Name: Castello Di San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa
Address: Via San Marco, 40, Calatabiano, 95011, IT

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Amber

We had such a lovely time at this property. It is so beautiful- the buildings, the grounds, the pool, the beach, everything. We enjoyed wonderful massages and facials at the charming spa too. Breakfast was delightful, the restaurant for dinner was good, but the menu was a bit limiting for our family of 5. Rooms are clean and large, but I suggest they introduce more special, more unique toiletries like many high-end hotels in Italy. That special touch always seems to make the experience smell and feel better, especially when in the spa too. I highly recommend this property!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Marco

I have nothing negative to say about this place. I stayed for 4 night with my wife and 2 young children (6 and 7) and I was thrilled with my stay. Room was spacious and clean, the grounds are incredible, service is top notch and food is excellent. It's a splurge but very much worth it.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Alicia

Beautiful and charming place and excellent amenities, the open spaces are incredible beautiful, I really enjoy the view for their gardens, pool and the beach is really comfortable and convenient. The staff was very friendly, the lady in front desk Flavia was excellent host. 100% recommend. Need rent a car to enjoy the towns around. Taormina is 30 min close to the hotel.. love Italy

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Galina

A truly beautiful hotel. The pictures do not do justice to the luxury and beauty of this fabulous property. Everything was excellent—from the stunning surroundings to the overall experience. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an elegant and memorable place to visit.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Wonderful stay at a beautiful property!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Eduardo

Stunning property away from the crowds of Taormina, with beach access and great views of Mount Etna. Service was superb.
Breakfast and lunch were delicious. Dinner ambiance and service were incredible. Food presentation was out of this world, though the dishes were more beautiful than they were tasty.

Overall, I would highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Aarti

Incredible hotel. Our experience was 10/10 from start to finish. Rooms are spacious and big, staff are very helpful and the beach and pool amenities are out of this world. can’t wait to stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Robert

This was the most amazing hotel… staff were so friendly and helpful. They could not have been more friendly or helpful.
The grounds were so charming and not too manicured but beautifully kept and tidy. The birdsong all day was just delightful.
The pool area was so clean & felt luxurious.
The smell through the hotel was gorgeous. Not the cheapest but you definitely get what you pay for and it was all worth it!
Only slight negative was the lack of plug sockets but given the property is over 300 years old it’s forgivable and was still very manageable!
And the AC was amazing which I did not expect given the age of the property!

We would return in a heartbeat!! And we got engaged here so would love to return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Lisa Marie Shakeri

Beautiful property, gorgeous room always cleaned and towels changed etc
Only problem was no drawers for any clothes and a very small wardrobe space for such a large room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

jerrad

Upgraded to one of the renovated rooms, very spacious and tastefully decorated.
The property itself was absolutely stunning, very \"white lotus esq\"
Great pool!!
Outdoor restaurant, and outdoor cocktail bar 👌👌

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Katie

We had a really lovely stay for 2 nights at this hotel. We stayed in an executive junior suite, it was the renovated room in the photos. The pool was very big and the grounds of the hotel are beautiful. Had a nice dinner at the restaurant and great cocktails at the bar. The hotel had an event on each night which was a bit noisy at times but it didn’t bother us at all, was fun to see what was going on. There’s a nice little casual seafood restaurant a short walk away if you wanted a change from the hotel. Breakfast omelette was good. The hotel doesn’t offer complementary drinking water (other than one bottle on arrival) so recommend stocking up before you arrive (or a short drive to local supermarket in Giardini Naxos). The beach is not a pretty sandy beach, we visited once but it was so painful under foot we didn’t return. Would highly recommend the hotel for a relaxing couple of nights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Terry

Heaven on Earth. I want to live here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Kelly

Beautiful property and grounds and highly maintained. Staff very helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - only criticism, food availability was somewhat limited if you didn’t want to eat in the main restaurant at night.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

SAEID

Everything a traveler looking for to have an absolute perfect experience this unique hotel has.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Carena

Really beautiful property. The pool was a nice perk. The room was very spacious. I would suggest maybe a robe and slippers for guest. I have no complaints though. The staff were very friendly, food tasted wonderful and it was only maybe 15 minutes from Taormina.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Tarryl

Amazing!! This place is stunning.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

David

Wonderful stay. Most beautiful place we have ever stayed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Alexander

Lovely hotel. Very relaxing. Owned by the same family for 300 years. Had one of the best cocktails here ever. Really impressive experience

