Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(812 Ratings)

Hotel in Taormina

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Hotel in Taormina with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a spa tub, and self parking.
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Taormina

Nearby attractions

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

42.9 mi

Astronomical Clock of the Cathedral of Messina

44.3 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Sea View

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(812 Ratings)

Hotel in Taormina

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Taormina

Nearby attractions

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

42.9 mi

Astronomical Clock of the Cathedral of Messina

44.3 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Sea View

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(812 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

We were Lucky enough to get a room with a veranda! The most beautiful view of our month long Italy trip. Breakfast was like a royal buffet. Wonderful stay!!!

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2024

parking was a bit far. the hotel is a bit old and the room is very small but its weel located

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Great location. Rooms are a little tired. Staff seem a bit frazzled. Breakfast lovely. Evening meal ok. But lots of other nice places to eat in Taormina. Great base to explore Taormina. Pool nice. Don't bother with the Godfother tour.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Great property facilities & view very central

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Amazing stay. Great room with stunning views. Super friendly staff on reception, catering and cleaning. Fantastic breakfasts. Lovely setting well looked after.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The waiter Daniele was absolutely amazing. He went out of his way for us every single breakfast and evening with always a smile on his face. Couldn't recommended the hotel enough, only thing that would have made it better was if water was included in the dinner package, wasn't specific when we booked.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Great location

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

A great location but hotel is very tired and in dire need of renovation and upgrading - lots of potential but….

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

I had a brilliant stay here, with a beautiful room on the fourth floor, that had a great view. The hotel is a great location just next to the bus station, cable car and a short uphill walk to the town which is handy when it’s hot outside. Great location!

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Old property that needs to be renovated

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great property. Pool was great but the chairs re taken quite early. Taormina was beautiful. We enjoyed walking the city, hills and seeing the sites. Food was good. Lots of shopping. Staff at hotel was the best.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

I rarely if ever give reviews but this place deserves a top notch review. The location is perfect , the views are above and beyond spectacular the service was excellent … the pool was perfect… the concierge was extremely helpful. I have only praise for this hotel.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This is one of the most beautiful properties we’d ever had the pleasure to experience. The views are stunning. We were surrounded with abundant fruit trees like mangoes and quince. There were colorful flowers everywhere nestled below stately royal palms. The food and wine were excellent. The breakfast buffet was magnificent - especially the fresh squeezed blood orange juice. The pool and patio dining were relaxing. The nightly relaxing live music was wonderful. We enjoyed the Sicilian banquet music as well. The staff were always going above and beyond and were friendly. We would happily ho back there and heartily recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

We had a wonderful stay. The Ariston is perfectly situated in Taormina, a very short walk to all of the restaurants, bars and shops, as well as being close to the cable car or steps which take you the beaches, including easy access to Isola Bella. Buffet breakfast was incredibly comprehensive - one of the best we've been to, and included plenty of fresh coffee and freshly squeezed local orange juice. The pool and pool area was amazing. Our room, in the Palazzo, was quite dated, but was a big triple and well appointed.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Excellent Hotel , Great staff , Great location and amazing facilities! Ideal for 7 days and Taormina just amazing! Urge people to visit this unique Hotel!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great view from our patio. The breakfast was excellent. Shopping and dining was nearby.

2.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Can’t fault the hotel for location to Taormina. And the price per night very competitive to surrounding accommodation. Half board was with waiter service in the evening. A set menu but food is excellent. Only observation is that the bathroom although clean was very dated and needed a refit!

2.5 / 5.0

May 2024

This is a reasonably priced resort style hotel with a lovely ambience. The weekly Sicilian Night was fantastic with a feast of Sicilian food and live music. Terrific breakfasts as well as open air terrace dining. So glad we chose to stay here.

2.0 / 5.0

May 2024

The property was very tired. Not sure we would recommend

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Fantastic location, very close to town centre, amazing staff,could not fault them at all,extremely good service, food at the hotel restaurants outstanding, outdoors areas beautiful and kept in great shape

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The best place to stay

1.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

It was a nice place to stay. It was very hard to get to by car and to find the entrance without going into the forbidden driving zones. I was charged by Expedia and then when I gave my card for the extra tax, I was charged another full room rate. They said they would contact Expedia to refund my money. 2 weeks later, Nothing. He even admitted to me that I was charged twice but insisted that he could make the change.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Very cute hotel, great location for catching the bus or walking to the center of town. Overall it's an older crowd more retired vibe not recommended for young adults. No night life around, very quiet and peaceful. They need new mattresses and we could never figure out the AC, room extremely hot. Amazing view with balcony to sit outside and great breakfast to start your day.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Sea view is perfect. Frendly athmosphere. Nice pool area.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

They were way understaffed. The facility itself was gorgeous. Finding the parking lot was a bit of a nightmare. My only complaint was how understaffed they were.

