Hotel Isola Bella

Hotels
7.9 (1602 reviews)
Via Nazionale 196 , Taormina , IT

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional location and sea/view (Isola Bella)
Friendly and attentive staff/reception
Close to beach; central for Taormina
Pool available
Daily housekeeping and balcony views
Cons:
Hotel and rooms are dated/run-down
Very small/very narrow bathrooms; shower issues
Some cleanliness issues (towels, pool feeling unclean)
Limited in-room amenities; no room/poolside service
Perceived high price / poor value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Mixed comments: some guests noted grey/old towels and that the pool 'didn't feel clean', though daily housekeeping was mentioned. Cleanliness is below average due to visible wear and dated linens.
Service
9.1
Generally praised reception and staff as friendly, attentive and helpful across multiple reviews; a couple of comments suggested staff could make guests feel more welcome, but overall service is a strong point.
Location
9.7
Consistently highlighted as excellent: superb position, direct views over Isola Bella, close to beach and central for Taormina — the hotel's main attraction.
Room Quality
6.2
Rooms described as dated and 'run down' with antiquated furnishings; many guests report very small/exiguous bathrooms, shower issues and some uncomfortable beds — below expectations for higher-tier hotels.
Amenities
8.1
Pool and proximity to the beach are positives and mentioned several times; however, few in-room amenities, no room- or poolside service and limited parking reduce the amenities score slightly.
Value for Money
6.6
Several guests felt the price was high for the hotel's condition (one stating it felt like a two-star for price), so value is somewhat low despite the excellent location and views.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Breakfast receives frequent praise (described as copious and pleasant by multiple guests), though a few noted limited local products or average quality; overall F&B is viewed positively.
Overall Experience
8
Overall a positive stay driven by outstanding location and helpful staff, tempered by dated rooms, small bathrooms and some cleanliness/value concerns — leads to a solid but not exceptional overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:12

Property Description

Picturesque Location:
Isola Bella Hotel is nestled in a picturesque position, overlooking the stunning bay it is named after. Guests can enjoy the proximity to the beach and the convenient cable-way station leading to Taormina's city centre.

Panoramic Swimming Pool:
The hotel boasts a scenic swimming pool area, perfect for unwinding and soaking up the sun while taking in the breathtaking views of the Isola Bella bay.

Charming Rooms with Views:
All rooms at Hotel Isola Bella feature complimentary Wi-Fi, with some offering a spectacular view of the bay from their own private terrace. Wake up to a delicious breakfast served in a hall with expansive windows facing the sea.

Experience the beauty of Isola Bella Hotel firsthand - book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1602 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8
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ROSA • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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van den Berg • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

'prachtige plek en fijn personeel

Cons:

De grootte van het balkon en de afwezigheid van een stoel op het balkon

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • solo_traveller • br
9
Maravilhoso local
Pros:

Atendimento , localização e limpeza

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lila • couple • ar
7
Pros:

La ubicación y las vistas, así como su interiorismo original

Cons:

El colchón y las toallas: un desastre.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Ilona • extended_group • us
8
Enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

Staff was very kind and helpful. Beautiful view. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Room was a bit oldish and small.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Camillo • family_with_children • it
6
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Orsolya • family_with_children • hu
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Grzegorz • family_with_children • pl
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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marion • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Emplacement
Vue magnifique

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Dani2410 • solo_traveller • it
8
location fantastica
Pros:

posizione eccezionale di fronte a Isola bella.
la stanza aveva un bel balconcino fronte mare e una terrazza grande dove consumare colazione e caffè
staff disponibile e gentile, bella piscina con vista parziale del mare.
ascensori disponibili dal piano strada!
l'hotel è a pochi minuti dalla Funivia

Cons:

stanza singola piccola e un po' vetusta, ma non è costata molto.
attenzione strada provinciale senza marciapiede

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Chrystel • solo_traveller • fr
10
Je reviens l’année prochaine
Pros:

La proximité de la plage et de la ville, propreté, personnel très agréable et de bon conseils

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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mark • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Inga • couple • lv
5
Otreiz neizvēlētos, lai gan viss bija tīrs un personāls atsaucīgs.
Pros:

Nummurs bija tīrs, kondicionieris, žalūzijas, gulta komfortabla. Skats pa logu fantastisks !!! uz jūru un salu. Netālu peldvieta/restorāni un iespēja arī doties uz pilsētas centru ar autobusu vai ejot pa kāpnēm vai braucot ar pacēlāju.

