&B of Sicilia!!!

We stood in a room for four people, very big and clean. The room is in the second floor, but they have elevator. Dario gave us a excelent tratment. The breakfast was generous. The only inconvenience was with the sun. At morning the sun aroused us, because the curtains do not hide it. This only happens in rooms of the second floor.

Thanks Dario for all the help and care!

Villa Diana was the highlight of our trip to Sicily! Beautiful all around. You will love it, from the furnishings, to the bathroom, to the breakfasts to the owners. Lovely!

We were a bit disappointed in the town of Agrigento, but the Villa Diana more than made up for it! The villa was beautiful and spacious and our rooms were tastefully decorated and immaculately clean. The proprietors were very helpful and made our stay feel like we were visiting family, not guests.

The Villa was absolutely gorgous. The craftmans ship of the house is amazing. We were giving a tour of the house to see the various rooms. The rooms are huge and had the biggest bathrooms of our whole trip throughout Siciliy.

We thought Villa Diana was a gem. The house although quite isolated (you'll need a car to get there) was beautifully decorated. We were warmly welcomed by Dario who was kind and thoughtful. The room, balcony and bathroom were huge and well equipt with everything that we needed including a clothes line for washing. We were given lots of infrmation about local sights, terrific directions and recommendations for one of the best restaurants we ate in during our 5 week stay in Italy. Dario and Diana were delightful hosts - a a great breakfast.

Cadre au design rafiné .Gérant amical ,he speak the language of the didderent tourists.Very very agreable 10/10 for all points

Villa Diana is a wonderful place to stay -- a quiet, comfortable B & B near the Valley of the Temples and away from Agrigento. The spacious rooms are furnished beautifully and the baths are ultra modern. The owner is gracious, helpful and speaks several languages. A car is absolutely essential and directions to the hotel must be followed exactly. We had no problems with driving in the area, although Agrigento itself might be challenging. Avoiding the city and staying at Villa Diana was the perfect choice for us, and we would recommend it to anyone who enjoys luxury at a reasonable rate and the quiet of the countryside.

Rooms were tastefully decorated. The owner provided a warm hospitality and was very usefull with additional information on the surroundings of Agrigento. We can wholeheartedly recommend Villa Diana.

Only one word to say: PERFECT. Never been in a B&B with such a tastefully furnitured and decorated accomodation. If travelling with a navigation system don't use the Contrada Petrusa address. You'll end up in the macchie. Take SS 122, km 5.4 from map and watch indicators along the road! Perfect stay for Valle di Templi (some kms). Ask owner for restaurant (has good proposals).

Un séjour très agréable dans ce BB situé hors du centre-ville (donc pas de problème de parking). Agrigente n'est qu'à 10 minutes en voiture. Accueil charmant et excellent petit-déjeuner, avec jus de fruit pressé (un des rares endroits de notre séjour où ce fut le cas!).

The room was clean and spacious with a huge beautiful bathroom. The breakfast served at Villa Diana is fantastic! We used the map from the Venere website and managed to find this place, but the printed website map was very small and hard to read. Waking to the sound of birds was refreshing after the noise of Palermo. The staff was most helpful and gave us a restaurant suggestion that turned out to be the best meal we had in our 18-day vacation. I would definately recommend this place!!

Fantastic! We emjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone visiting Agrigento.

Somewhere a bit different. Inside the house is large, almost palatial and the owner is friendly and helpful. Only suggestion would be that outside could do with some work, a bit of a garden instead of a field and maybe a coat of paint. But don't take this as a criticism, as a place to stay near Agrigento, it's great and the directions were spot on (a surprise in Italy!). The recommended restaurant was fantatsic and not too far.

We were two families of 2 adults and 2 children (total 8). Only one comment : We found the paradise in Sicilia ! Thanks to Diana and Dario for their kindness !..

