Grand Hotel San Pietro

Italy , Sicily
TAORMINA, Via Luigi Pirandello, 50
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Svitlana

Our stay at the Grand Hotel San Pietro was truly unforgettable. The location is spectacular, perched above the sea with breathtaking views of the coastline and Mount Etna. The hotel combines historic charm with modern comfort. Our room was elegant, spacious, and spotless, with a balcony that made every sunrise magical. We highly recommend it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Carl

Beautiful hotel, super friendly and helpful staff, breakfast to die for :)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

donna

The epitome of Taormina luxury! The hotel, the staff, the location all a 10/10.
And the views are breathtaking. I can’t wait to return it was that beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Carlos Anthony

Beautiful, elegant, gourmet food and great staff!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

BRADLEY

Just make sure you get an upgraded room. Regular rooms are very very small!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Jaclyn

Loved!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Annette

Everything about this hotel is amazing. First off, the staff were wonderful! Mima at the check-in desk was extremely accommodating and upgraded me to a beautiful room, as she was also accommodating another family with adjoining rooms. I was happy to oblige. The room was gorgeous. Classic Italian/Sicilian style with a magnificent balcony that overlooked the pool and sea. The breakfast was served outside overlooking the sea, and it was delicious. The waitstaff had already memorized my two cappuccino order with almond milk. The concierge, Julia and Maria took great care of me. They arranged reservations, a boat, shuttles, taxis, and the beach club. My entire stay was spectacular and I struggled to leave. Even the gyn was perfect. It is a little lower than town so you either have to shuttle, taxi, or walk to town. The town is alive until late at night. I cannot stress how perfect this hotel is in every way. You must go!!!!

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Sara

Outstanding Stay in Taormina!!

An exceptional experience from start to finish. The staff were warm, professional, and went above and beyond — even surprising me with a birthday cake and beautiful flowers at breakfast!

The room was spotless, the hotel was impeccably clean, and the location was perfect — close to everything yet peaceful. You can tell the management truly cares. Highly recommended!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Evangelos

It was an amazing place in a great location!
The service was incredible!! I will definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Aarti

Beautiful property with really helpful staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

tara

Amazing hotel close to town clean great service

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Pamela

A dream come true!

From start to finish this hotel was perfect.A warm welcome from the receptionist then taken to our room where a bottle of Prosecco awaited us.The room was stunning as was the incredible view!The swimming pool was a lovely place to spend your day relaxing.Breakfast was very nice with everything you could want.We will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Victoria

Perfecto.
Great hotel and staff with impeccable service throughout. The hospitality is generous and nothing is too much trouble. The shuttle service is so useful in to Taormina and was never full. The breakfast is plentiful and the setting idyllic. The pool is so wonderful and never busy. Great fitness room with phenomenal views. Exceptional in so many ways.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Donal Patrick

The staff are fantastic and so welcoming. We also really enjoyed the restaurant and magnificent views in the evening while enjoying a drink.

We have stayed before and will always be back as it is such. Friendly hotel and the staff make the stay extra special!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Douglas

Outstanding property with awesome customer service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Daniel

I don’t normally write reviews but I feel this time I have to. The hotel was superb and the staff were amazing, we will definitely be returning soon

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Daniel

Staff is 6 stars and relatable for such high end service
Genuinely liked being there
Beds need an upgrade to match everything else

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2025

Angus C

Lovely hotel with stunning ocean views

Hotel is a modernized property with stunning panoramic sea views. Whilst overall the hotel is very nicely furnished and very clean there are some areas still needing refurbishment like outdoor woodwork. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We would come back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Syeda

Lovely hotel. Fab staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Sudha Mani

The whole experience was amazing
The staff especially Antonella and Virginia were welcoming and attentive
Virginia showed us up to our room and we even had a nice surprise in the room
The breakfast everyday was excellent , the staff gave us an excellent table facing the sea everyday and were always on hand to help if needed
Everyone here is very attentive and courteous and made our whole holiday enjoyable
I would recommend this hotel very highly
The location is great we could walk into Taormina and reach the centre in 10 minutes

