Camere da Mariolina in Macari, sunsets over the sea and Monte Cofano
Camere da Mariolina is a family-run place in Macari, Sicily, close to San Vito Lo Capo and the Monte Cofano nature reserve. The air-conditioned rooms have balconies, and there is a garden and terrace. I'd recommend it to couples and to anyone looking for sea and quiet, with a few limits to know about.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Camere da Mariolina is in Macari
Camere da Mariolina is on Via San Giuseppe, in Macari, in the province of Trapani. It's a quiet spot on a side street, a short distance from the centre of the village and about 1.7 km from the Spiaggia del Bue Marino. This isn't a base for nightlife; I see it as a place to listen to the sea.
Guests find it well placed for San Vito Lo Capo and the Monte Cofano nature reserve. There is a large car park a few steps from the apartments, and that matters too, especially in high season.
What the rooms are like
The rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a wardrobe. Many have a balcony with a view of the mountains, the sea or the garden. WiFi is free, and the property has a garden and a terrace.
| Type of accommodation | What guests say | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Upper-floor apartment | New and functional, with a small private balcony and a view of the sea and the sunset | Couples who love breakfast and dinner on the balcony |
| Room with terrace | Bright, with a view of the Monte Cofano reserve and a well-furnished bathroom | Anyone who wants a view and comfort |
| Ground-floor studio | With a kitchen, a double bed, two bunk beds and a patio with a barbecue | Small families or groups |
Sizes vary a lot from one accommodation to another, so it's worth checking exactly which one you're booking. One review even mentions a laundry area with a washing machine.
What guests say
The Google rating is high and the reviews are almost always enthusiastic. Going through the comments, these are the points that keep coming up.
- The owner. Many guests describe her as helpful, attentive and warm, and the staff take their cue from her.
- Cleanliness. Very well-kept rooms, with the linen changed regularly.
- The sunset. Several people talk about watching the sun sink into the water from the balcony.
- The peace. A quiet area that some guests call a little paradise.
One guest came all this way to see the locations of a Rai TV series up close, and Macari seems to have given them that too.
What to do nearby
Being close to the natural beaches is the main reason to choose it. Nearby are Grotta Mangiapane, about 18 km away, the Baia di Cornino, the Monte Cofano Nature Reserve and the city of Trapani, about 34 km away. According to guests, San Vito Lo Capo is easy to reach.
If you want to compare Macari with other places in Sicily, you could look at the Affittacamere da Noemi in Castellammare del Golfo or B&B Mannalà in Agrigento.
What to know before you book
The drawbacks need saying, because a high average can make you forget that not all the rooms are the same.
- The rooms can be small. One very satisfied guest notes that the room is a little cramped and the bathroom small, although it has a window.
- Not all of them have a view. A very critical review describes a bathroom without a window, a window onto a ground-floor courtyard, an air conditioner that doesn't work well and no view at all. It's a single, older review, but it tells you to ask which room you'll be given.
- No pets. The property doesn't accept animals.
- Times. Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, check-out is by 10:00, and luggage storage is available.
I'll be straight with you: if the view matters to you, write first and ask for a room with a balcony over the sea.
Who I'd recommend it to
I'd recommend Camere da Mariolina in Macari to couples and to anyone looking for sea, quiet and an owner who is around. I also like it for anyone who wants to use it as a base for the beaches and the reserve, without the crowds of the busier spots.
I'd avoid it if you're travelling with animals, or if you want very large rooms and don't check which one you're getting. On the other hand, the consistency of the comments about friendliness and cleanliness is hard to ignore.
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