Consider a stay at Zahir Country House and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like ecotours and hiking/biking at this country house. Treat yourself to a facial, Ayurvedic treatments, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has an art gallery on site, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Located in Noto, Zahir Country House is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Cantina Tenuta Palmeri and Feudo Maccari are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eloro Beach and Calamosche Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Noto travel guide
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About this property
Zahir Country House
Country house by the sea
Consider a stay at Zahir Country House and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours and hiking/biking at this country house. Treat yourself to a facial, Ayurvedic treatments, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has an art gallery on site, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Zahir Country House have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
24-hour gym
Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Ecotours
Full-service spa
Hiking/biking trails
Hot tub
Library
Seasonal outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
In a regional park
On the riverwalk
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Outdoor treatment areas
Sauna
Spa open select days
Turkish bath
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 2015
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night
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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120.00 per vehicle (one-way)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Zahir Country House Noto
Zahir Country House Noto
Zahir Country House Country House
Zahir Country House Country House Noto
Frequently asked questions
Does Zahir Country House have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Zahir Country House pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Zahir Country House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Zahir Country House?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Does Zahir Country House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 120.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Zahir Country House located?
Situated on the riverwalk, this spa country house is within 2 mi (3 km) of Marianelli Beach, Eloro Beach, and Eloro Archaeological Site. Spiaggia di Lido di Noto and Ionian Sea are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Zahir Country House Reviews
8.2
Very good
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9.0
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Martin
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Vi saknade en kontinental frukost och variation mellan dagarna.
Merci à tout le personnel pour leur gentillesse, merci à Valerio pour les bons conseils notamment pour les endroits à visiter, le restaurant est une excellente table
Sandra
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Jul 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fairly new hotel that is still partially in development. In our opinion there was too little focus on the basics, such as breakfast and diner - both not of the quality you might expect, especially for the prices that come with it. Moreover, there was a lot of chlorine in the pool water. The reason for booking a place like this is because you want to use the tranquility of the countryside and you want to be able to stay on the premises. In our opinion Zahir could do more to facilitate that.
Our stay was absolutely perfect. The pool especially is unbeatable and the location is most convenient to discover the highlights in the area (noto, ortigia, sea)
We would definitely return...thanks Alessia
Zahir country house is set in a beautiful garden setting with a very large infinity pool. A calm and beautiful retreat in the nature.
What we liked:
The Beautiful gardens, the very large and stylish swimming pool, the sitting and lounging areas around the pool and garden, the very friendly staff, who really go out of their way to help, the modern design of rooms and common areas, the free ample parking (in the shade below solar panels), the closeness to Noto, the beaches of the Vendicari nature reserve, the romantic lighting at night, the breakfast (once you know what you can order), the freshly cooked light lunches.
What could be improved:
Breakfast at first looks simple however there are loads of yummy items available on request, you just have to ask for them.
Photos of the rooms should be updated as eg the suite now has a mezzanine, which is important to know if you have kids.
There was some confusing communication with staff about whether it would be possible to have dinner, the final answer is: not in the resort but in a nice neighbouring restaurant.
Some of the building work/landscaping needs to be completed around the new car park and the suite which was extended by private accommodation. Once that’s done, it will be beautiful also in that area.
Das sehr geschmackvolle Zahir Country House liegt in schöner Sizilianischer Natur. Die Zimmer sind modern und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit angenehmer Klimaanlage. Die Nähe zu Foto und dem Naturreservat ist sehr praktisch, uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.
Hôtel perdu dans la nature. Introuvable sur le GPS. C'est par Google que avons finalement trouvé. Hôtel propre, chambre spacieuse avec balcon, RdC et premier étage sans ascenseur. Heureusement qu'on nous a aidés à monter les valises. Sachant qu'il n'y avait pas d'ascenseur nous avions réservé une chambre au RdC. L'odeur d'égouts y était insupportable. Il nous ont proposé des aérosols! Suite à notre refus ils nous ont donné nos deux chambres au premier étage. Le petit-déjeuner est correct. A notre demande nous avons eu des oeufs brouillés. Dommage que les tasses soient petites et que l'on doive demander à être réservistes.
A lovely B&B in a secluded location, close to the beach and yet 15 min to Noto. Facility has been recently renovated. Rooms are bright and spacious, but the aesthetic can said to be lacking in old-world warmth or charm. Comfortable, but in a modern way. There is a large breakfast room, but the common area living room is not inviting to use beyond that. I don't know if this is normally the case, or if during the high season the guests are invited to use the common living room at night. Since we were there with another couple in the off season, is was a bit strange not to have a sitting area that we could use outside of our rooms (during warmer months there are outdoors areas to use, even at night).
Additionally, it seems that this place is not really sure if it is a B&B or a hotel. From the guest experience, it therefore lacks what either one of these fully offer. Full-time staff on hand, or on your own with little or no direction or assistance, except for at breakfast? The continental breakfast itself was very basic, with little choice of items. Not what a B&B should aspire to.
Additionally, to accommodate foreigners, there has to be some ability to communicate in more than one language. The owner did not speak English, and our Italian is quite basic. There was someone there to help out, who was present for just part of the day and who could speak English, and this helped us immensely. But whether there is full time staff there during the high season is unknown.
The house is fairly new and well built. It's in a lovely setting and the Owner's/staff were extremely nice and helpful. It's only a few minutes to drive to town and from the beach. Wish we could've stayed longer.