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

William

The hotel maintains a very high standard for personal client relations. Our every question was addressed promptly and courteously.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Shelly

Balconies overlooking the Ionian Sea, beautiful pool, luxury all the way!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Kieran

After some initial problems at check-in, we had a very pleasant stay, Room was excellent and was checked in the evening. Breakfast buffet was well stocked with dishes for all tastes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Julita

Excellent property! Friendly staff. Clean room. Very close to the city center.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Benjamin

Amazing views, staff, rooms and food! Highly recommend to anyone staying in Taormina. Easy walk into town and all the shops and dining but close enough to beaches. Pool views are incredible. Very accommodating for food allergies.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Marco

Property location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Rabee

Great hotel

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Simon

Wonderful staff with warm welcome. Property is well designed with good thought into interior design colours. 10 minute walk from Taormina. Lovely views over the sea. Pool has great outlook. Terrace room was decent size. It is on the hillside. Food good. Drinks pricey (but in line with 5* hotels there. Think central London prices. Ditto food). Terrace bar not open. Overall, really liked the hotel and staff, especially at front desk, were top notch. Recommended.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

sahar

An excellent overall resort experience

An excellent overall resort experience (not just a place to stay). The food in both restaurants was amazing. The service was phenomenal, the room was super clean, newly renovated with amazing views. There is a 15 mins walk to the town ares and the beach is difficult to get to (I think the same for most resorts in the area). The hotel has a shuttle but it runs once every hour with limited space.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Paul

The property is spectacular, amazing location, love the layout, views and amenities. All the staff are exceptional, especially Virginia, Fabio, Luigi and the driver.

Few areas you might want to look at, placing guests into the rooms promised in their booking, I indicated the trip was a birthday trip and thought there would be some kind of special greeting, food or beverage, I can’t articulate it but it didn’t feel 5 star, and lastly the exercise room is substandard, broken equipment, lack of equipment and is a shame because it’s a mismatch to the rest of the property and with such a beautiful view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

lindsay

Stunning

It was perfect!!! Amazing location, gorgeous property and fantastic breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

Nick

Fantastic hotel great service and wonderful food

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Arthur

What an amazing place. Could not recommend the hotel anymore. Amazing friendly staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Sue

Beautiful property in a great location. What made it exceptional was the attentive staff. Bartenders Carlo and Christian were especially friendly and engaging with our family and went the extra mile to make our visit special.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 May 2024

Nigel

If you want a relaxing holiday avoid this hotel. The hotel is going through major renovations which is not highlighted on their website. Most of the rooms near ours were being renovated and there was major work being done on the outside areas. It’s like being in a construction site! The hotel should have been closed and the job done properly. Check if work is still underway before you book.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

Nicole

Simply Amazing!

Magnificent! Everything from the moment of arrival was beyond our expectations. The staff was incredible especially Virginia with Guest Services, Marco the bar manager and Andreas at the front desk.

A shuttle into town and back to the hotel was great as its quite a treacherous dangerous walk to town. But the luxury Mercedes van goes back and forth on the hour up to 10pm.

The room was spectacular. We were in 514. Gorgeous view and stunning bathroom! Very quiet. Newly renovated. Crisp clean and beautiful.

I will add photos of our view and room but this app is not letting me add them but i will try again as they are truly spectacular

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Antolin

Excelente

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2023

Karl

The hotel is very pretty and well kept in the common areas but not in the rooms. They need to do serious plumbing work in the bathrooms, since you cant keep a water temperature steady, you either burn or get a cold shower. Also the shower space is very small and slippery. This was very annoying!!
Also our air conditioning clogged up and water started pouring from the ceiling, thankfully the problem was resolved and air condition worked well after that.
For being a 5 star hotel, they have terrible pillows and mattress. We stayed 3 nights and never changed our sheets.
Also if you need a hair dryer don’t count on it, it is very bad quality and barely blows hot air, leaving your hair with a lot of frizz. They could upgrade the hair dryers!!
Staff was not very helpful in the front desk!!
Restaurant was very good and nice staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Thomas

Fantastic property and excellent staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Terence John

