Adler Spa Resort Sicilia

“A dream out of season retreat”

A dream resort dream location dream staff a haven for an off Line holiday: infinite beach yoga numerous pools great food,

“Incredible Italian hospitality in a stunning modern property”

During our first trip to Sicily I had the pleasure of staying at international luxury hotel chains such as the Four Seasons and Belmond so I was looking to try an Italian brand instead for our recent visit. Although I was recommended Rocca Forte hotels, I chose Adler after hearing great things f… lisää

During our first trip to Sicily I had the pleasure of staying at international luxury hotel chains such as the Four Seasons and Belmond so I was looking to try an Italian brand instead for our recent visit. Although I was recommended Rocca Forte hotels, I chose Adler after hearing great things from a local Italian friend who'd been a few times (Adler has beautiful properties in the Dolomites and Tuscany which I've visited before). Not only did the hotel look beautiful but it was extremely well priced and I liked the fact it was off the beaten path in the more rustic Agrigento area. The property itself is relatively new having opened pre-Covid. The rooms are super modern, chic and spacious, and the grounds were simply stunning with expansive 360 degree views of the ocean. The sunsets in my opinion rival those in Santorini anyday! I loved the entire set up - from the pool, wellness area and gym to the private beach club which is a 7-8 minute walk away (its easy to go down but a moderate climb on the way back so you can opt for the electric shuttle if you are feeling lazy). On some says the ocean was a little rough swimming but the beach feels very private as it is located in a nature reserve making it all the more special. The hotel has also erected a deck with loungers plus a snack area with fresh sandwiches and even gelato. There are also fridges stocked with complimentary sparkling and boxed still water which was a nice touch. Best part of it all, was that it was well staffed with a super attentive team. The rate included breakfast as well as dinner which I would usually be apprehensive about as I am a fussy eater and not a fan of buffets. The quality here however was top notch with so much variety on offer, including a comprehensive list of a la carte dishes (you could choose as many as you like and the portions were just right - not too small not too big!). I usually like to try local restaurants but the food was so good that we ate all of our meals at the hotel for the entire stay (even those not included in the package were extremely reasonable priced which is a rarity in Sicily). Above all the staff were just incredible. Every call or request was handled super efficiently - in fact there were times where certain staff members such as Stefano and Emanuele in the restaurant or Luca in reception - would anticipate our needs before we even asked. The tour recommendations were also great and reasonably priced. Our private tour guide at the valley of temples previously worked there as an excavator so had incredible insights which we loved (he was also efficient and fast which we appreciated!) We barely left the hotel and it was so worth it! Thank you to the entire team for an incredible stay.

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“The best Adler yet.”

Spectacular location. Great service including an electric buggy every 5-10 minutes up and down to the beach. Great sandwiches at the beach. Kayaks and SUPs provided for use at the beach. Having stayed at other Adler resorts, this is the favourite.

“Ticking many boxes, but there is room for improvement”

I visited this resort together with my mother, we stayed for 5 nights. Overall, it was a nice experience, but it did not leave me longing to come back asap. What we enjoyed: - The location & panorama: You might not have the most perfect view of the sea from all rooms, but you have great vistas fr… lisää

I visited this resort together with my mother, we stayed for 5 nights. Overall, it was a nice experience, but it did not leave me longing to come back asap. What we enjoyed: - The location & panorama: You might not have the most perfect view of the sea from all rooms, but you have great vistas from all main areas (pool, restaurants, especially the SPA). - The serenity. Even though the hotel was fully booked, you did not feel it. Everything felt relaxed. - The spacious room. - The broad selection of high-quality fitness classes: I especially enjoyed the variety of Yoga they were offering. Room for improvement: - The breakfast: For one, at that price category, there should be a small offering of dishes that is served to your table. I do not like standing in line for my poached eggs or else. Secondly, the choice is always the same - again, this is fine for a "regular" hotel, I would expect more in this category. - The dinner: We never got our main course hot. Which was a pity, as it was excellently seasoned! We experienced the whole range from cold to lukewarm, which is not good when having a beef filet. Additionally, while the hotel was serving many deliciously-looking deserts, if you are not allowed to eat dairy products, you have to stick to sorbet or fruit. Again - this is not a huge issue, but I would expect a bit more in this regard. Things you should know: - There are many rooms that are facing the pool, but also a range of rooms facing the spa area and a lot of green (and nothing else). You have beautiful sunsets there, but might miss the sea view a bit (at least from your terrace). - The friendliness in service differs, at least in our experience: Great and friendly team at the reception, partially stressed service staff at the restaurant. Many were friendly, others were just stressed and in a hurry. Maybe the long season was weighing down on them. Summing it up: This is a beautifully built resort, very clean, many friendly team members and good food. Nevertheless, to get 5 out of 5 and make me want to return, a few things were missing.

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