Ariston and Palazzo Santa Caterina

Italy , Sicily
Taormina ME, Bagnoli Croce, 168
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Maria

Great location! Great views from our room and around the property, amazing staff! Breakfast has lots of selections . Property and our room is clean and spacious. Easy walk to Corso Umberto, bus stop and Fanicular.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Trevor

The property is nice once you find it and then traverse up the very steep hill to get there. Not great for older people that are unable to climb hills. The staff were very young and seamed to be in training. Parking is very expensive and around the corner down the steep hill.
The room was okay, but the last room on the top floor for Expedia bookings! (See picture). Overall, we stayed in 8 hotels on our tour of Europe and this one was just average.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Carla

Amazing!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Kevin

wonderful！

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Iane

Beautiful setting, amazing sea views

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Fintan

Room was clean and had a great sea view

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Jennifer

Good hotel. We had a great corner unit with spectacular view of the water and sunrise. The pool area was nice but I thought I would use the pool during my 4 day stay but never got a chance as the pool was cold and it didn't get much sun in the afternoon because it faces east. The hot tub was cold and the whole pool and hot tub area close at 6pm which was too bad because if the hot tub was actually hot it would be good to be there in late afternoon or in the evening. The hotel is not very modern and the rooms a little dated but in general I think it was a great hotel and about a 10 min walk to the main town. They have parking close by for 20 euro per day but it was not easy to find this hotel in the beginning. Google maps was taking us to a different spot and we had to find a small sign on the street saying to snap a pic of the QR code for the instructions on how to get there by car. When you park it is very confusing how to get to the main reception, you are just walking up these stairs, walking into the building through the pool area, take the elevator to the second floor which you exit in the patio area and walk across the patio to the entrance of the reception. Staff was friendly and they helped us get to the parking area which was in the property next door. Breakfast was big but there wasn't that much variety day to day. I would recommend to stay here but make sure to get a nice waterview room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Paul

Mould in the room: there’s obviously been a leak somewhere. There was a damp smell also. There was also mould around the AC. Bathroom was very dated. Not sure how the hotel merits a 4 star. Bed had a noticeable ridge on the middle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Derek

Beautiful resort hotel very close to bus stop in truly lovely Taormina

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Kathryn

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We had wished we were in the main building with some sort of balcony or view but our building was still maintained fairly well and we had a lot of space in our room! We really loved the area since it was very close to the cable car and to the historic city center. We also really loved the hotel for its views, terrace and views. It is important to note parking must be reserved ahead of time! And it is a short but hilly walk. There may also be a long walk to your room so that’s another note! The staff were all very friendly and helpful!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Susan

This is a large hotel with beautiful grounds and pool. It is definitely an older hotel in need of some work, but we were comfortable. Beds and pillows were comfy. The breakfast was very good…lots of variety. The pool area is lovely but when we were there it was closed often. When asked why, they said it had rained in the morning, but it was lovely and warm in the afternoon. They said they had sent the lifeguard home when it rained. The location is good…about 15 minutes walk to the centre of town and the funicular is around the corner. We couldn’t get parking on site but were sent to a place nearby. Complimentary cookies and a bottle of wine were left in our room. We had a balcony with a nice view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Felipe

Staff very helpful, nice. Beautiful views. Unfortunately it was raining a lot, and could not use the pool. Area is very nice.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Katherine

A lovely hotel, within 15 mins walking of the centre of Taormina. Nice pool and great varied breakfast. Some of the hotel looks a bit tired but it is clean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Graham

Excellent location for the bus station and a short walk to the town centre.

Lovely pool area. Very clean. Sicilian night highly recommended. Buffet and food very good.

Lots of steps around the hotel but the whole town is very hilly! Those with mobilty issues may struggle. Over-all, a very good hotel and enoyed our stay in beautiful Taormina 😍

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

George

Beautiful property, needs an update, bathrooms and rooms

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Terence

Part of a fly drive around Sicily, this hotel has excellent facilities and entertainment. The village is a ten minute walk and not a flat walk but we managed it twice a day.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Carolyn

Neat and clean, but unfortunately the pool was closed when we arrived after a long day of travelling and would have loved to have a swim.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Shirley

Great location! Pool and close to everything!

