La Foresteria Planeta Estate

Perfection and maximum attention to detail.

I just spent 3 days with my husbands entire family at La Foresteria. It’s a small intimate country hotel located an hour south of Palermo in a vineyard overlooking the sea. The stay was planned with meticulous attention to detail by the lovely Deborah Hoppeler who went over and above to orchestrate an amazing stay from making sure all ages and tastes were catered for to finding the perfect birthday cake. Everything from the food, amazing service and spectacular wine was loved and appreciated by all. It was the perfect place to plan this family get together! I have now been here 3 times and plan to come back. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

We were lucky enough to stay for four nights and loved everything about this place. Room was comfortable and spacious, spotlessly clean with lovely views across the estate to the sea from the outdoors terrace. Food was amazing, both at breakfast and dinner, accompanied by some excellent wines from Planeta. Beach Club is also excellent, with great combination of sun & shade plus excellent food at its own restaurant.

Great place.

This hotel was a refreshing one night break from all the air bnb we stayed at during our trip. We came with our child and while they slept we even were able to use our baby monitor in the restaurant for a romantic meal. The dinner and wine was to die for. Famiky room was great and beds very comfortable. If we are ever in Sicily I know where I will be staying again. *Internet not the best but sufficient for our needs.

I had tried to book a night here but it was full. Fortunately I looked a few weeks later & they had a room. Stunning views done to the sea. Our room opened onto a herb garden with the view behind. The infinity pool was most welcome in 30c weather. We chose the 4 course tasting menu with wine pairings and each dish was beautifully prepared and delicate tasting. We couldn’t decide which course was our favourite. They accommodated our son who just wanted a la carte. Hospitality was friendly & courteous. We should have stayed another night.

We booked 3 nights as a relaxing wine plantation stay after completing a 9 day cycling trip in Sicily. Perfect location for our exploration of the southern and western parts of Sicily. Highest marks for staff and accommodation as well as food. Easy car access to surrounding sights. We also booked 3 nights at their apartments in Palermo—also a treat in a modern apartment well equipped and on border of central city. Used their guide planner as well for an excellent half day walking tour of the city to get our bearings and for suggestions of what to see on our own. Check their website for details.

Visited in August 2023 having visited 10 years prior- it is a fantastic spot with great views and lots of things to do in the local area. The pool is fantastic and having the beach club is a nice added bonus- we spent 2 days down there and enjoyed the food and ambience. In terms of the hotel - most of the staff were great and really helpful but a few front of house staff members were surly and honestly a bit aggressive with the sales pitch for having dinner or doing cooking classes etc. They ask you ‘what time you will join for dinner’ rather than ‘if’. We enjoyed our meal there but we didn’t feel we wanted to stay in the hotel 24/7 and enjoyed going to other local places- but when you say you’re not saying for dinner they are totally disinterested and a bit rude. It soured the stay a little bit but honestly it’s a great hotel with great location and the wine is fantastic. If you can deal with the hard sell then it’s worth it.

Lovely position into the vineyards of Planeta. Very professional staff, attentive to the detail! Food experience at restaurant was excellent! Not to mention the breakfast (all local products and above all fresh orange juice! A variety of delicious dishes, well thought! My suite had a good view on the country. I found well projected and organized also the service at the Insula beach!

Lovely hotel, located in a beautiful area. friendly staff and a good restaurant.