Title: MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4915&destination=Taormina%2C+Sicily%2C+Italy&selected=23922581&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina ## Photo gallery for MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina ![Beach - MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23922600/23922581/101a5be6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23922600/23922581/9ffad966.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23922600/23922581/b1d885c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23922600/23922581/e7f696df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23922600/23922581/f96e4295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car, MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina Charming apartment in the heart of Taormina The apartment is located, in the pedestrian area, in the historic center of Taormina in a very central position on Corso Umberto, exactly halfway between Porta Catania and Porta Messina. Leaving the house you can immerse yourself directly in the life of Taormina. The apartment, ideal for two couples, or small family, consists of three rooms plus hallway, 1 bathroom with shower and equipped kitchen. It is equipped with four beds plus two extra beds. Each room is air-conditioned and furnished with fine wooden furniture. It has a flowery terrace overlooking the course. Tourist tax to be paid on arrival: €3 per night per person. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near the airport - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 753 square feet ## Similar properties ![Superior Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96530000/96523200/96523195/750641b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Neró Rooms Taormina City Centre - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping - Babysitting 10 Exceptional 32 reviews £108 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=96523195&PinnedHotelID=96523195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Apartment | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97110000/97107200/97107159/beccf85a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castalia Apartments & Rooms Taormina City Centre - 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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 debit cards Parties and events are allowed on site Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT083097C2XJ542LGF 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 A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Marinella Suite Apartment Center Taormina Marinella Suite Apartment Marinella Suite Center Taormina Marinella Suite Marinella Suite Lägenhet i Centrum av Taormina Marinella Suite Apartment in the Center of Taormina Marinella Suite - Apartment in the Center of Taormina Taormina Marinella Suite - Apartment in the Center of Taormina Apartment 66498 ## About the area Located in Taormina City Centre, a neighbourhood in Taormina, this apartment is near the airport and by the ocean. Corso Umberto is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Taormina travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taormina.dx4915) [View more Apartments in Taormina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Apartments.d4915-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.85154%2C15.28515&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=evgTybABIAcXV_8QwklYVz-wU8g=) Taormina, Sicily ### What's nearby - ![Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343604/6a701be1-5cb2-437c-952b-73a6abac0f2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Corso Umberto 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Catania Door (Porta Catania), old gateway in the Taormina town, Messina, Sicily island, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621584289346/21e2fac4-7fd1-4bc7-a719-e52def4dfba2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Porta di Catania 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Greek Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077078/018d1d35-3973-4844-b346-10f55ff26af0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Greek Theatre 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Piazza IX April 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Church of San Domenico 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Taormina Giardini Station 18 min walk - Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) 143 min drive ### Restaurants - Caffe Wunderbar 1 min walk - Bar Re di Bastoni 2 min walk - La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina 4 min walk - Vicolo Stretto 1 min walk - 3 4uarti 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina? ### What time is check-out at MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina? ### Where is MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## MARINELLA SUITE - Apartment in the center of Taormina Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty S. 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location We loved the location, the patio, the front walkway, the small but functional kitchen, the large living area and bedrooms. Bonus: washing machine and drying rack. Right smack in the center of town - walking through two, lively restaurants. Loved the live music right outside (sing alongs and a band). If you’re sensitive to sleeping with music then put a white noise app on your phone. Also appreciated the flexible check in and tour of the home upon arrival. ##### Patty S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The location was unbelievable. The restaurant outside was perfect. Antonio the host was great and helpful ##### William Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miguel D. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get ready to party Get ready to party. The bar just outside your front door has live music till midnight. We sat at the door steps on the courtyard and listen to the festive atmosphere till midnight. ##### Miguel D. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### theplaceforwords 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property couldn't have been in a more perfect location on the main drag of Taormina city centre, in the hub bub of stores, hotels, historic structures, restaurants, amazing views....BUT you must be able to tolerate music (great soft-style tunes mostly from 60s 70s with wonderful male singer and guitar playing etc) from about 8 to 11:30 pm every night w a happy crowd listening, drinking, dining, singing along a tad. We actually loved it. (I want a cd from that guy). The deck is the best thing around.. we watched 3 brides go by with fanfare. A hotel across the street had waterview breakfast! Everything was walking distance! Stay here...but be prepared to walk your rolling suitcases where the taxi/uber can't easily get to....and then carry your suitcases up 6 wide stone stairs. Worth it: Then the apt is home sweet home for your stay. ![Corner of large roofdeck with view down of city centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3c503b1c-e4e9-4456-9b1e-070f574b58b3-1760537936202.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast at hotel restaurant across the street](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e2623577-bb69-4d3a-9772-92f312de6aee-1760537935783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### theplaceforwords Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Archival ### 6/10 Okay #### Nigel S. 4 Oct 2017 #### Apartment has some charm but is in noisy location. Facilities are basic and equipment minimal. The apartment is appealing and pleasantly decorated but compared to other places we stayed at on our Sicilian holiday, the facilities are quite basic. The shower is tiny, as is the kitchen. It would have nice to have a kettle to make a cup tea with and we had to ask a waiter from the bar next door to open our vino rosso as there was no bottle opener. There is an ancient washing machine but no drying rack and no iron or ironing board. Some might think we were expecting too much but we stayed in other places of a similar price range that provided all these things and they make travelling so much easier. Potential bookers should know that there is a lot of street noise at night including the amplified singer/guitarist at the bar next down playing an uninspiring mix of the Beatles, Coldplay and of course, Stairway to Heaven. The double glazed windows were appreciated but were not fully up to the task. The apartment is central, being right on the main street of Taormina and might suit some people, but was not right for us. ##### Nigel S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony G. 23 May 2017 #### Fabulous apartment and great location The photos don't do this apartment justice. Beautifully furnished with period furniture. Plenty of space for two couples or a family. Set halfway up one of the most picturesque stairway side streets off Corso Umberto, the main street that goes through town. Many restaurants and shops along the way. For us it was a plus that the restaurant that shares this street had guitar music every night. We merely sat on one of our patios and enjoyed the music while drinking our wine. Very romantic. ##### Anthony G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### patricia o. 24 Apr 2025 ##### patricia o. 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