We booked this last minute without much thought, but from the moment we arrived, we knew we’d made the right choice. Giulia greeted us so warmly and was immediately helpful in every way. Our room was perfect, with a charming little balcony overlooking the family garden, such a peaceful view. We felt instantly at home. And then came breakfast the next morning... My god. We were welcomed by Giorgio, Giulia’s father, who brought out trays of fresh, beautiful food, tomatoes picked straight from the garden, homemade desserts, marmalade… it was honestly a bite of paradise. Sitting in that garden each morning was something truly special and became one of the highlights of our trip. I also want to say that I fell ill on our second day and had to stay in bed. When Giorgio heard, he quietly began picking ingredients from his garden to make herbal teas and brought only food he thought would help me feel better. Such a kind, thoughtful man, his care was genuine and deeply appreciated. If you're visiting Modica, I honestly can’t recommend this place enough. Staying here will only enrich your experience. Love, Daniel & Martina xxx

Staying in this house was truly one of the most beautiful experiences we’ve had during our travels. The house itself is charming, the garden is divine, and the owner and his daughter—who lovingly maintain the property and run the business as a family—left us speechless with their kindness. From the delicious breakfasts served each morning in the garden to their warm advice on what to visit, and even the relaxed, friendly conversations, we felt as though we had lived there our whole lives. Modica is an incredibly beautiful town, and its people are wonderful—but above all, it was our stay in this house that touched us most deeply. We wish to sincerely thank Giulia and her esteemed father for their wholehearted hospitality, and we truly hope to return one day and enjoy their home again in the same spirit, a place that radiates warmth and a true sense of home. With all our best wishes and warmest regards.

Our stay at "Il Giardino dei Mandarini" was great! The host Giulia takes care of everything with dedication and passion, she was very helpful in accommodating our needs and provided some great recommendations to enjoy our time in Modica. Our room was very spacious and had a great view on their beautiful garden and the valley. The entire property was spotless clean and we really appreciated having access to shared kitchen facilities (and even a piano to play!). The only thing to keep in mind is that the B&B is located in the upper part of Modica. This wasn't an issue at all for us as we had a car and Giulia was helping other guests with their transport arrangements too.

Lovely big room with a large balcony and views over the garden and hillside beyond Modica. Absolutely stunning garden full of orange trees, ferns and flowering plants with an amazing aroma - particularly good late April/early May. Julia was very friendly and helpful and prepared a lovely (and very substantial) breakfast with homemade mandarin jams, fruit, omlette and pastries. Parking was fine on roads nearby. The nearby local wine bar was great for dinner and drinks.

We had a balcony overlooking the lovely garden that the property owner cared for and obviously took much pride in. Breakfast was very special, prepared by Giorgio (Yes, the gardener) himself, and included a variety of Sicilian dishes pus the usual cafe and cornetto. A common kitchen area provided a large fridge and any utensils we needed to eat on the balcony when we wanted. In a 3-week trip thru Italy and Sicily this was the nicest stay. One more thing - when some police action prevented us driving to the property Giulia drove to where we were and led us back personally.

Lovely garden in which we had breakfast each morning. Julia and her father were excellent hosts. Room was impeccably clean and there was even a kitchen area in which you could prepare your own food.I always give very Frank reviews but there’s nothing I can criticise. Highly recommend a room with a view over the rear garden.

Nothing about the property . Only minor issue is that due to the location, parking nearby can be an issue. Suggest you take up the 5 euros a night offer in nearby garage

Everything was perfect. Giulia and her dad were the warmest hosts :) Communication was great. She was already waiting for us when we arrived and helped us to find a parking spot. Room was massive and had a big balcony overlooking the garden. Location was really good, despite the different heights in Modica, it was relatively easy to get to the main areas, only a few steps up and down! The highlight of our stay was possibly the breakfast, served in the garden with the mandarin trees. It was delicious, with savoury and sweet options and loads to choose from. We also got to meet Giulia's dad! I only wish my italian was more extensive than a few words, as I would have loved to chat with him a bit more.

B&B Il Giardino Dei Mandarini exceeded our expectations. The rooms are spacious and clean, the views of the city from the balcony are spectacular, and the hosts, Giulia and her father Joseph, are wonderful and helpful. The breakfast in the garden was a particular highlight!

Nothing in particular. It might be a bit tricky to get parking in the area, but Giulia was able to reserve a spot for us if we asked.

I absolutely loved our host, the garden was superb and a great place for breakfast. our common area was adequate for playing games as long as. it was early (other guest rooms in area). We walked to the market for snacks which was a workout but was funny! I would definitely stay there again

the bed was a little to hard for me and so was the pillow but everyone had their own preference.

Julia was very nice and gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants. The view from our balcony was lovely and we enjoyed having a cup of tea there in the evenings. The bed was firm but nice and the atmosphere was simple but inviting. Our breakfast was generous and we enjoyed eating in the garden. There is also a small Kitchen available to everyone, which was very useful. We highly recommend for couples who want to be in a quiet area but is walking distance from everything.

The water pressure in our shower would sometimes increase unexpectedly and because of that the shower head would spray outside of the shower, but other than that we had no problems. Everything was clean!