Via Nilo, 98050 Malfa, Italy
#1 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Malfa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.3
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
David
AustraliaPaola was excellent in taking care of our needs. Arranging for taxi pick up from wharf etc. and was very helpful in suggesting sights and restaurants.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Matilde
BelgiumThe comfort of the bed for us was quite an issue, we did not sleep very well because of the mattress.. Since we were staying 4 nights that was quite long. For us this was the main issue with this wonderful place! Also note that the internet reception in our room (number 2) was quite bad or inexistent. We only had a good reception on the terrace.
Amazing breakfast in the morning Amazing breakfast terrace and setting. The garden is beautiful. Each room has a private terrace, ours smelled of jasmine in the evening and it was a delight to be received like this after a full day exploring Salina. Paolo was very helpful, nice and recommended great restaurants to us! It was a pleasure to wake up every morning and to chat about our adventures with him on that breakfast terrace in the morning before heading out.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Valentine
FranceNothing!
We stayed four nights at Il Geslo Vacanze, Paolo and Gianfranco were really great hosts providing information about buses, maps and help when necessary. The room was great with a magnificent seaview (and a hammock to enjoy the sun). The breakfast on the terrasse were a great way to to start and plan the day ! Overall, a really great stay ! We would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Salina !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Krystian
AustriaIt wouldn't hurt to renew the shower head fixture in the room we had.
Very friendly and forthcoming staff (even though not everybody spoke EN). Every piece of advice we were given by the host was spot on. It's located very close to the town centre yet still in a quiet location. The hamak with views of either the sea or Monte dei Porri hanging on the generous terrace allowed for great relaxation.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Guy
United KingdomThe only thing which I could find fault with would be that the wifi was weak and not adequate if you were going to try to work from there.
Laid back vibe in lovely location with great views and great proximity to restaurants and town main square and also beautiful beach. Gianfranco and Luciano were both very helpful with advice about travel and places to go and see. The room was a good size with a nice balcony with a great view (including a hammock) and everything worked perfectly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Sarah
AustraliaNothing.
We had a really wonderful 3-day stay at Il Gelso Vacanze, located in Malfa. It was close to the heart of the village, and also a short walk down some very interesting and safe laneways, past ripe figs, to the local beach (Spiaggia dello Scario (you have to visit!). Giafranco was super helpful, made great breakfasts on the deck, and gave us lots of tips for things to do and see. We couldnt fault our stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Paul
AustraliaWe truly loved every part of our 10 day stay at Il Gelso. Malfa is a beautiful town and the hotel location was perfect. Il Gelso is a short stroll to the shops, local restaurants and to the beach. Our traditional room was large with a private terrace and had a lovely ocean view. The daily breakfast was delicious and served on the terrace with beautiful views. The room was very clean and serviced daily. We couldn't have wished for anymore. We felt very relaxed and at home here. Gianfranco was a wonderful host; welcoming, friendly, helpful and we will always remember his kindness, it really made our stay. We look forward to returning again and would highly recommend a stay at Il Gelso.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Michelle
AustraliaThe property was located in a beautiful area in Malfa , the service was excellent , Gianfranco was a great host was very helpful & he organised taxis fir me & made wonderful breakfast , was very welcoming , especially because my Italian was very bad . I highly recommend this accommodation & great local restaurants , very close by .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Paul
ItalyA serene beautiful location amongst the malfa hills, a short walk to the charming town and gorgeous beach. Gianfranco our host was extremely pleasant and helpful throughout our stay. Lovely breakfast terrace with sunset ocean views Grazie per tutti!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Rose
AustraliaThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Rose
United StatesThe property was close to the beach and the view from the shared terrace was spectacular.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Boglárka
Hungary-
Amazing hospitality with a beautiful garden!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Darren
United KingdomThe accommodation in a beautiful spot in Malfa, close to the beach and town. The view from the breakfast deck was beautiful. Also, I was unwell when we were meant to checkout and Gianfranco very kindly let us use the room for half a day and helped us with transportation. He was always on hand to help with anything we needed and made our stay.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Daniel
ItalyNothing to say!
Gianfranco served us a lovely and sweet breakfast every morning with an exceedingly beautiful view of the ocean ahead and the island's volcanoes, vineyards and flora behind.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Barbara
United StatesThe wifi was spotty, but I expect it may be everywhere on Salina, as the satellite data was as well. Luckily, this is a beautiful, secluded spot where you sure don’t need it.
This was a lovely place to stay in the beautiful, quiet village of Malfa on Salina. Quaint antique touches in the spacious room and the large sunny patio with hammock and a great view of the ocean below made us feel like we were at a summer cottage. GianFranco, the manager, was incredibly sweet and gracious. A very pleasant place to unwind and unplug, and within walking distance to the bus, several restaurants, and the small local piazza. Malfa was the perfect antidote to Taormina, which seemed a bit crowded and chichi to us.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Anders
BelgiumNormally they only serve a light sweet breakfast, but we asked for a salty breakfast and it was fine.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 3 September 2022
Shoshana
IsraelGianfranco was so welcoming and helpful. I couldnt have imagined a better stay. I truly loved every moment the facilities are also very spacious and well kept. The location is excellent as well. I will definetly be back.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 20 May 2022
Steven
United Statesvery lovely setting, nice staff and relaxing to the maximum. even hammocks on porches. not modern luxury but quaintness hard to beat. also AC worked great
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2021
Katy
United KingdomThere were more options for breakfast than we realised, a little breakfast menu maybe helpful for guests.
Everything was wonderful! Gianfranco is a lovely host, more than happy to help with queries and to provide information, including lending us a walking map of the island. The room was spotless and was cleaned every day, including the private terrace. The room is well equipped including a mini fridge and wonderful shower. The room is large and has everything you need. The private terrace has an amazing view and breakfast is served on a communal terrace. It is only y a 5 minute walk to bars and restaurants but is very quiet and only a 10 minute walk to the wonderful beach. A perfect spot for an early morning sunrise swim before anyone else is up. We would definitely stay again. A big thank you to Gianfranco too for letting us keep our room when we stopped over in Stromboli for 1 night with no extra charge. If you are in Malfa it’s the place to stay.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 11 September 2021
Harry
FranceThe bed was a little uncomfortable
Gia Franco was an amazing host from providing information about the island, hiking maps, a great breakfast every morning; I normally like a plain croissant but he had some crème-filled that were amazing. Very accommodating in every way and the views from the breakfast/sitting area terrace were amazing.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 31 July 2021
Roberta
LuxembourgAmazing stay everything was perfect from staff to location
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Anonymous
United StatesAn absolutely stunning view, lovely B&B and wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2021
Anonymous
GermanyBreakfast was more than simple, no Italian cappuccino, no butter, jam and juice only after request The light on the terazza was not comfortable for convenient evening stays (hard neon)
The place was beautiful, just few minutes from the bus stop
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Jayne
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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