Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 28 reviews.
Anthony
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
“Amazing seafront villa”
+The views of the sea were spectacular and the outside terrace was amazing with outdoor kitchen
−Long walk into town but that was it, everything else was excellent
Alexandra
United States · Group of friends · September 2026
“A true Sicilian oceanfront villa”
+The most beautiful villa in Cefalu! The accommodations were perfect for our family of six adults. Comfortable beds and plenty of pillows. Adequately equipped with everything you would need in the kitchen plus plenty of games and ocean toys. We really appreciated having a few snacks and plenty of bottled water upon arrival. The views are spectacular. And the private beach is a dream. The outdoor pool and entertainment area is much larger than we expected! And booking and communication with Adriano, the owner, was phenomenal. Grazie mille!
Fred
Australia · Solo · August 2026
“Sicily is a must do destination amazing part of the world”
+The pool the view are amazing you can walk to the ocean beach
−The only downside was the lack of a bbq
Gemma
Australia · Group of friends · June 2026
“Wonderful stay, with everything we could possibly need. Excellent communication with host. Would definitely recommend.”
+Beautiful location and well laid out. Perfect for our group of 6. Fantastic outdoor seating area. Just a few minutes walk to the ocean. 15mins to town by taxi, easy to organise. The host was very good with our queries and always on WhatsApp checking in to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay. He also helped us with arranging a wonderful boat trip at short notice when our original booking was cancelled.
−Just be aware there's no flushing loo paper. Instead it goes in a bin. As is common in Cefalu and Palermo.
Dorothy
Australia · Group of friends · May 2026
“A magical place to stay! Highly recommend”
+The location is wonderful! The outdoor area with a kitchen was great and we enjoyed the view immensely. It was a favourite place to stay on our trip.
Tom
United Kingdom · Solo · May 2026
+We had a generally good stay at Villa Archipelago, but it was a bit of a mixed experience for our family. On the positive side, the villa itself was well-equipped and provided a comfortable base for us. The kids had a lot of fun playing on the tennis court, and the little beach nearby is a nice touch,if you don't mind braving the rocks and the sea, it’s a great spot for rock pooling.
−However, we were quite disappointed with the pool facilities. The property listing explicitly stated that the pool would be open, ready, and heated for our stay in April. Unfortunately, the pool was not heated at all, and the main pool was green and clearly in need of a thorough cleaning. Because of this, we couldn't enjoy the pool area as we had planned. The real saving grace of our holiday was Cefalù itself. It is an absolutely lovely town, and we spent a lot of our time there enjoying the beautiful sandy beach and the fantastic local restaurants. Overall, it's a decent property in a great location, but management needs to ensure the amenities match what is promised in the listing.
Grainne
Ireland · Group of friends · October 2025
“a home away from home”
+Communication was outstanding, we arrived late due to flight delays and Adriano was easily contactable via wats app, meet us with the keys and helped us to figure out where we would have dinner. He had stocked the fridge with water and milk to tide us over until we could get to a supermarket the next morning. This meant so much to my family. We stayed here as I got married in Cefalu so it was a wonderful place to get ready and host family and friends through the week. The scenery helped beautifully with my photos. This is a beautiful home to stay in with family- you feel like your in a home away from home with great space to cook and entertain for anyone who enjoys doing that. the private beach with hidden natural pools and waterfall was just stunning
−the communal pool wasn't available to us at the time- but to be honest thats not even a complaint, id be clutching at straws to have anything to complain about.
Tatiany
Norway · Family · May 2025
“Highly recommended for families!”
+Great place! The outdoor area (veranda) was really good, with outdoor kitchen, wine fridge and private pool. We spent a lot of time there. The garden and the private beach were also a big plus when we were travelling with kids. The kids loved staying there, and we are definitely coming back if we travel to Cefalu again. The host, Adriano, is super nice and willing to help if you need any information of have any questions.
−We have a 3, 5 year old, and could not leave him a lone at all at the veranda, not even for 30 seconds, because it’s quite high if you fall. Despite the safety wall being too low, it’s quite wide, so it was not totally unsafe either. There are not busses or public transports around, so have a car or use taxis (15 euros to Cefalu center). We did Scilly by train, and it worked well for us. Despite a couple of things, I’d definitely recommend this place!
Jane
New Zealand · Family · October 2024
“An amazing charming Villa”
+The Villa was amazing. We loved the outdoor cooking facilities. Great for a family with the pool and tennis court. After a busy couple of weeks in Rome it was a relaxing end to our holiday.
Paula
United Kingdom · Family · September 2024
“Exceptional”