Ortigia Sea Charme by Ortigia Apartments

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  James

  MT · extended_group · Oct 2026

  10/10

  Comfortable and enjoyable.

  The property is a well-kept, clean and fully equipped apartment on different floors. The outdoor terrace on the roof enjoys sea views as well as clear view of Mount Etna. It is clear that the owner has an eye for detail and comfort. Although I never met the owners, they are well organized, informative and helpful. We corresponded via WhatsApp.

  The only thing I can say is that it is not a suitable choice for anyone with mobility issues, as there are several stairs to climb to get to the property, and more stairs inside. Otherwise I can't fault it at all.

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  Juan

  US · couple · Oct 2026

  8/10

  Great location but a lot of stairs.

  Great location.

  The amount of stairs. We were aware about it, but it was more than expected. Specially inside of the apartment.

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  Teresa

  US · extended_group · Oct 2026

  9/10

  Superb location, close to everything and a lovely rooftop view of the sea.

  The location of this apartment is absolutely superb--just one block off the sea, very close to a fabulous swimming platform and cove, a 10-minute walk to the daily market, and less than a block from many fantastic restaurants. The apartment has a generous main-floor living/dining/kitchen area with beautiful and comfortable decor, a large sectional (a rarity in Sicilian apartments), and modern amenities, plus a full bathroom. Up a set of stairs, the master bedroom has a large ensuite and a soaking tub; the smaller second bedroom has two twin beds and is a bit tight for two adults with minimal storage. Note that the second bathroom is located down the stairs from the bedrooms. The rooftop area was wonderful, with a lovely view of the sea and plenty of room for our group of four to be at the dining table with 4 chairs. There were two comfortable loungers, an outdoor grill, and a large bench area for additional seating. We appreciated the sun awning as well. There are several levels of stairs to ascend to get to the apartment, but it was well worth it. Once inside the apartment, there is one set of stairs to the bedroom level and another to the rooftop deck.

  The only negative for us was the check-in process upon arrival. We were told to pick up the keys at one address via the Booking.com directions, and then a couple of days in advance, we were given a different address. We gave that one to our driver and made arrangements with him to take us there. On the ride, I checked my WhatsApp and saw that we were given yet another different address for key pickup. Thankfully, we had a driver who was able to get on the phone with the host to figure out where to take us. Once we arrived at the property, we were unable to open the key box using the code we'd been sent. We tried several times and had to reach out to the host (who didn't answer on the first attempt even though she knew we were arriving and said she'd be available). Thankfully, our driver interceded again, and we learned we'd been given the wrong key box code--twice. The numbers had been transposed. After much stress and delay, we finally got the right code and were able to enter the apartment. Not only was this stressful for us, but the required help from our driver cost him an extra 45 minutes of his time. We would have literally been lost without him.

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  Pamela

  NL · solo_traveller · Jul 2025

  9/10

  Really nice spacious apartment with a really nice terrace and a short walk to restaurants etc. Hosts very helpful.

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  Sharon

  CA · young couple · Apr 2025

  10/10

  Exceptional