We had the perfect holiday at this hotel. Excellent hotel and facilities. Excellent staff. Free Shuttle service to take you into town and back. Best holiday we’ve had.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Gena

We had such a wonderful stay here. The staff was incredibly accommodating, friendly and helpful. Everything was taken care of for us so we could completely unplug and enjoy our holiday. We will certainly be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Kate

Fantastic property! Old world elegance and excellent service. Parking available. Need to take transportation to shopping and restaurants. Spectacular view and excellent food!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2023

judella

Great dramatic views from Taormina! Beautiful 5 star hotel, friendly staff and fabulous food and cocktails. Live Piano music just makes it fantastic! Free shuttle to city ! Awesome pool!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Christopher

Instantly one of our favorite hotels we have ever been in. Staff and the room were amazing, view is incredible. We thoroughly e joyed our time there especially by the pool and eating overlooking the sea. Not a far walk to town but a bit uphill. Poolside service and restaurant could have been better though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2023

Maria Cristina

This property was beautiful and clean. The breakfast in the morning was amazing with incredible views. The restaurant on the property was delicious. The staff was friendly and they went above and beyond to make us comfortable.

The location was perfect with a short walk to the main town and to the bus terminal.

The pool and grounds of the hotel were stunning.

I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Taormina. I hope to come back one day.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2022

ralph

Best stay

Excellent very relaxing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2022

Kathryn

Gracious hotel with views and stunning terrace for dining and drinks. Well-trained staff responded quickly to every question and request. Breakfast was generous and delicious with plenty of fresh options. Rooms are simply appointed but comfortable and ours had beautiful balcony to enjoy the view and the ocean breeze. Walking to town might be challenging for some, but our 60 crew enjoyed the exercise. Hotel provides free parking and shuttle to downtown and Greek theater.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2022

paul

Clearly a special property but, in overall terms, the level of service does not match what I would expect from a 5* hotel and some money needs to be sent on room maintenance. Shuttle service is important given the hotel's location between the beach and the town and we were let down disappointingly by the shuttle after over 5 hours on the streets and in the heat of Taormina.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2022

Carie

Overall this was a very good property. It’s definitely worth the extra money to book the room with a balcony over looking the water. The view is beautiful. Breakfast is very good including the fact that you eat on the terrace over looking the water. The hotel is clean and very quiet. You can walk anywhere from this location which was great. That being said, I didn’t give it a 5out of 5 because it is a bit tired. The wifi/internet is terrible. The signal continued to drop in and out. Every time we opened the patio door, the AC would turn off (fine from an eco friendly point of view) but once the door was closed and locked again, we had to jiggle the door for awhile to get it in just the right place to get the AC back on. Had maintenance look at it twice - no fix. Also had issues with consistent hot water in the shower.
That being said, preferred to look at the views than the internet and if you have short showers, wasn’t a problem with the water.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2021

Paul

Nice hotel for a romantic getaway

It is a nice property with a good view of the sea.
Air conditioning in the room was not the best, could not get the room to fully cool.
One of the bottles of water in the refrigerator was already opened by a previous guest.
Staff is very attentive.
Only knock is the restaurant, very overpriced for the value received. As someone with 30+ associated with the service industry I’d rate the menu as pretentious.
Breakfast on the other hand was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Spacious hotel, good condition rooms, large terrace. Good food.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Mike

Facilities were very good. Regular shuttle bus into Taormina avoiding steep hill climb.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

bed bugs in paradise

the hotel is lovely..the views ,from the rooms the pool and dining terrace are to die for. The location in relation to the town was perfect ..the hotel shuttle was reliable and always available.Breakfast on the terrace was excellent
However we noticed that despite paying for a deluxe room our balcony was smaller.than other deluxe rooms
The room did not have a coffee maker or iron..(despite paying 400 euros/night ).We were told that only the suites had coffee makers.
Big negative were the terrible bedbugs that devoured my husband

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The staff are very helpful in a beautiful surroundings, we will return.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2019

Suzanne

We had a nice stay overall but the hotel was not as luxurious as expected. The decor is in need of modernisation, the bathroom was too small for the room and the service was sometimes poor. The hotel is in a good location, the breakfast buffet was very nice and the pool area has a lovely view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2019

