Porta dei Saraceni
Porta dei Saraceni, Via Tommaso Fazzello, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy- Monument
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Historic Charm and Scenic Views
Villa Taormina, a charming property dating back to the 1900s, offers a unique blend of historic elegance and modern comfort. Surrounded by lush floral gardens, the hotel boasts spacious rooms adorned with antique furnishings, providing a cozy retreat for guests. The highlight of the property is the rooftop terrace that offers breathtaking views of Mount Etna, the sea, and Taormina centre, creating a picturesque setting for relaxation and enjoyment.
Modern Amenities and Comfort
Each room at Hotel Villa Taormina is thoughtfully designed and equipped with central air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, a plasma-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. These modern amenities ensure a comfortable stay for guests, whether visiting for leisure or business.
Delightful Culinary Experience
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at Villa Taormina with a buffet breakfast featuring Sicilian specialties and homemade ingredients. Start your day on a delicious note and savor the authentic flavors of the region before exploring the nearby attractions.
To experience the historic charm, modern comfort, and scenic views of Villa Taormina, book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in Taormina.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
39 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
El hotel es precioso, las habitaciones están muy bien, el personal es muy atento y el desayuno es excelente. El servicio de parking es también muy recomendable
El precio por noche es elevado dado que Taormina es una plaza muy solicitada
Everything was fantastic - beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, staff who went above and beyond and wonderful breakfast with locally sourced products, all explained to us.
Nothing!
The hotel is beautiful, breakfast is excellent.
So many stairs - and I'm not talking about the ones that lead to the hotel, but the ones inside of it. In the middle of a heatwave (35-38°C) maybe you shouldn't put guests that are staying for a considerable number of nights in a room up in the garden (don't recommend those, also because of the lack of privacy). But it would have been a 9 or 10 anyways if it wasn't for the checkout experience. We booked a taxi the day before as we had to leave very early the next morning and 10 minutes before the time of the booking they started knocking on our door and rushing us, and we really didn't understand why. It was a very unpleasant experience, and afterwards we realised that they wanted to use the same driver for some other guests that were actually taking the same train as us, which is why they wanted us to hurry (as the driver had to the same journey twice within minutes)... It seemed very unprofessional.
Claudia and Pablo made our stay very welcoming. We loved the breakfast and the beautiful room decor
We wish it had a Gymnasium
Incroyable service je recommande cette établissement
Todo, instalaciones, ubicación, la sala de desayunos, el rooftop maravilloso, y sobre todo el personal , absolutamente encantador
Nada!
Au calme et bien placé
Rien
La vue sur l Etna
Rien mais peut être juste la taille de la piscine un peu petite
Förstklassig service, vacker design, bra städat, fina rum, enastående frukost, boendets plats.
Best breakfast I've ever had , amazing stuff, very attentive and polite
I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. I spent 5 nights here with my family. The reception staff - Elena, Martina - and all the others were so helpful and could not do enough. They helped with restaurant bookings, arranging taxis, boat excursions. The rooms are lovely, the breakfast is nice and the pool area is wonderful. Even laundry is complimentary. The location of the hotel is perfect - a few minutes walk to the main part of Taormina.
Perfect location, helpful friendly staff, beautiful decor.
Nothing
The hotel is beautiful and tastefully done. And the whole staff were very helpful, polite and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was perfect.
Helpful staff. Room comfortablr. High quality
Taormina is just sooo hot in August
We were very pleasantly surprised by our stay at the villa. The kindness and hospitality were exceptional, and the hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The breakfast was fantastic! 👍👍
Beautiful historic villa with elegant architecture and a great atmosphere. Excellent location within walking distance of Taormina’s main attractions. The staff were friendly and professional, the room was clean, and the breakfast was very good. The pool area and the views made the stay even more enjoyable.
Location
The check-out experience was very disappointing. Although check-out was at 11:00 a.m., at around 11:30 a.m. the staff stood outside our room for approximately 20 minutes, repeatedly urging us to leave because new guests were arriving. The approach felt uncomfortable and not appropriate for a hotel of this standard. They also never asked whether we wished to extend our stay. In addition, during our second stay the room was much smaller and significantly less comfortable than the one we had during our previous visit, despite a similar price. Overall, our second experience did not match the high standard of our first stay.
Extrely friendly staff,location and fabulous breakfast.
