Name: Hotel Villa Sonia
Address: Via Porta Mola, 9, Castelmola, 98030, IT

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Michele

Beautiful property and lovely staff. Beautiful room. Prettily decorated with useful antiques. You have to go to front desk to get pool towels. Pool closed at 6pm on Saturday night. Something was up with plumbing and the bathroom shower drain smelled disgusting and was not resolved during our stay after reporting it. Heavy on air freshener. Shuttle touted as an amenity. Only two am shuttles to Taormina and one return. Thankfully gravelly g with a resident so he knew best places to park.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Serge

Great welcome and information.
Staff caring and answer swiftly.
Pool access hour a little restrictive at this time of year.
Restaurant is fine and price reasonable.
Hotel a bit outdated but clean and functionnal.
Great set up and view.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Timothy

Fantastic location away from the huddle and bustle of Taormina but within easy reach. Great pool and fabulous views.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

RACHEL

Hotel Villa Sonia was amazing! We had a great stay from check-in to check-out. The staff were so helpful and booked excursions as well as scooter rentals. Plus the breakfast and restaurant were great. Castelmora was only a few flights of stairs away and an amazing way to end the nights. Our room was spectacular, great view of Mt Etna and a wonderful haven from the midday heat. We would definitely return for future holidays.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Maxime

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10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Susana

The hotel was Traditional and wellkomming , beautiful views off the Etna Volcano and mountains. Pool was relaxing. Hotel offered a shuttle to Taormina and also there runs a bus every hour. Everybody was helpful and very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Keith

Lovely quiet hotel in the beautiful location of Castelmola, just a couple of winding road miles from Taormina. Rooms are nice although bathrooms are lacking a decent shower. Reception staff, Luigi and David were a pleasure and extremely helpful on a daily basis, from arranging taxis to offering local restaurant suggestions. The Hotel terrace restaurant is also good and the view of Mt Etna from this terrace is stunning. I loved my morning Cappuccinos with that view.
The owners were very active in the running of the operations, always greeted us with a smile and their family assist them throughout the hotel. I believe their son in law is the Pizza chef and we did not find any better Pizza anywhere locally.
Thank you for a wonderful and memorable week in Sicily.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Serafino

Staying at this hotel was an amazing experience. The views were breathtaking! Easy access to Taormina Central. The owners Maria and Giuseppe are amazing people insuring your stay was a pleasant one. The food and drinks were top notch as well. We look forward to staying there in the near future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Jenifer

Lovely location with amazing views. Pool is wonderful and outdoor and indoor relaxing areas plentiful. Hotel was very clean and always smelt fresh. Beds made and fresh towels daily. Hotel felt cosy and traditional and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was traditional continental. Wonderful pastries which we worked our way through!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Jessica

Beautiful

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Albert

Besutiful older, but well maintained property. Location, location, location. Could not beat it. Staff extremely happy, kind and helpful. Had a problem which was well dealt with by staff. Highly recommend, well worth it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Patricia

What a great find! This place has an amazing view of Mt. Etna. Castelmola is a charming medieval town. Definitely worth a visit. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good. The room was spacious but I could not get the air conditioning to work.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Elizabeth

The views are excellent. The hotel in need of a renovation. The staff is very friendly. The breakfast is good.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Mike

We had trouble locating our hotel in Taormina and a staff member at Sonia helped us with a cab driver. We had planned to stay one night at the Hotel Sonia but next time we will stay there every night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

izabel

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Kris

Everything was great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Elaine

Everyone at the hotel was so kind and accommodating! We loved the view and their restaurant was great! Hope to come back again!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Hotel Sonia is set in a stunning setting clinging to the side of a mountain overlooking Mt Etna. She is beautiful but in need of an update and more care around the property. It is clean, the staff helpful and courteous, the rooms ok, breakfast is great, bar service ok, and the village it is in is definitely worth the detour.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Sarah

We travelled to Villa Sonia as a couple in our mid-30s for 6 days in early April, staying B&B in a Superior Room (Room 410).

Location
Centrally located in Castelmola, with shops and bars a 5-minute walk away—plenty to do nearby for relaxed days. The walk to Taormina took around 30 minutes down and 35 back up. We’re moderately fit and it was ~20°C, but the uphill stretch could be tough in hotter months. There’s a bus stop nearby (we didn’t use it), and a taxi from Taormina sea area cost €40. We rented a car and used the secure car park (€7/day).

Staff
The standout of our trip—every reception staff member was kind, approachable, and gave great recommendations with detailed maps. Breakfast staff were also friendly and attentive.