Irena

Location was excellent. Walking distance into town, though too many steps. Very friendly & helpful staff. Would stay there again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2019

Anastasia

Nice view, very beautiful area and building
A lot of wasps at the breakfast, they were annoying and disturbed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

My special requests had been acknowledged.
The staff were courteous and always pleasant.
The setting is wonderful. Being so near the gem of the public gardens is a bonus.
The hotel is a quiet and delightful oasis in beautiful Taormina. Understated and unpretentious luxury.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic setting and lovely view for breakfast outside. Very nice pool and short walk to town. Breakfast was plentiful but could have more daily variety. Some of the gym equipment was broken and the queen bed was two single beds not a queen. Staff were generally very helpful and free parking was an advantage. Drinks were as expected for a hotel of that type. It was nice to have decent piano music in the evenings.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great view from the balcony, helpful staff, spacious room, very clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2019

Clare

Nice hotel but not perfect

Lovely hotel, great location.
Reception staff not very responsive to concerns over renovation noise very early in the morning which is our main criticism, along with a very poor pool side menu. Breakfast was good and the staff by pool and at breakfast were great. Not really 5 star rooms but clean and fine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2019

Yusuf

Fabulous Taormina Hotel

Fabulous hotel. We stayed in a deluxe room with balcony and sea view. The room was well equipped and clean. The view was amazing.
The staff kind and helpful. Free parking and hourly shuttle were bonus points.
Totally worth the money. I highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2019

Donald

Food was great. Shuttle prompt and courtious. English translation by bell hop marginal but got by. Views spectacular as qas location...quick walk to ancient greek theatre and gardens

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Jane

Excellent hotel. Wonderful views from rooms with sea view. Polite helpful staff. Quiet location within walking distance of the town centre (up several flights of steps). Spacious car park for Taormina!

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Comfortable stay

Good location, convenient with car parking. Great breakfast. Clean and comfortable room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Perfect Hotel in Taormina

Great hotel overlooking the sea and just a short walk to the center of town. Staff was very friendly and attentive to needs. Would definitely recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2018

Allen

Great location to discover Taormina

Really nice hotel. Excellent breakfast with a beautiful view. Really nice pool and facilities to enjoy before discovering Taormina in the evening. Only a 15 minute walk to the town centre or courtesy buses every hour.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2018

Neil

Not sure about 5 star rating

The hotel is pleasant, clean and the staff are good. The bar was almost never manned during the day so you often had to go to reception to be served.

As you might expect the prices are very high e.g. €5 for a small bottle of coke.

The views from the hotel are fantastic. Breakfast lovely and overall we enjoyed our stay.

4/10

Poor

19 Sep 2018

Liz

Disappointing

Fab location but very very expensive for what it was. 30 Euro for 4 small beers, 10 Euro for a pre-packed toasted sandwich at the pool bar, grossly overpriced. Unfriendly staff, they come across as unhappy in their work. The hotel bar is dull and soulless and hardly anyone eating dinner there, absolutely no atmosphere. We would have happily returned to the bar after dinner but it was uninviting and the barman unwelcoming. Very disappointing stay having cost us a lot of money for our annual holiday. Bedrooms not facing the pool are dark and dingy, furniture dated. On the plus, Taormina is a fantastic city so pick yourself a more lively hotel and have a fabulous stay!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2018

Jim

Wonderful experience!
The head waiter Salvatore is fantastic!!!

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2018

Jeff

Great views. Main areas could be a bit more comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2018

Antonio

Amazing

Amazing option in Taormina

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2018

Constantin

Quiet hotel with breath taking views

Visited the hotel with my fiancee in July , impressed with the sea view, room comfort and amenities. It was my girlfriend birthday and the reception lady managed to order a birthday cake for her which was a wonderful surprise.
Thank you so much and we will re-visit.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

This hotel and it's staff well exceeded our expectations. It is a beautiful hotel in a magnificent setting. We had balcony room with a water view. The room was spotless and the bedding was very comfortable. Our stay included breakfast and the buffet was delicious. This hotel did everything they could to make our stay memorable. I so want to go back.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

A Beautiful Place

The hotel is nestled in a mountain and has an amazing view overlooking the water. The hotel is quite charming and has a wonderful deck to eat breakfast or dinner with the same amazing view

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely Grand Hotel. But, there are things a Grand Hotel will do for its guests and things they won’t. They will get you a bottle of sugared iced tea, but they won’t make fresh tea and pour it over ice for you, etc. too many examples to go through.