Esta super bien ubicado Instalaciones perfectas Y lo mejor el personal !!! Amable simatico y extremadamente competente
Nada
The hotel is in a great location and the option of parking is great. The decoration is very “Italian”, with the right amount of vintage and modern. The bed was very VERY comfy, and the bathroom and shower fantastic. The service and staff were very attentive.
We stayed in the Junior Suite and feel like I expected more for what it costs per night. It wasn’t very big with no extra space apart from the bedroom itself. Only plus was the private jacuzzi. The hotel pool was smaller than expected and closed early (8pm)
Esperienza estremamente positiva. Splendida dimora storica al centro di Taormina arredata in stile e tenuta con cura. Giardino interno con piscina, zona relax, bar con terrazza e vista davvero unici. Un angolo di pace e relax. Personale professionale e molto attento, accogliente, sempre cordiale e disponibile. Camera curata nei minimi dettagli e letto molto confortevole. Pulizia ottima. Sicuramente consigliata. Carolina e Sebastiano.
The former private villa has been transformed to compliment this beautiful place with paying guests visiting - a unique experience, magic find & perfectly located close to piazza Duomo.
What an incredible week me and my wife just had at Hotel Vila Taormina. Paulo is an absolute legend and made us feel welcome from day one, and the two incredible ladies on reception, Eleanor and Martina were so helpful in helping us discover Sicily. Breakfast is perfect and the hotel in immaculate 5 star ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Breakfast great. Interior decor, gorgeous. Staff, lovely
Size and location of room could have been better
La decoracion, el desayuno, la ubicacion, los cuartos, productos Ortigia. Todo impecable
Nada
GOSTEI DA HOSPITALIDADE, DAS PESSOAS, DO ACOLHIMENTO, DA BELEZA DO LUGAR E DA COMIDA. O BRASILEIRO MAICON FOI EXECPCIONAL NOS DEU VARIAS DICAS DE TAORMINA E REGIÃO E CUIDOU DE NOS COMO SE FOSSEMOS DA FAMILIA.
GOSTEI DE TUDO
Объект находится в самом центре, все в шаговой доступности
The attention you get in a small hotel! The bed and pillows were amazing!
If someone is not good in stairs look for another option- for us family of 4 it was fine!
L’hôtel est super bien placé, en arrivant nous avons eu le droit à une coupe de prosecco dans le salon, puis, Elena nous a rejoint pour nous présenter l’hôtel et nous indiquer les lieux incontournables de la ville. L’hôtel communique par WhatsApp ce qui est super, si vous avez envie d’aller à la plage ils peuvent tout organiser pour vous et vous avez juste à vous laisser guider, pareil pour les restaurants, ils nous en ont recommandé à chaque fois et c’était délicieux. Concernant la chambre, elle était top. Nous avions un balcon qui avait une petite vue sur l’Etna et tout entouré de Rhododendron magnifique. Nous y avons très bien dormi Le petit déjeuner est très bon, avec des produits locaux et vue sur la mer, de quoi bien démarrer la journée. La piscine n’est pas grande mais suffisante, c’est un petit hôtel donc pour nous c’était parfait pour finir la journée en beauté. Le jardin est très apaisant avec ses jasmins de partout, ça sent divinement bon. Nous avons testé le restaurant et encore une fois c’était super. Nous tenons à remercier l’ensemble du personnel qui a été fabuleux et en particulier à Elena qui nous a vraiment chouchouter, nous avions besoin de repos et déconnexion et tout était parfait.
Rien tout était parfait.
Gorgeous property. Fantastic staff that really care and offer authentically exceptional service. Loved everything about our stay. We will be back!
Nothing. It was all great.
Ok breakfast Hotel Situated well, but too many stairs for us. Did not realize when booking.
Great property with a great location, just steps away from the main strip. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed breakfast every morning. This was our 4th hotel on our 2 week trip and out of all the properties they had the best smelling toiletries- kinda random but they were great!
Everything - it was so close but felt quiet and out of the way; the staff were so helpful in every way; the beds were comfortable and rooms quiet; the breakfast was incredible with such a selection of delicious local foods. We loved our stay!
Nothing
Everything was GREAT !!
NO SIGNS showing directions to Hotel Villa Taormina. Hotel was difficult to find from street or main walking areas. Our phone GPS was not available without WiFi so we had to call for someone to meet us.
Very kind staffs.
Valet parkin wast safe and my car damaged.
