Baglio La Porta Di San Gerardo By Geocharme

“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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“A magical property in the hills of Sicily”

We’ve just returned from a fantastic few days at Baglio La Porta – our first visit to Sicily. The hotel is set in a beautifully restored old building, sympathetically extended with modern facilities. Our room was in one of the newer sections and came with a breathtaking view of the mountains, effe… more

We’ve just returned from a fantastic few days at Baglio La Porta – our first visit to Sicily. The hotel is set in a beautifully restored old building, sympathetically extended with modern facilities. Our room was in one of the newer sections and came with a breathtaking view of the mountains, effective air conditioning, and an excellent rainfall shower. The standout feature for us was the pool area. It’s honestly the most stunning I’ve ever seen – the setting alone rivals any five-star hotel I’ve visited. The water stayed at a perfect 29 degrees throughout our stay, and the view across the bay was spectacular. We also want to highlight the staff, who were unfailingly friendly, warm and helpful. On our final morning, they even arranged for us to have breakfast slightly earlier so we could make a smooth departure for the airport – a much-appreciated gesture. Breakfast was excellent too, by the way. There were some additional paid options (fresh omelettes, pancakes or smoothies) but we didn’t think it was necessary as the included options were extensive. The location is around a 12-minute drive from the main free car park in San Vito Lo Capo. The first journey up the winding mountain road feels a little hair-raising, but it’s absolutely worth it for the peace, views and sense of escape you get at the hotel. If we had any minor criticisms, they’d be that parking can feel a little tight at times, though we always found a space. It seems some guests arrive from a sister property in the evening and then depart again, which helps free up spaces. We’d also note that while the on-site restaurant is excellent, it’s priced quite a bit higher than restaurants in town (22-27€ per course). We found ourselves holding back slightly on evening orders to avoid running up a large bill. That said, the aperitivi with a view were a real highlight. All in all, a beautiful and peaceful place to stay, with exceptional staff and surroundings. We’d love to return.

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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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