Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619
Guests arrive at this restored 17th-century palazzo on Ragusa's main street to find themselves in a working hotel where contemporary comfort meets authentic Sicilian history.
Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619 is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ragusa, Italy, hosting 25 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, October.
About Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619
Guests arrive at this restored 17th-century palazzo on Ragusa's main street to find themselves in a working hotel where contemporary comfort meets authentic Sicilian history.
The venue orchestrates the entire experience, from aperitivos in period rooms with original frescoes to multi-course dinners in stone-walled halls, allowing your party to move through spaces designed for both ceremony and celebration.
Staff manage logistics so guests experience only the architecture, the food, and each other.
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Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
The hotel and room were beautiful, and the staff was friendly. However, the air conditioning was poor, and the bathroom counter in Room 101 was damaged.
GCR! · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 6 listed
Money
- Price
- €120 to €220 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Urban, restored, elegant
Venue highlights
- Historic palazzo built in 1619 with original architectural details and frescoed ceilings
- Located at Corso Italia 125, Ragusa's principal thoroughfare in UNESCO-listed Val di Noto
- On-site hotel accommodations available for 40+ guests; eliminates transportation logistics
- Google rating of 4.7/5 across 200+ reviews from events and overnight stays
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.
- 3:00 PM onwardGuest arrivals; check-in at hotel; welcome aperitivo in palazzo courtyard or salon
- 10:00 AMGuest breakfast in dining room; final preparations
- 4:00 PMCeremony in main hall or courtyard; 30-45 minutes
- 5:00 PMCocktail hour in courtyard or secondary salon
- 7:00 PMDinner reception in main dining room; 3-4 hours
- 8:00 AM-12:00 PMGuest checkout; farewell breakfast available
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-15,000Aisle estimate
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€8,000-15,000 for 75 guests (ceremony + reception + 1 night accommodations for 40 guests)
- Ceremony fee
- €800-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €55-85 a headAisle estimate
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€55-85 (catering; menu dependent)
- Room rate
- €80-150 a nightAisle estimate
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€80-150 (hotel room average)
- 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 247995
Answered by the venue in local hours.
External catering fees, florals, and photography additional. Group rates often available for 50+ room-nights.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. The palazzo contains multiple rooms across its floors. Ceremonies typically occur in the main hall or courtyard area, with receptions in the dining spaces. The hotel staff coordinates the flow between spaces.
How many guests can stay on-site?+
The hotel operates 15+ rooms. Most destination weddings block 30-50 rooms and arrange additional accommodations in nearby Ragusa properties within walking distance.
What's included in the venue rental?+
Room use, basic setup, and tables/chairs are included. Catering is managed by the in-house kitchen or approved external caterers. Florals, photography, and entertainment are typically arranged separately.
What's the closest airport?+
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 90km away, approximately 90 minutes by car. Palermo Falcone-Borsellino (PMO) is 250km away, 2.5 hours by car.
Is the venue accessible by car?+
Yes. Corso Italia permits vehicle access and parking is available nearby. The palazzo entrance is directly on the street; guest arrival is straightforward.
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
Room types: 6 listed
“Junior Suite with Balcony - historic center view”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Urban, restored, elegant
“Il Relais Antica Badia del Gruppo San Maurizio 1619 si trova nel centro storico di Ragusa all'interno di una magnifica dimora settecentesca.”
Read the source for setting