Madre
Guests arrive at Madre to discover a intimate hotel venue set along Sicily's southeastern coast, where the reception unfolds across terraced grounds overlooking the Val di Noto.
Madre is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ragusa, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 90 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, October.
About Madre
Guests arrive at Madre to discover a intimate hotel venue set along Sicily's southeastern coast, where the reception unfolds across terraced grounds overlooking the Val di Noto.
The experience centers on genuine Sicilian hospitality, think locally-sourced dinners in stone-walled dining rooms and morning-after gatherings on the property's 3-hectare grounds.
Staff handle logistics seamlessly, allowing you to focus on the 40-80 guests you've invited into this quiet corner of Ragusa Province.
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Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
Amazing place to stay! We had booked for a long weekend with 5 toddlers and they provided high chairs and there were kids toys in the house and a slide/ play house outside. Lovely rooms and the pool is the Cherry on the top!
Theresa · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 3-hectare property with multiple event spaces including a stone farmhouse dining room and terraced outdoor areas
- On-site accommodations allow guests to stay within the venue across 25+ rooms
- Michelin-influenced kitchen sources ingredients from regional producers within 50km
- Located 15km from Modica and Ragusa, UNESCO World Heritage sites in Val di Noto
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 6pmGuest arrival; welcome aperitivo on terrace
- 11amCeremony in main courtyard or dining hall
- 1pmCocktail hour and group photos on grounds
- 7pmSeated reception dinner in stone farmhouse
- 10:30pmDancing and dessert service
- 10amFarewell breakfast on terrace
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,500-16,000Aisle estimate
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€8,500-16,000 for 50 guests with 2-night stay and basic catering
- Ceremony fee
- €800-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €65-95 a headAisle estimate
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€65-95 (food and beverage, variable by menu selections)
- Room rate
- €90-150 a nightAisle estimate
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€90-150 per room (25+ rooms available on-site)
- Weather window
- June – July
The months the weather is kindest, with April and October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 339 318 7999
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final quote depends on guest count, menu selections, season, and service preferences. Deposit required to secure dates. Contact venue directly for custom packages.
Questions about the venue
Can we get married on the property itself?+
Yes. Madre offers both ceremony and reception facilities across its grounds. Civil ceremonies can be arranged with the local comune in Ragusa; religious ceremonies require coordination with nearby churches in Modica.
What's included in the room rate for overnight guests?+
Accommodation includes breakfast. Dinner packages are available separately and often tied to reception menus. Request specifics during inquiry.
How far is this from Palermo or Catania airports?+
Catania airport (Fontanarossa) is approximately 90km away (90 minutes by car). Palermo is roughly 250km north. Car rental or private transfer is recommended.
What's the earliest we can hold events on the property?+
Ceremonies typically begin at 11am or later; receptions often start at 7pm. Confirm timing flexibility directly with the venue.
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.