Cleanliness
Rooms were cleaned daily to a high standard. All areas, including the pool and breakfast space, were consistently spotless.

Facilities
The hotel has a charming feel. Our room had an incredible view of Mt Etna, a huge balcony, and a very comfortable bed. No kettle initially, but one was provided same day on request. The pool area was lovely to relax in, though too cold to swim in April. Pool bar closed off-season, but drinks/snacks available in the lobby.

Food & Drink
Breakfast was good, with a small but varied selection—special mention to the apple cake. We only had dinner once, but food, wine, and service were all great and well priced.

Very good value.

We would return in a heartbeat!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Ahmed

Great location amazing service Cinzia made our stay wonderful she is what made our experience great

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Andreea

Everything was perfect, and the staff is amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Ryan

Friendly and helpful staff, wonderful beds, large rooms, amazing views from balcony. Great breakfast. Shuttle service into Taormina a big plus. Really happy to have stayed here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

neil

Clean and spacious room with fabulous view from the balcony. Shower was tiny and very dated. Lots of plumbing noises through the night disturbed our sleep. Breakfast decent with lots of fresh cake but the scrambled egg was watery and unappealing and many basic items such as bread often ran low and we had to ask to be replenished. Juice was awful. Lovely pool area with amazing view. Castelmola is lovely and the bus to Taormina stops directly outside the hotel. Overall a good stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Maureen

The staff was so very helpful - before and during our stay. They were very hard working too. The hotel is quaint and comfortable and our rooms had absolutely stunning views of Mount Etna! I would highly recommend this hotel!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Attila

Very clean and comfortable

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Steven

Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Sarah

Clean room. Staff friendly and helpful.

15mins drive out from Taormina centre but there are bus once an hour.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Marvin

Breath taking experience.

Most wonderful experience we were treated to an upgraded room to celebrate our 40 years of marriage. We highly suggest adding this breath taking experience the most perfect stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

James

High up a mountain with crazy roads. We reserved a lesser room by mistake. The other units with a view looked spectacular!
Good breakfast and great pool.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Karen

A lovely hotel a bit of the way up the hill from Taormina. If you are a scaredy cat driver then this is not the place for you. L

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Linda

Hotel is amazing, so many antiques and curiosity’s to look at. Very much old fashioned style. Stunning views, quiet location. Book an Etna view room as away from the road. Lots of choice for breakfast and the hotel restaurant just up the road, La Caverna is wonderful. From the pool, reception and the restaurant staff I really can’t fault them. This really is a wonderful hotel. A short walk up a hill is Castelmola for beautiful shops bars and lovely for a drink in the evening. Bus stop outside hote 15 mins to Taormina. You can walk down if fit. Great location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Mehran

nice view and nice staffs

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Janet

We stayed for 5 nights but would have loved to have stayed longer.
Every member of staff at the hotel we met during our stay was helpful, especially David on reception who made us welcome as soon as we arrived. The whole hotel is kept extremely clean, and the team are visibility working hard throughout the day.
We had a Classic room which was large enough for our needs and had alot of storage.
There was never a problem with getting a sun bed around the pool and the views of Mt. Etna are breathtaking.
Breakfast is a buffet with a good hot and cold selection and there is a great restaurant next door called the Caverna in addition a short walk up into the main square there are plenty of good restaurants.

The hotel offers a free Shuttle bus into Taomina, can organise a number of trips, we had a day at a beach club, and a vineyard trip.

We had a great stay and hope to be back next year.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Maher

The staff in this facility were very nice and helpful. In particular Davide on the reception desk was very helpful, respectful and nice.
The only issue I had with this facility is the parking was a little bit difficult because of the nature of the area which was very hilly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Emily

Lovely stay! The Etna views from our room and the hotel in general were amazing. Really helpful staff and easy to get into Taormina. Short stroll up the hill and you’re in Castelmola which is also a beautiful little town. Would definitely recommend staying.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Christopher

A nice hotel close to the town. A bit of a hike to Taormina!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Simeon

Amazing views and really friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. The facilities are a little dated in places but didn’t detract from the stay. Highly recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Villa Sonia - July 2025

Great stay. Good location. Amazing views.
Lovely pool, sunbeds and poolside bar.
Room comfortable and good size. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast good but not great, but Sadly couldn’t sit on terrace due to prolific wasp population!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

AnnMarie

Absolutely beautiful hotel. The views were spectacular! The staff was so friendly and accommodating! The restaurant was amazing! Pool area could be updated and they should have a waiter or waitress that goes around. They should have something to get rid of the bees! We couldn’t have breakfast outside in the morning because of all the bees! Breakfast was great but more hot options would have been better.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Jamie

