Castello Di San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa

Italy , Sicily
CALATABIANO, Via San Marco, 40
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75 reviews shown

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

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

30 Jun 2024

Thomas

Maybe the best surroundings we have experienced.

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

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2015

Richard

A gem of a place

We thought the Castello San Marco was a fabulous place. Beautiful grounds, nice room, great pool, very very good food and lovely helpful staff. Couldn't have asked for more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2014

Terri

Hotel Condition

Very good check in experience - Attentive staff all very pleasant

If staying longer than four or five nights menu not very extensive - although the portions are large.

Travelling as a couple - no sockets near a mirror in the bedroom - so had to wait until the bathroom was free and even then had to stand as now where it sit?

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2014

Castle in the sun

Tranquil perfect castle in the sun

One of the best holidays ever. Friendly and very helpful staff. Secluded and peaceful rooms. Fab pool lovely food and close to toarmina, mt etna, the gorge and so much more. Wake up to bird song and sunshine, enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in gorgeous surroundings, walk in the perfectly manicured gardens and take a dip in the perfectly chilled pool. On top of all this the staff were so helpful and friendly and made myself and my two daughters feel at home. Thank you so much for my wonderful holiday and Sicilian memories. Geraldine

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2012

HandeBir

Perfect romantic hotel

I got this hotel as part of a package deal to Sicily. It was amazing! It was better than I expected. We had reserved a standard room but were given a free upgrade to a junior suite. It had a bedroom and a living room with a mini bar and a kettle and a selection of teabags. Very nice bathroom with shower. A very comfortable bed. An Eden of a garden! Heavenly scents of lemon tree flowers... Rabbits in the garden. Beautiful pool. Free wi-fi area.

You need a car to drive around the hotel. But you need a car in Sicily period. Nothing much in the immediate vicinity of the hotel but Taormina is like 8 km away and dont forget Castelmola! Would definitely recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Christophe

Chambres propres, cadre apaisant, le domaine du chateau est très bien entretenu, c'est un havre de paix, et la décoration a été choisie avec élégance.
Le petit déjeuner est varié et d'une qualité exceptionnelle.
La carte du restaurant est originale, et très raffinée.
Je n'ai pas pu tester le service spa mais je pense qu'il en vaut le coup.
Les 4* sont amplement méritées.
Tout est fait pour que le séjour soit agréable.
Je ne regrette pas ce passage à l'hôtel loin de la foule et du bruit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Christian

Meget tilfreds.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Dr. Holger Josef

Tolles Hotel in ruhiger Lage inmitten eines großen Parks! Herrliches Schwimmbad!
Toller Frühstücksraum! Herrliches Restaurant, auch im Freien! Ruhige , saubere Zimmer!
Enttäuscht waren wir nur, dass der Privatstrand
geschlossen war ( Jahreszeit!).
Insgesamt ein wunderschöner Urlaub!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Jon Bøgelund

Skønt hotel beliggende i en fantastisk park

Fantastisk velholdt område, med en skøn pool. Kort tur til dejlig badestrand. Meget venligt og serviceminded personale. Lejlighederne bærer præg af at være slidte og brusehovederne var stoppet til. For lidt værdi i forhold til prisen

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2025

Tobias

Dejligt hotel med dårlig mad

Et super dejligt hotel og god service i receptionen. Maden var virkelig ikke særligt god, hverken morgenmad eller frokost. Vi prøvede også deres aften restaurant, men maden var desværre decideret dårlig.

Generelt mangler hotellet lige det sidste for på nogen måde at være pengene værd. Og til den pris det har, så kan jeg ikke anbefale det

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2024

Jan

sehr schönes Hotel in strandnähe im mittelalterlichen Baustil

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Amazing hotel with fantastic personnel. The attention received is extraordinary. We felt so welcome by all staff, we are already considering going back next year.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Rosmarie

Hotel mit schönem Garten

Die gesamte Anlage mit Pool und schönem Garten hat uns sehr gefallen. Die Zimmer sind gross, allerdings sehr düster und in die Jahre gekommen. Die Türen und das Bett haben sehr gequietscht - schade für den schönen Garten.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Naekyeong

너무 좋았어요! 2박 예약후 1박 더 머물었습니다! 테니스장, 수영장, 프라이빗 비치! 여기 저녁도 너무 맛있구 바도 분위기 최고

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2023

Marine

It was perfect

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Jörg

Tolles Hotel

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Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2023

Jackie

The hotel is beautiful and super enjoyable, just like the beach. This was good, as was the restaurant, because there is nothing good around that is nearby. That's why you live in the hotel and it's very nice and enjoyable.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2023

Pou chi

Nice experience

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

LIONEL

Excellent séjour dans ce très bel hôtel de charme au très joli cadre verdoyant. Personnel attentif, chambre (suite junior) spacieuse, décorée sobrement et avec goût ! Et le diner au restaurant était vraiment une jolie réussite. Nous y retournerons.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2023

francesco

Ho scelto questa struttura perchè affascinato dal concetto del Castello e avevo bisogno di una location ed un hotel esclusivo per prendermi una pausa.
Ha superato tutte le mie aspettative in termini di eccellenza del servizio, pulizia, attenzione maniacale ai dettagli e uno staff davvero impeccabile. Sarà un mio nuovo punto di riferimento. grazie a tutto lo staff.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

06 Oct 2022

Achim

Ein Hotel mit verblichenem Charme. Die Bilder im Internet sind allesamt aufgehübscht.

Leisure Friends