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Hotel Villa Ducale

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Aristocratic calm above Taormina’s coast

Hotel Villa Ducale plays like an aristocratic Sicilian villa, equal parts romantic retreat and designer-minded hideaway above the town’s hum. Inside, warm, bright rooms favor bespoke layouts, saturated color, and handcrafted details that feel collected, not standardized. Days drift between a panoramic infinity pool framed by lush gardens and an intimate restaurant terrace set high over the sea.

  • Terrace dining at Incanto

    Contemporary Sicilian plates meet panoramas from Mount Etna to the horizon.

  • Signature sunset cocktail ritual

    Gather at 6 PM for creative drinks, tasty appetizers, and sea views.

  • Shuttle-made exploring

    Complimentary rides reach Taormina’s medieval center and the ancient Greek Theatre.
$476 nightly
The total price is $533
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Sicilian buffet breakfast on the panoramic terrace.
  • Incanto Terrace Bar cocktails plus tapas, all day.
  • Two pools, including a heated second pool.
  • Prestige Suites with patio heated mini-pools.
  • On-site gym for stay-in routines.
  • Bicycles on hand for local exploring.
These property details are summarized by AI

Why we love this property

Culinary experiences
Dive into al fresco, ocean-view dining at the restaurant. The bar promises evening delights, while free buffet breakfast starts each day right.
Sleep in luxury
Snuggle into select comfort mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu and blackout drapes complete the luxury sleep experience.

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Design Suite, Sea View

A bed with two pillows, a headboard with three framed botanical prints, and a view of greenery through a window.

Design Suite, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bookshelf, and a skylight.

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a pillow marked "V.D.", a bedside lamp, and a view of a balcony with a bench.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool

A four-poster canopy bed with a patterned bedspread, a view of a hallway with framed pictures, and a door leading to another room.

Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Prestige Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, framed botanical prints on the wall, and a decorative globe lamp on a bedside table.

Prestige Room

  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

A bedroom with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, and a view of the ocean through a balcony.

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Leonardo Da Vinci 60, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porta di Catania - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Greek Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 69 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 134 min drive
  • Taormina Giardini Station - 12 min drive
  • Furci Station - 19 min drive
  • Roccalumera Station - 21 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Wunderbar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bam Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sapori Di Mari - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bar Re di Bastoni - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪stritFUD - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Ducale

  • Hotel Villa Ducale features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Corso Umberto. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at La Terrazza, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Children (14 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 25 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 2 kilometers
    • Beach shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1940
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

La Terrazza - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 137.50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and March 16.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 25 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
State tax ID - IT01722580832
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT083097A1TVQJ7T99, IT083097A1AEFANMYH, IT083097B4BSQ75ID7

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Villa Ducale currently open?

The property is closed between November 12 and March 16.

Is there a pool at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 25 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Villa Ducale?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 137.50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Villa Ducale and nearby?

Have fun with activities like mountain biking, parasailing, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Hotel Villa Ducale also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Villa Ducale?

Yes, La Terrazza offers alfresco dining and ocean views.

What's the area around Hotel Villa Ducale like?

Hotel Villa Ducale is a short 10-minute walk from Corso Umberto and 16 minutes' walk from Taormina Cable Car.

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