This b&b is located a few minutes drive from the valley of the temples, it is fairly straightforward to find following the directions on its own website, and the owners have put up some signposts of their own as well. The house is set off a quiet road, in a large plot of land. The owners couldn't be more welcoming, they take very obvious and well deserved pride in their business, the rooms are huge, with spacious balconies overlooking the land, and bathrooms you could get lost in. The furniture and soft furnishings are comfortable and good quality, our quilt was so light and fluffy we didn't want to get up in the morning! Our balcony overlooked the owners pet goats, a local breed, and their olive orchard - at breakfast you can sample the olive oil from these trees. Breakfast is served in a large, airy room downstairs, there is also a terrace they use in warmer weather. We were served a selection of fresh pastries, and some local products including cedro ( a variety of lemon found mainly in Sicily) and some local bread grilled and served with local sheeps milk cheese and olive oil from the trees outside. The owners were really keen to ensure we had an enjoyable stay, recommending a local restaurant that is known for serving regional specialities and suggesting a route so we could see the temples lit up at night, a spectacular sight. I don't think we could have asked for more, they made our stay very special.

This B&B is very elegant and the hosts, Dario and Diana, are very welcoming and helpful. The rooms are very spacious, with great balconies and views. The breakfast is impressive and one can buy olive oil produced from the owner's own trees. In addition, there is very secure parking. We would definitely return here!

We had a wonderful stay here over Easter 2007. The place is beautiful and the owner is very hospitable. He treated us to fresh squeezed blood orange juice and cookies when we arrived and introduced us to the agneddu pasquali which is a delicious Easter dessert! The rooms were very well decorated and comfortable. It is a little off the beaten path, but that makes it even more great! We would love to come back sometime.

We had a wonderful stay.The Villa is very close to the Valley of Temples.The room was large with a beautiful view of the valley and the olive grove.

Our room was spacious and confortable, with wrap-around balconies and a luxurious bath. Dario, our host, was so helpful and gave us good advice about how to best schedule our activities. His attention to details in preparing a delicious breakfast, providing literature and information and always being available made us feel quite welcomed. Our stay was very enjoyable in this immaculate and well run B&B.

This was a lovely B&B. The rooms were extremely spacious, with extra beds that would be perfect for families. The bathrooms were particularly beautifully done. The brother and sister team running the B&B are extremely helpful, and provided excellent suggestions for dinner, along with directions.

My husband and I were touring the coast of Sicily and we had a wonderful stay at the Villa Diana after a visit to the Valley of the Temples. Our room was the size of two rooms, on the 3rd floor, looking over the fields with and olive trees. We met another American couple staying there and soon with the help of the proprietor and his lovely wife, the 6 of us were sharing, wine, cheese, almonds and cookies on the back veranda, as we watched the sun go down and the three goats and two dogs cavort. We had a marvelous time going to dinner with the couple and coming back met another two American travelers, so the 6 of us talked at breakfast until 11 am sharing our traveling stories, all this facilitated by our gracious hosts. What a delightful experience, in a beautiful and well appointed villa. Thank you Dario and Enza!

The BB is very hard to find. Its does nor look as a Hotel or BB. A very smple house, lookes abanded, and not very welcoming. The owner is nice but cannot help a lot.

La Villa a las afueras de Agrigento, peró muy bien comunicada por carreteras en coche particular. Trato fenomenal por parte del propietario: cada día nos aconsejaba; ambiente muy familiar; aparcamiento dentro del recinto cerrado; habitaciones muy grandes y desayuno en la terraza!

A beautiful B&B! Spacious room, beautiful surroundings. Welcoming and knowledgeable hosts. Ample breakfast served on the balcony overlooking the property (olive trees, goats and some nice dogs). Truly special.

I would recommend including further driving instructions in the web since it´s not easy to find it if you are new in the area. The sourranding of the B&B is poor (no flowers, no grass, few threes, ...) but inside the place is really confortable and well decorated, big rooms and confortable beds. With big balcony to relax. Very nice place to stay and very helpull people attending the guests.

An absolutely wonderful and tranquil place. Our room was excellent, with a view of the surrounding hills. We were made to feel very welcome and the breakfast (taken on the veranda overlooking the hills) was delicious. I cannot recommend Villa Diana too highly.

This B&B is slighlty off the beaten track being 5km from Agrigento but provides a welcome break from city centre hotels. The owner was extremely welcoming and friendly and provided excellent information about local attractions and places to visit. He has a good understanding and conversational level of English compared to many of the larger establishments in which the language barrier had been a small problem. Samples of Sicilian dishes were provided at breakfast in addition to the lovely breakfast.