Wonderful and quaint! Beautiful views, the pool
Is amazing!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Allaina Claire

I cannot fault the hotel. It’s situated in a beautiful spot above Taormina called CastelMola. The hotel is stunningly rustic with jaw dropping views of Mount Etna and the surrounding mountains. The hotel staff were so helpful, kind and fun. The hotel has a great breakfast and is two mins walk from CastelMola village which has great shops and a few lovely restaurants. I am so glad we stayed here rather in the heart of Taormina. It was just perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Gary

Situated in the beautiful village of Castlemola, this comfortable hotel offers unrivalled views of Mount Etna.
Well worth getting a room with a balcony and mountain view.
Breakfast was good and varied and the staff extremely accommodating.
A few of our evening meals were taken at the nearby Caverna restaurant which is also owned by the hotel (with discount available for guests).
A great walk down to Taormina was well worth the effort but keep an eye on the bus times as Taxis can be expensive.
All in all, an absolutely delightful stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Margot

Amazing view in fairytale hotel on the side of the mountain overlooking the sea and mountains!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Bruce

Beautiful Castelmola

Great, friendly staff who know how to properly treat their guests. Beautiful views from the restaurant, pool area and our room of Mount Etna. The full breakfast buffet was incredible. In the evenings/night it was absolutely quiet outside. We took the Interbus to/from Taormina bus station, for 1.90 euros. It stops right in front of Villa Sonia Hotel ! Castelmola is an interesting community with many shops and restaurants. We took the walking trail down to Taormina

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Barbara

A wonderful place to stay!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2025

Larysa

Nice property, but the shampoos bottles were not cleaned up nor refilled. The room service left the used bottles in the shower.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Louise

The location was just beautiful, the staff really helpfull, the room was comfortable

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2024

Amy

The hotel is about 20 minutes up a very steep and winding road above Taorimina so it's not convenient to go back and forth. The decor is dated, but the hotel has an old world charm and the setting is beautiful. The back of the hotel looks at Mount Etna and the wonderful pool faces it too. The breakfast was nice and had typical
Sicilian pastries. They could update the decorations in the rooms and lobby.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

melissa

Gorgeous !!! Clean. Lovely. Best views !!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

John

very comfortable ambience

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2024

George

A good spot above Taormina. Runs shuttle bus to the town. Rooms are OK. Our was a little run down with a loud grinding air conditioner, and a leaking faucet. The staff are very hard working both at the hotel and in the evening at the restaurant. Breakfasts are good, and the pool is very good. Good parking available across the street under ground. Easy access to Castelmolo by walking up some stairs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Donna

Beautiful secluded hotel with views of Mt. Etna. More importantly, the staff was superb and extremely helpful. Breakfast was diversified and plentiful. It was also very convenient to have dinner in \"La Caverna\".This is a definite top 10 hotel in Italy! Stay here and you will not be disappointed!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Judith

Amazing Hotel

Lovely place perfectly positioned to explore Taormina , Etna and Messina . Breakfasts were excellent, lovely pool and staff incredibly helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Joseph

The ATM was way out of line with their conversion fees!! Garbage pick up needs to be a priority across the area

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Olivia

We had a lovely stay at Villa Sonia. Could not recommend this hotel enough. The hotel was spotless, very large room (we booked the double with Etna views) Breakfast and hotel bar service was fab. Amazing location for exploring Castelmola and Taormina. A handy bus service operates throughout the day, just outside the hotel €3 return to Taormina centre (10/15 min journey)

The hotel staff could not have been more friendly and really went out their way to make sure we had a good stay. Highly recommend the restaurant associated to the hotel a short walk up the road.

A fabulous hotel for exploring the nearby sights or for relaxing and soaking up the sun (the pool area always had loungers free to use and was super clean/ tidy)

Thanks for having us, we will most definitely be back! 😊

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Shannon

We stayed here for 2 nights and we wish we could have stayed longer. The view from our terrace was beautiful - it overlooked Mount Etna and the surrounding hills. Room was spacious and rustic, which made it feel authentic. All staff at the hotel were lovely and friendly. Breakfast was great and they had such a good choice of fresh food. The pool area was a nice touch - it was great getting in the pool after a long day in the sun. Would happily stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Paula

Just a wonderful property. Great service from the staff. All very friendly and accommodating to your needs. Property is very clean. The breakfast was very good every day. It’s a short walk up to Castelmola which has some excellent restaurants and breathtaking landscape and shops.
Grab a short bus ride into Taormina right outside of the hotel also. We would definitely stay at this property again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Andrew

Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Margaret

The hotel is situated just below the village of Castelmola. It is a small & quirky hotel with lots of antique furniture & artifacts. All the staff were very helpful & pleasant. The views of Mt Etna from the hotel were breath taking. All areas of the hotel were clean.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

jimmy

This is one of better place stayed from our trip in Italy. Great view to see Etna right front of the balcony. Staffs are friendly. it is worth to drive the windingly road to get see the great view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2024

Maria-Victoria

Very beautiful place, well kept. Nice and friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Peter

Great historical location.
Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

PATRICK

Beautiful View

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Joseph

It was a beautiful villa. The staff was helpful friendly if I return to Sicily I’ll be sure to stay at Villa, Sonia.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Deborah

This hotel has an amazing view of Mt Etna. The staff are very friendly and we enjoyed our dinner in the Caverna restaurant.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2023

AnneMette

Great mountain views but definitely not walkable to town. There is a bus just across from the hotel and a shuttle.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

Thomas

What an amazing view we had of Mt. Etna. Our room was wonderful. It was a hike getting up the mountain, but well worth it. Breakfast was wonderful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Larry

We enjoyed the peaceful mountain atmosphere and the relative tranquility of the surrounding area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

Marie

Castelmola is on a steep hilltop so driving there is tricky due to very curvy roads. It is quite far from Taormina. The hotel provides limited shuttle service down to Taormina. Otherwise you can take a public bus that runs hourly. The little town of Castelmola is quite cute. The hotel is on the old side but they provide breakfast and the views of the mountains and Etna are excellent. Not the place to be if you are expecting the beach or Taormina.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2023

Mark

I hidden Gem

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2023

Victoria

The previous reviews and high ratings for this hotel are extremely misleading. This hotel is old and dirty -- our room was filled with ants and smelt like cigarettes. We checked in at 1am and literally checked out at 8am -- 4 days earlier than expected. Not to mention the staff at the front desk was rude and inconsiderate upon check out. It is also very far from the town of Taoromina and inconvenient to get back and forth. I would not recommend this hotel at all.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2023

Jérémy

Bella Villa Sonia

Beautiful weather and location. We were there for our Honeymoon and Maria, Paolo, David, Mario and everyone at the Hotel made our Honeymoon even more memorable. One of our best travel and location ever.
All of the staff there really makes sure you are hang the best experience possible! They are all so nice and caring. One of a kind hotel and people. Go there!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Janet

In a stunning location with far reaching views. Has a lovely ‘homely’ feel and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The breakfast was fine but perhaps a little ‘samey’ and it’s a pity it didn’t serve lunch snacks ( ie sandwiches/salads etc) at the pool bar, but there are plenty of places just a 5-10 minute walk up the hill into Castelmona. Would thoroughly recommend.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2023

Nabil

C

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2023

Richard

Fantastic view, top-notch desk staff

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2023

Kevin

Beautiful views from this hotel, quiet place at night. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2023

Alan

We stayed two nights during a week-long tour of Sicily. The hotel was an excellent location from which to explore Taormina, Siracusa, and Mt Etna. The view was lovely.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2023

rhonda

The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2023

Gustave

The staff was great and helpful in making your stay memorable,they catered to all your needs,La Caverna menu is truly Sicilian,my stay was fabulous.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Great views and good service

The hotel has seen better days and the standard of the Superior room was not as expected, especially for a 4 star hotel (no tea making facilities, coffee machine etc.). However the staff was friendly (thank you to the helpful receptionist who organised a kettle for us and the lovely young man in the breakfast area). The mount etna views also made up for the rather basic room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2023

Andrew

Great place to stay in comfort and peace outside the bustle of the Town.
Made special by the superb staff who all went out of their way. Oustanding. Davide (?) was simply fantastic.
The free shuttle bus plus easy access to the service bus (with planning) results in easy and convenient commute. Davide even printed the days services for the guests.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2022

Judith

We loved our stay at this property. We had a warm welcome, and a lovely room with a terrace overlooking Mount Etna. The hotel is situated up the hill from Taormina, close enough to go there for shopping or food but so peaceful. The pool area was nice, although I didn't see the pool bar open - perhaps it was too late in the year. The hotel restaurant, which is a 1 minute walk away is very nice too and we had several meals there.
The hotel is 'classic', so if you want ultra modern and digital everything it may not be for you. If you want to relax while looking at a volcano, it's perfect.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2022

