Hotel Villa Sonia, Castelmola, Taormina; Castelmola hotel

Hotel Villa Sonia, Castelmola, Taormina

The Hotel Villa Sonia, Castelmola is a lovely four-star hotel in one of the loveliest parts of Taormina. The antique villa overlooks both Mount Etna, smouldering away in the distance, and the blue waters of the Mediterranean twinkling below. Sitting beneath the 'rock' of Castelmola, this most elegant hotel blends seamlessly with the beauty of the surrounding environment. The building sits within extensive parklands, with a terrific open air pool.

This Taormina hotel is set over six floors, with 52 bedrooms, all with rustic decor and balconies or patios. In-room comforts include radio, satellite TV, minibar, air conditioning and bathroom with shower. Some bedrooms have views of the street, of the garden, or of Mount Etna. All are a delight. The hotel has a bar and library, there is a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, currency exchange, dry cleaning, a meeting room ... whatever you need. The hotel has a gym and sauna, and a furnished sun terrace round the pool - perfect for a relaxing drink.

Taormina itself is a delight. The city lies atop the hill and connects to the beaches via the cable car, which whisks you up and down in a minute or two. The beaches are beautiful and so is the town, with the signature sight being the famous Greco-Roman amphitheatre, which hosts concerts to this day and boasts superb views down over the Gulf of Naxos and out to Mount Etna.

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Double room from €110

 

Score from 18 reviews: 7/10