What is not to love about Villa Taormina...it is a beautiful tranquil villa within walking steps to the main area of town. The villa itself is filled with charm in every room, in the hallways, in the garden, in the sitting areas. They have a pool, incredible service and truly care about each of their guests. It is small enough that you really do feel like family here. The beds are incredibly comfortable. We enjoyed every moment of our stay here and would absolutely recommend it!
Excelente localização, café da manhã fantástico! Funcionaria Claudia super agradável, prestativa e atenciosa! Todos equipe super atenciosa! Linda decoração! Quarto aconchegante!
Nada
Great choice. Staff were amazing as was the rest of the Hotel.
The location was great and the hotel met us and drove our car the last few streets and then parked it for us(much to my relief). Lovely room and rooftop bar/restaurant. The breakfast was exceptional.
What’s a stunning property with very friendly staff? Breakfast is incredible the bar area Pool everything it’s just fantastic.
Nothing
We had an amazing stay at Hotel Villa Taormina. The hotel is beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly located, close enough to walk into the centre of Taormina while still feeling quiet and relaxing. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, and the whole hotel has such a personal, boutique feel to it. The pool area was amazing, perfect for relaxing after exploring Taormina, and everything was kept spotless. Breakfast each morning was so good, with fresh local produce, great coffee, and plenty of choice. You can really tell a lot of care goes into every detail of the hotel. The rooftop views were also stunning and made the stay feel even more special. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend Hotel Villa Taormina to anyone visiting Sicily.
Service was sublime. Paolo, the GM, greeted us at our car and had 2 staff members ready to take the car and bags so we did not have to park in the tiny streets. Elena and Paolo shared excellent recommendations throughout our stay. We were welcomed with a glass of prosecco on the rooftop bar and a guide to Taormina and how to see the sites. Breakfast was a delight on the too floor with views of Etna and the sea. Homemade baked goods, local cheeses, made to order eggs and caffe. The room is small but well appointed and has a beautiful patio which extends the space. Bed was very comfortable and the AC was a nice benefit for cool sleeping. Everyone who works there is a delight and made our stay unforgettable.
Beautiful rooms and views, very friendly and efficient staff, great breakfast
There was nothing I didn't like. Great stay. If I go back to Taormina, this will be where I stay.
This is an outstanding small hotel. One block from the main street of Taormina it is close to everything but a quiet oasis. The staff led by Manager Paolo, could not do enough for us. The breakfast on rooftop overlooking the sea was extraordinary with in house baked pasteries new each morning. Every area outside of this villa was a surprise. The rooftop pool and bar were topnotch. It is a superb hotel.
Not a thing
Personnel was amazing, we informed our arrival time and they took the effort to have our room available well ahead of the check-in time. Our room was spacious, bathroom was large and well equipped. Hotel location was perfect, just a few minutes and a few steps from the main street, still on very quiet street. Breakfast in top floor terrace was amazing, lots of choice and more available by ordering. Perfect start for a beautiful day! Hotel has nice sun terrace with a pool, unfortunately we did not have time to test it
if one has to mention something, the fan in the bathroom was a bit noisy, it was on every time the light was on
직원들이 친절했다 짐 이동시 도와주구 택시예약 관광지 설명 식당예약등 친절하게 도움을 줬다
위치가 고지대라서 첫날 짐 이동이 당황스러웠다 일행중 한분이 호텔에 올라가 직원도움을 요청했더니 직원분이 내려오셔서 도와줬다 도착시 사전에 이런 정보를 주었음 좋았을것이다 그리구 room condition 이 1박에 80만원이 넘는 가격대비 나빴다 방도 좁고 앤틱이라구하기보다는 낡은 느낌의 가구와 다회용 고무 슬리퍼 좁은 욕실등은 가격대비 기대 수준이 아니었다
A magnificent boutique Hotel, in an ideal location, with amazing staff. My visit had to be rescheduled from last year, which was merely the start of what was top class service in every way from this Hotel; the welcome, the room amenities, the luggage, the breakfast, the tour arranging, the rooftop bar, nothing was any trouble and always done with a smile on everyone’s face.
Great location for a chilled and relaxing stay but still only a couple of steps away from the bustle of the Main Street. Paolo and his team were exceptional and couldn’t be more helpful. Breakfasts were amazing
Beautifully decorated. Peaceful areas to relax.
Nothing
Stellar staff… so so lovely and helpful. Beautiful old palazzo. Wonderful breakfast
Nothing
Lieu chic et élégant Terrasse magnifique avec une vue exceptionnelle Parfaite situation centrale
Fantastisk personal, trevliga och hjälpsamma. Perfekt läge, charmigt boende.
