Hotel Villa Sonia

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining

Panoramic Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

8.8

Excellent(476 Reviews)

Hotel in Castelmola

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Castelmola
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Hotel Villa Sonia offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Castelmola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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 Castelmola

Nearby attractions

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

43.3 mi

Astronomical Clock of the Cathedral of Messina

44.2 mi

Available Rooms

Classic Room

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Superior Room

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

1 Double • 301 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Panoramic Suite

1 Double • 2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Economy Room

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

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Hotel Villa Sonia

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8.8

Excellent(476 Reviews)

Hotel in Castelmola

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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 Castelmola

Nearby attractions

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

43.3 mi

Astronomical Clock of the Cathedral of Messina

44.2 mi

Available Rooms

Classic Room

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Superior Room

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

1 Double • 301 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Panoramic Suite

1 Double • 2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Economy Room

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent(476 Reviews)

4.0

Oct 2024

A good spot above Taormina. Runs shuttle bus to the town. Rooms are OK. Our was a little run down with a loud grinding air conditioner, and a leaking faucet. The staff are very hard working both at the hotel and in the evening at the restaurant. Breakfasts are good, and the pool is very good. Good parking available across the street under ground. Easy access to Castelmolo by walking up some stairs.

5.0

Sep 2024

Beautiful secluded hotel with views of Mt. Etna. More importantly, the staff was superb and extremely helpful. Breakfast was diversified and plentiful. It was also very convenient to have dinner in "La Caverna".This is a definite top 10 hotel in Italy! Stay here and you will not be disappointed!!!

5.0

Sep 2024

Lovely place perfectly positioned to explore Taormina , Etna and Messina . Breakfasts were excellent, lovely pool and staff incredibly helpful

10.0

Sep 2024

The ATM was way out of line with their conversion fees!! Garbage pick up needs to be a priority across the area

10.0

Sep 2024

We had a lovely stay at Villa Sonia. Could not recommend this hotel enough. The hotel was spotless, very large room (we booked the double with Etna views) Breakfast and hotel bar service was fab. Amazing location for exploring Castelmola and Taormina. A handy bus service operates throughout the day, just outside the hotel €3 return to Taormina centre (10/15 min journey) The hotel staff could not have been more friendly and really went out their way to make sure we had a good stay. Highly recommend the restaurant associated to the hotel a short walk up the road. A fabulous hotel for exploring the nearby sights or for relaxing and soaking up the sun (the pool area always had loungers free to use and was super clean/ tidy) Thanks for having us, we will most definitely be back! 😊

10.0

Aug 2024

We stayed here for 2 nights and we wish we could have stayed longer. The view from our terrace was beautiful - it overlooked Mount Etna and the surrounding hills. Room was spacious and rustic, which made it feel authentic. All staff at the hotel were lovely and friendly. Breakfast was great and they had such a good choice of fresh food. The pool area was a nice touch - it was great getting in the pool after a long day in the sun. Would happily stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone!

10.0

Jul 2024

Just a wonderful property. Great service from the staff. All very friendly and accommodating to your needs. Property is very clean. The breakfast was very good every day. It’s a short walk up to Castelmola which has some excellent restaurants and breathtaking landscape and shops. Grab a short bus ride into Taormina right outside of the hotel also. We would definitely stay at this property again.

10.0

Jun 2024

Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.

5.0

Jun 2024

Fantastic view and nice pool area. Bonus with the shuttle service to Taormina

10.0

Jun 2024

The hotel is situated just below the village of Castelmola. It is a small & quirky hotel with lots of antique furniture & artifacts. All the staff were very helpful & pleasant. The views of Mt Etna from the hotel were breath taking. All areas of the hotel were clean.

10.0

May 2024

This is one of better place stayed from our trip in Italy. Great view to see Etna right front of the balcony. Staffs are friendly. it is worth to drive the windingly road to get see the great view.

10.0

May 2024

Very beautiful place, well kept. Nice and friendly staff

10.0

Apr 2024

Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.

10.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful View

10.0

Sep 2023

It was a beautiful villa. The staff was helpful friendly if I return to Sicily I’ll be sure to stay at Villa, Sonia.

8.0

Sep 2023

Great mountain views but definitely not walkable to town. There is a bus just across from the hotel and a shuttle.

10.0

Sep 2023

This hotel has an amazing view of Mt Etna. The staff are very friendly and we enjoyed our dinner in the Caverna restaurant.

10.0

Sep 2023

What an amazing view we had of Mt. Etna. Our room was wonderful. It was a hike getting up the mountain, but well worth it. Breakfast was wonderful.

10.0

Sep 2023

We enjoyed the peaceful mountain atmosphere and the relative tranquility of the surrounding area.

8.0

Sep 2023

Castelmola is on a steep hilltop so driving there is tricky due to very curvy roads. It is quite far from Taormina. The hotel provides limited shuttle service down to Taormina. Otherwise you can take a public bus that runs hourly. The little town of Castelmola is quite cute. The hotel is on the old side but they provide breakfast and the views of the mountains and Etna are excellent. Not the place to be if you are expecting the beach or Taormina.

