Il Glicine sul Golfo

Pros: This felt like a stay in a real Sicilian home. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. The view from the terrace where we had breakfast was amazing.

Cons: Access with a car is not easy. Steep narrow road and tricky to turn round however perfectly safe. Steep walk to beach and restaurants.

Our stay was very enjoyable all round 👌🏻

Pros: The location and the view of the bay was fabulous! Our host Silvana was absolutely charming and we felt we were staying with family as she was so warm and welcoming. Everything was super and we had a lovely 3 night stay. Palermo was very easy to get to bus 806 👍

Cons: Nothing negative to say

A beautiful home and view

Pros: Everything! Silvana is wonderful. The view is spectacular. The garden smelt beautiful with all the flowers and beautiful plants. The room was perfect with everything you need. The place was a much needed home away from home. No wonder it has such amazing reviews.

Cons: Nothing. Was perfect.

feels like home

Pros: Silvana is an excellent host, the view of the house is perfect, it is a typical italian house that you feel like home, the room has everthing needed, breakfast is delicious which was prepared by the host, 10min walking to the center and beach, easy to park, the only thing that breaks the slience is the sound of birds

Beautiful property with wonderful hosts.

Pros: Incredible property with a lot of character. The view from the terrace is stunning. Breakfast is prepared each day and the hosts are such welcoming and warm people. I enjoyed hearing the hostess’s stories over a cappuccino. She’s been doing this for 40 years and has a few great stories to tell. The restaurants they recommended to us were also really good. The property is super comfortable and you really get that homey feel.

Cons: While it’s not far from the beach and main restaurants, the hill to get up there is quite steep. I was fine but I could imagine if I had taken my parents here, it would’ve been tough for them to walk up and down to get to the beach and restaurants etc. I’m sure there are ways to work around it though!

Great bed and breakfast in a good location

Pros: Great location right near the main town and beach. It is a real bed and breakfast and Sylvana was very welcoming and nice.

Pros: Looooved this place so much. We will always come back to it! 10/10!

We had a wonderful week in Mondello thanks to our lovely host!

Pros: We loved the view every morning when we had our breakfast on the terrace. Our host was amazing and very helpful. She arranged taxis for us to and from the airport but also back from the theatre one night. The house was amazing and the garden beautiful. The bedroom was just fine and there was always plenty of hot water for a lovely shower. Although the beach was a 10 minute walk from the house, it was still manageable and worth it when we got there! It was easy to get a bus into Palermo when we needed to.

Cons: Not sure really. It would have been nicer to be closer to the beach but that would take away from the view we had every morning. This has nothing to do with our host or the property, but we thought the town of Mondello could do with a tidy up. I don't think the local council do a very good job as the streets are quite dirty. However, the beach was very clean as was the water!

We would love to return to this oasis. A memorable stay that felt like a real holiday.

Pros: Our delightful host Silvana ran the first B&B in Mondello, 50 years ago. This is the only place in our one month Italian holiday where breakfast is included and what a treat it is to sit on her shaded deck, with a gorgeous view of the bay, sipping coffee and eating scrambled eggs, or pastry or whatever you desire. The suite was so comfortable and quiet, away from the bustle of the waterfront, with a fantastic supermarket and restaurants nearby.

Cons: People hoping for a bath should take note that these photos are out of date, as the bath has been removed. It was still lovely though. Note that as the property is perched high on the hill, it’s a fair climb to get there… perfect for working off that gelato :)

We had great days in Mondello!

Pros: Communication was really good. We had some great days at their house. The old lady and all the people were so helpful and nice! We liked the breakfast and the view is really awesome! We were also allowed to use the terrace/balcony late in the evening to see the firework.