Cons:

Duša šaura, neērta. Diemžēl neiedomājos, ka apakšā ir ceļš, vilciena sliedes un priekš manis bija ļoti trokšnains un līdz ar to traucēts miegs. Interjers novecojis.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • de
8
was ok for a short stay, but longer then a couple of days wouldnt be for us
Pros:

great staff superb breakfast value for money, great view on frontside, 10 mins to walk down to the beach, all in all a good location,and again i have to praise the reception guys for their great effort

Cons:

Ok the front door doesnt stop banging through out the night which if you are trying to sleep can be annoying and if you have a single room, and you have a few pounds on you, forget trying to get into the shower,too say you couldnt swing a cat around would be a understatement.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Souhaib • couple • de
1
Schöne Aussicht, katastrophales Hotel!
Pros:

Schöne Aussicht, katastrophales Hotel!

Cons:

Schöne Aussicht, ansonsten eine einzige Enttäuschung!

Dieses Hotel ist der beste Beweis dafür, dass eine schöne Aussicht allein noch lange kein gutes Hotel ausmacht. Wer hier Komfort, Sauberkeit und einen angenehmen Aufenthalt erwartet, sollte seine Erwartungen lieber ganz weit herunterschrauben.

Die Möbel sind uralt und völlig aus der Zeit gefallen. Das Badezimmer war nicht nur alt und dreckig, sondern wies auch Schimmel auf. Das ist nicht einfach nur ein Schönheitsfehler, sondern ein ernst zu nehmender hygienischer Mangel! Die Klimaanlage ist ebenfalls veraltet und extrem laut. Die Matratze ist derart unbequem, dass von erholsamem Schlaf kaum die Rede sein kann.

Als wäre das nicht genug, war auch das Frühstück alles andere als appetitlich. Von einem angenehmen Start in den Tag kann hier wirklich keine Rede sein. Bei einem Hotel darf man wohl zumindest Sauberkeit und ein ansprechendes Frühstück erwarten – offenbar schon zu viel verlangt.

Auch die Lage ist problematisch: keine Parkplätze, extrem enge Straßen und gefährliche Bedingungen für Fußgänger. Die Erreichbarkeit ist eine Zumutung und alles andere als komfortabel.

Mein Eindruck: Hier scheint die Aussicht wichtiger zu sein als der Zustand des gesamten Hotels. Anstatt sich auf dem schönen Ausblick auszuruhen, sollte dringend in Renovierung, Hygiene und Komfort investiert werden.

Eine schöne Aussicht darf keine Ausrede für Schimmel im Badezimmer, mangelnde Sauberkeit, veraltete Möbel, eine laute Klimaanlage und ein unappetitliches Frühstück sein.

Fazit: Für mich eine absolute Enttäuschung. Die Aussicht ist schön, aber der Rest wird diesem Anspruch in keiner Weise gerecht. Ich würde dieses Hotel definitiv nicht weiterempfehlen und ganz sicher nicht noch einmal buchen. Wer sein Geld sinnvoll investieren möchte, sollte sich nach einer besseren Alternative umsehen.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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XIAOSHAN • couple • cn
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Maria Elina • couple • fi
9
Hyvä!
Pros:

Kaikki oli tosi hyvin! Henkilökunta otti hyvin vastaan ja siivous oli joka päivä. Erinomainen hinta-laatusuhde. Pooli alue oli myös kiva

Cons:

Kyllä, hotellia pitäisi entisöidä ja uusia, mutta se ei meitä haitannut. Ainoastaan tyynyt oli aika surkeat, sen vuoksi arvosana 9. Huomioikaa myös tätä varatessa, että sijainti on aivan Taorminan keskustan alapuolella, eli jos tykkää illalla lähteä syömään ja shoppaileen keskustaan niin portaita on ja paljon (1.6km ja nousua 200m, 20-40min nousta riippuen tahdista) ja cable car joka voi myös viedä ylös (ei saata olla joka pv auki) on meno-paluu 15€

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Luca • extended_group • it
1
Struttura da una stella
Pros:

Solo la posizione

Cons:

Struttura pessima ,stanza datate e letti scomodi .per quello che si paga non abbiamo trovato neanche una bottiglia d acqua nel frigo bar

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Annika • couple • se
4
Pros:

Utsikten och terrassen.

Cons:

Väldigt slitet, stor behov av renovering.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
8
We stayed near the beach and rode Funivia up to Taomina town. Was a great location if you want to be near the beach. Sta
Pros:

The location was great. Fantastic views of Isola Bella.

Cons:

It's a bit dated

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee