Villa Athena Resort

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5-star hotel
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Experience a romantic escape like no other at Villa Athena, a luxurious 5-star hotel that beautifully marries nature, art, and beauty in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valle dei Templi. With its direct and exclusive access to the rich archaeological park and a mere stone’s throw from the Agrigento Cathedral, this hotel promises an unforgettable stay for couples and honeymooners.

A Royal Retreat

This high-end hotel is housed in a princely residence from the late 18th century, boasting 27 sophisticated rooms and suites. Each space is thoughtfully furnished with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, minibars, and tea and coffee making facilities. For an extra touch of luxury, some rooms also feature sitting areas, terraces, or romantic 4-poster beds.

Unparalleled Views

Villa Athena is uniquely situated to offer stunning views that are truly one of a kind. Many rooms overlook the millennia-old temples or the park adorned with centuries-old olive trees. The hotel’s lush grounds seamlessly blend into the surrounding landscape of almond and olive groves, enhancing the breathtaking panorama.

Culinary Delights with a View

Couples will enjoy starting their day with a complimentary breakfast. As the sun sets, the Terrazza degli Dei, the hotel’s restaurant, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Open for lunch and dinner, the terrace restaurant presents a feast for both the eyes and the palate, with its remarkable views of the Tempio della Concordia and the Tempio di Giunone.

Indulgent Amenities

After a day of exploring, couples can unwind with a dip in the outdoor pool, or rejuvenate at the hotel’s spa complete with a hot tub. Fitness enthusiasts can maintain their routine at the gym, and everyone will enjoy the welcoming bar. And with complimentary parking included, every detail of your stay is taken care of at Villa Athena.

With its rich history, stunning views and luxurious amenities, Villa Athena guarantees an enchanting getaway that is sure to make your romantic trip or honeymoon truly unforgettable.


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Summary of Verified Guests at Villa Athena Resort

Honeymooners and romantic travelers overwhelmingly praised the hotel's stunning location within the Valley of the Temples, offering breathtaking views and a private entrance to the park. They also lauded the excellent service, particularly mentioning a staff member, Cinzia, for her warm welcome and helpful advice. The hotel's restaurant was praised for its great breakfast and wide variety of excellent dishes for dinner. The spa was noted for providing the best massages some guests had ever experienced. Many guests expressed their desire to return, and highly recommended the hotel for its stylish accommodations, beautiful surroundings, and top-tier facilities.


Reviews of Villa Athena Resort

Amazing place to go back too

stunning place, beautiful setting and better still the welcoming we received on arrival. 100% The Service was outstanding the food at the restaurant was excellent We enjoyed every minute of our stay not to mention the amazing surrounding gardens Definitely a hotel to visit


Incredible place

Incredible place! Location and scenery is beautiful, staff is kind and helpful, all facilities are top tier. We had the best massage we ever had at the spa - Chiara and Cinzia were amazing. Will definitely come back if well be in Sicily again.


Villa Athena resort - not to be missed!

Perfect location, stylish hotel with a stunning view and excellent service from beginning to end. The adjacent restaurant offers a great breakfast and the dinner menu offers a wide variety of excellent dishes. And... The private entrance to the park puts the icing on the cake!


Best resort with view to valley of temples!

We chose to stay at this resort because of its location within the Valley of the Temples. It was definitely the right decision. We were warmly welcomed from the beginning by Cinzia who gave us advice on how to make the most of the stay by visiting the Valley of...

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Best place to stay in Agrigento

If you go to Sicily, it's pretty much a must see to go to Valley of the Temples. And this hotel is literally built on the grounds of the historic site. We bought tickets at the front desk, walked through the hotel parking lot, and through a gate that led...

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Beautiful hotel with private entrance to Valle dei Templi

Beautiful hotel with full amenities and an exclusive private entrance to Valle dei Templi. We had a beautiful room looking out to Temple of Concordia which we could continue to enjoy after the archaeological site was closed for the day. They have a lovely restaurant just opposite the hotel and...

