Hotels on first line in Sicily

Activities could of been a little more for children. Kids club wasn't the best but they enjoyed it. in all was a buitifull place with the beach less than 2

Positives, located right on a white, soft sand beach. Room is swell equipped with a comfortable king size bed, fridge, free wifi, safe and effective Aircon. The majority of staff are very pleasant and welcoming

In a group of 18 I can not fault the hotel, the staff the Resturant team and especially the animation team (entertainment) We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived and like friends by the next day The holiday has been one to remember with memories never to be forgotten

The restaurant on the beach is amazing. As a group we tried almost the whole menu. The fish is super fresh and service very friendly and flexible

However there are a few who would benefit from a change of career, quite miserable Negatives, walls seem to be paper thin, we can here all from next door

mi s walk with more activity's on the beach including jet Skies banana boat and parachute. Evening meal was also very nice with different themes every night. Evening entertainment was also good Would I come again?

The breakfast every morning was delicious! And the view from their private beach is breathtaking. There is a nice quiet bar on the beach that is open until midnight

We got the hotel late night and friendly staff welcomed us with a welcome drink. Friendly staff specially Irene who helped us a lot during our stay and gifted us with flowers when she knew that we are in a honeymoon

At the beach club, a staff member followed us to our room, claiming we had not paid the bill, even though we had paid cash. There was a train track running just behind our room, train noise was annoying

Lovely views and good access to beach

Our family planned a last-minute trip to Taormina. Needless to say, finding a hotel on short notice wasn’t easy. Our travel agent recommended a few options, but we discovered LaPlage on our own

Normally, we would book hotels on the level of the Ritz-Carlton (or similar brands), but given the last-minute nature of this trip, our choices were limited

Seafront and beach area just been worked on, beach is a little pebbly but lovely. Railway line runs between gardens and the beach, not an issue at all for us but some might find it off putting

This hotel was very nice with an impressive lobby and was right on the beach. You just walk outside and down a short set of stairs, and you are on the beach

The hotel was good but the carpeting and elevators need replacement. The hotel is on the beach which is a great plus. They provide a shuttle to the center of town which is very convenient.

Overall, though, the positives far outweighed this one drawback, and we would definitely consider returning, especially for the beach, the food, and the staff

Hotel Caparena was very nice with clean rooms and great staff, we had a lovely time in Toamina! The shuttle bus was excellent we used it every day a special thank you to Salvatore, Pipo and drivers! The restaurant staff were amazing especially Nadine, Andrea, Adriano not to mention the rest of the gang! Lots of love Maria & Martin XxX

The free shuttle into town and back must be reserved in advance so if you plan to use this service on the day/evening of your check in, you should call ahead to be added to the schedule

Amenities great location on the beach with great swimming pool. Great buffet.

Very simple rooms but with renovated and modern bathrooms. Beautiful sea and very large swimming pool

We chose to dine every morning and evening on the veranda overlooking the sea, and what an amazing view, and got to watch the beautiful sunset each night

Very good animation for adults, nice and good at entertaining but the animation for young people a little poorer. Very beautiful location, restaurant with beautiful terrace overlooking the sea

Just back from a 10 night stay at this lovely resort. The location is beautiful, staff are friendly and welcoming, fun packed and amazing food

We were greeted each time by the lovely waiting staff, Andrea was so lovely, great with the kids, it was like he knew everyone personally

Although the swimming pool is not big, it has a beautiful view. The lady at the front desk was very nice and helpful in introducing attractions and restaurants. The breakfast is also very good

Excellent boutique hotel!Beautiful and peaceful.Staffs are very friendly and warmly.the room is big,the bed is comfortable,breakfast is delicious,the view is beautiful.Our perfect stay in Taormina.