Would come back with no hesitation! Hotel was situated on a hill above the sea but with elevators it was totally assessible. Lovely pool, 2 min walk to the bus station that brings you to the train station for 1.1 euros! 4 minute walk to restaurants and 10 minute flat walk to Messina Gate which is where the beautiful streets with restaurants and shops are located. Just a perfect stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Leanne

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and amazing service, the best location, great value, close to everything, will be going back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Tamari

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 hi

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 highly recommend 🙌🙌🙌

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2025

Hasan

The hotel is in a very good location but driving there or renting a car is not a good idea. No where to park, even if you park at hotel's parking paying 20 Euro a day still getting in and out of the area is terrible. By the time we arrived at the hotel and found the hotel entrance it took us 2 hours and very stressful.

Hotel is in a very nice location and there is a nearby bus/coach stop if you need excursion.
Staff is good but the hotel definitely needs updating. doors, bathroom parts are falling apart.
There is too much noise, the noise from the bar/restaurant entertainment being the main contributor. There is no sound insulation so you will hear everything inside next door room and outside.
Breakfast was good.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Nicola

Beautiful town but getting around is very hard

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Nathan

Hotel is within 10 minutes walk to the centre of Taormina, and a 2 minute walk from the bus terminal, with a direct service to & from Catania Airport from the termina. Once in the town, there is an abundance of shops, bars and options to dine out.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Elissa

The property was beautiful and the restaurant on site was great for convenient meals. We were traveling with a 2 year old and found the elevators quite cumbersome because you had to take multiple elevators to get to different areas. Also, didn’t love that there was no shallow end in the pool, only a small ledge around the pool.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Shirley

Beds are so comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Andrea

The pool is really nice addition, breakfast buffet was outstanding. I didn’t really love the fact that I had to walk a little distance to get to my room, having said that I had a lovely little terrace out front, which was nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Tracey

Amazing hotel location pool and breakfast

Amazing hotel with amazing views. Best pool breakfast above and beyond

It’s right near the bus stop so you can actually catch the bus or one euro from the train station which we did not know a very simple location. Easy to walk to the centre.

The staff were incredible. Will definitely return

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Xavier

The hotel had the perfect views of the city and coast. However, it can use updating. My room was clean but the door was pilling and the furniture had stains/evidence of leaks from years of usage. Service was great and location is convenient.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Stephen

Amazing views, polite staff . You have everything that is needed today relax & enjoy Sicilian foods & drinks.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2025

amanda

Hotel was in a great spot. Needs to be renovated room was very outdated.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2025

Donna

Air condition didn’t work well and was SO NOISY! Bed was AWFUL!
No real greeting when arriving and no personality when checking out. Never was asked how our stay was or even a ‘Hope you stay again’
Would never recommend this hotel. The only thing good about it was the location to town and the view from our room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Lindsey

Loved this hotel

We loved it here, traditional Italian hotel, very spacious, lovely pool but it is deep, we had a sea view which was spectacular and had a large lovely light room, good breakfast really friendly & helpful staff and piano in the evening, it’s about 15 mins to walk up to the centre so may be abit much for anyone with walking difficulties. It isn’t modern but I’m glad it isn’t, for the price it’s excellent. cable car to the beach and it’s at the bus station with lots of options including tour buses, it’s quite an event going up & down the winding roads on them!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Alissa

Super beautiful view from the hotel and very nice staff. The hotel room does has thin walls so you may hear your neighbours late at night. The hotel was a convenient distance from the main town which was nice. Great stay overall!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

anthony

Alessandro Is the best bar tender in Italy, hands down. Great location.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2025

