I called the number for Albergo Domus Mariae and made a reservation for a sea view room. When we arrived the hotel was closed. When I called the hotel number again I was told that we would be staying across the street in the Domus Mariae Benessere, the convent. It didn't really matter but it was confusing. Our room was... More

Was booked into their sister hotel domus benessere, but the hotel closed due to issues and I was sent here. Cinza was very helpful from the beginning although I was not happy with the situation, as I was not getting a sea view room which I paid for. Was very dissapointed that I wasn't upgraded due to inconvenience and would... More

I'm embarassed it has taken me so long to write this review. Ortygia was our first stop on a two week holiday at the end of August and Domus Mariae was a great landing place. It is in a perfect location, easy to walk around Ortygia and to see all of the sites. Cinzia was simply the best - outgoing... More

Fabulous location in Ortygia. Our large, well-equipped room had a great balcony overlooking the street and 17th century church across the way. The incredible breakfast served across the street in the main building was the best we had in Sicily. Cinzia is very charming and extremely helpful. Parking can be limited near the hotel so follow the hotel's (and Cinzia's)... More

Hands down my favourite place on a 10-day journey around Sicily. A former convent still owned by the nuns, who are clearly moving with the times. The albergo is across the road from the main building and the spa (where you go for a huge and delicious breakfast) so its much more quiet. I think some of the rooms may... More

Atmospheric building in a great location - with a stunning sea view through old-fashioned wooden shutters. Cinzia is an exceptionally helpful receptionist, with recommendations fro visits and restaurants. Free wi-fi. This is the hotel on the sea front. The twin hotel is across the road, set back from the sea-front; each has its own check-in.

We stayed at the Albergo Domus Mariae for three nights during our recent trip to Sicily, based on the recommendation of some well-traveled friends who had been there a few years ago. This was the nicest hotel we stayed at on our trip and I would definitely stay there again. The location was good, and our room had big windows... More

My husband and I spent nearly two weeks visiting tourist sights in Sicily in April and were lucky to end the tour with Domus Mariae in Siracusa. It was comfortable, clean, had incredible views of the sea and Cinzia in the reception gave us excellent tips on restaurants. Breakfast in the elegant dining room was of good quality and the... More

it would be hard to exaggerate how wonderful this place is....the location is near everything you want to see on Ortygia and it is right on the ocean (not every room faces the sea, so be sure to ask for one). The service is brisk and efficient. Our room had old wooden shudder doors that opened on to a balcony... More