Title: Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Excelsior Palace Hotel Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and rooftop terrace ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/2897081e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/261edfe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/39d2ca88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/2e4e598e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/cf473cba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Excelsior Palace Hotel in central Catania offers a rooftop terrace, outdoor pool with poolside bar, free in-room WiFi, and international cuisine. Multilingual staff provide attentive service. Nearby attractions include Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Piazza del Duomo. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Room service £134 includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 28 - Nov 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=1133775&PinnedHotelID=1133775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/6b8ea1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Down duvet Blackout curtains Premium bedding - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/71107078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room 7.8 Good 6 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Down duvet Blackout curtains Premium bedding - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/094e1af9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Down duvet Blackout curtains Premium bedding - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Double Room, Sea View (Elegance) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/be267795.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Sea View (Elegance) 8.2 Very good 13 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Down duvet Blackout curtains Premium bedding - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133800/1133775/eb1bade6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds LED TV Down duvet Blackout curtains Premium bedding - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge) - Babysitting (surcharge), a lift and a TV in reception - A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and 1 meeting room - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 79 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets - LED TVs with satellite channels - Childcare services, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1735700/1735615/1f3cc253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Splendid Hotel Taormina Taormina - Pool - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 261 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=1735615&PinnedHotelID=1735615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913600/913571/e036c8b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eurostars Monte Tauro Taormina - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.4 Very good 462 reviews £99 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=913571&PinnedHotelID=913571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9559300/9559213/4ac4955a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taormina Palace Hotel Taormina - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 113 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 9 Dec - 10 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=9559213&PinnedHotelID=9559213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2601500/2601418/a81101d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NH Collection Taormina Taormina City Centre - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 576 reviews £221 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=2601418&PinnedHotelID=2601418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2499100/2499098/e3c89e3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Villa Belvedere Taormina - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids pool - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 758 reviews £320 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=2499098&PinnedHotelID=2499098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3779100/3779098/46b23fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Metropole Taormina Taormina City Centre - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa 9.4 Exceptional 255 reviews £275 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=3779098&PinnedHotelID=3779098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1068900/1068892/d2f2da45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### UNA Hotels Naxos Beach Sicilia Giardini Naxos - On private beach - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids pool 8.4 Very good 472 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=1068892&PinnedHotelID=1068892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exclusive Suite, Bathtub, Sea View (Sea and Etna view) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1134900/1134809/47884318.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Villa Paradiso Taormina City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.6 Exceptional 385 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=1134809&PinnedHotelID=1134809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea Facing | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93519200/93519168/750fde5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belduomo Taormina City Centre - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 106 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=93519168&PinnedHotelID=93519168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Up to 10 kg per pet Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### 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: - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 150 - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (up to 18 years old) - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 19 per person - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) - Valet parking fee: EUR 15 per day - Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees 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; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority. ### Property is also known as Excelsior Palace Hotel Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina Excelsior Palace Taormina Hotel Excelsior Palace Excelsior Palace Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina, Sicily Excelsior Palace Hotel Hotel Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina Excelsior Palace Hotel Hotel Taormina ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Excelsior Palace Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Excelsior Palace Hotel? > As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Palace Hotel on 29 Nov 2025 start from £134.39, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Hotels-Excelsior-Palace-Hotel.h1133775.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Excelsior Palace Hotel pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Excelsior Palace Hotel? > Valet parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at Excelsior Palace Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Excelsior Palace Hotel? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Does Excelsior Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 140 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Excelsior Palace Hotel located? > This family-friendly Taormina hotel is located in the historical district, steps away from Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano, Porta di Catania and Piazza del Duomo. Taormina Giardini Station is 23 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 196 8 - Good 98 6 - Okay 35 4 - Poor 15 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terrence 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Place is magnificent location and the rooms were spacious and nice. ##### Terrence Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location is excellent. The staff are excellent, very helpful and welcoming. View of Etna sunrise and sunset, with cocktails (Taormina) should not be missed. Hotel has old school charm. Room was comfortable with great views. Breakfast is very good with a wide choice of food. ##### richard Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Belinda 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Amenities Nice location. Old hotel. Good service. ##### Belinda Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ket 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Classic Italian charm. Gorgeous garden and swimming pool. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Amazing view of Mt Etna in front of the property. Paradise in Taormina. ##### Ket Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Excelsior hotel allowed you the opportunity to experience that of a tranquil, relaxing venue It was as if you go back in time, to a time that we as individuals once knew how to relax and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings… If you like the old world charm, this is a place that you must stay If you’ ##### Deborah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rossi 20 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel in a great location ##### Rossi Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely hotel with old-world glamour. ##### Anna Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Excelsior Palace is outstanding. Beautiful hotel in the heart of Taormina with a huge pool overlooking the Sea. Rooms are updated and very comfortable, many facing the beautiful Mount Etna. Delicious breakfast buffet with accommodating staff. Bar/cafe at the pool is perfect for a cocktail and salad or piadina while floating in the pool. I’ve stayed here three times and cannot wait to return! ![Lovely pool.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/52127278-e415-42f5-97fe-8a28ca8d2b7f-1752751699624.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View from our room.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a612f590-4660-49ae-9999-dc2d7f8a5de0-1752751698909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The path to the pool.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f985ed7d-a835-4f59-aaad-d27e0fbaf88b-1752751699189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Cafe on the right side on the pool deck.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/96e50211-4698-4414-b2a0-6359011ae19b-1752751699423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigitte 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had an amazing stay. Very friendly attentive staff. We loved the lounge with the art nouveau style. Wonderful location to watch sun set w a view of Mt Etna. ##### Brigitte Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xian xuan 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice location ##### Xian xuan Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A beautiful hotel with old world charm… A perfect setting for a beautiful place! ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities excellent location with wonderful views ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Carrie 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location! Wonderful hotel ans excellent staff. So friendly. The breakfast was amazing. ##### Carrie Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Old school charm and service! Amazing views! My wife and I loved it! ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really nice facility. Comfortable. Good food ##### Howard Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Excellent hotel and within easy reach of Taormina. Great views of both the town and Mount Etna. ##### Shaun Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Davide 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful historic hotel situated at the entrance of Taormina ! ##### Davide Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl 21 Jun 2023 Excellent location, beautiful property with pool ##### Cheryl Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Generally nice property ##### Jan Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Air conditioning was very dated and seemed pretty weak- and it wasn’t that hot when we stayed there in early October. Also TVs were small for room size and the streaming services didn’t really work effectively because of limitations of the WiFi system. Loved the high ceilings and grand old hotel style furniture, furnishings and feel ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/671978fb-d9b9-4eb8-9ce9-0cf9c9bac329-1760336168015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Pool is spectacular and a rare find in downtown Taormina](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/19998d02-b53a-4f87-ab55-bf90361ac277-1760336167661.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Eric Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful hotel very centrally located and very easy to walk to centre of town. Room was perfect and very spacious and comfortable with a small balcony looking out to sea and Etna on the side of the hotel. Fabulous large swimming pool and although a short stroll down several steps it’s a stunning walk and beautiful views from the loungers.Breakfast was amazing and lovely room to eat in with lots of space to get s good table. All staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend wholeheartedly. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/92514a4c-9038-4c12-bade-83b6c8a1a1d8-1750574123170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3442ffbd-86b6-46b4-8899-911cafa76960-1750574123917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sue Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### helen 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Staff & service #### Great location Could not wish for a better location - and amazing views of the coastline and mount Etna. The grounds are beauty. Be prepared the hotel is old and not your standard 4 star hotel. ![View from room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5A54EBC37ACEC86D1FDDD7B9CF6757F0566483281741593791970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View from hotel pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/B3F7CD8AA704585DD9807C08D3CB8612FAEDC7F71741593795380.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View from room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9373CA39E6ADEDFC9BAEF58366ED69A2DF8AB3521741593795606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Hotel bar](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/076F175B6F0480B1107A6E334BBD3A6F11A260D61741593793287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### helen Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The garden and pool area are beautiful. ##### Christian Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 6 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A beautiful hotel and grounds of times gone by ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/115BE3EC0C8F0DFD4A8EFF691BED6B0A300483121696587657776.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anthony 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel has a nice older style feel to it and a fabulous swimming pool amenity on a private headland offering brilliant views of the coast and Etna ##### anthony Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Baia Azzurra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Hotels-Hotel-Baia-Azzurra.h2737239.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Nostra Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palermo-Hotels-Casa-Nostra-Boutique-Hotel.h39551911.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Isola Bella](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Hotels-Hotel-Isola-Bella.h1476673.Hotel-Information) > > [Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Catania-Hotels-Palace-Catania-UNA-Esperienze.h1193988.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Nettuno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Catania-Hotels-Hotel-Nettuno.h1163540.Hotel-Information) > > [Mazzarò Sea Palace - 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