Austin

Our room had an ant problem and the air conditioner made continual odd noises. Other than that the hotel is fantastic. Great service, and the outside pool and terraces are beautiful!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2025

Siqun

Nice hotel

Comfortable hotel to stay with a nice ocean view. Room is large and well furnished. Parking is difficult especially with luggages.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Elizabeth

We were Lucky enough to get a room with a veranda! The most beautiful view of our month long Italy trip. Breakfast was like a royal buffet. Wonderful stay!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Scott

Great stay, staff very friendly especially Dan who went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. Only complaint is the bus tours, they all decend on the restaurant at once overwhelming the staff and other guests. May be better if they seperates them from the non bus tour guests and had seperate dinner/bfast times.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2024

Lisa

The property is well located and the pool area is beautiful. However, our room was old and a bit dingy. It did not match the outside of the hotel! Also, there was music in the lobby (piano player and singer and/or karaoke) until 11pm which was right below our room. It was loud enough to disturb our rest.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Natalie

The hotel has a great view and pool, nice rooms, great breakfast.
They are right beside the bus terminal and car parking available for a fee. On the down side there was a bad smell every morning and 1 mattress would need to be changed. Forgot to mention it.
But overall very satisfied and would recommend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2024

Leonardo

parking was a bit far.
the hotel is a bit old and the room is very small but its weel located

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

03 Oct 2024

Dana

This property is in dire need of renovation. The mattresses sank in, the rooms were very dates and unpleasant. The view was nice thanks to front desk who changed our room.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Great base to explore Taormina

Great location. Rooms are a little tired. Staff seem a bit frazzled. Breakfast lovely. Evening meal ok. But lots of other nice places to eat in Taormina. Great base to explore Taormina. Pool nice. Don't bother with the Godfother tour.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

sarah

This was an absolute favorite of mine. Bar super fun. Service is impeccable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2024

Nermin

This hotel though it is 4 star but provides good quality and variation of hot and cold breakfast . The excellent location with walking distance to the amazing city centre , the bus station and nice dining cafe places , I would greatly recommend this hotel
We just had a couple of reception people at check in who were unfriendly but the rest of the staff were good

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Sep 2024

Shadi

The hotel is very old and noisy. You can clearly hear when the sound from other rooms when they go to the bathroom! That was awful experience
Just avoid this hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Mark

Great property facilities & view very central

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Andrew

Brilliant stay at Ariston

Amazing stay. Great room with stunning views. Super friendly staff on reception, catering and cleaning. Fantastic breakfasts. Lovely setting well looked after.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Gabriella

The waiter Daniele was absolutely amazing. He went out of his way for us every single breakfast and evening with always a smile on his face. Couldn't recommended the hotel enough, only thing that would have made it better was if water was included in the dinner package, wasn't specific when we booked.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

ivana

Great location

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2024

John

A great location but hotel is very tired and in dire need of renovation and upgrading - lots of potential but….

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Mark

I had a brilliant stay here, with a beautiful room on the fourth floor, that had a great view. The hotel is a great location just next to the bus station, cable car and a short uphill walk to the town which is handy when it’s hot outside. Great location!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Qusay

Old property that needs to be renovated

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Joseph

Great property. Pool was great but the chairs re taken quite early. Taormina was beautiful. We enjoyed walking the city, hills and seeing the sites. Food was good. Lots of shopping. Staff at hotel was the best.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Gail

This is one of the most beautiful properties we’d ever had the pleasure to experience. The views are stunning. We were surrounded with abundant fruit trees like mangoes and quince. There were colorful flowers everywhere nestled below stately royal palms. The food and wine were excellent. The breakfast buffet was magnificent - especially the fresh squeezed blood orange juice. The pool and patio dining were relaxing. The nightly relaxing live music was wonderful. We enjoyed the Sicilian banquet music as well. The staff were always going above and beyond and were friendly. We would happily ho back there and heartily recommend.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Andrea

