This olde worlde hotel is within easy walking distance of the town (if you are reasonably fit) but far enough out to have a lovely peaceful atmosphere with amazing outlook towards Etna and the sea. Try the once a week dinner with music as a special treat. The terraces are especially nice just to sunbathe or relax. More

We were there over Christmas and wanted a place where we could just "be" - not a lot of touring while things were closed and trains were full of Sicilian travelers heading home for the holidays. This hotel was exactly what we hoped it would be. The rooms were plain and even a bit drab, but it didn't matter at... More

The hotel is located on the hillside approx 10 minutes walk below the Taormina town site and a 20+ minute walk above the beach area. Most importantly this hotel is not suitable for handicapped individuals. The hotel doesn't have an elevator, it's built on 4 or 5 levels with many many steps and the access from the hotel to Taormina... More

A nice hotel with fantastic views. Staff were helpful and friendly. Good breakfast; rooms basic but clean and air conditioning superb. Shame it doesn't have a pool - didn't like the long treck to the beach in 40 degrees - very hectic and often full (or reserved for 5* hotel guests) in high season. The service provided to the Lido... More

I would say that most, if not all, of the room have lovely views out to sea or over to Mount Etna. It is a family run hotel and the staff are helpful and pleasant. The beds tend to be very hard but they happily changed one of our group who could not cope. There are lovely areas to sit... More

This was our first visit to Sicily and we would recommend the Bel Soggiorno Hotel for its charm, character, views, friendly staff who even go as far as laying on entertainment for the guests at their weekly dinner. There is however a slope to the main road and a walk to town of about 15 minutes with steps or slope... More

Lovely old hotel with a lot of character, especially the breakfast room. The bedroom opened up onto a sunbathing terrace with stunning views accross the bay and of the garden below. The only disappointment was that even with a plentiful garden only tinned fruit was available at breakfast. The other food on offer at breakfast was ok but with not... More

We stayed here for one night and had 3 rooms between us - all of which were stunning. The rooms were clean and airy with all the facilities you'd need. It's a beaufitul old building with terraces overlooking the sea and beautiful gardens. Our room had a terrace overlooking the sea with a couple of sun loungers and a table... More

Old beautiful hotel built in 1908, has excellent views over the golf. Room was big but rather smelly (like some very old building smell). Nice breakfast. After steep 10 minutes you reach the old town, but the beach is rather difficult to reach. Hotel offered a free ride to a beach that was their partner (Lido Mazzaro - sunbed and... More