We so enjoyed our stay! The hotel is in a great central location within a very short walking distance to the center of town. Small hotel, maybe 15 rooms? The staff was all tremendous both prior to our stay and during our stay. Klaudia and Martina, in particular were both super helpful before and during our stay. When we arrived there was some emergency roadwork going on and our driver couldn’t get close to the hotel so the staff came down to meet and took our luggage uphill for a hundred yards or so. Room was lovely, spacious and very comfortable. We had a larger room by the pool area. They also offered some nice recommendation for restaurants, very knowledgeable. Breakfast was excellent. They started to anticipate our needs which was awesome! Great stay and thanks for the wonderful and personal hospitality. Highly recommend!
A simply beautiful, comfortable, quiet, and friendly boutique hotel within easy walking distance of all Taoromina's high spots. The staff at the hotel (special shout-out to Paulo and Claudia) were all, without exception, excellent and generous with their time and recommendations. We both enjoyed talking with each of them during our stay and appreciated the special care and attention they gave us during our memorable trip to beautiful Taormina. Highly recommended!
Qualité de la chambre, propreté des lieux. Jolis extérieurs. Gentillesse de Martina qui nous a accueilli chaleureusement en nous expliquant les points d intérêts. L emplacement et la qualité du petit déjeuner sur la terrasse.
La chambre numéro 1 est située juste en dessous de la salle du petit déjeuner d où quelques bruits de chaises le matin. En dehors de cela environnement très silencieux.
The staff at Villa Taormina made our stay incredible! Martina and the new colleague at the front desk were so helpful with suggestions and our many questions. Even before we arrived the staff helped arrange contact with our family village to trace our roots. Buddi made the best cappuccinos and was there any time we needed assistance with luggage or anything, and always with a smile. And lastly Klaudia saved the day when we misunderstood closing time for the local laundry and were locked out , she called the owner, arranged for them to open it and saved the day so that we could leave early the next morning and even arranged for an early breakfast, all without us even asking. To say they went above and beyond would be an understatement. And of course the property Is lovely with views of the sea and Mt Etna set among citrus trees galore. The family suite with the outdoor bath tub was incredible! Highly recommend!
Breakfast is a bit disappointed.
The dinner room is too tight and service is not that amazing at all.
Séjour exceptionnel,le service est tout à fait remarquable,petit déjeuner inoubliable,l equipe de l hotel est de tres grande qualité….le meilleur service hôtelier de tous nos voyages en Sicile
razoável
quarto pequeno, principalmente o banheiro com porta de folha dupla que se aberta fica em cima da pia do banheiro e te impossibilita de ver o espelho e usar a pia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This hotel was absolutely beautiful. The room was super clean with an amazing view and the staff is very helpful. The location was quiet but close to everything. I would highly recommend this hotel, you won’t regret it!
The location. The facilities. The staff. The breakfast
The heating in the room was a bit too hot for our taste with no way to make it cooler without opening the door to the balcony.
A truely beautiful and romantic boutique hotel! The location is great and the breakfast and service are wonderful. I absolutely recommend!
Beautiful hotel, very charming, great food and very friendly staff! Everything was top.
Nya spännande smårätter och sötsaker varje morgon. Väldigt god kaffe.
Frühstück perfekt
Posizione, cortesia e professionalità dello staff, ambienti storici arredati con gusto, pulizia, colazione
L’accueil et l’emplacement sont parfaits. Également une très belle décoration (statues, livres d’art, tableaux) font de ce boutique hôtel un lieu à part.
Rien
Es fantástico el hotel!
Great location and the hotel was perfect in every way!! Not one complaint or shortfall.
Exceptional
Had a few problems with the shower. Could not get the overhead shower to work, and the hand held was mounted so low that it just hit me in the face; causing water to go all over. If mounted higher it could have been used as a shower at least.
So beautiful and charming. The setting is spectacular, the rooms perfect and the staff kind and helpful.
Loved it all
Location, staff, breakfast location , decor.
Nothing
L’accueil, la beauté de la villa, le petit-déjeuner, le rooftop.
L’absence de certains équipements (kleenex par exemple…), l’accès compliqué en voiture, le prix élevé pour une chambre sans vue sur la mer.
This was an amazing hotel! I would definitely recommend it. The breakfast was delicious and it came with a beautiful view.
Excellent stay perfect from beginning to end! The view, breakfast, grounds and the room were beautiful.