Completely fantastic hotel . Stay here if you can

I rarely if ever give reviews but this place deserves a top notch review. The location is perfect , the views are above and beyond spectacular the service was excellent … the pool was perfect… the concierge was extremely helpful. I have only praise for this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Claire

We had a wonderful stay. The Ariston is perfectly situated in Taormina, a very short walk to all of the restaurants, bars and shops, as well as being close to the cable car or steps which take you the beaches, including easy access to Isola Bella. Buffet breakfast was incredibly comprehensive - one of the best we've been to, and included plenty of fresh coffee and freshly squeezed local orange juice. The pool and pool area was amazing. Our room, in the Palazzo, was quite dated, but was a big triple and well appointed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Rajdeep

Excellent Hotel , Great staff , Great location and amazing facilities! Ideal for 7 days and Taormina just amazing!

Urge people to visit this unique Hotel!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

James

Great view from our patio. The breakfast was excellent. Shopping and dining was nearby.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2024

Ronald

View of mount ETNA

Can’t fault the hotel for location to Taormina.
And the price per night very competitive to surrounding accommodation.
Half board was with waiter service in the evening. A set menu but food is excellent.
Only observation is that the bathroom although clean was very dated and needed a refit!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

Rosaria

Amazing views from dining areas

This is a reasonably priced resort style hotel with a lovely ambience. The weekly Sicilian Night was fantastic with a feast of Sicilian food and live music. Terrific breakfasts as well as open air terrace dining. So glad we chose to stay here.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 May 2024

claire

The property was very tired. Not sure we would recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2024

Luisa

Fantastic location, very close to town centre, amazing staff,could not fault them at all,extremely good service, food at the hotel restaurants outstanding, outdoors areas beautiful and kept in great shape

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

Thomas

The best place to stay

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2024

Walter Winkle

It was a nice place to stay. It was very hard to get to by car and to find the entrance without going into the forbidden driving zones. I was charged by Expedia and then when I gave my card for the extra tax, I was charged another full room rate. They said they would contact Expedia to refund my money. 2 weeks later, Nothing. He even admitted to me that I was charged twice but insisted that he could make the change.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Michelle

Quiet peaceful Hotel for older adults

Very cute hotel, great location for catching the bus or walking to the center of town. Overall it's an older crowd more retired vibe not recommended for young adults. No night life around, very quiet and peaceful. They need new mattresses and we could never figure out the AC, room extremely hot. Amazing view with balcony to sit outside and great breakfast to start your day.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2023

Jennifer

They were way understaffed. The facility itself was gorgeous. Finding the parking lot was a bit of a nightmare. My only complaint was how understaffed they were.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2023

Isabelle

Good location and amazing views of the ocean

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2023

Camille

The property has a great location and great views. The breakfast was very plentiful and the staff were nice. However our room was a disappointment. Part of the bathroom wall (a 5 foot tall piece of wood fell off) and when I told the staff they acted like that was normal. Also our room was in annex type area with no view and felt like all the rooms there weren’t really part of the hotel or maintained like the rest of the property

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

Diane

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Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

Pierre-Yves

Nice hotel and location.
Rooms and bathrooms are a bit dated.
Access was very challenging and should be explained prior to arrival

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2023

john

Very good overall stay

Nothing bad to say. !! Good size room. Clean. Decent mattress and pillows. Arrival gift bottle of spumanti. But didn’t fit in the mini mini bar. Staff very helpful and friendly. Minor thing to be aware of. If you are at all disabled or unable to carry your bags to reception, which is 80 yards away uphill, you will need help. There are no staff at the drop off point and no buzzer or internal phone to call reception. Only small vehicles can get to the top. It’s a lovely hotel building with lots of character but check where your room is situated or expect a long uphill climb to reception. There are lifts but they do not completely service the whole place. Food is good and plentiful at a decent price. Restaurants in town are generally very good with variety of prices. At reception the staff are very helpful but Carmella is a star performer. Nothing is too much trouble. It’s advertised as a 4 star and still needs a few upgrades to achieve it. Old baths with shower integrated was a bit precarious if you’re at all unstable. The water gets everywhere. Cleaners are very efficient. Overall I give it 3.8 out of 4 stars. Would go back again but I know what to check for. Pool area was never overcrowded and we were there at a busy time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2023

