Dinning room was dated. Needs warmth.

Service was excellent. Location is great. Sad it was not warm and sunny!

Stayed in May 2023

view and breakfast

Stayed in June 2023

You just have to like the retro style, and be aware that there is no pool

A glorious retro hotel, where nothing has changed since the 60s. Like stepping into a Bond film set. Right on the beach, which is never very crowded. Amazing sea views.

Stayed in July 2023

Very kind staff, she helped us a lot.

Stayed in July 2023

Dated decor but amazed at the pristine condition

Great Location! Parking Beach Close to Town

Stayed in July 2023

Unfortunately the food is quite basic and completely unlike the other amazing Italian food we had elsewhere on our trip. Apart from that there is nothing else we could think of.

The hotel was lovely and traditional in decor and the fact it has its own private beach is a big bonus. The staff are also helpful and accommodating. The view from the balcony was also a massive plus point and it was wonderful to wake up to the sight of the sea every morning from the balcony. Taormina is also only a short journey away, a 15 min walk to a cable car that takes you up to the town.

Stayed in July 2023

Snack bar would have been nice.

Location, sense of tradition and beauty

Stayed in July 2023

On the ground floor there’s a terrace with a seating area overlooking the sea. In the morning these trees carry small tiny flies, constantly landing on your arms and meal, you do have the option to eat inside, but for the time it takes to have your breakfast view is stunning. Beach area must bring water shoes, sand is all tiny pebbles and the water is full of rock. The sun beats in the morning and by 4pm the sun chairs and umbrellas are in the shade as the sun turns to the front of the hotel casting a shadow. Distance to cable car was 15 minute walk. Bathroom very small, no washcloth , seems like Europe in general no longer provides , bring from home or use the one provided for the bidet.

Economical, stayed 3 days, location had free parking, was outdated, rooms do not have USB ports to charge phones, suggest to bring a universal adapter with multiple splitters to accommodate charging devices. Beds where hard, for those who prefer a hard mattress, facilities where always clean and beach access was right on property.

Stayed in July 2023

Could use a small fitness room. Would prefer an omelet station for breakfast.

Gorgeous view. Comfortable room. We liked it so much we extended our stay. Old style luxury for reasonable price. Parking! 15 minutes walk to funicular to old Taormina. Restaurant is good and plenty of fine places to eat nearby.

Stayed in June 2023

La terraza al mar y la playa

Stayed in July 2023

Our room was not very well aerated and had an old smell when we got in. The hairdryer was useless and got very hot to use, so gave up.

Historic property with a feeling of past times. The room was on the small side, but the bed was good size and had crisp linen. Good offering for breakfast with a gorgeous view. Pleasant staff.

Stayed in June 2023

The bathrooms were a bit tight, but for the location of the property, easily worth it.

The location is amazing and the staff are very friendly.

Stayed in June 2023

Need new coffee machine at breakfast

The view was amazing. Staff very helpful

Stayed in June 2023

Longe do Centro

Vista linda!

Stayed in June 2023

Charming, comfy beds, amazing view and helpful staff. The morning breakfasts had good variety too. Having your own beach was very handy.

Stayed in June 2023

would have been great to have some modern conveniences - like power points in usable places. Two side lamps beside the beds, too much furniture ( 3 old wooden chairs) a kettle and cups, not plastic cups, no complimentary water. taxis are expensive do a shuttle bus service to the vehicular or even a complimentary shuttle to Taormina So much space , they could have had a pool table or a play area for kids, a nice bar area for evening drinks, they could have had activities for guests to mingle , event nights, cocktail hours. The property was under used.

The location on the ocean was sublime. Sleeping to the waves lapping and great yo be away from the crowds, but then you had to travel up to Taormina every day. it was a trade off. The hotel itself is like Faulty Towers - it’s so antiquated , stuck in the 60’s but it somehow works. The rooms are spacious, all with amazing views. No modern conveniences but there’s everything you need. The waiters even wear faded white tuxedoes for dinner ! The terrace under the ancient fig tree was so beautiful , the dappled light and the gentle breeze while having breakfast was so relaxing and peaceful.

Stayed in June 2023

Walk to cable car to Taormina was along a busy road with no walking path.

Comfortable rooms and beach location

Stayed in June 2023

needs updating

location and view

Stayed in May 2023

the beach does not exist as in the photo.

location

Stayed in May 2023

No major issues. It’s a bit hard to walk to Isola Bella with the cars on the road.

Amazing view from room. You can hear the waves when you wake up in the morning. The breakfast was great too. Front desk staff were responsive.

Stayed in June 2023

hotel in my opinion needs a refresh. furnitures and the equipment very very old. during my stay I requested for the late check out and the night receptionist was very rude and totally not willing to help

hotel with the sea view and that’s the biggest plus

Stayed in May 2023

Lovely traditional hotel, good location, clean room, wonderful terrace. good value.

Stayed in May 2023

we would have liked to have more tour information at the hotel, and we would have appreciated a shuttle to Taormina. Other than that, a wonderful stay.. recommend highly!

beautiful location, very friendly staff, view to die for.. very clean rooms and facilities. sleeping with the sound of waves was wonderful! we will definitely return.

Stayed in May 2023

dinner

Location was right on the beach. We had a sea view and the sound of the ocean was amazing. Breakfast was great with the location overlooking the water. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Dinner at the restaurant was ordinary, better off taking a taxi up into Taormina

Stayed in May 2023

a little to far out of town without a car

staff were great, the private beach, and mar gardens.

Stayed in May 2023