Few minute walk to all the bars, restaurants and the tram that takes you to the beaches. Room is spacious but we wish there were a dresser with drawers

Trust me you will not be disappointed. The pool is also incredible so be sure to set time aside in the itinerary for relaxing there

The grounds are absolutely beautiful and every single staff member here is committed to ensuring your stay is nothing less than perfect. I simply cannot imagine even the pickiest person having issues at this hotel

My friend has a severe nut allergy and she took it so seriously and communicated with us and the chef everyday to ensure my friend felt safe eating breakfast at the hotel. I can’t say enough how great she was

The view remains unchanged —Etna! The sea below spreads itself like a promise, or a threat. But let us speak of the pigeons. They are not your ordinary urban scavengers

On our last day we ordered a simple steak with fries and a green salad at the pool grill. It was grey and chewy with very little flavour

we enjoyed drinks and light lunch on the beautiful Terrace with great views of Mount Etna. It was just perfect as was Fabio our amazing waiter. He must get a mention as the best waiter in the world

Thank you SO much for making our afternoon such a perfect one

The pigeons of the Grand Hotel Timeo are imperialists. They have studied Machiavelli. One — let us call him Generalissimo — stationed himself at my table

I was merely an obstacle between himself and what he clearly considered his just desserts. They descend upon your cornetto with the confidence of venture capitalists, their beady eyes holding neither apology nor doubt

All common areas are tidy, clean and spacious. Situated at the seaside with a very nice garden/ outdoor area between the hotel and the beach

Don’t bother booking a suite but having a seaview is a bonus. I was given an incredibly old room on the lower level. Thankfully our request to have room changed was dealt with promptly

Enjoyed this hotel tremendously. Located in the quaint city of Trabia. A train station is nearby to take day trips to Cefalù or Palermo. The hotel has a little beach to hang out in

The outdoor area is beautiful but pity pool closes between 1-3pm. The most helpful staff were the girl and man at the pool bar but can’t really praise the service at the reception

The breakfast comes with the stay and includes great coffee, pastries, fruit, scrambled eggs. Staff is very friendly, including the manager Angela. Note that the water in the room is not free of charge

I organised a professional seminar with 70 people over 3 days in the hôtel. Everything was perfect, from the réception to the meeting room as well as thé restaurant with our grateful Maître Roni

Increasingly disappointed with Club Marmara. The sea is nearby with a free shuttle train. This is the first hotel where the cleaning staff and restaurant staff don't say hello

The food was excellent, always fresh and varied, the staff were helpful and smiling, and the service was excellent everywhere (from the entrance to the beach)

At the bar, one of the staff (a guy with colorful ties whose name I don't know) treated us and his colleague to excellent aperitifs and delicious after-dinner drinks. In short, we will be returning with immense pleasure

But honestly, after half a day, the flaw I'd noticed (the bathrooms were a bit dated, though perfectly functional) faded into the background compared to the location and everything else surrounding it

As one waiter (very kind and friendly) said, it feels like being on a cruise ship, but on dry land

I loved the starters at the show cooking station and I enjoyed excellent fish

The beautiful beach a few meters from the bungalow. Nearby there are restaurants, bars and a Lidl reachable in a few minutes by car. Bus stop for Catania center right at the entrance of the structure

We were in a terrible situation where our booked accomodation got cancelled due to some issues and this property's host welcomed us even late at night. Cheap price and very near to beach

I rarely write reviews, but Michael at the front desk is really worthy of praise. He is very enthusiastic and helpful👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. He also helped us upgrade to a seaside room

A very nice employee - a great person. The breakfast was modest but the coffee was delicious. This place probably benefits in the summer, during the season

I was in this village at the beginning of December, a quiet place, clean village, beautiful room, friendly staff Stunning sea view I recommend it to you

When we opened the door, we saw the boundless sea and a beautiful sunrise. , very comfortable resort hotel with good environment

I like the location about a 40 minute walk to the town centre with a beautiful beach walk to town, the hotel is situated away from the tourist crowds

More concretely: - externally definitely 4 stars hotel - swimming pool also 4 stars - view with a sea view room 4 stars but - rooms very dated 3 stars max. Also rather noisy, old furniture, safe not working

The chair cover is kind of dirty and I was reluctant to sit on it.

Hotel with a beautiful view and lovely pool. The only slightly disappointing thing was the breakfast.

