We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Taormina, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Cosy rooms. San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool. This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896. All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony. Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT AND STYLISH resort in Taormina! It also has very cosy rooms and a great location. So NICE!
Historic. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Housed in an antique building in the centre of Taormina, Villa Fiorita Boutique Hotel features a free swimming pool and a spacious terrace, both offering panoramic sea views. The hotel is located 70 metres from the Taormina Cable Car, with links to the beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella island. The large, air-conditioned rooms are fitted with modern furnishings. Each is provided with a TV and a fully equipped en suite bathroom. The swimming pool is located in the garden and surrounded by plenty of sun loungers and parasols. From the spacious terrace you can relax and enjoy views of the Ionian Sea. Breakfast is served daily and it includes sweet cakes, yoghurt and cereal, as well as eggs, ham and fresh fruit. The popular shopping street of Corso Umberto is less than a 5-minute walk away. Messina is 53 km from the property, while Catania Fontanarossa Airport is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Romantic. Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Villa Taormina dates back to the 1900s. Surrounded by floral gardens, it offers spacious rooms with antique furnishings, and a roof top terrace overlooking Mount Etna, the sea, and Taormina centre. Each room at Hotel Villa Taormina is central air-conditioned and features free WiFi, and a plasma-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathroom. Our buffet breakfast is made of Sicilian specialities and homemade ingredients. The beach is easily reached via the Taormina Mazzarò Cableway and the Greek Anphitheatre is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ROMANTIC boutique hotel in Taormina.
Luxury Hotel. The 5-star Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities. The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Bulgari and Molton Brown bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Restaurant Oliviero serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station. The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. The Belvedere is an elegant villa with views of Naxos Bay and Mount Etna in the distance. It is next to public gardens, and a 5 minutes' walk from Taormina's Corso Umberto. Hotel Villa Belvedere offers classic rooms with elegant furniture and air conditioning. Most rooms overlook the sea, the gardens or the summer outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The villa is surrounded by terraced gardens filled with flowers and palm trees. The panoramic swimming pool is set on a sun terrace with sun beds and parasols. The restaurant is also located by the pool. It serves traditional Sicilian cuisine for lunch. When booking a room with a breakfast-included option, a generous buffet is served between 07:30 and 11:00 in a sun-lit breakfast room with sea and garden views. Early breakfast is available on request.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theatre and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa. Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace. The wellness centre at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 5 km from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station.Show full description
This is likely the most historic and relaxing luxury hotel in Taormina.
Luxury Hotel. Mazzarò Sea Palace is set above Taormina's beautiful Mazzaarò Beach. It has a wellness centre, its own sea-view pools and a free private beach. Mazzarò Sea Palace's wellness centre provides a wide range of massages and spa treatments and has Turkish baths. Rooms have been refurbished and are elegant and spacious. All come with balconies and some have lovely views. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A broadband internet service is also available. You can reach Taormina centre using the cable car set 50 metres from the Mazzarò Sea Palace. Tours around Sicily and to Etna can be booked at the hotel.Show full description
Cool. Rooftop restaurant. Great interior design. Featuring views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna in the distance, Hotel Villa Carlotta is 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Taormina. It offers elegant rooms and apartments with balcony and a garden with pool. Air-conditioned rooms, apartments and villas at the Carlotta include satellite flat-screen TV with DVD player and an electric kettle. Apartments and villas also have a kitchenette and seating area. The private bathroom comes with hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available daily in the main building, and a bar is also on site. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves Sicilian specialities prepared with local organic ingredients, accompanied by an extensive wine list. Giardini Naxos is 20 minutes' drive from the property, while the Etna Park is 35 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a cool rooftop restaurant!
