Villa Schuler, boutique hotel since 1905, is the oldest owner-run hotel in Sicily. It is surrounded by its own extensive subtropical gardens with full views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Most rooms offer a furnished balcony or terrace. This family-owned hotel enjoys a central and quiet position in Taormina, 600 meters from the cable car to the beach and a 2-minute walk from the central Piazza IX Aprile and Corso Umberto. The hotel offers mountain bikes from March to November and a shuttle service to the seaside from May to October. Relaxation areas at Hotel Villa Schuler include the lobby, the cool winter garden, the sun terrace, a botanical garden and the Palm Terrace Orangery pavilion. A TV room, a small library, internet terminals, and a piano room are also available. Guests can book "room only" or add breakfast. Easily reachable by car the hotel is one of the few hotels in the medieval town center of Taormina to have its own garage with an efficient valet parking service. A generous à la carte breakfast is served in the breakfast room, in the Orangery, on the terrace overlooking the coastline, or directly in the guest rooms. (March to November)

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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3 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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3 single beds
1 large double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    The staff went above and beyond duties. Location perfect to explore Taormina. Views of area outstanding. Valet parking perfect. Great breakfast.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An extremely well run hotel with professional, helpful and pleasant staff.
  • John
    Canada Canada
    Excellent location. Beautiful building. Gorgeous room. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
  • Courtney
    France France
    The rooftop terrace and garden, the super friendly staff, stunning sea view from the room
  • Tracie
    Australia Australia
    The hotel is a beautiful older style building - had an interesting history. The location, the view and gardens were incredible. The room was small but had everything required for a comfortable stay. It was a short walk to restaurants and sights....
  • Cheryl
    Australia Australia
    Everything! The room and bathroom were massive in size and filled with amenities. And the location! Beautiful views of the coast and the back entrance from the gorgeous garden puts you right in the city centre. The staff were so friendly and...
  • S
    Sandra
    Italy Italy
    The breakfast was good, nice choices but a little expensive for the selection
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the Palm Terrace Junior suite for six nights it was lovely and the staff were very friendly. An easy walk into the main hub through wonderful gardens. Close to everything.
  • מ
    מלי
    Israel Israel
    "We stayed at this hotel, and it was one of the most unique and pleasant experience we’ve ever had. The service was exceptional from the moment we arrived – the staff was attentive, friendly, and very professional. We felt like we received...
  • Isabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the overall feeling, breakfast was a lovely experience and the view from my room over the Bay & Etna was so special. The walk through the garden up to Corso Umberto is lovely too. They were brilliant when I needed dinner recommendations,...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Villa Schuler
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 22 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch

House rules
Hotel Villa Schuler takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:30 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 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 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 80 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 80 per child, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroCartaSiUnionPay credit cardCash

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

In the event of early departure, the full reservation will be charged

Please note that when reserving more than 3 rooms, our group conditions will apply and the hotel will ask for a non-refundable deposit to confirm the booking. A full prepayment by wire transfer will be required before arrival date.

Garage valet parking is available at extra cost and reservation is recommended.

Please note that the shuttle service to the seaside comes at an additional cost.

Please note that mountain bike rental comes at an additional cost.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Villa Schuler 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 19083097A300084, IT083097A1AHA47N63

FAQs about Hotel Villa Schuler

  • Room options at Hotel Villa Schuler include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Apartment
    • Twin/Double

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

  • Check-in at Hotel Villa Schuler is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Hotel Villa Schuler. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Villa Schuler is 150 yards from the centre of Taormina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Villa Schuler offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beauty Services
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Facial treatments
    • Live music/performance
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Waxing services
    • Pub crawls
    • Make up services
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Private beach area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Guests staying at Hotel Villa Schuler can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go