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Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Castelmola with free breakfast

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, al fresco dining
Living room
Interior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is £155
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Panoramic Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Economy Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030

What's nearby

  • Taormina Cable Car - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Corso Umberto - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Greek Theatre - 13 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Spisone Beach - 21 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 17 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro Taormina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Turrisi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Nina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Taormina Cable Car
Near Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre, Hotel Villa Sonia provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ristorante Parco Reale, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in reception and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Private gardens, childcare services and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 30

Restaurants on site

  • La Caverna Wine Bar
  • Ristorante Parco Reale

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 30

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Sonia
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia
Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola, Sicily, Italy
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel Castelmola

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Villa Sonia?

As of 13 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Villa Sonia on 2 Jun 2025 start from £155.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Villa Sonia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Self-parking is available for EUR 7 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 7 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Sonia located?

This family-friendly Castelmola hotel is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Castelmola Castle, Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. Church of San Nicolo di Bari and Monte Tauro are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 495 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Comfortable room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was just beautiful, the staff really helpfull, the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel

Lovely place perfectly positioned to explore Taormina , Etna and Messina . Breakfasts were excellent, lovely pool and staff incredibly helpful
View from the bedroom balcony
Castemola
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Larysa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, but the shampoos bottles were not cleaned up nor refilled. The room service left the used bottles in the shower.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable ambience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from this hotel, quiet place at night. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place, well kept. Nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning location with wonderful views of mount Etna bus stop across the road, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breathtaking view

Fantastic view and nice pool area. Bonus with the shuttle service to Taormina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good views, extensive breakfast. Castelmola and Hotel Villa Sonia was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful secluded hotel with views of Mt. Etna. More importantly, the staff was superb and extremely helpful. Breakfast was diversified and plentiful. It was also very convenient to have dinner in "La Caverna".This is a definite top 10 hotel in Italy! Stay here and you will not be disappointed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view, top-notch desk staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the peaceful mountain atmosphere and the relative tranquility of the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous !!! Clean. Lovely. Best views !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an amazing view of Mt Etna. The staff are very friendly and we enjoyed our dinner in the Caverna restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helle Claudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming place

What a charming place perfectly located in a small mountain village with a view to Etna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place whit an amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated just below the village of Castelmola. It is a small & quirky hotel with lots of antique furniture & artifacts. All the staff were very helpful & pleasant. The views of Mt Etna from the hotel were breath taking. All areas of the hotel were clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is about 20 minutes up a very steep and winding road above Taorimina so it's not convenient to go back and forth. The decor is dated, but the hotel has an old world charm and the setting is beautiful. The back of the hotel looks at Mount Etna and the wonderful pool faces it too. The breakfast was nice and had typical Sicilian pastries. They could update the decorations in the rooms and lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful villa. The staff was helpful friendly if I return to Sicily I’ll be sure to stay at Villa, Sonia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of better place stayed from our trip in Italy. Great view to see Etna right front of the balcony. Staffs are friendly. it is worth to drive the windingly road to get see the great view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024