Was excellent. Exceptional staff.

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful view.

Warm, welcoming staff, valet, restaurant staff. Helpful and appreciated their recommendations. Bend over backwards to please their guests.

Fabulous location with exceptional views.

This is an amazing boutique hotel. Spectacular view, wonderful staff, great breakfast. Concierge incredibly helpful Convenient hotel shuttle into town.

There are many wonderful things about Taormina. It's a magical place. But for us, our Taormina experience was exponentially enhanced by our stay at Hotel Villa Ducale. It is an exceptionally beautiful property, with stunning views of the town, the sea, the coastline, and mount Etna. We absolutely loved our suite, with its private entrance and the view of the coastline, its exquisite décor, super comfy bed, and unexpected amenities such as free drinks in the fridge, and Etro toiletries and Etro robe. After a day of sightseeing, we looked forward to unwinding at the terrace with a glass of wine overlooking the most majestic view of Sicily we could only have dreamed of. I could write an entire essay on the staff, which was as impressive as the views from the hotel. From the reception office to the wait staff and bartender, to the person in charge of parking our car in an impossibly tight and coveted spot, they made our stay unforgettable. Taormina is a very busy, crowded, and noisy town. Hotel Villa Ducale is quiet and peaceful. It provided us with the space to rest well and recharge. The hotel is well located, between Taormina and Castelmola, (about 15-20 minutes walk to either town), an added benefit, since parking is virtually impossible.

Wonderful place with excellent customer service, fantastic food and spectacular views. Thank you

Absolutely magnificent. The property, the staff from front desk to dining to the gent who drove the shuttle bus were so incredibly friendly and hospitable. Could not be more happy with the stay.

Absolutely amazing. Our villa was exceptional. Staff at the front desk and the restaurant were above and beyond. Great restaurant. Breath taking view. Excellent location.

Such an amazing property! The views are incredible. The breakfast was awesome and the restaurant is amazing! All the staff there was amazing and very helpful

While the hotel has beautiful views of the water, the location is very inconvenient to get into town. The staff is hit or miss with many of the workers quite rude and unhelpful and we were overcharged multiple times by the taxi companies that the hotel recommended. Be aware, the shuttle service offered by the hotel is offered at very random times and even if you reserve ahead of time, they sometimes forget and do not honor. Would recommend staying closer to the main location and spending your money at a more welcoming place.

Our room was beautiful and the staff were so kind and helpful!

This is a beautiful property with breathtaking views. We stayed in the suite with a sea view looking out at the shore of Italy. Staff was very helpful and attentive and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stunning views. Incredible staff. So accommodating and very informative- they were all so pleasant and offered incredible suggestions. Always ready to help. Room 12 was absolutely amazing

Helpful staff and quiet rooms- Exceptional privacy with breathtaking views of terraced city and Mt Etna. Delicious and varied breakfast. Wonderful

Amazing!! Simply amazing!! Best views, staff, and food!!

High on the mountain with excellent views of Mount Etna and the sea shore. Good restaurant on site. Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Everything was perfect

Highly Recommend. Staff are simply the best! Max, Jessica, Juliana, Francesco, Daria were tremendous. Great views, nice room, good food. Walk down to town is a lot of fun. From the minute we checked in we felt welcome. Next trip, no hesitation, will book again. Thanks again Villa Ducale team!

The best and friendliest service I’ve ever had. Juliana, Dahlia, Max, Francesco, and all the others were wonderful. The room was good, the AC worked well, and the views were spectacular. A little inconvenient being way up on the hill but the free shuttle was great or a short taxi ride. I highly recommend Hotel Villa Ducale.

Beautiful property and the staff is amazing!

Firstly, i am the type of person who does extensive amount of research before travelling on which hotel to stay at. Looking at most hotels in Taormina, before finally deciding to stay here. At Villa Ducale. The room was fantastic, and we stayed in one of the smaller ones. The location in the hills gives you a calm setting with hardly any noice and not a single disturbance. Still in walking distance from the town and main street, with many great restaurants and sights only being a 20 min. walk. With cozy streets leading the way and a breathtaking view, walking down from the hills. One of the largest debates i had with myself prior to booking, was that it wasn't close to the ocean / beach. This turned out to be no issue at all, with great (free) shuttle services leading you to a selection of great locations & beach clubs (which were all fairly priced). Most days we could book the time for the shuttle on our request, so little to no adaptation to a set time schedule. So you get the best of both worlds here, with the serenity of being away from the crowds and with breathtaking views. Still having easy access to the beautiful beaches & ocean. The service is beyond great, and the staff have a wonderful personal touch and attention to detail to everything, making your stay special. The pool and sunbeds in the garden are a great addition, and the restaurant, drinks and breakfast are excellent. We are already planning our next stay, Truly a great experience,

Room decor was beautiful.and the views were unforgettable

You get a view looking down at the city. The restaurant is on a balcony with a spectacular view of Mount Etna. The staff was wonderful and the rooms were spacious. The tiny pool is across the street with no lounge chairs . They offer a free shuttle van to and from the hotel in the central area. The staff wasn't clear on the pickup point on central Taormina. This place was a treat.

The views from this boutique hotel are amazing. We didn’t wanted to leave. Great food and staff will definitely recommend it and hopefully be back

Incredible view and

Beautiful stay at V.D. Breathtaking views, super friendly staff. Can strongly recommend and would return anytime.

Fantastic service in a spectacular location. Close enough to Taormina to walk but out of the hustle. The restaurant was outstanding. Would highly recommend. Biggest disappointment is not staying long enough

Great hotel - definitely worth to visit. Amazing views - both from rooms and restaurant. Very helpful staff - available whenever you need them. This hotel truly takes care of each guest - from the very beginning of their stay. The restaurant is much better than most restaurants in Taormina - even the most recommended ones.

Our stay overall was just perfect. The hotel is perfectly located on the rock offering a spectacular view on the Etna and the sea. Our room was beautiful but the best was the service we experienced throughout our stay. The whole team was super friendly by heart and very helpful. We felt very welcome and can only recommend the hotel. We will for sure come back when we return to the area.

My boyfriend and I spent a wonderful night at Villa Ducale. We got upgraded to a room with sea view and the view over the sea and Mount Etna is amazing! The bed was big and comfortable and we could watch the sunrise from our balcony. In the morning you can enjoy breakfast with the amazing view and there is a free shuttle bus to the city centre and back if you don't feel like climbing the stairs. The best thing about this hotel is the staff! Super friendly and helpful with great tips on where to eat, what to do etc. They really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Also always up for a little chat :)

Lovely hotel with friendly staff and great food.