Absolutely unforgettable! The view of Mt. Etna is beyond words--hands down the best I've seen…read moreanywhere. The food matched the scenery: fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was attentive without being overbearing. This isn't just a meal, it's an experience you'll remember long after you leave. A must-do and well worth going further into the hills...

Sicily was the last stop on our annual vacation and we decided on Taormina as the base for…read moretraveling during a 7 day period. But which hotel? After lots of research, we chose Villa Ducale. Pros: - Views are magnificent from the restaurant and patios of the individual rooms. You get a 180 degree panorama with Taormina and the Mediterranean down the hills to the east and Mt Etna to the west. - Great people on the reception desk. Very helpful with information, reservations and arrangements for luggage and keeping our car safe in their parking lots. - Very good food...especially at the included buffet breakfast which had lots of fresh ingredients...and the servers were quite personable - Bathroom was nice with excellent water pressure - Shuttle service to and from Taormina in the hotel van was an added convenience - A paved trail starting 3-4 blocks from Villa Ducale allows people to walk down to the shopping district (20-30 minutes) and climb back up (we didn't try). Vistas are amazing. - The mountain top town of Castelmora is a 5-7 minute drive up the road from Villa Ducale and offered charming shops and restaurants with "top of the world" views Cons: - We had a Junior Suite where the only difference from a "regular room" was some extra space for a large bench - Try as we might, there was no access to English language TV stations with current news. That was especially tough since the Middle East was thrown into turmoil on day #1 of our 7 day stay. - Housekeeping didn't seem to change the sheets more than every 3 days, but they cleaned the room each day - Toilet paper seemed to be single ply or verrrrry thin 2 ply Despite those few qualms, we're glad we chose Villa Ducale and recommend it to other travelers.

This hotel is amazing. Rosanna and Giuseppe really went out of their way to make our stay…read morememorable, especially since we motorcycles here from Rome! Love them. Very gracious.

Lovely service. Great views. Love the ambient service and great views made for a special occasion.read more

we ate at the hotel's restaurant. after dinner, we had the pleasure of being served by Frederico!…read morehe was nothing short of a gentleman and enriched our already wonderful experience.

Review is for Ristorante Timeo. Views were great but we got there too late to see the sunset…read more Admittedly, I knew the food was going to be subpar relative to how expensive it is. We went for views, not food. However, since it was too dark to see shit, we focused on the food and... well... it was subpar for what we paid. So there's that.

Absolutely stunning location, beautiful breakfast. Plenty of spaces beautifully decorated. We…read morestayed in the Rock Suites, worth every Penny. Special staff, especially Joshua.

This is a truly special hotel in one of the most special towns in all of Europe. Taormina is of…read morecourse sensational and Hotel Villa Belvedere offers the very best of what you can find in the area. It's a little out of town, but the walk through the public gardens or via the teatro greco make for a lovely stroll into the main area (do know, however, that if you are looking for something near the main tourist strip, you will likely walk 10-15 minutes to get there). Overlooking the waterfront by the pool with an Etna spritz is really an unforgettable experience, as is the incredible breakfast, the excellent staff and the comfortable albeit somewhat cramped rooms. One caveat to all: we had requested interconnecting rooms or something adjoining when we booked months in advance. The manager assured us he would do his best. They also offered a family villa for the price we had paid for the 2 rooms, which we should have accepted (we didn't, and we ultimately wish we had, despite the fact that the view was not as special - you can really enjoy the view any time in the breakfast and lounge areas, or by the pool). When we arrived, the best they could offer were rooms nearly 8 doors apart. We worked out a favorable compromise and they were really very willing to work with us, to their credit. But, if you are hoping for truly interconnecting rooms, you will not find them here. The garden suite has sufficient space in the living room for two twin beds (but the garden area is full of mosquitos and frogs, so both unusable during the day and evening and noisy at night), or perhaps the villa rigamonti would be a worthy alternative. We managed to make do with a small suite that had an extra twin bed, which they augmented with a second bed for our young kids. It was perfectly adequate for us. Ask for room 65 if you are in a similar situation and wish to pay for just 1 room but have your kids nearby). All that said, the service is very special, the location is stunning, the beds very comfortable. The breakfast is unmatched and Taormina itself is simply not to be missed.

