The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Taormina

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

Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop bar. 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

Relaxing atmosphere. Very stylish. Great views. Popular among couples. An 18th-century noble residence, the Metropole Maison D'Hôtes is set in a panoramic location in Taormina centre. It offers panoramic views over the coast, luxurious suites, and free Wi-Fi. An outdoor pool and a small wellness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage service are also available here. Metropole Taormina features spacious rooms with large en suite facilities, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some have views over the sea. At the Maison D'Hôtes you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine and local specialities in the on-site restaurant. Show full description

Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. 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. A TV room, a small library, internet terminals, and a piano room are also available. 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. 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

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

Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Atlantis Bay is located on a cliff in Baia delle Sirene Bay. The property boasts a panoramic restaurant with veranda, a swimming pool, and a private floating sea platform. Hotel Atlantis Bay pays particular attention to grand gourmet cooking. Seaside dining is also possible. Show full description

Overlooking the Ionian Sea, La Plage Resort is set directly on its free private beach, within the Isola Bella Nature Reserve. It features rooms and bungalows with garden or sea views. The cable car to the historic centre of Taormina is a 10-minute walk away. All accommodations come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a balcony or patio, and some bungalows offer a private garden with a hot tub. The Fusion restaurant specialises in traditional Sicilian cuisine, made with local products. The bar serves international cocktails and spirits. An Italian breakfast is available daily. La Plage provides a variety of beauty treatments and an outdoor massage gazebo. Expure Spa is complete with a Turkish bath, hydromassage showers, and chromotherapy. Staff can organise excursions to Mount Etna Regional Park, 52 km away from the property. Parking is free. Show full description

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

Historic. Unique. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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

Elegant. 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

Resort. Delightful property. Highly elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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

Romantic. Lovely property. Rooftop bar. 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

Great value. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Tucked into rocks and mountains, Splendid overlooks the Ionian Sea and the Calabrian coast, a short walk from Taormina’s picturesque town centre and 3-minute walk from Corso Umberto main street. It features a summer outdoor pool and shiatsu treatments. Housed in a former monastery, rooms at Splendid Hotel Taormina retained simplicity and functionality. Most provide panoramic sea or pool views and all come with free WiFi, a TV, and an en suite bathroom. Lifts lead to the hotel’s 3rd floor, where the pool area is situated, and can proceed to the extensive roof-terrace, overlooking 2 regions and the Mediterranean. Indoors the piano bar serves drinks accompanied by easy-listening music. Popular attractions nearby the Splendid Hotel President include the iconic Greek Theatre with views of the Etna Volcano and the Duomo Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century. Private parking is available upon request. Show full description

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

Charming. Rooftop restaurant. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Villa Paradiso enjoys views of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. This renovated, historical property is in the centre of Taormina, and offers unique rooms with a private balcony or terrace, overlooking the sea, garden, or town. The cable car to the beach is 10 minutes' walk away. Rooms at Villa Paradiso feature antique furniture and original works of art. Each room has a minibar and satellite TV. Roof top bar "Settimo Cielo" is open from 4.00 pm till 11.00 pm. You will find a lounge with a well-stocked library and a veranda overlooking the gardens. The shared lounge also features an original Mirò painting. From the 1st of June till the 30th of September, our guests have access to Nuova Spiaggia Paradiso in Letojanni (7km), including a free parasol and sun lounger. Show full description

Charming. Romantic. Great breakfast. 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

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

Apartment hotel. Comfortable beds. Superb interior design. Opened July 2022. Offering a terrace and sea view, Casa Giafari is situated in Taormina, 1.5 km from Spisone Beach and 1.7 km from Isola Bella Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Every unit is equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At the aparthotel, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the aparthotel. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Villagonia Beach, Taormina Cable Car - Upper Station and Isola Bella. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 58 km from Casa Giafari. Show full description

Popular among women. Set in Mediterranean gardens, Hotel Caparena & Wellness Club offers an outdoor pool and a sea-view terrace, just a few steps from a private beach. Wi-Fi and parking are free. All the Hotel Caparena rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, most of them have a balcony. The on-site spa provides relaxing facilities including a hot tub, steam room and a Technogym fitness centre. Massages are available on request. Caparena's restaurant serves a range of Sicilian and international cusine for lunch and dinner. In the summer months, lunch is served in the garden. A free shuttle bus takes guests to Taormina's historic centre, 4 km away. Mount Etna National Park is 40 minutes' away by car. 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