Hotel Antico Convento • Ritiro Con Vista
Perched on the hillside of Ragusa in southeastern Sicily, Hotel Antico Convento offers commanding views across the Val di Noto UNESCO heritage landscape.
Hotel Antico Convento • Ritiro Con Vista is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ragusa, Italy, hosting 25 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Comiso Airport (CIY), 45 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, October.
About Hotel Antico Convento • Ritiro Con Vista
Perched on the hillside of Ragusa in southeastern Sicily, Hotel Antico Convento offers commanding views across the Val di Noto UNESCO heritage landscape.
The restored 18th-century convent building commands elevation that frames the Baroque architecture and rolling countryside below.
Stone terraces and period details provide an authentic Sicilian backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
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The hotel was beautiful and historic, amazing to see. And the staff was very nice, helpful and friendly. They lent us an adapter for the outlets and tried to help where they could.
Beatriz Pero · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €110 to €180 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CIY, 45 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Historic convent conversion dating to the 1700s with original architectural character intact
- Elevated position provides panoramic sightlines across UNESCO-listed Val di Noto valley
- On-site hotel accommodates up to 150 guests with overnight lodging in converted convent rooms
- Licensed civil ceremony space within the restored convent chapel structure
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMGuest arrival, check-in at hotel, welcome aperitivo on terrace
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMCeremony in convent chapel
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PMCocktail reception on main terrace with valley views
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMSeated lunch reception in dining hall
- 7:00 PM - 11:00 PMEvening dinner and dancing on secondary terrace or indoor hall
- 9:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CIY · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Comiso Airport.
- Typical total
- €18,000-35,000Aisle estimate
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€18,000-35,000 (100 guests, 2-night stay, peak season)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,200-2,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85-140 a headAisle estimate
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€85-140 (food, beverage, service)
- Room rate
- €120-200 a nightAisle estimate
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€120-200 (double room, depending on season)
- Weather window
- May – July
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0932 161 1477
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season; consult venue directly for custom packages. Minimum guest count not publicly specified; direct inquiry recommended for smaller events.
Questions about the venue
Can ceremonies be held outdoors?+
Yes, the property offers both indoor chapel space and outdoor terrace settings with valley views. Weather contingency options are available within the convent structure.
What is the guest accommodation capacity?+
The hotel contains 27 rooms across the converted convent building, allowing guests to stay on-site throughout the wedding weekend.
Are there restrictions on wedding dates or timing?+
The venue operates year-round. Off-season rates may offer cost flexibility for winter dates.
What catering options are available?+
The hotel manages in-house catering with Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine. External catering is not typically permitted due to kitchen facility constraints.
Is the venue accessible by vehicle?+
Yes, vehicles access the property via Viale Margherita with dedicated parking. The convent sits on an incline; some terraces involve interior stairs or slight grade changes.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Legal ceremony on site: Yes
“Inoltre, offriamo la possibilità di celebrare riti civili e religiosi direttamente presso la nostra struttura, grazie alla nostra posizione accanto alla casa comunale e alla vicinanza alla Chiesa di Sant'Agata.”
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