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Favorite hotel in Italy!

Great hotel! Excellent temple views, perfect location with private entry to the Archaeological Park. The accommodations, food, and service were all top flight. We also enjoyed the Hammam Experience at the Spa. Would absolutely stay here again.


Amazing Stay

We had an amazing stay at Villa Athena Resort. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, we had an amazing view of the Valle dei Templi, especially at night. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The restaurant offers outstanding local cuisine, Giovanni made our dinners special and entertaining. It was...

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Honeymoon trip

My wife and I came for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time. It is a beautiful property with wonderful staff, food and views of the temples! We would recommend to anyone in the area! It is also very easy to get out and about for day trips to agrigento...

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Awesome location

Villa Athena is perfectly placed for a visit to the archaeological park. The rooms are very good, and many have views of the temples, in particular Concordia. The property has a private access gate to the park. Make sure also to take a walk up the hill from the gate...

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Need to revisit

From arrival to departure we were treated very well indeed, everything from bag handling to a guided tour around the property. All the meals we enjoyed. Giovanni over fed us for our garden barbecue dinner and was a great host. The location, the garden, the views perfect for our stay.


An issue with an otherwise beautiful property.

Exceptional view, lovely property, the BEST possible way to experience the Valley of the Temples. Communication in advance to arrange tours and dining reservations was outstanding. Unfortunately, I can’t give the hotel a stellar review. At the price point of this property some basic expectations were simply not met. Firstly,...

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A truly unique stay

This was our 4th stop on our swing through Sicily and the photos do not do it justice. Arriving for a two night stay we were immediately struck by the view at lunch of Temple Concordia and then this was exceeded by the La Terrazza dinner view. The next day...

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Awesome Stay. An Experience never to forget, Superb

I rented a car and booked this hotel just to see the Valley Of Temples. This Hilton property was very good. They awaited for us outside, and prepared are boarding. We were welcomed with a drink. They wanted us to tour their property but we only had 1 day to...

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Perfect place to stay before visit to Valley of the temples !

Excellent service , beautiful location ! Wish we had more time to spend here . The breakfast was included and it was delicious . The room was very clean . Loved the evening turndown service and lots of towels ! We didn't get to use the pool or spa which...

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Wonderful hotel with amazing location and views.

Amazing hotel with an unbelievable location. Hotel is on the grounds of the Valley of the Temples. Staff was amazing….very helpful and accommodating. We ate dinner at the restaurant and it was outstanding. Breakfast was equally good. Room was lovely, clean and well appointed. If you are headed to Agrigento,...

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Amazing place to stay- this is a Wow

Really wonderful place to stay. We stumbled on it (so thanks to other reviewers here!). We detoured unexpectedly to Agrigento and opted to stay so we could see the Ciutate DI Templi. Wow on the resort which has a back entrance to the Templi and in the evening you can...

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Eccellente!

Peppe and Giovanni were great hosts and took great care of us. The food was exactly what we expected from a high quality hotel in Sicily - buonissimo. The spa was wonderful. My wife and I and our two friends completely agreed that it was a great stay.


Recommended for an overnight stay or a day experience!

Ideally placed inside the Valley of Temples giving visitors amazing view. I belive no other hotel has such a good position. If passing through the south of Sicily, try visiting it at least for a drink or a meal. Staff is exceptional, chatty, flexible and very human. Manuela in the...

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Amazing hotel w the finest service and ideal location

I am selfishly reluctant to describe how wonderful this was as it will be harder to find a room for our next visit. -Impeccable service -Friendly staff -Ideal location for Valley of Temples w private access gate -Enjoy their restaurant before it receives a Michelin star and gets too popular...

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Best view on Sicily!

My husband and I had The best time relaxing and enjoying the hotel. They provided the best service possible. Friendly, kind, willing to go out of the way to make you happy. We really enjoyed the outstanding view of the Temples and how easy the walk was to be in...

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Just perfect

Just leaving Villa Athena and arriving into a new hotel you realise how spoilt we were. Giovanni, Antonio and the other staff members could not do enough to make our stay special. The breakfast, the lunch and dinners were excellent. A really special treat to be here at the beginning...

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A stunning resort with a view to history

We stayed here for five nights and had a super time. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome, the staff are so helpful, polite and very good at their jobs. There's a private entrance to the Archaeological site which is great, you're only just over an...

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Beautiful Hotel

This was such a beautiful hotel right in the Valley of the Temples. We stayed 4 nights and everything was excellent. The breakfast was wonderful with everything you could ask for and dinner was exceptionally delicious. Giovanni at the outside bar was wonderful and attentive and very entertaining too. The...

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Splurge, it's worth it! A 5* experience with views of the temples and a private access to the park

Spoil yourself with a wonderful stay right in the historic park with views of the temples and a private gate to access the park We stayed only one night but arrived early and were fortunate to get our room early so we could drop the bags and go explore the...

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Elegant, easy access for Valley of the Temples

Michelin level staff, restaurant, and room. Service personnel always available and looking to make everything smooth and perfect for you. But the site location is unparalleled; full view of several massive greek temple ruins behind the hotel, beautifully illuminated at night, and with direct and easy access. Elegant vegetable, fruit...

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Giovanni is a must!

Villa Athena sits inside the Valley of the Temple. The views are breathtaking. Be sure to meet Giovanni! Let him be your guide and adopted uncle while visiting this beautiful part of Sicily. Be sure to try the Artichoke when it's in season. They grow in their extensive garden which...

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A faultless gem

Absolutely wonderful hotel. It is right inside the archaeological park, which means easy access to the main site through a private gate and a short walk through their aromatic garden but also beautiful views to the temples from the room (see photo from room 303). The grounds (garden and swimming...

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Magical unexpected experience

This resort was amazing! Only stayed one night but it was our best night in Sicily. Our room looked out over the temple and it was the most gorgeous site. The service was fantastic. The gardens and private entrance to the ruins was unexpected joy! Look no further this is...

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Manuela and Boris shined bright. They are the heart and soul of Villa Athena.

The hotel accommodated all our requests and more! The room was spectacular with a direct view of the temples and so well appointed. We leave today sadly and I must say the valley of the temples was spectacular but the true gem is the service we received from everyone with...

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Giovanni - who runs the bar - makes you feel special

We had a classic room (early season): good enough, since one also has a view on the temples from the common spaces. Giovanni - who runs the bar, takes iconic photos of guests and sings while working - is TOP... he really made us feel welcome and special - thank...

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A beautiful hotel with stunning views of the Valley of the Temples

We visited this hotel in March 2025 and were impressed by its beautiful surroundings, with lush greenery all around. Though we didn’t stay overnight, we stopped by one of the bars for drinks. The bar itself was stylish and well-designed, but the highlight was the breathtaking view of the Valley...

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Good location--but not much else

This hotel was the only disappointment through two fabulous weeks in Sicily. Maybe we came on a bad day since the hotel was filled with a noisy group and the breakfast room so crowded that we got rushed service and stale bread. (Bad bread in Sicily is hard to find!)...

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You'll never believe the view!

What a perfect little hotel in the middle of the Valley of the Temples! We explored the Temples on our own with easy access from the hotel's private gate. We also enjoyed aperitivo on the terrace with a very friendly and helpful bartender who suggested a fabulous drink that became...

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Wish we stayed longer

We only stayed here for one night to see the Greek temples and wish we had more time. They really welcomed us and made our honeymoon special. The view of the temples are outstanding from the hotel and they have a special entrance to make it a short walk. The...

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Best views in an amazing setting

Villa Athena is THE place to stay if you are visiting the Valley of the Temples. It is right next door, with its own private entrance. The grounds of the hotel are charming, and the views of the ruins are amazing. To be fair, we splurged for the Villa Suite,...

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