2.0

Aug 2023

The previous reviews and high ratings for this hotel are extremely misleading. This hotel is old and dirty -- our room was filled with ants and smelt like cigarettes. We checked in at 1am and literally checked out at 8am -- 4 days earlier than expected. Not to mention the staff at the front desk was rude and inconsiderate upon check out. It is also very far from the town of Taoromina and inconvenient to get back and forth. I would not recommend this hotel at all.

5.0

Jul 2023

What a charming place perfectly located in a small mountain village with a view to Etna.

5.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful weather and location. We were there for our Honeymoon and Maria, Paolo, David, Mario and everyone at the Hotel made our Honeymoon even more memorable. One of our best travel and location ever. All of the staff there really makes sure you are hang the best experience possible! They are all so nice and caring. One of a kind hotel and people. Go there!

10.0

Jul 2023

In a stunning location with far reaching views. Has a lovely ‘homely’ feel and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The breakfast was fine but perhaps a little ‘samey’ and it’s a pity it didn’t serve lunch snacks ( ie sandwiches/salads etc) at the pool bar, but there are plenty of places just a 5-10 minute walk up the hill into Castelmona. Would thoroughly recommend.

8.0

Jun 2023

10.0

Jun 2023

Fantastic view, top-notch desk staff

10.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful views from this hotel, quiet place at night. Would definitely stay again.

10.0

Jun 2023

We stayed two nights during a week-long tour of Sicily. The hotel was an excellent location from which to explore Taormina, Siracusa, and Mt Etna. The view was lovely.

10.0

May 2023

The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!

10.0

May 2023

The staff was great and helpful in making your stay memorable,they catered to all your needs,La Caverna menu is truly Sicilian,my stay was fabulous.

5.0

May 2023

Lovely hotel, great staff, everything was 10/10 but unfortunately the beds and pillows were rock hard and extremely uncomfortable for both of us travelling so our sleep was quite terrible during our stay. Luckily everything else was wonderful!

3.0

Apr 2023

The hotel has seen better days and the standard of the Superior room was not as expected, especially for a 4 star hotel (no tea making facilities, coffee machine etc.). However the staff was friendly (thank you to the helpful receptionist who organised a kettle for us and the lovely young man in the breakfast area). The mount etna views also made up for the rather basic room.

8.0

Apr 2023

Great place to stay in comfort and peace outside the bustle of the Town. Made special by the superb staff who all went out of their way. Oustanding. Davide (?) was simply fantastic. The free shuttle bus plus easy access to the service bus (with planning) results in easy and convenient commute. Davide even printed the days services for the guests.

10.0

Oct 2022

We loved our stay at this property. We had a warm welcome, and a lovely room with a terrace overlooking Mount Etna. The hotel is situated up the hill from Taormina, close enough to go there for shopping or food but so peaceful. The pool area was nice, although I didn't see the pool bar open - perhaps it was too late in the year. The hotel restaurant, which is a 1 minute walk away is very nice too and we had several meals there. The hotel is 'classic', so if you want ultra modern and digital everything it may not be for you. If you want to relax while looking at a volcano, it's perfect.

4.0

Oct 2022

Buon lavoro

10.0

Sep 2022

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The views of Etna were breathtaking. The location in Castelmola was unexpectedly delightful, far from the crowds in Taormina, and peaceful after a hard day’s sightseeing and shopping. The journeys to and from the hotel were always exhilarating/terrifying in equal measure. You don’t need a car, but do need to be on top of timetables if you plan to rely on public transport.

4.0

Sep 2022

Hotel Sonia is traditional, well looked after , with great views. Breakfast buffet was very good . The pool are was very nice & the lunch menu very good value . The owners were very friendly & proud of their hotel . They also have an amazing real cave restaurant almost opposite which is excellent.

10.0

Sep 2022

Friendly staff, good views, extensive breakfast. Castelmola and Hotel Villa Sonia was perfect.

10.0

Sep 2022

Absolutely loved this place and the owners and staff are amazing, it's a bit far out if you want to visit Taormina regularly and the last bus back is at 21.50 and if you miss that it's 20 to 25 euros for a taxi but it didn't bother us because we only stayed late in Taormina twice, the only other little gripe is that the hotel doesn't have a bar after 18.30 so you have to go to their restaurant up the street, that said i would definitely go back to this beautiful place. Many thanks to everyone at Villa Sonia

10.0

Aug 2022

Absolutely stunning setting overlooking mount Etna. Simply glorious.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Castelmola is $178 per night. This rental is $47 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Villa Sonia. 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 Villa Sonia. Enjoy the water!

Is Hotel Villa Sonia pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Hotel Villa Sonia?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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8.5

Excellent(575 Reviews)

Hotel Villa Sonia

Hotel

in Taormina

4star

1 queen bed

Garden · Pool · Kitchen or Kitchenette

Indulge in a peaceful retreat at Hotel Villa Sonia, our elegant Hotel in Castelmola. Enjoy amenities including Air conditioner, Fireplace and Internet / Wifi, and more.

$$$$

Hotel Villa Sonia

Hotel in Castelmola

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Castelmola

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic Room

Superior Room

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

Panoramic Suite

Economy Room

Hotel Villa Sonia

Hotel in Castelmola

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Castelmola

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic Room

Superior Room

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

Panoramic Suite

Economy Room

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel Villa Sonia pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel Villa Sonia?

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