- bedsheets and towels 3 stars max (but changed frequently) - no towels for the swimming pool, only for rental - breakfast very poor with only industrial product (a pity since they have an amazing pasticceria as part of the hotel) - sunbeds broken, dirty, very old - no service whatsoever by the swimming pool - beach with no sunbeds or any facilities (but it was May so perhaps it is better in summer

We didn't have mattress protectors on our beds, so the mattress was soiled with what looked like a small blood stain. The rooms are thoroughly cleaned daily. The hotel staff were professional and friendly

Beds are made every day, and occasionally the cleaning is more thorough. Nothing fancy, but comfortable enough. 🏖️ Beach Access The hotel has a reserved beach area nearby with sunbeds and parasols

Just returned from a lovely stay at this hotel. We had a superior room with a garden view. It was very compact with a small balcony which had on it 1 x sunbed (not enough room for 2!) and a table with 2 chairs

The gardens and pool area were lovely and a great outdoor bar that served amazing cocktails. The food was really nice and enjoyable, buffet style for breakfast

The room, as was the rest of the hotel, was kept very clean with towels changed daily, as required. The hotel has nicely kept gardens, a smallish pool and a poolside bar

It felt like a disappointing end to an otherwise fine stay. 💬 Final Verdict A reasonable hotel with decent amenities and a quieter beach experience. But the lack of hospitality on departure left a sour taste

Had it been more varied we would have eaten there more often

Sea views from here are just stunning, mainland Italy in the distance. Staff helpful but aloof or dour. Food overpriced for what it is - dining with a delicious view. Rooms 3 star, the essentials. Take a small kettle

Hotel was in a great location in Taormina.  Valet parking was very useful.  Breakfast was great - lots of traditional Silcilian items on offer including delicious cakes and easter biscuits.  Would definitely recommend.

The guy at the front desk upgraded us to a room with a sea view balcony. The swimming pool was also very good. The breakfast was also very rich. The room was not big but had all the facilities

The breakfast buffet is excellent, and there's an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Check-out is unusually early – 10:30 AM, but we were allowed to stay 40 minutes longer

Great hotel in a great location, close to the city center with a swimming pool. The only downside was the air conditioning which we couldn't get working in our room...

The hotel is in a good location, close to the city, the staff is very friendly, the environment is very good, the price is very good, the breakfast has many choices and tastes good! Recommended! The sanitation is good, and the room is spacious and new!

The location is perfect and the beach is inside one of the most beautiful marittime nature reserves of Sicily

All inclusive. No A/C in rooms during our stay. Rules with energy use. Heat was bearable with windows open.

I found the staff exceptional, able to engage even the most timid and ensure a fun time! Beautiful beach and large, relaxing pools

A nice hotel with nice workers in a Greek area of Sicily, swimming pool and sea. Very good!

Beach ia beautiful but there's a city run off and it washes into the ocean near by the hotel so water isn't safe at all times and has a funky smell

I returned many years later and must say I was just as delighted as I was then! Clean rooms, lots of good food, waiters, bartenders, and everyone else at the hotel always had a smile that made you relax

One major downside is that the beach bar is not included in the all-inclusive package, so you have to pay for drinks there

Another issue is the shuttle train to the beach, which runs only every 30 minutes – the long wait is inconvenient

The beach is really nice, fine sand, plenty of sunbeds with umbrellas, ideal entrance to the sea, no stones. A big plus is the possibility to rent a paddleboard or kayak for free

Nice pool and thermal baths! Get the ground floor rooms facing the exterior garden, they’re so peaceful and recently renovated

My wife doesn't eat fish or seafood and mainly eats chicken, which was about twice during the entire stay. There were days when she only ate potatoes and grilled peppers for lunch

However, there is also a big minus, which is that it is not possible to use the all-inclusive at the beach bar - so you have to pay for drinks on the beach

What's not to like? - breakfast overlooking the rocks and the sea, sunbeds, parasols and a pool, with the bar and excellent food right on hand

The landscape of the pool and beach area was dusty and with weeds

A lovely hotel, right on the water's edge on the tip of the Schiso peninsula just outside the bustle of the town but an easy walk to the port and to the shops and town beaches

From start to finish the hotel exceeded our expectations. The location is great with the ability to walk into town or nearby beaches, whilst also being very peaceful