Sylvia

Fantastic loctaion close to the main attractions...right next to the bus terminal without feeling like it is next to a bus terminal. Beautiful views, lots of options for breakfast. The rooms were a bit dated but clean. I was a bit underwhelmed when i saw our room. But the hotel grew on me. The location and views were excellent

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2023

Farah

OK stay

Let’s start with the positives, the staff here were really friendly the receptionist was kind and let us check in early which we really appreciated as we had a very long journey before arrival. We have been in Italy for two weeks and this was the most expensive hotel we booked to stay in, which was a superior room with sea view. The location if you are travelling in by the bus is fantastic it’s literally outside the hotel. Moving on to the room itself was a little disappointing. As it was badges as a superior room we expected a little more from it, with the furniture in part looking scuffed/dirty, and holes in the curtains it didn’t really give that superior feeling we had experienced elsewhere. The view was a sea view as promised, we only stayed for one night i would have been staying for more I would have felt more disappointed. In terms of costs for Taormina, its still probably considered cheap. To mention breakfast was plentiful in the morning, with lots of options which was appreciated it’s just the rooms need a little TLC or don’t badge them as superior would be my recommendation

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Benny

Great Sicilian food

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

Carmela

The hotel is very nice and the staff was great. A little difficult to find even with a GPS.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2023

John

The property had an incredible view of the sea, and was very close and easy walking distance to town.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2023

howard

SKIP. Outdated rooms, lack of daily housekeeping

The only good thing about this hotel is the central location in Taormina.

The rooms are in serious need of renovating and updating. The pictures posted on this website are very misleading. My first room was horrendous. The smell of mildew permeated the bathroom, my shower door did not close properly and the bathroom shelf was broken. The room itself was not cleaned properly upon my arrival. The dresser tops were dirty and the closet drawer was broken. I asked for a new room the next morning and although they accommodated my request, the room was not much of an upgrade.

Daily room cleaning was an embarrassment. Every day, I returned to a room that was not serviced. Every day, upon my return, I had to go down to reception and ask for my room to be cleaned and wait in the lobby for 45 minutes until it was complete. After the third day, I asked the front desk in the morning to please have my room cleaned. Although they acknowledged my request, my return every afternoon prompted the same result.. and unattended room that I had to ask multiple times to be serviced. Once they actually attended to my room, all they did was refresh my towels and make my bed. Nothing else was cleaned. There were times where they didn't even empty the trash bin in the bathroom.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2023

Michael

Great location and nice pool. Hotel is a bit tired though - especially bathrooms. AirCon not great in rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Fred

It was in a great location with great service.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Nothing you see in fancy photos on website

We booked 3 rooms for 7 people and rooms were Horrible nothing like pictures you see on website all rooms are tiny rooms with no proper air conditioning and shower you can barely move without hurting yourself. It’s just nasty place to stay I do not recommend.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2023

Nella

Large pool but closed way too early. Close to transport and quick walk to the center. Nice food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2023

virginia

Access to parking extremely difficult and confusing. Detailed instructions should be provided.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2023

Mike

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2023

Brenda

Everyone was so nice and helpfully!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2023

Janet

The hotel is i an excellent position, close to the bus station where tours start and a short walk to the town centre. Views from the terrace and the sea view rooms are magnificent. Reception staff very helpful. The hotel is looking rather old fashioned now and would benefit from some renovation although it is comfortable and looks well maintained. A pity there is no gym or indoor pool as it was too cold for the outdoor one.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

marian

Very fancy hotel next to the interbus terminus

Very nice. Beautiful views. Lovely gardens. Enticing swimming pool. 10 minute walk to main tourist area. Staff very friendly and helpful.
There is a lift from near the carpark to motel level.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 May 2023