On my amazing trip to Italy a few week ago one of the stops for 5 night was this "5Star Hotel"…read more While Location is amazing, what happened to us and other guests was absolutely unacceptable and completely ruined our vacation. On the second day of our stay we have noticed that someone has tempered w the safe and when checked we found that some of the money ( in dollars and euros) were missing. When we reported to the management we were told that it is not possible and that they will check cameras in the hotel. 2 days later we are told that there are no cameras anywhere near the room or elevators and no one can track activities there. We left w nothing, No apologies no compensation for the money that was stolen. Nothing. To top that, when a few days later we saw the post of another couple that stayed in the hotel during the same time and was also robbed, the respond of the management was cold and absolutely unapologetic. Both of us were dismissed and since we are from another county they feel they can get away. Please be aware when you booking an expensive room at this hotel. Watch after your belongings, cause clearly the management of the hotel doesn't care!

We attended a group (incentive) event for 75 couples for four days. The facility is very nice…read more The location is spectacular. The staff was generally attentive. Our room (#205) was considerably smaller than EVERYONE else's room - I have no idea why we got the shoebox. Single bowl sink. No vanity - none. No tub - just a tiny/cramped shower with an odd step-up & down entry. The room did have a nice sized terrace with an excellent view. The housekeeping staff was excellent. The buffet breakfast had a wide variety of choices, something for everyone. Our only gripe was coffee service. It was slooow. Perhaps the pots for each table were brewed individually/serially? Will we return? Probably not. We prefer to be closer to the center of Taormina.

Stayed at this hotel with a tour group for only one night, wish it was longer. Hotel was built in…read more1970 with renovations in 2000. Located north of Taormina. With amazing view of the Saint Alessio Bay. Beach access with a private area just for hotel guests. Also a beautiful old castle sitting on a cliff. My room was a good size, two twin beds. Air conditioning was in full force because of how hot the weather was. Free Wi-Fi and very easy to access. There was a balcony in my room with a vie of the beach. There's a sun Terrance where we all enjoyed drinks. Dining area was small but fine. Food was average and staff was friendly.

AMA ing place to have a nice cocktail. Got snacks and enjoy our afternoon enjoying the ambiance…read more Love to come back

The view of Mt Etna is stunning! There were no AC/fans yet in April. Depending on side of hotel,…read moregreat breeze through windows or doors. Can keep them open all day. No counter space in the bathroom. Tight/small shower. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion and other small amenities like shower cap, nail file, etc. Bed is comfortable. Mini fridge is packed with many beverage options to buy. Close to all shopping. Pool is very far and down many steps. Poor reception/wifi gave us no tv access. Others reported that when they have access, no channels with English. Overall, I would stay here, again.

My mom and I stayed at Etna Quota Mille for 5 days. Enzo and his staff went above and beyond to…read moremake our stat pleasant and comfortable. The hotel and property is a piece of paradise. Thank you Enzo for accommodating us. I hope you visit Canada soon and allow us to return the warmth and hospitality you showed us. Santina and Christina

Overlooking the town of Randazzo with an astonishing view - Ristorante Etna Quota Mille. It is a…read morehotel with a restaurant of high class open to the public. Going there on a weekend it is well visited with guests from the northern part of Mount Etna, giving this place a wonderful atmosphere of Sicilian family life. The food is excellent and the kitchen with its local tradition gives you a full meal with tastes that are new, surprising and very interesting, professionally served with warmth and generosity. You don t meet any tourists up here, perhaps because you have to drive uphill on the small road between Linguaglossa and Randazzo. But it is worth the effort and I promise you an experience of quality and joy.