Villa Alisia, pool and quiet near the Valley of the Temples
Villa Alisia Agrigento is a B&B with a pool, hot tub and garden in the countryside of Agrigento, in Sicily, in the Villaggio Mosè area. Guests like the welcome and the calm, with some reservations about furnishings, breakfast and cleaning. I recommend it to anyone visiting the Valley of the Temples by car who wants to relax.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Villa Alisia is and how to get there
Villa Alisia is in the countryside of Agrigento, in Sicily, along the SS115 state road, in the Villaggio Mosè area. It is not a hotel in town: it is a villa with a garden, designed for those who want to return in the evening to a quiet place.
Some guests describe it as a good base after visiting the Valley of the Temples, which you pass on the way, and as convenient for reaching the sea at San Leone. The downside is that without transport you have to work harder to get around. The property offers free private parking, car hire and a paid airport shuttle, but for me arriving by car remains the simplest option.
What the rooms are like and what the property offers
Villa Alisia is a well-kept B&B, with an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a garden and a shared lounge. The rooms have air conditioning, a patio, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a fridge, a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a bidet, and the WiFi is free.
- The pool and garden. They are the heart of the villa. More than one guest talks about well-kept greenery, outdoor furniture to relax on, and a clean pool that looks lovely in the evening with the lights on.
- The rooms. They have the essential comforts, and some guests single out the Suite, described as spectacular and well organised.
- Extra services. There is a restaurant, room service, a games room and babysitting. The property welcomes families and guests with disabilities, and pets are allowed.
Breakfast is Italian-style and can also be taken in the room. I come back to it below, because it is one of the points where opinions are split.
What guests say
On Google, Villa Alisia has 4.4 out of 5 from 265 reviews, and most comments are enthusiastic. The theme that comes up most often is the welcome from the owners and staff, described as kind, attentive and ready to give good tips on where to eat nearby.
Many guests stress the quiet and the pool, and some recommend the villa especially for anyone looking for relaxation or a dip after a day in the sun among the temples. The attention to detail, the silence of the garden and the elegant, romantic atmosphere also recur.
One more thing to know. A share of the comments come from people who held weddings, confirmations and birthdays here. This means the villa works very well as a venue for events, and those ratings are very high, but they describe a party more than a normal one or two night stay. If you want a peaceful night's sleep, ask whether an event is planned on the dates you are interested in.
What to know before booking
Negative reviews are few, but they touch on concrete points and should be said. Here are the pros and cons side by side.
| What works | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| A warm welcome, mentioned in a great many comments | One guest describes poor service and management that seems more focused on profit than on guests |
| Pool, garden and quiet | One guest found the rooms furnished without much thought, with synthetic fabrics and a poster above the bed |
| Free parking and extra services | A couple of reviews mention rooms not cleaned well enough and dust in the minibar |
| Italian-style breakfast, also in the room | One guest had only a croissant and coffee and judged it too little for a B&B |
The most delicate point is the cleanliness of the rooms. It is the observation of a minority, against many compliments for tidiness and care, but it is worth knowing and, if there are problems, raising them at reception straight away. On breakfast, if it matters to you, ask in advance what is included, especially if you do not eat sweets or drink coffee.
Who it suits and what to do nearby
I would choose Villa Alisia for a couple or a small group travelling by car, who want to see the Valley of the Temples in the day and spend the rest of their time by the pool. It is less suited to anyone who wants to wander on foot between bars and shops in Agrigento, or to those who are very demanding about furnishings and room details.
Nearby you have the Valley of the Temples, the sea at San Leone and, as guests suggest, the restaurants in the area, about which the staff can give useful advice. If you would rather sleep directly in town, have a look at B&B Mannala' in Agrigento. To continue your trip around Sicily there are also B&B A casa di amici in Caltanissetta and Palazzo Pagliaro in Santo Stefano di Camastra.
In short, Villa Alisia in Agrigento is a place where the welcome and the pool make the difference, and where the drawbacks mainly concern taste in furnishings, breakfast and cleaning. Weigh how much these matter to you before deciding.
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