B & B Terra e Mare is a hipster hotel in Ortigia in Siracusa. This place has 63 reviews and an average rating of 4.3 of 5. This is a very good rating.
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A lovely place, run by a wonderful, helpful and charming host.
The room was very harmoniously decorated. The large bed was comfortable, the bathroom had everything you need. The breakfast on the terrace was the highlight for us. Magnificent views over old venerable buildings and the sea to the left and right. We recommend. We will be back. Grazie Cristina
Terra mare pros and Cons
We took 3 rooms last September: 2 double and one single.
Bottom line it was very good.
Cons
2 high floors + another one, the attic, withoutXwithout elevator
If bad knees or bad back... not for you
No safe in your room meaning you have to take your valuables, passports, money with you all the time if you feel you'll worry otherwise...
problem if you want to go to the beach
1 set of key only (not a magnetic card), but it always like that with B'nB
But it also means that since usually you are a s couple you can't go doing different things since you won't be able to open the main door at the street.
The Single room: a window without a curtain nor shades so there is light early in the morning... preventing you from sleeping..Actually this was probably the main and worst Con.
The double room at the 2nd st floor had a balcony which was very good, however our double in the attic under the roof was ok but the window was on the roof meaning it could be opened only when there was no risk of rain
Mattress not firm (significant when you suffer from back problems)
Pillows very big, and only one instead of 2 of different size and firmness as usually you get 2 sorts: thick and thin, hard and soft...
Ours were of one kind: big and not soft... again problems with back problems
Anyway, my son's single, also in the attic, was not as good at because of the sunshine (morning light which I have already mentioned) , the mattress, which was not firm, and the window which couldn't be opened as much as we tried (perhaps we did it wrong)
Pros
Cristina, Lucia, Maria Helena are real nice people
The Breakfast was delicious and I'd even add Exceptional!
Rooms cosy (but very small)
Location: right in Ortigia, which is awesome and the reason we chose this BnB
Parking: perfect, at the foot of the BnB, 15€ 24 hours, you can leave and come back using the same ticket, another of the choice main reasons
Bottom line, It was good, could be better, and I'm not sure if I'd come back...because of personal limitations.
Still a very good 4 star rating as not everyone has difficulties climbing stairs, carrying heavy luggage, nor back problems demanding quality mattress and pillows.
Also for the Exceptional breakfast,
And especially for Cristina, Lucia, Maria Helena who are really nice persons!
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it is the worst.
i got a ticket for illegal parking even though we parked our car the place the host guided us.
so we send email to our host, but she has never answered till now.
i strongly insist not to use this hostel at all.
This is the best place l have ever stayed at. It was fully stocked with everything you needed. Dishes, pots, bottled water. The owner gives you all the info where to go and have fun. It is 2 minutes from the ocean and 2 minutes from the outdoor fresh market. The main bath is off the hook. The kitchen is modern and all the rooms are huge and immaculate. Gelato is 3 minutes away. Fresh italian bread or pizza is 5 minutes away. What a place not far from museums even walked to the castle. His friend the sandwich artist is amazing and Andrea brought us there. He also gave us a history lesson. He was always on time if we asked for anything and never kept us waiting. He even arranged haircuts for us at the place and at a great price. I wish i could give him 10 stars. I think l will if you stay there tell him l gave him 10 stars. The only thing he cant do is make good coffee but neither can my wife. Look this place was great. Go and have fun. Joe d
The place is cash only and this was not clearly stated anywhere. The owner said it was written within the conditions but i could not retrieve this information anywhere in my booking confirmation. You have to carry your bags 3 flights up, this is not written anywhere. I have to say the staff was very welcoming, Angelo helped us carry our luggage and Lucia did a perfect job cleaning and tidying the room.
While the place was clean, the entrance of the building was disgusting there were cockroaches everywhere.
They sell the place showing the beautiful terrace but this is only open in the morning before 10am. After that, the owner refused to give us access. The breakfast is mediocre, the pastries, cheese and cold cuts were not fresh. The coffee was ok. The location was central but not really worth the cost.
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