Luxury hotels in Taormina

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Taormina. I hope you will like it!

• 1 San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel Taormina, Italy

  

  Resort. Stay in the heart of Taormina. San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool. This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896. All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony. Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 2 Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Taormina. Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theatre and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa. Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace. The wellness centre at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 5 km from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 3 Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. The 5-star Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities. The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Bulgari and Molton Brown bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Restaurant Oliviero serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station. The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 4 Atlantis Bay - VRetreats Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Atlantis Bay is located on a cliff in Baia delle Sirene Bay. The property boasts a panoramic restaurant with veranda, a swimming pool, and a private floating sea platform. Hotel Atlantis Bay pays particular attention to grand gourmet cooking. Seaside dining is also possible. Guest review score 9.2

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• 5 Hotel Metropole Taormina Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Taormina. An 18th-century noble residence, the Metropole Maison D'Hôtes is set in a panoramic location in Taormina centre. It offers panoramic views over the coast, luxurious suites, and free Wi-Fi. Metropole Taormina features spacious rooms with large en suite facilities, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some have views over the sea. At the Maison D'Hôtes you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine and local specialities in the on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and a small wellness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage service are also available here. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 6 Mazzarò Sea Palace - VRetreats Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Mazzarò Sea Palace is set above Taormina's beautiful Mazzaarò Beach. It has a wellness centre, its own sea-view pools and a free private beach. Mazzarò Sea Palace's wellness centre provides a wide range of massages and spa treatments and has Turkish baths. Rooms have been refurbished and are elegant and spacious. All come with balconies and some have lovely views. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A broadband internet service is also available. You can reach Taormina centre using the cable car set 50 metres from the Mazzarò Sea Palace. Tours around Sicily and to Etna can be booked at the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 7 The Ashbee Hotel Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. The Ashbee Hotel is an early 20th-century villa set in front of Taormina's San Pancrazio Church and 100 metres from the Greek Amphitheatre. Rooms offer unique views. This 5-star deluxe hotel with large gardens and an outdoor swimming pool was designed by the famous architect C. R. Ashbee, early member of the Arts and Craft movement. The hotel features a bar and a tea room. Hotel Ashbee's rooms are spacious and bright, and equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and satellite TV. Views include the garden, the sea, or the Nebrodi Mountains. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 8 Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Grand Hotel San Pietro features an outdoor pool and sun terrace, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Taormina's historical centre is a 15-minute walk away. Rooms at the San Pietro are spacious and have flat screen TVs with satellite channels. All have views of the garden or the sea. Services at the hotel include free WiFi access and free parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours and car hire. A well-equipped gym and massage service are also available. A buffet breakfast is offered daily and includes croissants, cold cuts, eggs and hot drinks. The Grand Hotel San Pietro offers both a traditional Sicilian restaurant, and a poolside snack bar. Guests can relax with a cocktail out in the garden, which has views over Mount Etna. A free shuttle service is provided to/from Taormina centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 9 NH Collection Taormina Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Taormina. Featuring a roof-top terrace featuring a cocktail bar and panoramic views, NH Collection Taormina is set in the heart of Taormina's historical centre. It features an à la carte restaurant, spacious rooms, a modern wellness centre, and an infinity pool overlooking the bay. All rooms at the NH Collection Taormina hotel have design bathrooms with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. They come with LCD TV with satellite channels, and free wired internet. The hotel has an exclusive 260 m² spa area that comes with a sauna, a Turkish bath, and therapy showers. It also includes a tea room. The outdoor swimming pool is equipped with a bar, sofas, sun loungers, tables, and chairs. Each morning, guests start the day with a breakfast featuring organic product, such as yoghurt, jams and a selection of homemade pressed juices. Featuring a view on the Greek Theatre, the Zefiro restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine. Corso Umberto I, the city's main street, is just a few minutes away on foot. The property is well connected by the A18 motorway. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 10 La Plage Resort Taormina, Italy

  

  Resort. Overlooking the Ionian Sea, La Plage Resort is set directly on its free private beach, within the Isola Bella Nature Reserve. It features modern rooms and bungalows with garden or sea views. The cable way to the historic centre of Taormina is a 10-minute walk away. All accommodation comes with a modern design, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a balcony or patio, and some bungalows offer a private garden with hot tub. The Fusion restaurant specialises in traditional Sicilian cuisine, made with genuine local products. The bar serves international cocktails and spirits. A sweet Italian breakfast is available daily. La Plage provides a variety of beauty treatments and an outdoor massage gazebo. Expure Spa is complete with Turkish bath, hydromassage showers and chromotherapy. Staff can organise excursions to Mount Etna Regional Park, a 45-minute drive away. Parking is free. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!