The view of the Temples from the hotel are spectacular. We also enjoyed the pool service and the meals available at the hotel. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. Once there, we didn't have to leave. There is also the ability to purchase tickets to the Valley of the Temples and access the park directly from the hotel with a short walk/hike. All of these perks made this hotel the best pick ever! We truly relaxed for a few days in the middle of our multi-city Italian vacation soaking in the sun and views both day and night of this lovely location.

An amazing location with lovely grounds and a wonderful view of the temples. Room was a nice size and the hotel was small and unique with a friendly staff. Acess to the temples was through hotel garden which made it easy. We booked a tour guide which was worth it as we had visitied many other sites in Sicily on our own and our guide added to our knowledge of the entire history. Lunch on the outside terrace on our sunny day was wonderful.

It was too cold to use the outdoor facilities when we were there unfortunately. Dinner and breakfast inside the main restaurant was way too formal for our liking and the room lacked any coziness. An easy drive up the hill for dinner at Aguglia Persa was delicious and worth the drive.

The Location is spectacular. easy and private access to the temples. Exceptional service from the staff . Two staff in particular were wonderful, Manuela and Antonino. The main restaurant and bar and breakfast areas were wonderful. We have been recommended the Hotel to other Australians.

The BBQ setting and ambience was spectacular but the food choice could have been improved. Coming from Australia, where BBQ is an important part of our culture , I would suggest rather than beef as your main protein a seafood or combination of local protein would have been better. nonetheless the experience with other hotel guests was wonderful and we caught up with some of them later in our travels. This is a very minor blemish. The Hotel is spectacular as stated earlier.

We liked everything! The accommodations were super clean and luxurious. We must have been upgraded because, in addition to a spacious bedroom, we also had a separate large living room! The bed and pillows were comfortable and the linens were high quality and crisp. Heavenly! The location was the main reason we selected this property. There is a path that takes you to the Valley of the Temples. So convenient and a delightful stroll. Purchasing tickets at the hotel was also super convenient. The hotel property was lovely and we enjoyed all our meals outside. Relaxing by the pool was also very pleasant. While meals and beverages were expensive, it’s to be expected given the level of quality and the view of the illuminated ruins. Breakfast was amazing!!

When you wake up in the morning and see a massive Greek Temple built approximately 2600 years ago in immaculate condition, how could there be anything wrong with this hotel or its location. The hotel is phenomena in its own right and have first class and friendly staff who are well trained and carry out their duties flawlessly. There is no question that their first priority is to make a memorable visit for their clients. The accomplish that with great ease. I was recommended Villa Athena by an Italian friend living in Canada and it met her comments. We have already recommended the Villa to our friends.

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The location of this property is great since you get access to the temples right from the property. That was the main reason I chose this hotel. Nice breakfast was included but some of the portions seemed larger than they needed to be since you want to indulge in the pastry tower they bring. Very good choices and quality of breakfast items.

It would have been nice to have the snack area open as a light option for dinner. It's a remote hotel and you're kind of stuck to have dinner at the resort restaurant unless you want to drive or taxi into town. The dinner was nicely done but elaborate when I would have preferred something lighter and less expensive.

The Villa Athena is more than a 5 Star Hotel. It is a 5-Star Plus Experience!! From the moment you enter the beautiful grounds, meet the gracious professional staff and experience the incredible views of the temples, you know you have chosen the most amazing hotel in all of Agrigento. The rooms are luxurious, have spacious bathrooms and fine quality bedding and toiletries. The views of the temple from the Terrace are stunning.!! We enjoyed our fine dining experiences for dinners and breakfasts. Our waiters, Antonio and Alex were professional and well trained. They were very efficient, pleasant and made sure our dining experiences were perfect. We purchased the tickets to see the Temples at the hotel Reception desk and it was an easy walk along the private path to the site. Because we chose the Villa Athena, our visit to the Valley of the Temples was the hi-light of our 3 weeks in Sicily. We highly recommend this exceptional accommodation.

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Excellent location for the Valley of Temples and just a short drive to the hilltop city of Agrigento. Room was well appointed with a lot of extras like robes and slippers. You just can’t beat the view of the temples while sipping a glass of wine in the afternoon.

The room was stuffy - had to open ALL of the windows to get air flow and cool it down as only heat was on for the winter months. Not a problem until the guests next door sat outside and smoked so then we had to close the windows. No ramp to lower level where our room was - steps only. Would have been nice to know ahead of time we should have dressed up for dinner.

The hotel is lovely, the room exquisite, linens luxurious, the grounds fabulous, and the breakfast delicious and extravagant. Reception staff were gracious and helpful. Direct access to the Valley of the Templi is a plus. Our experience with the hotel was 5* however the restaurant for lunch or dinner couldn’t have been more disappointing.

Lunch and dinner at the hotel are close to inedible. It’s hard to imagine the food being worse. The breads and appetizers were wonderful but the mains, although beautifully plated were like high school cafeteria food.

Breakfast was delicious with fresh orange juice & a generous selection of pastries each morning, a menu that was presented to you and also available to download. Again a great variety—eggs prepared numerous ways, cold cuts, fresh cheeses, smoked salmon, smoked swordfish. The wait staff was very nice, they seemed tired and the service could have been more orderly—such as ask what we would like to drink and serve beverages first, then deliver pastries, fresh flowers on the table—lovely but they should have been changed more often. Just details. Took a cooking class—very enjoyable. Worthwhile.

Shower tile should be scrubbed. Room needed to be renovated because it was outdated especially for a five star.