Joseph

Buon lavoro

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2022

Jane

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The views of Etna were breathtaking. The location in Castelmola was unexpectedly delightful, far from the crowds in Taormina, and peaceful after a hard day’s sightseeing and shopping. The journeys to and from the hotel were always exhilarating/terrifying in equal measure. You don’t need a car, but do need to be on top of timetables if you plan to rely on public transport.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2022

Pamela

Hotel Sonia castelmola

Hotel Sonia is traditional, well looked after , with great views. Breakfast buffet was very good . The pool are was very nice & the lunch menu very good value . The owners were very friendly & proud of their hotel . They also have an amazing real cave restaurant almost opposite which is excellent.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

Robert

Friendly staff, good views, extensive breakfast. Castelmola and Hotel Villa Sonia was perfect.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2022

ANDREW

Absolutely loved this place and the owners and staff are amazing, it's a bit far out if you want to visit Taormina regularly and the last bus back is at 21.50 and if you miss that it's 20 to 25 euros for a taxi but it didn't bother us because we only stayed late in Taormina twice, the only other little gripe is that the hotel doesn't have a bar after 18.30 so you have to go to their restaurant up the street, that said i would definitely go back to this beautiful place. Many thanks to everyone at Villa Sonia

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2022

Silvia

Nice place whit an amazing view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

Kym

Absolutely stunning setting overlooking mount Etna. Simply glorious.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Karen

Stunning location with wonderful views of mount Etna bus stop across the road, friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2022

ERIK

The intoxicating beauty of the view defines the elegant villa, with Mount Etna seen from some rooms, and from the breakfast room/terrace, where they serve a generous breakfast. We had a room with a spectacular vista and a terrace to savour the panorama, the only minor caveat being intermitent wifi.The lovely pool also boasts this panoramic scene. Staff are both obliging and friendly, with excellent language skills. Just up the road is the picturesque historic hillside citadel of Castelmola, which offers a superb variety of eateries. Down the road is the jewel of Sicily- Taormina- which never fails to charm. It was our fifth visit, this time just out of season, and so the numerous trips on offer to various parts of Sicily hadn't yet begun, but are worth doing. The bus service to Taormina is reliable, and preferable to mountain driving. It is truly a little piece of paradise.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2021

Patricia A.

Great location. Rooms were clean and beds comfortable . Breakfast was good. There restaurant was great .very nice staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2020

Claire

A lovely hotel. The best thing is the location. Stunning views.

The hotel itself could do with a bit of updating. The bathroom in our room was old, grubby and needed a lick of paint.

Breakfast was basic but plenty of it. The staff are lovely, could’ve done with a corkscrew in the room as when I asked for a bottle to be opened the man at reception said no. A bit rude really.

Other than that, I loved it and would stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

VILLA SONIA

Gorgeous traditional hotel, fabulous location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2019

joseph

World Class View of Etna - Great Room & Restaurant

What a find! Booked 24 hrs in advance and found a great discount on this site. Great room with a HUGE patio overlooking Etna. This \"old girl\" of a hotel is supremely located - Taormina prices would have been double of this lovely hotel. Valet parking. No worries a local bus will take you down to Taormina - you will not want to drive once you get up to Villa Sonia.
We had three excellent meals especially lunch overlooking Etna - truly memorable experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2019

Julie

We loved this hotel in an excellent location. We had a lovely deluxe room with great views of Etna from the balcony. Close to Castelmola and a short bus ride to Taormina. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast nice , didn't sample the restaurant during our short stay but the menu did look good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Huge balcony with amazing view. Pool was great though the water was a bit chilly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2019

Ashley

Exceeded our expectations!!

We were not sure what to expect based on the mixed reviews but our expectations were more than exceeded!! Our room was large and sparkling clean, the view from our private balcony was incredible, and the old-world charm of the whole property made us feel like we had stepped back in time. The drive up the mountain was narrow and winding, yes, but that's half of the fun of a vacation in Italy - enjoy it! It was just a short walk to the little town above with amazing food and panoramic views from the castle. Breakfast was wonderful and the front desk staff were so friendly and helpful. We wished for another day there so we could fully enjoy relaxing by the pool. Highly recommend a stay here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Villa Sonia is a quirky hotel full of character. You have to look past the antiquated plumbing and air condition to appreciate the individual charm of every room and area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very friendly staff. Location is fabulous. The views from the terrace over mount etna are amazing. It’s just a few minutes walk uphill to Castelmola where there are lovely restaurants and the most unique Bar Turrisi.

Leisure Partner