Casa Dell'Aromatario b&b

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.

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!