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

David

Secluded oasis of peace and calm. Oozing with character. V well maintained. Ideally need rental car to fully appreciated the area. Plenty of local restaurant choices 10 mins drive. 25 mins to Taormina. Nice room (junior suite), plenty of space. Bit quirky re electrical points location. Soundproofing not 100% but was never a problem. Excellent bathroom. Breakfast average. Staff professional and attentive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Fabrice

Beautiful, charming, romantic, inviting. Absolutely lovely breakfast with freshly baked croissants and fresh pressed orange juice in a beautiful setting. Every detail in the room is romantic and exquisite.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Georgina

Wonderful hotel, in a wonderful location. The hotel is magical, and the Staff were outstanding. Everything about our room was perfect and the breakfast was delicious. The food from the restaurant wasn't to our liking, however this didn't affect our stay. I would recommend having a car to explore as there is nothing much within walking distance, however the hotel is so beautiful you may not want to go anywhere else!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Jacqueline

Absolutely loved our stay here! The Castello San Marco really is charming! The property is beautiful, the room was extremely spacious and comfortable, the breakfast was fantastic, and we can't say enough about how lovely the staff was! Alexandra and Flavia were so wonderful and helpful with everything we asked for. We would stay there again any time!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Meshal

Amazing

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Jessica

Wonderful stay

Absolutely charming - the perfect combination of modern resort amenities with old world ambience and sophistication. Only thing I would change is the menu at the restaurant. Would have ate there every night if the food wasn’t all so gourmet. Instead had to find other places in town for something more casual and traditional

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Veronique

Comfortable hotel though needs updating

Our room was very dated and dark windows were dirty and no internet connection in room. Feel the hotel could do with updating and disappointing not to have daily water in room. My wife’s Amberjack fish was overcooked and inedible there was no offer of a reduction in the total cost. Staff however were excellent just feel for a 4 star hotel the accommodation could be improved.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Philip

Castello San Marco is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Dany

Easily the top highlight of our sicily trip. Besides the magnificent site and beach nearby, big thanks to the hotel and restaurant team for making our stay and couple anniversary extra special! We enjoyed every minute of it. Will definitely come back next time we visit sicily!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Sally

The charm of real Sicily

A wonderful relax with perfect service and mix of chateau charm and pool and beach . Authentic and discrete

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Kerry Louise

Best of everything. Traditional, beach across the road, restaurant options close by and 20min drive to Taormina. Beautiful hotel and amazing staff and surroundings.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Sara

This hotel is beyond incredible, the grounds are immaculate. Our family enjoyed the gorgeous pool and sea. We were there in July. Everyone was so welcoming and we would absolutely come back. Just a 15 minute drive from Taormina.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Daniel

Loved the property. But gaining entrance was problematic. The front gate/entryway is pedestrian only which we did not know beforehand. And that's where Google maps dumps you. You need to go to the parking lot (parcheggio) down the road from the main entrance and be buzzed in to the lot by the front desk. But no one tells you that. And the sign for the lot is small. So beware.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Timothy

My partner and I stayed here for a week long holiday. The property and staff are amazing. Good dining on and near property and amazing pool and beach. Taormina is a short taxi ride away and very accessible. Quiet and romantic. Staff is great. We will be returning.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Lawrence

The resort is like a gorgeous and peaceful oasis near the frenzied touristy Taormina. The location was like a movie set Italian villa. The staff were excellent, the room was clean and lovely. The morning breakfast was outstanding. Would stay again and again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

NATALIE

Beautiful large rooms, pool and grounds. Staff & food A+.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Philip

We were at Castello San Marco for my wife’s 30th birthday. The hotel was fantastic, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Estelle

Lovely property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Jason

A perfect hotel

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Paul

Unique Property. Grand on all aspects. Fan Grounds Beautifully Landscaped. Michelin Quality Restaurant with Amazing Staff.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Andrew

Relaxing week in Sicily

Lovely quiet setting. Very close to the beach. Great restaurant. Beautiful gardens. Very helpful and charming staff although, by the pool, sometimes hard to find staff or towels.
A pack of hotel information in the room would have been useful - restaurant times/bar times/telephone number for reception & room service/local facilities etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Jeannine

What a treat to be able to spend a few nights in this beautiful oasis. The minute we arrived. Marco greeted us and The lovely ladies at the desk were welcoming friendly, helpful, professional. Every inch of the property was beautifully maintained and gave us a great sense of being in historic Sicily feeling like royalty . The restaurant which we ate at two nights was a surprise ,Michelin star food, cleverly and tastefully each course was delicious. Wine list was full of beautiful Sicilian wines and a showstopper was having a very special cocktail made right at our table. I have had the good fortune from working so hard my life to stay at many four and five star hotels around the world and this will not disappoint . Our room was so comfortable, tastefully decorated & beautiful I didn’t want to leave the room . The beach was just steps away, and we swam in the beautiful Ionian Sea , the hotel is a destination, (we did go winetasting during the day at Benanti an excellent tour and tasting) hotel definitely worth a stay if you need to relax and want to be pampered -oh, and the swimming pool was magnificent along with serving cocktails and food poolside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Nicole

