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L'Antica Ruota

C.da Masseria 1, 98071 Capo d'Orlando, Sicily Italy
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#2 of 11 hotels in Capo d'Orlando
Location
4.1
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.5
Value
4.0
"L'Antica Ruota" è una vecchia e caratteristica masseria del primo '900 con all'interno la "Senia", un marchingegno per il sollevamento dell'acqua da un grande pozzo ed utilizzato per irrigare l'estesa piana coltivata ad agrumeti. Accuratamente ristrutturata ed adibilita ad albergo-ristorante, sorge a Capo d'Orlando, rinomato centro turistico e commerciale sul mare, dal cui porto si raggiungono le incantevoli isole Eolie, patrimonio dell'Unesco, tanto per il loro fascino selvaggio, quanto per la storia che ci riporta agli albori dell'uomo. Nell'entroterra si può visitare il Parco dei Nebrodi, dalle bellezze naturali incontaminate,
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Highchairs available
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Wifi
Infinity pool
Outdoor pool
Saltwater pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Wine / champagne
Mosquito net
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Safe
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Telephone
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
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C.da Masseria 1, 98071 Capo d'Orlando, Sicily Italy
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letiziamarc wrote a review Aug 2017
Catania, Italy17 contributions2 helpful votes
Delicious food in a very nice location. Thank you for the kindness, typical of Italians. We were there for a dinner, not very crowded, perfect to speak and relaxing. Hope to come there soon and good luck!
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Hana R wrote a review Jul 2017
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We had to be in sicily for a bussiness travel for few days on the west coast of sicily we have been suggested by our Colaboration to try a nicec and Familier hotel not far from Our bussines point. We have been very satisfyed with the hotel suggested to us A. Small hotel with wounderfull Service ,quiet,clean,exelent food Very Good breakfast ,so was lunch and dinner The stuf was moore than good The location in between palermo and messina- in optimyzzed place . In one word- We felt at home Agi rubin & issac
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Traveled on business
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Ninitto 85 wrote a review Jun 2017
Testa dell Acqua, Italy1 contribution
Lovely place, friendly and professional staff highly recommended for those looking for relax and good food..* Recommended especially for all those couples who want to get married in the summer season.
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Traveled with family
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NanaLB7 wrote a review Sep 2016
London, United Kingdom27 contributions28 helpful votes
This hotel is beautifully situated-idyllic is the perfectly apt term-and the staff are beyond description; their genuine kindness, warmth and dedication is unparalleled. Our first day it rained all day and evening but we were surprised by a knock on the door-twice. Once was the day-manager bringing us a large Umbrella for use during our stay (a God-send as we had forgotten ours); the second, the same lady bringing us a bale of fresh towels as we had been in our room all afternoon and thus she hadn't been able to clean or replace the towels and obviously cared more deeply for our hygiene than we did! The house keeping service was unparalleled; so much so that we had to hide the compliment soap we had opened because every day they replaced the soap for a new one! From my delightful sunbathing spot by the beautiful, refreshing light-saltwater pool, I could spot the lady cleaning the blinds and doorframe-essentially paying more attention to cleaning our room every single day than I ever have my own home! My nightclothes were folded, toiletries tidied and generally we entered the room every afternoon feeling spoilt and cared for. The bedrooms are cosy, the beds very comfortable, the wardrobe spacious, and the view from one's balcony each morning is soul-affirming. The bathrooms are compact and could do with a shelf under the mirror, but they are spotless and the simple toiletries provided are of good quality. The sun came out from Day 2 and we had a beautiful trip, genuinely made perfect because of the service at the hotel. The quaint restaurant serves delicious, fresh Sicilian food (the chocolate flan [like a soufflé or pudding-cake] was unparalleled in deliciousness!) and the service was friendly and conscientious yet relaxed. Cristina, the absolutely lovely, friendly proprietor, suggested items which were not on the menu which the chef could make, and we enjoyed many lunches by the perfectly-clear, clean, bright pool. Breakfast was served 8-10am and was worth getting up for: home-made croissants filled with jam, freshly made eggs, Italian biscuits and yogurts as well as simple cereals and fresh fruit which changed frequently. Additionally, armed with the list provided by Cristina which suggested places worth visiting, we were able to confidently explore places a little off the beaten track when we weren't enjoying having the pool to ourselves (a peek of going in September I think!). My only word of advice is to ask beforehand if they are holding any weddings or parties during one's stay-they had two weddings while we were there (it really is a perfect setting and they made both beautiful!) and we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity for people-watching, music and benefitting from trying different leftover cakes and appetisers the next day. But if you're an early-sleeper who needs quiet it may be best to check first, or perhaps just pack ear plugs so you're not disturbed by the (fabulous) fun Italian music if a reception is being hosted in the garden. All in all, my most perfect holiday yet!
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Katalin B wrote a review Sep 2016
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We had our wedding in this amazing villa. We and our guests were maximally satisfied; breath taking location, delicious food, professional service. Special thanks to the lovely owner, Cristina, who made sure, that everything until the smallest detail was perfect and made our day unforgettable. We will definitely return!
