Casa Dell'Aromatario b&b

Casa Dell Aromatario is modern, light-filled, beautifully decorated with plants and has all the right touches. It appears that no expense was spared in constructing the B&B from an ancient church property. The room where you take breakfast has been carved out of rock and is an architectural beauty. Although it was too chilly to take advantage of the rooftop terrace it looks perfect for late afternoon drinks or just lounging and taking in the view. But what makes this place really special are the hosts, Silvio and his brother Carmelo. They are the most accommodating and helpful hosts with restaurant recommendations and other information and will do anything to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

A really lovely, memorable, hotel. The 2 brothers who own the hotel could not be more attentive - keen to ensure that all of their guests enjoy their stay and have everything they need. There is no parking outside the hotel but there is free parking nearby, which you are shown to once you have unloaded your luggage. The whole hotel is beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. There are artefacts relating to the history of the building which are really interesting and we had a tour of the herb garden too. There are a couple of roof terraces where you can sit and relax and there is free tea available during the day. Breakfast in the cellar is really lovely - all local produce in a fascinating part of the building. We stayed for 2 nights and thought Sciacca was nice enough, but not outstanding. We will probably remember our stay at Casa dell’Aromatario more than the town, as it was a really memorable experience.

What a little gem of a place. Sadly we only stayed here for one night, by default as our b@b had double booked us. Silvio went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Beautiful rooms, stunning 1000 year old breakfast room, breakfast was amazing.

We loved our stay here, primarily due to the kindness and attention of the owners, brothers Silvio and Carmelo. Upon arrival, Silvio accompanied my husband to find parking, setting the stage for a pleasant stay. He subsequently arranged a tuk tuk tour for us, gave us a tour of the inn and explained its history (which was most interesting given that the building was originally a grain repository), and upon departure insisted on carrying our bags to our parked car and stopping traffic to help us get on the road. Carmelo was equally gracious, giving me a detailed tour of his herb garden and explaining the virtues of each plant. Nothing seemed to be too much for them to do to make our stay pleasant. Breakfast was varied and plentiful in what had originally been the grain repository. Silvio even noticed that my husband ate the packaged croissants at breakfast and the next morning showed up with two freshly baked croissants from a nearby bakery. The room was nicely appointed and extremely clean and there were some nice seating areas outside the rooms where you could enjoy the fresh air or dry out your laundry. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sciacca, which is a very pleasant seaside town. However, what made our stay special were the exceptional and caring owners of this property. I highly recommend this B&B for future stays.

My wife and I stayed at the lovely B&B Casa dell'Aromatario in early July. This B&B (it's essentially a small boutique hotel) is perfectly situated on one of the main roads through town, with shopping and great restaurants within easy walking distance. Our room was well appointed and super clean. Room cleaning service was unobtrusive and efficient. The town itself, an old fishing village and hour southwest of Agrigento, is more than worth a visit, and the Tuk Tuk excursion is a nice way to get around the steep streets, especially in the historic Byzantine Arab section. What really sets this place apart is the proprietors, Silvio and his brother Carmelo. From waiving us in to a temporary parking spot as we pulled in, insisting on carrying our bags up the stairs to our room, driving with us to nearby parking, and essentially tending to our every question and need, they are a dream team -- incredibly passionate about what they've created and eager to cover whatever you need. Carmelo has created an amazing collection of aromatic herbs in an courtyard behind the B&B, which you can enter though a back door to the hotel or from the side street. We spent an hour with him and enjoyed every minute as he carefully walked us through his creations. At the end, my wife asked for a Coke Zero. Because the B&B didn't carry that variety and it was Sunday, where most shops were closed, we thought we were out of luck. 15 minutes later, Silvio reappeared with the Coke Zero in hand, and who knows where he went to get one for us. But that sort of service sums up our experience at dell'Aromatario. We recommend Sciacca as a nice stop in your travels through Sicily and highly recommend that you stay with Silvio and Carmelo when you come through. Five stars!