Baglio La Porta Di San Gerardo By Geocharme

“A Once-in-a-Lifetime Dream Wedding in Sicily”

Hotel Baglio La Porta gave us the wedding of our dreams — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We hosted our wedding dinner here after getting married at the church in San Vito Lo Capo, and from the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The private event room overlooking the o… more

Hotel Baglio La Porta gave us the wedding of our dreams — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We hosted our wedding dinner here after getting married at the church in San Vito Lo Capo, and from the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The private event room overlooking the ocean is absolutely breathtaking. The view of the Zingaro coastline combined with the most incredible golden-hour sunset created the most romantic, intimate, magical, and elegant atmosphere we could have imagined. Our sunset photos are unreal. The private room comfortably holds up to 50 guests — we had about 35 people, and it was the perfect size with plenty of room to dance. The space was exclusively ours, which made the evening feel incredibly special and personal. We were able to play our own music The hotel handled the entire setup seamlessly. We began with appetizers on the patio at sunset, then moved inside for dinner. Every single course was outstanding — truly some of the best food we had in Sicily. The shrimp risotto was unforgettable and a favorite for many of us. The meal included multiple courses, and by the end everyone was happily full and raving about the food. They were also extremely accommodating with dietary needs — one of our guests has a severe nut allergy and was given his own personalized menu, which gave us complete peace of mind. The service was relaxed, perfectly paced, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. Planning a destination wedding from the United States can be stressful, but Antonio made everything effortless. My biggest worry was whether the venue would live up to the photos and whether everything would be prepared — it was better than perfect. Antonio helped me plan every step via email, always responding promptly despite the time difference. His professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail were exceptional. They even allowed us to come the day before to set up our personal touches — photos, name cards, and details that made the evening feel truly us. Hotel Baglio La Porta is not only the perfect venue for small, intimate weddings, but also an incredible hotel for romantic travel even without a wedding. The views, food, service, and atmosphere are unmatched. If you are dreaming of a romantic, elegant, intimate wedding in Sicily — or simply an unforgettable stay — this is the place. We will cherish this experience forever.

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“A Hidden Gem. Perfect for a Grown-Up Escape”

We’ve just spent three nights at this beautiful hidden retreat and couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. Escaping the children for some much-needed adult time, this place was the perfect spot to relax and recharge. From the moment you arrive, the aesthetics are stunning, stylish and thoughtful… more

We’ve just spent three nights at this beautiful hidden retreat and couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. Escaping the children for some much-needed adult time, this place was the perfect spot to relax and recharge. From the moment you arrive, the aesthetics are stunning, stylish and thoughtful throughout the hotel. The food was absolutely incredible: fresh fish daily, an excellent wine list, and very reasonably priced champagne. We spent most of our time around the pool, soaking in the breathtaking views with a book in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. The staff were warm and friendly, occasionally things got a little lost in translation, and their directness might catch us more reserved Brits off guard, but honestly, that’s part of the charm and the cultural difference. Overall, they were wonderful. Locally, there are plenty of hidden beaches to explore, some lively, others more peaceful. I’d definitely recommend a trip to Scopello; it’s absolutely stunning and well worth the visit. I felt genuinely sad to leave this place, which says it all. If you're even slightly considering booking, just do it. You won’t regret it.

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“Should be so much better, have standards slipped ?”

The Good- the view and location are stunning, as are the main buildings, pool, gardens and restaurant area. The not so Good… What lets it down is how the place really is. A miserly attitude to aspects of how the Baglio la Porta is run considering they class themselves as a little upmarket. Eg Onl… more

The Good- the view and location are stunning, as are the main buildings, pool, gardens and restaurant area. The not so Good… What lets it down is how the place really is. A miserly attitude to aspects of how the Baglio la Porta is run considering they class themselves as a little upmarket. Eg Only 1 pillow, pay for an extra beach towel, we only ate once in their restaurant, disappointing dinner, the amount of fish in seafood pasta was microscopic, tuna with salad, was a few pieces of salad out of a packet. The deserts were a joke, cream every which way. The young waiting staff were good not to blame at all, comes back to management and the chef. We booked our room 6 months prior and were given the room adjacent to the kitchen. We soon found out that as well as the extractor fan going nonstop, banging of pots was easily heard through the wall to 10pm. The staff stood next to our entrance and smoked. Also in the morning. Internet was excruciatingly slow. To sum it up no real response from management, we heard similar comments from others while we were there. We left feeling what a great spot it is but disappointed in the experience.

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