A 5-minute walk from the historic centre of Taormina, Fontana Vecchia offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom. With light wood furnishings and wooden floors, classic-style rooms at the Fontana all have a satellite TV and fridge. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony. Croissants, coffee and juice are served at the buffet breakfast, and there is a common kitchen area which guests can use to make tea or coffee. The property is 3 km from the popular beach of Isola Bella, and Catania is a 35-minute drive away. Parking is available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maximilien
    France France
    everything was wonderful ! thank u nando for your kindness and your hospitality and your sense of humor , i recommend this place without doubt . maximiliano and morganna
  • Andreea
    Romania Romania
    Had a blast at the accomodation in Taormina. The owner was very kind and eager to give us information as needed about the town and its surroundings. Upon arrival, he gave us a map highlighting the most important attractions and best places to have...
  • John
    Australia Australia
    Nando was very helpful in getting us to his B&B and helping in storing the car during our visit
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fontana Vecchia
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Fontana Vecchia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 11:00 to 21:30

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please inform Fontana Vecchia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 19083097C100100

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Fontana Vecchia

  • Room options at Fontana Vecchia include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Fontana Vecchia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Fontana Vecchia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Fontana Vecchia is 750 yards from the centre of Taormina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Fontana Vecchia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Fontana Vecchia is from 11:00, and check-out is until 11:00.