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Date of stay: September 2016
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Katie B wrote a review Aug 2016
London, United Kingdom212 contributions71 helpful votes
This is a nice hotel, with friendly staff. We didn't eat here but heard good things. It's a little tricky to find as in the middle of fruit tree groves and you can easily miss the sign, but is a nice simple Italian style hotel
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Date of stay: February 2016
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Ann P wrote a review Sep 2014
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, United States6 contributions9 helpful votes
L'Antica is way out of town. A long 6 miles because of the winding dirt roads. They do not have a shuttle to take you anywhere. The air conditioning did not work. Yet they said it did! We had reservations for 2 night which we paid for even though we checked out as quick as we could after the first night. There is a gun club near the hotel. They started shooting at 7am. The one complement I will give the hotel is that the rooms are clean. The rooms are small and the shower is a disaster. The doors on the shower were so cheap you had to struggle to close them. We move to a hotel in Capo D Orlando with a view of the Mediterranean Sea. (actually a walk out terrace facing the Sea.) The hotel in the city cost us less than the Antica! The hotel was much nicer with good air conditioning. Capo D Orlando is a beautiful town however you will not know it's beauty if you stay at the L'Antica. How this hotel is getting a 4 star and more is beyond my wildest dreams. We were just there Sept. 6 and 7th.( Left as quick as we could morning of the 7th: luckily we found a nicer and less expensive hotel.) L' Antica DOES NOT HAVE WIFI
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Date of stay: September 2014
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Response from Antica_Ruota, Responsabile relazioni con la clientela at L'Antica Ruota
Responded Sep 14, 2014
Dear Ms Thank you for choosing our hotel, even if for one night. Paradoxically, his judgment, to which we show utmost respect, does not reflect the reality described negative. Since we're American, you should be aware of, the better for us Europeans, that one mile equals 1,608 meters which would correspond to 9,648 meters or nearly 10 Km. Actually the Old Wheel is the center of Capo d'Orlando 6 km. and not miles. The geographical location of the Antica Ruota is appreciated by our customers who prefer a quiet and relaxing but at the same time not too far from the town center. But who is the Antica Ruota is equipped with own car or hire, which is used in particular to visit the historic sites of Sicily. The shuttle service is currently not available for the reasons mentioned above. On August 14, 2014 was inaugurated the "road of lemons" perfectly paved which is only 200 meters from the 'Old Wheel. The air conditioning works since the first week of August 2014, it was introduced a new air conditioner that provides additional comfort climate to customers. The management of the temperature of the room is done, however, only keeping the window closed, as there has already been explained. Wifi is currently provided only in public areas. On September 1, in Italy opened the hunting season, to which we are strongly opposed, which is often practiced by uncivilized people heedless of safety distances from population centers, imposed by Italian law. Therefore we do not have a circle of hunting but a circle of uncivilized. Regarding the shower we are still providing to make improvements.   For this reason, we find it hard to understand the reasons that led you to leave suddenly our hotel. With regard to the cost of the room, we apply reasonable rates under our neighbors and respectable competitors. There also was charged an extra night, as per booking made on May 2, 2014. We applied only to the rules set by most of the hotels. As described above, does not want to be a controversy, but only a clarification regarding a structure as the Old Wheel, in which working people that aim to enhance the reception of guests. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to highlight the positive image of our business, "the Old Wheel". Cristina Ceraolo
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HeyItsMe83 wrote a review Jul 2014
Catania1 contribution5 helpful votes
So this hotel is very hard to find especially if your not from the area. Me and my girlfriend came all the way out from Catania to stay here and got lost for an hour, we called the hotel and they said "oh yea it's very hard to explain how to get here over the phone so we'll send someone to meet you were your at and you can follow them here." 45 mins later we were still sitting around wondering were our "escort" was. My girlfriend called them back to have them tell us they looked for us and couldnt find us so they gave up, keep in mind they didn't even bother taking our phone # down to call us back and let us know what was going on. When we finally found this hidden hotel we were told that there would be no air conditioning all weekend because it was broke, keep in mind this was in mid July. We couldn't even enjoy the pool because they had about 20 tables wrapped around it and about 15 people working for preperation of a wedding reception that was going to start at 9pm. If you looked at the pictures of this Hotel layout imagine trying to have privacy in your room while having to keep your shutters wide open because of the heat and having the party goers staring right up at you. Of course the music was blasting so there was no chance of getting any sleep since the reception was scheduled till 1230am, and forget about trying to find easy parking with all those people there. Once we realized all these negatives just wasn't worth the headache we packed up our stuff got our refund and booked a last minute room in taormina.
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Date of stay: July 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions about L'Antica Ruota
Which popular attractions are close to L'Antica Ruota?
Nearby attractions include Castello Bastione (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at L'Antica Ruota?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at L'Antica Ruota?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at L'Antica Ruota?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at L'Antica Ruota?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to L'Antica Ruota?
Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurant L'Antica Ruota, Masseria, and Pasticceria Bar Frisenda.
Are there opportunities to exercise at L'Antica Ruota?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does L'Antica Ruota offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to L'Antica Ruota?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Torre Saracena (8.4 miles), Fortezza Carceraria (6.3 miles), and Palazzo De Spuches (6.6 miles).
Is L'Antica Ruota accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.