Hotel di Rina

I arrived at the hotel late and was directed to my room. 5 minutes later the bedroom phone rang. I answered and it was Antonio from reception saying that although the restaurant had closed, they had prepared a plate of food for me! Off I went to be presented with a gorgeous plate of various foods including pizza, chicken brest, fish, sald, eggs. Delicious and excellent service. Throught my week long stay, the staff were very courteous and supplied great service. The food was delicious and varied. At breakfast, there was a great deal of choice from cereals and yoghurts to eggs, cheese, ham and breads. Fruit juice and water was available along with coffees and tea. The hotel itself is Sicilian in style, clean and confortable (especially the bed). It sits adjacent to the cable car which takes you up into Taormina. I was a bit dubious about going on it at first because I was very nervous but I actually enjoyed the journey (I went on it three times to see the quaint town of Taormina). This preetty town has loads of history and I highly recommend the gardens and the ancient theatre. As a female solo traveller, there were no issues - Sicilians are the friendliest of people - and I was totally comfortable sitting in a bar sampling one of the local wines and dining by myself. Villa hotel Bianca is the ideal place from which to explore. Isola Bella is a few hundred metres up the road. I did it early in the morning but be aware that there are 140 steps down, which means 140 steps back up! Luckilly, there is a bar opposite where you can grab something to quench the inevitable thirst! A bit further down the bay, you can hire a boat - Davide was the skipper when I went. It was amazing and he anchors the boat so you can jump in for a swim. A beautiful part of the world.#I also ventured to Siracusa and Ortigia where you can see both Apollo's Temple and Athena's Temple (now a cathedral). I had lunch in Ortigia, which was fantastic. All in all, this hotel was perfect. Antonio on reception was fabulous, along with the whole staff and it is a great location, whether you want to lounge around on the beaches or whether you want to go further afield to explore the surrounding areas. Also, you can easuily get to Messina from here to get the ferry across to Calabria. I would definitely go back to this hotel. Thank you Hotel Billa Bianca.

With a stay at Dolce Casa n 41 in Savoca, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agro and Strait of Messina. This bed & breakfast is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Letojanni Beach and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Isola Bella.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

A beautiful setting with incredible views. The cave entrance onto the beach is amazing! The beach is pebbles. Crystal clear water. The complimentary shuttle to town is nice.You must request passes in the morning, for the time you would like to use the shuttle that day. It is confusing where to actually get on the shuttle, so be sure to ask at the desk. The property was once a grand establishment. It is tired and worn with need of a refurbish. The staff was nice at front desk. I contacted housekeeping one evening for extra coffee for the room and was told ”They have gone for the day.” Seems odd for a resort.

We stayed at the hotel in August 2023, in a superior room with a sea view - unsurpassed! What I liked: 1. The location is good for our taste, because it is a little further from the noisy streets. It has its own rocky coast and access to the sea. Restaurants and souvenir shops are a 15-minute walk away. 2. The hotel is self-sufficient - there is everything for a relaxing holiday: a large swimming pool, umbrellas and deckchairs, a restaurant and bar, terraces for gatherings, access to the sea. 3. I recommend taking the Superior room with a sea view, because this room category has been updated and the balcony with a view is really impressive. Cleaned every day. There is air conditioning and a refrigerator. Good sound insulation. 4. Good breakfasts - scrambled eggs, sausages, cheese, ham, fruit, yogurt, juice, coffee and a very tasty variety of pastries. We also had lunch there and ordered cocktails - very fun, friendly staff. The restaurant also has a wonderful view of the pool and the sea. 5. The territory is very nicely decorated, there are places to sit in silence. The interior of the hotel is traditionally decorated in the Sicilian style with interesting furniture and paintings. There is an elevator. 6. There is a swimming pool with sea water and different water levels, as well as showers. There is enough space for everyone. For those who can swim, there is also a great alternative to go down to the sea - there are steps from the rocks. You can walk 10 minutes to the sandy beach. There is a free zone (a bit dirty), there is a paid zone (30 euros for two people) and it is worth the money (convenience, cleanliness, nice beach, umbrellas and seats). What can be improved is to add more vegetables to breakfast. In general, I am very satisfied with this hotel and I am grateful to everyone who makes the vacation there so wonderful!

Located in Forza d'Agro, Agostiniana Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Church of the Holy Trinity and 7 minutes from Ionian Sea. This upscale hotel is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Letojanni Beach and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Isola Bella.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.At Agostiniana Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

My husband and I went for a late afternoon drink on the terrace of Bar Timeo overlooking Mt Etna and all the stunning surroundings. The staff and service were exceptional, especially our server Fabio. He was extremely friendly and hospitable and spoiled us completely. We left there saying it was one of the best things we did in Taormina.

It was our first time in Sicily and this hotel. First impressions were excellent, the location is amazing. Spectacular views and the hotel is luxurious. We had a suite on the 5th floor at the reception end of the hotel, we have noted other reviews complaining about noise, we had no problem with train noise or noise from anywhere. There were three weddings at the hotel whilst we were there and they did not affect us in any way. We had two dinners in the Nui restaurant and we can confirm it is excellent, very good food and excellent views from the dining room. We had lunch there a number of times outside by the sea which was very good however we found the portion sizes very big and we ended up sharing one dish between the two of us. On a personal note, on holiday we enjoy walking most days around the resort, unfortunately we found the position of the hotel was not conducive for this. Outside the hotel is a busy narrow road with no pavements, which can be quite dangerous. The hotel is on the waterfront, the vast majority of the shops good restaurants and places of interest are high above the hotel in the centre of Taormina, which is reached by a cable car or taxi. We used the cable car a lot of times both day and night to access the above. If you are using the hotel as a base to travel around the rest of Sicily we would suggest the hotel is perfect. If you wish to access the centre of Taormina regularly with all its delights be aware it costs 20 euro for return journeys for two and the inconvenience of it all. Many tourists and locals use this and often there are long queues. It costs 20 euro each way for a taxi. Nevertheless we still enjoyed our stay at the hotel, the views from the hotel are breathtaking.

With a stay at Taormina Park Hotel in Taormina, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. This upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Greek Theatre and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Mount Etna.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and bidets.

When you stay at Nike Hotel in Giardini Naxos, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Corso Umberto and Giardini Naxos Beach. This upscale hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Mount Etna and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Isola Bella.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

If you are looking for a nice place with owesome views, it's undoubtedly for you. The panoramic elevetor which connects all buildings is one of the main attraction. The neighbourhood of Taormina, Isola Bella or Giardini Naxos make the place even more interesting. All rooms are very tidy and were cleaned every day. On first day in the room were waiting for us sweets in the room. The building consist of two parts with rooms - Olimpo and Antares, which is more modern. Each building has a separate restaurant with 'fully-equipped” bar. ;) On the evenings there was a live music in the bar, or outside. But the whole complexion is really big and you have to be carefull no to get lost in it. The food was exellent with a lot of pasta, frutti di mare, fish etc. The breakfasts were a little bit boring. All stuff was charming and hellpfull, especially one young barman with a charming voice. I this year I was there two times and I really reccomend the place for those who want to take a breath and enjoy the time in Sicily.