Stunning grounds. Kind and attentive staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

R

Nice relaxed place it's like you have the place to your self very nice and peaceful set in greats grounds will defo return

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Yvonne

This hotel was exceptional in every way, the staff, the service, the room, the breakfast. Simply everything. Well done Castello San Marco for thinking of everything !

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Sebastian

Nestled between the majestic Mount Etna and the splendid Taormina, Castello di San Marco is a baroque jewel by the sea. Dating back to 1689, this princely residence juts out into the infinite blue waters, offering a timeless blend of history, tradition, and Sicilian culture.
🏰 Elegance and Tranquility: The castle’s tranquil exteriors and softly lit interiors create an ideal atmosphere for romantic and relaxing holidays. The 28 elegant suites, nestled in the park surrounding the main building, provide a luxurious retreat.
Fine Dining: Indulge in culinary passion at the ‘Giardino di Pietra’ restaurant. Here, Sicilian cuisine meets gourmet sophistication, with a menu inspired by local flavors and sustainability ethos. Don’t miss the organic vegetable garden tended with ancient methods.
🏊‍♀️ Swimming Pool and Private Beach: Just 50 meters from the sea, the magnificent swimming pool beckons. Imagine lounging by the water, with the private beach and terrace at your fingertips.
🎾 Tennis and More: Beyond relaxation, enjoy the tennis court, wine lounge with an impressive selection of 250 fine wines, and the Mediterranean park.
The Murabito family, steeped in Sicilian tradition, extends a warm welcome to every guest. At Castello di San Marco, authenticity is the currency, and genuine smiles accompany sincere hospitality. Come experience a stay that transcends mere accommodation—a symphony of emotion and beauty. ☺️

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Beautiful site.

Quite wonderful setting, fabulous large clean pool, very helpful efficient personnel in every department. Excellent restaurant food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Marek

Lovely stay

The hotel is wonderful, set in beautiful grounds, very close to an enormously long, albeit unguarded and not well-maintained beach.
Convenient for trips to Taormina and Mount Etna, but set on a quiet and secluded area.
The restaurant on site is nice, and the one across the road by the beach is great, with friendly staff, good food and reasonable prices.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2023

Alon

A Romantic getaway in a Magical Castle

We had a wonderful and unique stay at this renewed castle, converted to a boutique, high standard hotel. Beautiful and classy garden for breakfast included and luxurious dinner if booked. Amazing large pool overlooking the beach. An easy, 20 minute drive from Taormina. One point had to be taken off, sadly, due to the queen bed mattress which felt small and a bit squeeky and not perfect maintenance of bathroom. Other than that - truly a magical experience reflecting the vibe of romantic Sicily.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

Mark

Great Hotel

Our only regret was we couldn’t stay for longer…

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2023

Anas

Interesting property that may have been a destination for the locals, but seems to be not well-kept, with many areas seem to be a work area that is not well kept. The bar was very nice but the SPA did not look very appealing with a large white chair lef at the entrance for no obvious reason. The front desk staff were very friendly, and the restaurant staff we very nice, too.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

Lynda

Beautiful setting, outstanding service

Hotel and grounds are beautiful, service was wonderful. It’s far from Taormina - transport is very expensive and can be delayed in the busy summer.
Lighting in the room lounge area was subdued, and little things like bathroom and tea supplies were not replenished. It should be possible to have a fresh towel at the beach and pool if needed. These are little details but prevented a 5 star rating for this 5 star hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2023

ANDREA

Excellent location in an amazing oasis.
Ambience and atmosphere like a 5 star resort.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2022

Julian

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel - former Castello with a private beach

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

roberto

A real gem

we really enjoyed our stay in this superbly renovated castle. World class accommodation in a spacious room, exceptional swimming pool. The restaurant Giardino di Pietra has to be tried for a gourmet dinner while the Wine Bar Il Palmento can not be missed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2022

ISABEL

The hotel is located in a very quiet area but close to the main town and to the beach. The staff is very friendly and responsive to any question