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2018

Martin

This was a classical luxurious hotel in a beautiful setting in Taormina. It was our honeymoon and we were greeted on arrival with a chilled bottle of fizz in the room. We’d booked a junior suite which was spacious and with everything you’d expect. The standard of housekeeping was excellent with a nightly turn down service and new towels etc. Breakfast is taken on the wonderful terrace and is of a very high standard, as expected for a 5* hotel with the staff being very attentive.
The pool is well attended by the lifeguard and is a perfect location to relax and admire the fabulous view.
All in all we had a wonderful time.
The main gripe that we have is that the gym was poor. We booked this hotel for the facilities, including a gym but it had 3 cardio machines, all of which were broken. The air conditioning was ineffective which meant it was hard to use the room comfortably. Despite us raising this and other guests doing the same it seemed very low on their priority list.
There was also a bizarre choice of music on the breakfast terrace, not sure who wanted to listen to Phil Collins live on repeat, Bonjovi, Chris Rhea, Celina Dion blasting out every morning. We thought the birds or something more local may have been more appropriate.
The shuttle service to Taormina is offered hourly but this is very inflexible. There are only 8 seats in total so it’s easy to miss out. We felt they should have been able to put an additional trip on in the evening for dinner for example.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2018

Julia

Nice view, excellent restaurant, very good breakfast, shuttle to the city, bed sheets and bath towels of high quality, kind service

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2018

Dolly

Room service charge

Beautiful hotel and grounds but be prepared to pay additional 20 euros service charge for room service for a meal valued at 35 euros!
Staff was most helpful and courteous.
Difficult to get around with a car but thankfully the hotel has a free shuttle bus service to and from town.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2018

Anna

Scenic hotel walking distance to Taormina

Lovely hotel, friendly helpful staff, walking distance to Taormina although be aware everything is up/down hills and there isn’t always a pavement. Dinner is quite a smart event and it is a more expensive chic dining experience (there was a tasting menu as well). I would have liked a free bottle of water in the room each day as most 5* hotels would supply one.

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Very acceptable

A fantastic view from the pool area and breakfast terrace. The rooms are an acceptable size however an older styling. A very reasonable breakfast buffet. Easy access into town up the hill.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2018

Shailesh

Great hotel. Has parking and a10 minute walk from the center of Taormina

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2018

Philip

Slice of heaven

Beautiful spot with magnificent views. The walk into town is no joke— wear some climbing shoes! Take breaks to catch your breath and admire the view. It’s worth it!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2017

lauren

Perfect location, the best in Taormina

The hotel is in a great location, just 5-10 minutes walk into town, while benefiting from being perched right on the edge of the cliff overlooking Isabella.

The rooms are very good, we were upgraded to a junior suite for our stay of two weeks (which I suggest is the minimum to explore) and it was very comfortable with a fabulous balcony. The hotel also gave us a complimentary room for our checkout day which was the smaller double room without a balcony - again very nice room maybe the bathroom was a little small, so if you're on a budget it would be fine and there's so much outdoor space to use at the hotel you wouldn't miss the balcony.

The food was great, breakfast was comprehensive with fruit, cereal, cooked food, even cakes if you wanted, the service staff were attentive, polite and friendly. Having breakfast overlooking the sea in the sunshine was fantastic, they serve a great launch menu outdoors and again service was fab,

The pool area was good, everything clean and there were enough sun beds for everyone, the attendant was really helpful moving beds for people. I imagine in July and August it may be busier. They don't do free water at the pool which I think is a shame. We took our own 1euro bottle rather than pay 6 euro at the hotel!

