HOTEL VILLA CATERINA - Taormina

Great views and right at entry to town so no need to drive in town--quite a challenge. Very helpful staff. Breakfast only ok perhaps because off season.

I stayed 3 nights in November 2012 & enjoyed it very much. The view from my room of the sea with (luckily) a full moon over it was enchanting! It was an easy walk to the sites & shopping in Acireale & not a bad walk to the train station (I was backpacking). The lights above the mirror in my bathroom didn't work & they couldn't get them working so they brought me a standing lamp that showed me WAY too much!! I thought that was pretty funny! The staff were awesome in the hotel & in the restaurant. I would have preferred more food options in the restaurant though. Overall, I had a very enjoyable stay at Santa Caterina!

Loved the stay in this hotel. Very friendly staff. Room was very clean and comfortable. Views from my balcony was to die for. Breakfast buffet can improve, other than that had a great time.

Wonderful. First class. Room is a little small, but the quality of the hotel and the service makes up plenty for it.

The room was charming with old world furnishings, and the hotel overall was wonderful. We travelled on the shoulder season, and they upgraded our room to an ocean view at no charge, which was lovely. There are likely other hotels a bit closer to all the action, but this was an easy walk, and the grounds were very pretty. We were greeted at our car by a bellhop who whisked our luggage away, and it's a good thing, as there was a lovely winding staircase through gardens to get to reception. Breakfast was wonderful, and the staff was extremely helpful. We only planned one night in Taormina and wished we'd planned more. We hope to return to Sicily and spend more time here.