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2019

Georgeen

Gorgeous old world property. Our room had a terrace on the 1st floor with gorgeous landscape. Wine bar was right next door and prices were very reasonable. Great restaurant..AWESOME STAFF and TAXI DRIVERS!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very unique and beautiful grounds and rooms. Excellent service...kind staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful estate and gardens
Good breakfast in outdoor setting
Negatives were 1. Limited understanding of English by staff 2. Inflexibility regarding check out times

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2019

Margaret

I am grateful to hotels.com for making an easy reservation after some difficulty...
This hotel is paradise and was in every way elegant and enjoyable!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2019

Margaret

Sicilian charm

Booking was somewhat “tricky” but perseverance paid off: arrival and stay made up for it!
Lovely restaurant staff amazing spa amazing garden comfortable and elegant rooms
The bonus is to be a few steps to the sea!
Beauty and elegance remain the outstanding attributes!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Nice setting, next to the beach, immaculate grounds.

Given the price, breakfast could be more substantial.

Overall a good choice if in the area.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were so friendly and helpful. They couldn’t have done more for us!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nice place with friendly stuff. Very picturesque. Far from anywhere, so car is a must. Breakfast could be better, no cheese or meat cuts served (in Sicily!!). As we were there, they continued repairs they could not complete off season. I would recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2018

Kim

Incredibly peaceful atmosphere and gorgeous grounds. The staff is very very nice, helpful and accommodating. Many different styles of rooms are available and all very different.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

Matthew

Great resort style hotel away from the main city

We loved that the Castello San Marco was a little bit away from the main city of Taormina. The grounds are beautiful, (many weddings take place there, you could tell it would be a beautiful setting) the rooms very nice, clean and comfortable, and great amenities like a pool, restaurant and wine bar. We dined at the restaurant and it was one of our favorite meals of our trip to Sicily. It was also very child friendly, the staff was very accommodating for us and our daughter. I would love to stay again some day in the future.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

The food was fabulous. The rooms
are a little dark but had all the amenities. The spa treatments and the spa in itself were not good.
Furthermore when we complained they told the masseuse who then
confronted us. We thought this was very unprofessional.
We had to leave at 5 am and there
was nobody to help with our luggage.
We were told we had to do it ourselves.
It is also very isolated from anywhere.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2017

Rob

Great hotel but in a remote location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2017

James wiley

Dream Hotel

We were amazed with this hotel. The room was big with separate bedroom. The grounds were massive with little gardens everywhere. Big pool. Wonderful spa. The massage therapist was very good. Very good restaurant with high quality food. Just outside the gate was the beach with a wonderful little restaurant with pizza and other Italian dishes at good price. Parking was secure. We can't say enough good about the hotel and staff. Will go back.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay

An ok experience. Close to the beach. Nice swimming pool and garden area. Good breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel with beautiful charm. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2016

chloe jade

Fabulous building, peaceful and relaxing stay

Lovely castle in beautiful grounds, the room was large and spacious. Breakfast was lovely and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel offers pretty much all you can ask for and if you didn't want to leave the grounds you could easily relax here for the duration of your stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2016

Kate

It really is charming

Bungalow rooms set in a lush, green garden, with a lovely pool (with its own outdoor restaurant), and a short walk to a long, stony beach with magnificent views of Etna. The staff were incredibly sweet, and seemed to really want us to have a good time. In October, it was quiet and peaceful, although the hotel was full. The breakfast was lavish, and the two meals we had - in the pool restaurant and the main restaurant - very good, with interesting local dishes and produce from the hotel's own garden.

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2016

Debs

Relaxing Hotel

A relaxing time.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2016

Nora

Birthday weekend getaway

I had the most amazing stay and couldn't fault a thing! The food and wine selection is one of the best I've had in the restaurant and absolutely loved the surrounded gardens and swimming pool. The service at the bar and restaurant was just superb. I wished I could stay longer and enjoy so much more of this unique stay. I would recommend renting a car if you are staying at the hotel as it is set in a remote location with Taormino centre being a 10-15min drive. The grounds and swimming pool was kept clean and although the pool was heated we still enjoyed it. I would definitely be coming back here to celebrate a special occasion and on the weekend we were there, there was a beautiful wedding taking place which made me want to be married here in the near future! :)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2016

Verified traveler

Great place, wonderful food, nice spa, staff was very helpful and friendly...

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2016

philippa

Comfortable rural hotel near Taormina

lovely pool and gardens. Very nice staff. Dining room a bit gloomy and dark..no windows really which is a shame when lovely and sunny outside. Dinner quite good but on the expensive side. Bedrooms a long way and again rather gloomy as all dark brown furniture and furnishings

Partner