Overall, highly recommend this hotel, I stay in hotels with work every week all over the world, this is one of the nicest.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2017

Rose

Pleasant relaxing stay

Beautiful hotel. Staff, grounds, rooms are impeccable. One downside it is not close to the beach. Although there is a shuttle that brings you to the beach... it comes with a price tag of 18 euro per person for an umbrella. Another downside, if you are looking for a sandy beach, this place is not for you. What you do get are small rocks which make it uncomfortable to walk even with water shoes on.

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2017

Badger

Great Location

A fantastic location with great views and the staff were fine until check out. I had a late flight I asked for a courtesy room or place to store my luggage and to have a shower? 'Not possible' was the reply unless I paid. Not a five star answer so I started to think about the rest of the hotel.

The rooms are adequate and kept very clean but they lack something. Maybe redecorating is the answer? They are not that big but all I require is a comfortable place to sleep and to freshen up.

I won't recommend this hotel as five star as nothing should be too much for a customer. Eventually after a few confusing discussions a room was provided to freshen up in and my luggage was moved for me.

Maybe it was a language issue but it left a bitter taste in my mouth and on that basis I won't return. There are plenty of choices in this location for similar prices.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Sicily

One of the most romantic places in the world. There's no other place like it

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2017

Alice

A lovely hotel in a charming Sicilian town

A wonderful hotel in a charming town. with incredible views of the sea, the hills. Located by the ancient town center with its historic buildings, great shops and restaurants. The hotel and it's surroundings couldn't be more delightful!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

AMAZING HOTEL!!!

Fantastic experience. Highly recommend! Amazing service and great room with a great view!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2015

Manabu

Fantastic Atmosphere

Upon check in, they offered us much better room with a balcony and stunning sea view. We enjoyed the room so much we had our dinner and breakfast in our room! Shuttle bus is available frequently but you can also walk around the whole township as it is quite compact. Swimming pool looked really nice although we didn't get to use it. Highly recommended!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel...great staff, beautiful view...close to town

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2015

Ira

Great hotel with amazing view

I was greeted by friendly staff, and the view from the room was spectacular. A great place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2015

ben

Great Hotel on the water

Really elegant hotel with a great attentive staff and terrific restaurant.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2015

John

Love this hotel!

Stayed three nights and love it! Location is great, amazing views and walking distance to city center for restaurants and shopping. Shuttle to the beach is nice, pool is wonderful too. Food was great, breakfast buffet was one of the best and the spaghetti was one of the best we had in Italy! Make sure you get an ocean view, comes with terrace which is great! Will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2015

akiva

A perfect stay

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. My husband was in Taormina for a conference and I was there for fun. From the moment we checked in, we were greeted with such warmth and friendliness. The property is exquisite. The location is perfect. We were upgraded to a balcony room facing the water and it was absolutely perfect in every way. The staff was extremely courteous and consistently helpful in every way. The breakfast was outstanding. This will be our \"go to\" hotel for all future visits. I think that all hotels and service industries should take lessons from this excellent hotel's staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2015

Barbara

very elegant and at the same time charming

My stay was lovely. The staff is charming, helpful without being obsequious

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2015

deborah

Stunning views and friendly staff.

Great hotel with stunning views over the Aeonian Sea. There was a 5 minute shuttle bus in to the beautiful town of Tairmina or a 10 minute walk which we preferred, especially in the day when the park was open. The front desk staff were excellent and helped plan our days and made recommendations and reservations for some really excellent restaurants in the town.

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2014

essam

4*+ than 5*L

small room for a 5* , but large terrace , no inroom tea/coffee facilty , basic breakfast ,comfy bed ,excellent staff, beach was closed but not mentioned on web site...more 4*+ than 5* ..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2014

Merrilee

Cliff side beauty

Wonderful retreat to come back to after a day of touring Sicily. Beautiful views, delicious breakfast, gorgeous pool setting & a concert pianist in the evenings. Truly a magical stay. Close to dinning options and tourist sights. Attentive service and good maid service.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Very good hotel in an excellent location.

The Hotel is located a short walk from the town and all that it has to offer by way of bars and restaurants. The Hotel staff are very helpful especially when it comes to arranging tables at the better in town restaurants.