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Powered By TripAdvisorOld World Charm Meets Modern Luxury near the Sicilian Coast
Powered By TripAdvisorTucked between fields, vineyards, and orchards just minutes from the Mediterranean Sea, Almar Giardino di Costanza is a luxury Sicilian resort resembling an ancient villa. Offering classical European design and charm with ultra-luxe modern amenities, the resort captures the best of the Old World and new. Highlights of this Italian island hotel include:
- 86 all-suite accommodations with balcony or terrace and opulent baths
- Inspired gourmet dining crafted from local Sicilian ingredients and produce
- A sensory-rich spa offering treatments based on centuries old Sicilian tradition
- A private beach with umbrellas, loungers, and complimentary transportation
- Close to impressive ancient Greek ruins and quaint coastal villages
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
Almar Giardino di Costanza’s nearly 100 Junior Suites and Suites offer spacious and soothing retreats with varying views and either a private balcony or terrace. Calming tones of cashmere gray and pearl white accent classic European styling harkening back to an era of aristocratic opulence.
Other luxurious materials and features include velvet upholstery, marble tiles, ceramic décor, and an elegant bath with walk-in shower and, depending on Suite type, a large bath.
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Classic Sicilian dishes lead Almar Giardino di Costanza’s menus at its main restaurant, lounge, and pool bar. Enjoy cold drinks under the sun, sunset cocktails on the terrace, or a gourmet meal elevated by locally sourced and harvested ingredients and produce.
AquaMadre – Meaning “mother water” in Italian and named for the water that forms at the bottom of nearby salt flats, the hotel’s main restaurant serves guests traditional Sicilian dishes seasoned with 10 types of salt from the famed local Culcasi di Nubia salt pan. Savor local shrimp, artichokes, wild fennel, blood oranges, and other Sicilian produce. Breakfast is a lush affair with a wide array of options. Breakfast is a lush buffet affair with a filling array of dishes crafted to energize guests to greet their day.
The Citrus Pool Bar – Enoy a light snack or a refreshing cocktail or other beverage by the pool at this outdoor bar which also offers a shady space for a quick lunch under the pergola.
Turchinu Lounge Terrace – With views of the palatial swimming pool from a beautiful terrace, this welcoming space tucked among lush Sicilian plantings serves guests an array of drinks, aperitifs, and other beverages.
Activities at Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & SPA
Set in the sun-drenched countryside, Almar Giardino di Costanza rewards guests with an array of activities ranging from extraordinary dining experience to working out with group fitness classes, indulging in the hotel’s soothing spa, or venturing to the coast to relax at a private Mediterranean beach.
A palatial pool surrounded by towering palms and cozy loungers acts as the centerpiece of the hotel and beckons guests to take a dip or grab a snack or drink at the bar. The hotel’s fitness center offers plenty of exercise options along with group fitness classes like Pilates and yoga. For beach lovers, the hotel’s free shuttle whisks guests to the nearby Lido di Costanza private beach where umbrellas and sunbeds are waiting.
For a moment of relaxation, venture to the Almablu Spa and enjoy a multi-sensory journey through the history of Sicily.
Outside the hotel, Sicilian activities and attractions abound.
Nearby Activities & Attractions
- Mazara del Vallo seaside village
- Mediterranean beaches
- Gorghi Tondi nature preserve
- Stagnone salt pans
- Selinunte & Segesta Greek ruins
Location
Near the town of Mazara del Vallo, Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa is immersed in the lush natural landscape of southwestern Sicily, just minutes from the stunning Mediterranean coast.
Address
Via Salemi Km 7,100, Mazara del Vallo, ItalyTransportation
- Airport
- Palermo Airport is 111 km / 68.9 mi away – approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car
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We had an excellent experience at this hotel!
Tue Oct 22 2024 16:16:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Enrico G
We had an excellent experience at this hotel! The staff were super friendly and always ready to help. The highlight of our stay was definitely the SPA - it’s a must-visit if you’re here. The beach is also fantastic, clean, and well-organized. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation.
Highly recommend staying here for a perfect getaway!
Tue Oct 22 2024 16:05:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Erika K
Amazing hotel! We were very satisfied with our stay. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The SPA is a must-visit - so relaxing and well-maintained. The hotel’s private beach is exceptional, offering beautiful views and perfect for a relaxing day by the water. Highly recommend staying here for a perfect getaway!