Michelle

Tired, run-down & dirty. Should be 3* at most. Paid extra for a balcony - tiny and beside a rock face, so pointless! Breakfast included stale fruit & bread, machine coffee & powdered egg! The staff treat you like you're a nuisance rather than a customer & are totally incompetent. We arrived in a thunderstorm, desperate to get out of wet clothes. The guy on reception couldn't find our booking on his paper list despite having our passports with our names. A package tour bus arrived & he just tried to move on and ignore us and serve them first. I was soaking wet, so I challenged that and he looked at his list again and found us, threw a key at us - no apology, no welcome. On another occasion, I asked one of the 3 girls who do nothing all day at reception (well, actually on this occasion she was firing staples into a blank folded up piece of paper) to ensure our room got cleaned that day as the previous day, it wasn't cleaned at all despite us being out all day. She replied 'You will have to tell him' and pointed to the 1 guy on reception doing any work - dealing with another a customer and their complaints. The pool area is large but in the 3 days we stayed there, no one went in it as it's unheated/too cold. It's also a death trap for kids as it's 2 metres all the way around. Location is good - but you'd struggle to find anywhere that wasn't good in Taormina as it's a small town. Parking is a nightmare - like everywhere in Sicily. Glad we only had to stay there 3 days. AVOID!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2023

Stephen

Clean rooms and dining. Great staff.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

MARIANA

There are breathtaking views from te hotel.
The bus station is very close and it's a walkable distance from downtown and many options for dinning.
The breakfast is amazing, lots of options, fresh fruits, fresh orange juice and a Nutella machine! Wonderful!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2023

Thomas

Hotel Ariston, a perfect hotel for a wonderful loc

What a lovely hotel. My wife and I have just got back and the only downside is that we wish we stayed longer. The hotel is perfectly located with beautiful sea views and a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Taormina. The rooms were comfortable and a decent size. We were pleasantly surprised to have a bottle of champagne waiting for us to enjoy. The breakfast was vey tasty and with good choice. The reception staff were very polite and helpful and always offered good advice regarding things to do and see. We will certainly return as it was a fantastic holiday all round.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2022

harold

Not a 4star hotel

Not 4 star hotel, 3 star at best. Room cleaning was poor. Reported a bathroom leak when we checked in and nobody came to fix it. Dinner service was slow and they forgot to serve dessert at one sitting. However the buffet dinner event was fabulous.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Chloe

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The gentleman who checked me in was extremely kind and helpful - thank you! My room was lovely… the sea view is one of the highlights of my trip! The sunrise is truly wonderful! Thank you so much.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Julia

Great location. Excellent breakfast buffet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2022

Lawrence

We loved our stay here

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2022

caroline

Wonderful location and views- less impressed by the buffet breakfast
The pool during high season really isn’t quite spacious enough in terms of deck chairs
Service very friendly though

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Filomena

Loved this hotel. Beautiful views, great staff and overall nice looking property.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2022

Christina

short stay in Taormina.

This hotel is conveniently located right by the bus terminal, and about 10 mins walk (very hilly!) to Taormina city center, so it was perfect for us. We arrived at Catania airport and took the direct bus from the airport here. The hotel has great view, however, we are not sure if it really is a 4 star hotel. The room we stayed at was quite basic. And we asked for a twin room (with two beds) specifically, turned out it was a king bed plus a sofa bed. We also stayed at the annex of the hotel that is a little further away from the main building of the hotel, which is not as convenient.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2022

Eramo

Stayed there four years ago and returned to enjoy with another couple

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2022

Cheryl

Three night stay in May

Lovely stay here for a few nights during our tour of Sicily. Hotel is well placed, an easy walk into the main town with lots of decent restaurants. Staff were friendly and helpful, room was clean and comfortable.
Parking was available at a car park nearby the hotel at a cost of €20 per day.

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