Boutique hotel.Historic. Villa Schuler, boutique hotel since 1905, is the oldest owner-run hotel in Sicily. It is surrounded by its own extensive subtropical gardens with full views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Most rooms offer a furnished balcony or terrace. This family-owned hotel enjoys a central and quiet position in Taormina, 600 meters from the cable car to the beach and a 2-minute walk from the central Piazza IX Aprile and Corso Umberto. The hotel offers mountain bikes from March to November and a shuttle service to the seaside from May to October. Relaxation areas at Hotel Villa Schuler include the lobby, the cool winter garden, the sun terrace, a botanical garden and the Palm Terrace Orangery pavilion. A TV room, a small library, internet terminals, and a piano room are also available. Guests can book "room only" or add breakfast. Easily reachable by car the hotel is one of the few hotels in the medieval town center of Taormina to have its own garage with an efficient valet parking service. A generous à la carte breakfast is served in the breakfast room, in the Orangery, on the terrace overlooking the coastline, or directly in the guest rooms. (March to November) . Show full description
Rooftop pool. Good breakfast. Located 20 metres from the beach on Isola Bella Bay, Taormina Panoramic Hotel is linked to Taormina's historic centre by cable car. All rooms and the outdoor swimming pool have Mediterranean Sea views. This modern 4-star hotel overlooks the Isola Bella WWF Nature Reserve and its namesake island. A few steps take you directly down to the beach. With contemporary interior design and hand-crafted furniture, rooms here are elegant and unique. Each one has its own balcony and includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV. Bathrooms are decorated in mosaics and include a hairdryer. Breakfast at Hotel Panoramic is buffet style and is served out on the rooftop terrace. Here you will also find the pool and poolside bar serving cocktails. Multilingual staff can organise airport transfers and excursions around the island of Sicily. Reception is open 24-hours a day and has a luggage porter.Show full description
Cool. UNAHOTELS Capotaormina is perched on a rock below Taormina and is surrounded by the sea, offering an amazing view of the fantastic Giardini Naxos Bay and Isola Bella Island. This pleasant building is set against the unusual background of Mount Etna with its snowy peaks, and all the hotel rooms are equipped with a balcony. Classic rooms offer garden views, superior rooms offer a full sea view. Staying at the Capotaormina you can enjoy spending pleasant hours on the private beach, accessible through a lift carved into the rock. The beach and the hotel's sea-water swimming pool are equipped with sun beds, parasols and beach towels, for your relaxation and enjoyment. The regenerating experience continues in the gym with trainer and beauty salon. The property also provides a jeweller's and an outdoor car park with limited places. A free shuttle bus to/from Taormina centre is also available, and boat excursions can be booked during summer. The hotel's 3 restaurants serve international, Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Great value. Popular among women. Set in a panoramic location above Taormina, family-run Villa Angela offers great views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. It features a swimming pool, uniquely styled rooms and free parking. With free Wi-Fi, rooms at Villa Angela come with a private balcony, air conditioning and satellite TV. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. At this boutique hotel, you can start your day with a buffet breakfast out on the terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea. The on-site restaurant specialises in typical Sicilian dishes. A transfer service is available to a partner beach where you can enjoy special rates. The friendly staff can organise trips to Mount Etna, Siracusa, and many other destinations. The property is a 20-minute walk from the picturesque hilltop village of Castelmola, famous for its almond wine. The historic centre of Taormina is a 1 km away.Show full description
Trendy. Rooftop bar. Comfortable beds. Featuring a roof-top terrace featuring a cocktail bar and panoramic views, NH Collection Taormina is set in the heart of Taormina's historical centre. It features an à la carte restaurant, spacious rooms, a modern wellness centre, and an infinity pool overlooking the bay. All rooms at the NH Collection Taormina hotel have design bathrooms with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. They come with LCD TV with satellite channels, and free wired internet. The hotel has an exclusive 260 m² spa area that comes with a sauna, a Turkish bath, and therapy showers. It also includes a tea room. The outdoor swimming pool is equipped with a bar, sofas, sun loungers, tables, and chairs. Each morning, guests start the day with a breakfast featuring organic product, such as yoghurt, jams and a selection of homemade pressed juices. Featuring a view on the Greek Theatre, the Zefiro restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine. Corso Umberto I, the city's main street, is just a few minutes away on foot. The property is well connected by the A18 motorway.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great views. Grand Hotel San Pietro features an outdoor pool and sun terrace, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Taormina's historical centre is a 15-minute walk away. Rooms at the San Pietro are spacious and have flat screen TVs with satellite channels. All have views of the garden or the sea. Services at the hotel include free WiFi access and free parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours and car hire. A well-equipped gym and massage service are also available. A buffet breakfast is offered daily and includes croissants, cold cuts, eggs and hot drinks. The Grand Hotel San Pietro offers both a traditional Sicilian restaurant, and a poolside snack bar. Guests can relax with a cocktail out in the garden, which has views over Mount Etna. A free shuttle service is provided to/from Taormina centre.Show full description
