Title: Villa Carlotta Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Villa Carlotta Resort Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near San Leone Beach ## Photo gallery for Villa Carlotta Resort ![Outdoor pool - Villa Carlotta Resort (Agrigento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/eae52d47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden - Villa Carlotta Resort (Agrigento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/00004106.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast - Villa Carlotta Resort (Agrigento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/03b6994d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Carlotta Resort (Agrigento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/f152c623.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exclusive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | View from room - Villa Carlotta Resort (Agrigento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/fbaf34a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Villa Carlotta Resort is near San Leone Beach. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet and relax on the sun-drenched terrace. The property includes an outdoor pool, children's pool, and playground. Visitors especially appreciate the staff's attentive service. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Pet-friendly - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 8 - Dec. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 9 - Dec. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=18752291&PinnedHotelID=18752291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Exclusive Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms ![Exclusive Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/54022188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Yard Deck/patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds Dining table Smart TV - 592 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View ![Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/19a74498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access, Garden View 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Yard Deck/patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Dining table Smart TV Premium bedding - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Exclusive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace ![Exclusive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/0a9f5659.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Terrace Yard Soundproofed Air conditioning Dining table Smart TV Premium bedding Hair dryer - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Exclusive Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace ![Exclusive Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/92a87cf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Terrace Yard Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Dining table Smart TV Premium bedding - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Room ![Comfort Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18752300/18752291/e4ddd359.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Room ### Highlights Yard Deck/patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Dining table Smart TV Premium bedding - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool - Free self parking - Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and outdoor furniture - Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Villa Carlotta Resort boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets - Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and cookware/dishes/utensils ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10217000/10216966/115b3590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### B&B Villaseta Agrigento - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=10216966&PinnedHotelID=10216966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55200000/55199900/55199840/41c6ab1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Giafra Rooms Agrigento - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=55199840&PinnedHotelID=55199840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2480000/2478100/2478012/7813a6b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Antica Perla Residence Hotel Agrigento - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 347 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=2478012&PinnedHotelID=2478012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![White sand, beach shuttle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/859600/859505/d99dd46c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa Agrigento - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Kids pool 8.4 Very good 475 reviews CA $122 CA $143 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=859505&PinnedHotelID=859505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/5000000/4993200/4993143/33adaf80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Exclusive Agrigento - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Bar - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 123 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=4993143&PinnedHotelID=4993143&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Quadruple Room with Terrace, Countryside View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2530700/2530673/3e8d83a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Diana Agrigento - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 241 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=2530673&PinnedHotelID=2530673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14767600/14767535/1eac136e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Riviera Palace Porto Empedocle - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 111 reviews CA $102 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=14767535&PinnedHotelID=14767535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20520000/20513000/20512975/c3817a11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Passeggiata di Girgenti Agrigento - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 303 reviews CA $132 CA $151 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=20512975&PinnedHotelID=20512975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exclusive Suite, Terrace | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17252000/17251987/b452018d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Euterpe L.H.T. Agrigento - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.8 Exceptional 141 reviews CA $164 CA $187 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=17251987&PinnedHotelID=17251987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22490000/22486400/22486391/1cbab39e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Agriturismo Passo dei Briganti Agrigento - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 85 reviews CA $79 CA $90 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=22486391&PinnedHotelID=22486391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transportation - Free uncovered self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A restaurant ### Things to do - Children's pool - Library - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - Children's pool - Dining table - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in hallways - Handrails in stairways - Hospital bed - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch smart TV ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only Pets cannot be left unattended ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number IT084001C1UTQQ7H6S ### We should mention This property does not have elevators All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority. ### Property is also known as Villa Carlotta Resort Agrigento Villa Carlotta Agrigento B&B Villa Carlotta Resort Agrigento Villa Carlotta Agrigento Villa Carlotta Resort Agrigento Villa Carlotta Resort Bed & breakfast Villa Carlotta Resort Bed & breakfast Agrigento ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Carlotta Resort have a pool? ### Is Villa Carlotta Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa Carlotta Resort? ### What time is check-out at Villa Carlotta Resort? ### Where is Villa Carlotta Resort located? ## Have a question? 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