Ragusa, ItalyDonnafugata
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa
Sicilian countryside golf estate
Sicilian countryside golf estate
Wide fairways and open farmland shape daily life across 500 hectares of quiet Sicilian countryside.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 900-square-metre spa offering Turkish baths, hydrotherapy pools, and post-round muscle therapies.
Listed
Secluded estate living with private grounds, an ancient stone wine cellar, and Mediterranean dining.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms and suites are spacious and elegant, with either patios or balconies that look out over the gardens, the countryside, or the golf courses.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Donnafugata Castle is minutes away by car, and the coast at Marina di Ragusa is a short drive south.
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The rooms
Contemporary interiors feature subdued tones and streamlined comforts, arranged for quiet rest after days on the greens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A crescent outdoor pool looks across the golf course, and an indoor hydrotherapy pool runs heated water jets.
The spa
Six treatment rooms use CULTI products for Mediterranean bodywork. The thermal suite adds a Finnish sauna and Turkish baths.
At the table
Il Carrubo serves traditional Sicilian cuisine on outdoor terraces, and Il Palmento pours regional vintages beneath stone archways.
How it began
The grounds sit on historic farmland leased from Marchese Orazio Arezzo, right beside a sixth-century BC Greek necropolis.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.