Excellent
Wed Oct 16 2024 09:29:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Evgeniia B
It was definitely Great experience I fell in love with this HOTEL, The Service was excellent, The staff was Excellent, I fell really in love with it's cousine and The spa I really enjoyed it. I absolutely recognize to everyone visit Almar. Thank you a lot!!!
Beautiful resort, but uneven service and amenities
Sun Sep 29 2024 03:36:22 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by southern17
The resort is beautiful -- wonderful setting, gorgeous rooms and pool area. When we entered, we were greeted by a very attentive and enthusiastic staff. Max at the reception desk was particularly helpful. Parking valets and bellmen were also great. We had a junior suite, with a large bedroom, two baths, and a large sitting room. All good -- but, two problems. The water in the shower cut off after 2-3 minutes. You can hear it backflow, and in about 30 seconds, it starts to flow again and build up pressure. This happened throughout our two day stay. Second -- the air conditioning is not sufficiently powerful to cool the rooms, even though the temperature outside was only in the high 70's F (24-5 C). The second night of our stay we had dinner in the hotel. While the food was good (rack of lamb and John Dory Filets, excellent), the service - at least at our table -- was excruciatingly slow. Other tables turned over 2 -3 times, while we sat. We only had a main course and desert, but the meal dragged on for two hours, in spite of subtle hints. Also disappointing were the wine pours. The waiter poured 3/4 of an inch ( about 2 cm) of wine in a medium sized glass. I noted this was a small pour, and the response was, "sorry." The wine cost 8 Euros a glass. Dinner, including ice cream, graniti and coffee, was 124 Euros. The dinner experience was very disappointing. All in all, I would give the resort 3 1/2 stars,
Generally Good - Avoid in Mosquito Season!
Sun Sep 29 2024 02:46:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Compass54426013283
The hotel its self is generally very good. The Rooms The rooms are large and comfortable and we had the added bonus of a big sun terrace with loungers on it. The bathroom is also a good size and has a separate bath and shower. The only small annoying thing we found with the room is the hand soap is in a shampoo style bottle with no pump. Housekeeping The housekeeping service was always efficient. They watch when you go out for breakfast and the room was normally done by the time we got back so there was minimum interruption. There was also a turn down service each day. The room was always cleaned to a high standard, no complaints here! Reception Staff The reception staff were always incredibly friendly and helpful. We would particularly mention Veronica who really went above and beyond to give us advice in respect of local places to go. The Location The hotel is really in the middle of nowhere and you can’t get anywhere without a car. There is a local town about 15 minutes drive away, however it’s a bit shabby and has a little bit of an edge to it. It’s not unpleasant as such but it’s not the nicest place I’ve been either. Sicily is quite poor and a lot of the local towns are very run down. Breakfast The breakfast food was ok with a large selection of different items. The cakes were particularly good. The service lets it down somewhat. We were always seated quickly but it always took a while to order anything and when you did order it, it took a long while to come. Some of the staff were very nice and others had a bit of an attitude. Pool Restaurant The food at the pool was by far the best of the hotels offerings, food wise. There is a good selection of tasty items and for hotel, reasonably priced. Dinner Restaurant Dinner is ok, but just ok. We had decent food and the service was quick, although some of the staff have the same attitude issues as at breakfast. However, you can get much better food in the local town for half the cost. The Spa The spa was excellent. The facilities are fantastic from an indoor pool, to Turkish baths, ice baths, steam rooms and saunas - some of the best facilities of any hotel - and all available for free. The spa staff are incredibly professional and helpful. We had a couple of wonderful spa treatments also - great massages at very reasonable prices. The spa is definitely one of the best element of the hotel. The Pool The hotel has both an indoor and outdoor pool. The indoor pool was very warm, perhaps a bit too so. However, it was a good size. The outside pool is also large and has ample seating spread out around it so you are never fighting for sun beds! The Gym The gym is very basic and a bit warm as there wasn’t proper air con but it’s ok for a very limited work out. The Mosquitos They were everywhere! - we got about 15 bites each and it somewhat ruined our holiday. This was a common problem that all of the guests we spoke to were complaining about. The hotel does provide repellant but it doesn’t seem to really work. We were at the hotel in September and I’m not sure if this is an all year round thing or just seasonal but it was one of the worst places I’ve been to from a mosquito point of view. Conclusion The hotel is generally very nice, although the dining, the location and most importantly the mosquitos let it down somewhat!