3.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Good location and amazing views of the ocean

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

The property has a great location and great views. The breakfast was very plentiful and the staff were nice. However our room was a disappointment. Part of the bathroom wall (a 5 foot tall piece of wood fell off) and when I told the staff they acted like that was normal. Also our room was in annex type area with no view and felt like all the rooms there weren’t really part of the hotel or maintained like the rest of the property

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Really nice hotel with beautiful views and great location. Everything was within a walking distance from the hotel. The pool was nice and clean. Breakfast was also really good. Pictures doesn’t do justice to the hotel. It was much better than we thought. All in all great place and we truly enjoyed our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Nice hotel and location. Rooms and bathrooms are a bit dated. Access was very challenging and should be explained prior to arrival

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Nothing bad to say. !! Good size room. Clean. Decent mattress and pillows. Arrival gift bottle of spumanti. But didn’t fit in the mini mini bar. Staff very helpful and friendly. Minor thing to be aware of. If you are at all disabled or unable to carry your bags to reception, which is 80 yards away uphill, you will need help. There are no staff at the drop off point and no buzzer or internal phone to call reception. Only small vehicles can get to the top. It’s a lovely hotel building with lots of character but check where your room is situated or expect a long uphill climb to reception. There are lifts but they do not completely service the whole place. Food is good and plentiful at a decent price. Restaurants in town are generally very good with variety of prices. At reception the staff are very helpful but Carmella is a star performer. Nothing is too much trouble. It’s advertised as a 4 star and still needs a few upgrades to achieve it. Old baths with shower integrated was a bit precarious if you’re at all unstable. The water gets everywhere. Cleaners are very efficient. Overall I give it 3.8 out of 4 stars. Would go back again but I know what to check for. Pool area was never overcrowded and we were there at a busy time.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Fantastic loctaion close to the main attractions...right next to the bus terminal without feeling like it is next to a bus terminal. Beautiful views, lots of options for breakfast. The rooms were a bit dated but clean. I was a bit underwhelmed when i saw our room. But the hotel grew on me. The location and views were excellent

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We would definitely stay again. Very beautiful hotel with great yard and pool area, perfect location next to main bus terminal and beautiful view!

1.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Let’s start with the positives, the staff here were really friendly the receptionist was kind and let us check in early which we really appreciated as we had a very long journey before arrival. We have been in Italy for two weeks and this was the most expensive hotel we booked to stay in, which was a superior room with sea view. The location if you are travelling in by the bus is fantastic it’s literally outside the hotel. Moving on to the room itself was a little disappointing. As it was badges as a superior room we expected a little more from it, with the furniture in part looking scuffed/dirty, and holes in the curtains it didn’t really give that superior feeling we had experienced elsewhere. The view was a sea view as promised, we only stayed for one night i would have been staying for more I would have felt more disappointed. In terms of costs for Taormina, its still probably considered cheap. To mention breakfast was plentiful in the morning, with lots of options which was appreciated it’s just the rooms need a little TLC or don’t badge them as superior would be my recommendation

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Great Sicilian food

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The hotel is very nice and the staff was great. A little difficult to find even with a GPS.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The property had an incredible view of the sea, and was very close and easy walking distance to town.

1.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The only good thing about this hotel is the central location in Taormina. The rooms are in serious need of renovating and updating. The pictures posted on this website are very misleading. My first room was horrendous. The smell of mildew permeated the bathroom, my shower door did not close properly and the bathroom shelf was broken. The room itself was not cleaned properly upon my arrival. The dresser tops were dirty and the closet drawer was broken. I asked for a new room the next morning and although they accommodated my request, the room was not much of an upgrade. Daily room cleaning was an embarrassment. Every day, I returned to a room that was not serviced. Every day, upon my return, I had to go down to reception and ask for my room to be cleaned and wait in the lobby for 45 minutes until it was complete. After the third day, I asked the front desk in the morning to please have my room cleaned. Although they acknowledged my request, my return every afternoon prompted the same result.. and unattended room that I had to ask multiple times to be serviced. Once they actually attended to my room, all they did was refresh my towels and make my bed. Nothing else was cleaned. There were times where they didn't even empty the trash bin in the bathroom.

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Great location and nice pool. Hotel is a bit tired though - especially bathrooms. AirCon not great in rooms.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

It was in a great location with great service.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Taormina?

The average price for a rental in Taormina is $206 per night. This rental is $35 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina. Enjoy the water!

Is Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Hotel in Taormina

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Taormina

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Single Room

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Hotel in Taormina

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Taormina

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Single Room

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Taormina?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

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