Die Herzlichkeit des Personals und das Frühstück + die Aussicht dazu
Duschgel war von Beginn an leer
Beautiful villa/hotel, valet parking, excellent breakfast with amazing views.
Excellent location. Staff extremely attentive. Pool, bar and sitting area. Beds very comfortable.
I don’t normally write reviews but this hotel is worthy of an exception. It really is a special hotel just a few steps away from the buzz of Corso Umberto I and the heart of Taormina. The property itself is beautiful and has been sensitively converted from a grand private residence into a lovely small hotel but honestly it’s the staff who make the place so special. We were welcomed like family (and handed a glass of Prosecco at check-in) and then treated like honoured guests by everyone we interacted with but especially so by Nino, xx and yy. Our room was on the top floor of the main building, honestly it was fairly small but with a good sized bathroom and had a small balcony with a view of both the sea and Mount Etna looming over the rooftops of Taormina. Everything about the room was well thought out to maximise the space and we had a very comfortable 3 night stay. We were travelling around Sicily and did have a hire car and so had to drive to the hotel, but we followed the instructions we had received by WhatsApp before we arrived and it all went very smoothly. We didn’t need the car again until after we’d checked out. We loved the local products used for breakfast, much of which comes from either local suppliers - like the bread, hams, cheeses, jams and honey - or is made in their kitchen. They will also whip you up eggs of your choosing on request.
What a beautiful hotel with amazing staff who communicated with me so efficiently before we even had arrived. The hotel is in a perfect location to experience this stunning town. The rooms are very comfortable with ours having a small balcony looking down on the ocean and city with MtEtna on the right. We enjoyed the pool and bar area with staff again being so friendly and helpful. We had a perfect stay and we were very appreciative of the hotel manager for his advice on restaurants and it was obvious he took pride in this lovely boutique hotel. We thoroughly recommend this hotel if you are looking for some special.
From start to finish, this hotel has been everything we could possibly hope for on a trip to Taormina The accommodations are exceptional in a former residence and beautifully decorated throughout. There are many places to relax in garden and patio areas and enjoy the view of Mt. Etna and the Ionian Sea. The bar was fabulous and bartender Michael was very attentive to our every need. Paola met us when we arrived and has been very helpful in navigating the property and the area. If you go to Taormina, this hotel is a must!
À proximité du centre du village. Villa bourgeoise totalement dans le style du village
Le high tech est limité
Lovely hotel in an excellent location, but what makes the experience really special is the amazing staff. Everyone has been incredibly accommodating, helpful and friendly, and we appreciated the attention to detail throughout the stay.
Stepping into this boutique hotel, one feels immediately taken to relaxation from Taormina’s cute shops, bars and tourists. The elegant design showcases Sicilian art without it being overwhelming in every corner of the hotel. Absolutely stunning. The service is impeccable. Our room had a private patio that I could have spent the day relaxing if I didn’t have tours and Taormina to explore. The cocktail bar and breakfast room has views of Mount Etna. Postcard worthy! I would stay here any time of year.
Lençol maravilhoso, produtos Ortigia, toalhas maravilhosas! Colchao delicioso
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Cleanliness
10/10Multiple reviews explicitly state the hotel is clean and well maintained (e.g., 'clean', 'Pulizia ottima'), so cleanliness meets the hotel's high standard.
Service
10/10Staff are repeatedly praised as helpful, friendly and professional and went the extra mile; however one stay reported an uncomfortable, overly pushy check-out interaction that lowered the otherwise excellent service score.
Location
10/10Consistently described as a perfect/central location within walking distance of Taormina's attractions and highly praised by multiple guests.
Room Quality
10/10Rooms are described as comfortable with very comfy beds and good bathrooms; however several guests noted some rooms (or a second stay) were smaller and less comfortable than expected for the price.
Amenities
10/10Property offers attractive villa features, garden, pool and private jacuzzi and parking; but the pool was described as smaller than expected and closed early (8pm) which detracts from amenities.
Value for Money
10/10Generally high quality and premium positioning, but a few guests felt room size and comfort did not fully match the price paid, and one return stay felt like poorer value compared with an earlier visit.
Food and Beverage
10/10Breakfast is repeatedly described as fantastic/very good and a highlight of the stay, justifying an above-target rating in this category.
Overall Experience
10/10Most reviews report an outstanding, charming stay in a beautifully restored villa with exceptional hospitality and atmosphere; a few service/room issues on a second stay slightly tempered the experience but overall sentiment is highly positive.