Standard King Room
269 sq.ft • Quiet Room • King Bed
From $338
Menfi, Italy
La Foresteria Planetaestate
4 star
From $338/Night
From $338/Night
Standard Amenities
Air conditioning
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
Minibar
Room service
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La Foresteria Planetaestate
La Foresteria Planeta Estate sits four kilometres outside Menfi, on the same vineyard land the Planeta family has farmed for seventeen generations since 1694, and the hotel is one of the gateways the family itself built into that world, alongside their wineries in Menfi, Noto and Etna. Fourteen rooms spread across two floors keep the place personal rather than grand: rooms with garden views, terrace rooms, and a run of sea-facing suites with balconies for guests who want the water close. There is a pool on the grounds and a private beach nearby, though the beach itself closes every October and May. A sauna, a steam room and a library round out the quieter hours, and free bicycles are there for anyone who would rather ride out into the countryside than drive it. The restaurant, bar and poolside bar are the only places to eat and drink on site, which suits a stay built around the pool and the vines rather than a strip of restaurants in town. Staff speak English, Italian, German and French, and pets are allowed, so a dog on the terrace is not an issue. There is a playroom and babysitting for families, though anyone expecting a resort schedule of kids clubs and organised activity should look elsewhere; with fourteen rooms, this stays small and quiet by design. The same goes for travellers wanting nightlife on the doorstep, since the centre of Menfi is a short drive rather than a walk. What sets it apart is straightforward: this is a working Sicilian wine estate, not just a hotel near one, run by the same family for seventeen generations since 1694.\n\nLa Foresteria Planeta Estate is a fourteen-room hotel on the vineyard land the Planeta family has farmed for seventeen generations since 1694, near Menfi with a private beach and pool. It suits quiet, wine-minded travellers more than nightlife seekers; the beach closes every October and May.
Select the perfect room for your stay.
Standard Suite
377 sq.ft • High Floor
From $365
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Standard King Room with Terrace
215 sq.ft • Private Terrace • Full Double Bed
From $367
Standard Room (Sea View)
215 sq.ft • Ocean View
From $395
Standard Double Room (Pool View)
215 sq.ft • Poolside Room • Full Double Bed
From $338
Standard Queen Room (Pool View)
215 sq.ft • Poolside Room • Full Double Bed
From $401
Standard Double or Twin Room with Terrace
215 sq.ft • Private Terrace • Twin Beds
From $395
Deluxe Quadruple Room with Terrace
323 sq.ft • Private Terrace
From $418
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace
323 sq.ft • Private Terrace • Twin Beds
From $425
Standard Double Room with Terrace
377 sq.ft • Private Terrace • Double Bed
From $390
Standard Queen Room (Sea View) with Terrace
215 sq.ft • Ocean View, Private Terrace • Full Double Bed
From $475
Deluxe Quadruple Room
484 sq.ft
From $539
Standard Double or Twin Room
215 sq.ft • Twin Beds
From $346
Junior Suite
431 sq.ft
From $420
Junior Suite with Terrace
215 sq.ft • Private Terrace • Full Double Bed
From $390
Standard Quadruple Room (Garden View)
431 sq.ft • Garden View
From $399
Junior Queen Suite (Sea View) with Terrace
215 sq.ft • Ocean View, Private Terrace • Full Double Bed
From $511
Insider Info
What to Know Before You Go
A Winery Family's Five-Century Story
Planeta has been shaped by the same Sicilian family for seventeen generations, its roots reaching back through five centuries of agricultural evolution. La Foresteria in Menfi stands within this legacy, serving as one of the estate's gateways to the family's story, its vineyards, and its long tradition of hospitality on the island.
Casa Planeta's Family-Style Welcome
Guests at La Foresteria are received in the warm, family-style spirit the Planeta family calls Casa Planeta, guardian of its history and values. The estate shares the best of the Sicilian experience through its land, culture, and genuine sense of hospitality, connecting Menfi to sister estates across the island.
Where you'll be
Contrada Passo Di Gurra, 92013 Menfi, Italy
Need to know
A few notes on your visit.
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Size of property
14 rooms across 2 floors
Cards accepted
Visa, Master Card, American Express
Electricity
230V · 50Hz · type C/F/L sockets
Meals
Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details.
Extra info
A cleaning tax is not included in the reservation price and is payable separately at the hotel.
Mandatory gala dinner fees may apply at Italy hotels. Guests should contact the hotel directly for more information.
**Know Before You Go**
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2,999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
**Fees**
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Guests must pay a cleaning fee of EUR 25.00 per apartment.
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
**Renovations and Closures**
The following facilities will be closed during October and May:
Beach
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