Facilities were good and it was nice to have the choice of swimming in the sea via the ladder or using the pool at a neighbouring hotel, and there were plenty of sun loungers

Nice pool! The only inconvenience I found was the shower in our room which was simply unbearable to deal with all the time

From the moment we entered the hotel, we were welcomed very kindly and hospitably. The hotel is located at the seaside, on a beach where green and blue meet

They were all friendly and accommodating. The seafront view was priceless. Slept with the balcony doors open every night and listened to the waves. Watched the sun come up in the morning a few times also

The balcony and sea view in the room were great. All the staff were very helpful and friendly

Taormina in the background and the town was enjoyable during the evening. The bar staff and the kitchen staff were amazing, the food was excellent. It's difficult to complain about this place

The location of the hotel is perfect, steps down and your on the beach. Enough (free) sunbeds, basically private beach. Water is crystal clear!! Life savers working through the day watching the beach and pool

A beautiful, relaxing beachfront hotel just a few minutes away from Taoromina.

Nice storage space is provided. A small balcony, with side-sea views from all rooms. The bathroom needs investment, the shower is weak and very dated

The hotel has a rule of no outside drinks in these areas, but if you want to inforce this a pool bar should be provided, expecting guests to walk to reception, on the ground floor is a stupid idea

The decoration of the place, just like the bar area can only be described as an retirement home. Poor area:- Split on two level; sun deck on on and the swimming pool on the other

The Ipanema Hotel Taormina, Sicily is a traditional Sicilian Hotel with wood panelling. The rooms are spacious with wardrobe space, dressing table, mirrors, comfy beds. There are plug sockets and lights next to the bed

When you enter the dining room you get shown to your table, higher standards which are not needed when the lower hotel standards let you down. Overall, this could be a good breakfast with better quality produce

Dining area:- For a four-star hotel the breakfast should be better. Tinned fruit is a no-no for four-star. The coffee was also weak, not the high standard expected in Italy

We mainly booked it for the pool and view of the ocean. Our first night our room was so hot, we eventually realized the AC wasn't working at all until we asked to move rooms and it was much better in the second room

Pool and ocean access is great and if you keep walking past the pool there is a private beach club guests also have access to. Big spread for breakfast and lunch was decent too

All the healthy options one could want. Plenty of fruit, meats, breads, croissants & cakes View from our room & balcony was superb. Loved every minute of our stay

We did many successful tours & taking lots of memories God Bless Sicily

There is not a sand beach around the hotel, only a small beach with rocks but it didn't bother us

View was amazing, honestly exceeded my expectations

The location is perfect for walking around to take pictures of old streets and sunrise over the sea. Watch out in the shower! Make sure the smaller nozzle is facing down before turning on the water

We had no prior booking and booked there and then at 2300 hours. Rooms bed is wide, firm mattress. Pool/spa not free - about 40 euro PP. Hot breakfast ( omelet can be ordered via app, fresh juices, ham cuts

A lovely hotel that's convenient for parking and very welcoming. I recommend.

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Second time in this hotel. Nice to come back. Bed is comfortable, staff tries hard.

Negative points: very low quality breakfast not for 4 stars hotel, and we booked executive room but its the same as standard

Wonderful view Great location two blocks from the mainstreet. Ok room but with a wonderful terrasse with panoramic seaview and sun all day. Comfortable pool and wonderful terrasse for the breakfast

The best view of the stunning Mediterranean This hotel is a special place as it has an old-world charm, a fabulous pool, is close to the restaurants and shops and a simply stunning view of the Mediterranean and Mt Etna

Friendly, helpful, polite and thoughtful. A delightful position perched up above the main area in Taormina, with a fabulous pool and the hotel terrace for breakfast and drinks has the most wonderful view of Mount Etna

Great hotel We had a lovely break at this hotel -staff were all lovely and incredibly helpful. Pool is set against a backdrop of beautiful gardens. Stunning views. We would happily stay again.

Could need some renovation/upgrade to keep the 4 stars

Wonderful views Excellent pool Very clean Staff helpful and friendly Toilet in room had a poor flush Simple and good breakfast as expected for this price point Very good coffee