Charming. Beautiful. Great value. Popular among women. Villa Sirina offers a sun terrace with sea-view swimming pool, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. It is located between Taormina centre and the Giardini Naxos Bay. Each room is classically decorated and equipped with terracotta floors and a private patio or balcony. All rooms are air conditioned and come with satellite TV and radio. At Hotel Villa Sirina you will find a TV lounge, and a library with antique volumes of English classics. An internet terminal is also available in the lobby. You can enjoy the buffet breakfast in the dining room or out on the terrace. During summer, a selection of light Sicilian meals are served out by the pool. A scheduled shuttle bus to the beach is available on request. The staff can assist you with tourist and travel information.Show full description
This is likely the most CHARMING luxury hotel in Taormina. It also has great affordability.
Boutique hotel.Rooftop restaurant. The Sirius is a small hotel in a quiet location, 1 km from the centre of Taormina and the pedestrian area of Corso Umberto, full of shops and restaurants. It features charming views of the local bays, and offers a free shuttle service to some beaches. All rooms at the Sirius Hotel offer air conditioning and satellite TV with Sky channels from April to October. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for free. The hotel's panoramic restaurant serves excellent Sicilian and international cuisine. The beautiful beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella can be reached in 15 minutes. The cable-car station is only 200 meters away from Hotel Sirius. During summer the hotel may only be bookable for long stays of 3 or more nights.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. The Ashbee Hotel is an early 20th-century villa set in front of Taormina's San Pancrazio Church and 100 metres from the Greek Amphitheatre. Rooms offer unique views. This 5-star deluxe hotel with large gardens and an outdoor swimming pool was designed by the famous architect C.R. Ashbee, early member of the Arts and Craft movement. The hotel features a bar and a tea room. Hotel Ashbee's rooms are spacious and bright, and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and satellite TV. Views include the garden, the sea, or the Nebrodi Mountains.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Villa Ducale is a small, luxurious boutique hotel with outstanding views of the sea, Mount Etna and the Strait of Messina. It features free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor hot tub, and a sun terrace with loungers. The strategic location of Hotel Villa Ducale combines the tranquillity of a panoramic spot and the proximity to the town centre, a 25-minute walk away. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the centre of Taormina, and an airport shuttle is available on request. Villa Ducale is renowned for its rich breakfast buffet with homemade Sicilian specialities, served on the panoramic terrace. Restaurant service is available throughout the day, and the hotel features a popular cocktail buffet every evening.Show full description
This boutique hotel has outstanding views. It is the most popular luxury hotel in Taormina, among couples.
Stylish. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Located in Giardini Naxos right opposite Giardini Naxos beach, Nautilus Hotel provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a bar, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and organising tours for guests. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel each room comes with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Nautilus Hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, 52 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hip. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Set along the Letojanni’s promenade facing the Ionian coast, Albatros Beach Hotel is right in front of its private beach. Recently renovated, it offers functional air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, a restaurant and car rental service. A breakfast buffet is served daily in the restaurant and consists in croissants, cold cuts and cheese as well as homemade cakes. Open only for dinner, Albatros Hotel's restaurant specialises in Sicilian classics and international dishes. Drinks are available at the American bar, which is open round the clock. Reached by 2 lifts, rooms feature a TV and a fully equipped private bathroom with bathtub or shower. Some of them overlook the sea while others face the mountains. Guests can unwind on the furnished terrace with parasols or, alternatively, they can sunbathe on the private beach, which comes at additional costs. A bus stopping 80 metres away provides links to Catania and Messina. The property is 6.5 km from Taormina while the breath-taking Alcantara River Park is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
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