Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing views
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Dusty areas
Locked exits
Hard mattresses

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
Comments on dusty breakfast vases and occasional shower drain smell.
Service
8.96
The staff were amazing, particularly David at the front desk.
Location
9.2
Lovely location away from crowds with amazing views.
Room Quality
8.15
Older hotel with some maintenance needed, hard mattresses noted.
Amenities
8.58
Free shuttle to Taormina and convenient location; however, some areas need improvement.
Value for Money
8.64
Overall enjoyable stay, but parking fees may be a concern.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Excellent chef and convenient on-site restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.76
A great stay despite minor issues; would definitely return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:52

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Outdoor Pool

Hotel Villa Sonia offers a breathtaking setting above Taormina, with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna. The garden features an inviting outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxation under the Sicilian sun.

Luxurious Rooms and Wellness Facilities

Each room at Villa Sonia is equipped with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a private balcony or patio. Guests can also enjoy the small gym, sauna, and furnished terrace for ultimate relaxation during their stay.

Culinary Delights and Personalized Service

Indulge in traditional Sicilian cuisine at the hotel's restaurant and explore the extensive wine collection in the cellar. The dedicated staff ensures a personalized experience, offering assistance with tourist information and travel arrangements. Book your stay at Hotel Villa Sonia for an unforgettable Sicilian getaway.

Important information:

Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.

Please note that the pool is open from May until September.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: FLR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 853 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 8.96
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Rahn • couple • fr
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Svitlana • family_with_children • il
9
Все было нормально
Pros:

Очень инстаграмный отель с величественными видами. Рядом замечательная горная коммуна, паркинг в 2х минутах ходьбы от отеля . Ресторан примыкающий к отелю с лучшей пиццей что мы пробовали на Сицилии

Cons:

Запах в отеле и комнатах . Я предупредила, что ребенок с аллергией на молоко, но на завтрак отель приготовил ему только сухое печенье, которое 2 х летка даже грызть не смог. Приходилось искать еду в ресторанах Таормины каждое утро

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Paulus28 • Couples • Amsterdam, North Holland Province
10
This was a very special stay!
Pros:

What a fantastic place this is!! First of all the wonderful staff, and of course the location. From our balcony we watched Mount Etna erupt. So special! The pool, the bar and the rooms are all great! The restaurant is highly recommended too. Thanks for everything!

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Laetitia • solo_traveller • fr
9
Sejour parfait
Pros:

Le personnel très agréable et aimable, l'emplacement, la vue époustouflante, les équipements

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • de
8
Pros:

Großes Zimmer, freundliches Personal, schöne Aussicht, ruhige Lage.

Cons:

Unsere Zimmertür konnte nur zugezogen werden. Wir konnten sie nicht abschließen. Der Tresor war kaputt. Wir hatten keine Möglichkeit, unsere Wertsachen sicher zu verstauen.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Aline • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Emplacement sur le haut de la colline avec sa vue panoramique incroyable !!!
Piscine terrasse pour le repas et petit déjeuner super
Chambre très calme

Cons:

Un peu dommage la qualité de prestation pour des boissons à la piscine (spritz dans gobelet en plastique !) sans accompagnement

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Janko • solo_traveller • hr
9
Beautiful experience
Pros:

Top location, breathtaking view overlooking Etna. Spend a few pennies more to book a room with a view. You just might see Etna erupt, as we did.
Staff is so very nice and helpful, especially the reception and young fella working as a waiter, always with a smile. Pool is also very nice, and clean.

Cons:

Bathrooms are a bit outdated and the "salty part" of the breakfast might be a bit more diverse.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • couple • fr
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Zita • family_with_children • lt
10
Baseino vėsa rugpjūčio kaitroje buvo nuostabi!
Pros:

Jaukus ir šarmingas viešbutis aukštai ant kalno su puikiu atsiveriančiu peizažu į Etną. Pusryčiai pakankami, buvo net ir šilto maisto. Interjeras labai įdomus. Baseinas vėsinantis ir švarus. Prieš viešbutį yra autobusų sustojimo stotelė, labai patogu viešuoju transportu pasiekti Taorminos centrą.

Cons:

Nepatiko tai, kad labai gerai girdi svetimus garsus. Vanduo bėga kažkur kitam kambaryje, atrodo, kad ant galvos pasipils. Kondicionierius ypatingai triukšmingas. Praeinančių koridoriumi svečių kalbas vėl gi labai gerai girdi. Prieš viešbutį yra kavinė, kur atvažiuoja vakarieniauti vietiniai, Iš ten taip pat eina triukšmas tiek muzikos, tiek žmonių kalbų, kurios tikrai garsios.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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ANALIA • couple • ar
10
UN PARAISO
Pros:

muy bueno el desayuno! una vista espectacular al volcan Etna, un páraiso. Muy tranquilo. La comida de la noche muy buena, LA TAGLIATA un lujo! el estilo del hotel es muy sofisticado

Cons:

deberian tener mas opciones de comida para el mediodia- mejorar la ducha del baño- el shuttle deberia llegar hasta la estacion del tren, o tener otro punto de encuentro

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Limone • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Vista Etna,la ragazza alla reception molto cortese ed educata.

Cons:

I prezzi un po' elevati

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Marek • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Basen, czystość, lokalizacja, miły personel, ogólne wrażenia, super balkon, gniazda ładowania telefonów, fajne kolacje, przyzwoite śniadanie ale powtarzalne

Cons:

Śmierdziało z rur kanalizacyjnch w łazience chociaż sama łazienka była czysta, mała kabina prysznicowa i słabe ciśnienie wody, przestarzałe meble i ubrania przechodziły smrodem starych meblo, śniadania powtarzalne

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Mariangela • couple • it
10
Un luogo magico con vista eccezionale sull’Etna e a due passi da Taormina
Pros:

Tutto perfetto: una posizione eccellente a pochi passi dal borgo di Castelmola, con una vista spettacolare sull’Etna che cambia ogni giorno e ogni sera. Un cielo stellato ogni sera dal proprio balconcino o terrazzino, cibo ottimo, camere ampie e comode, utilissimo il locale stireria e biblioteca accessibile sempre. Abbiamo scelto questa struttura per avere una posizione di appoggio per due giorni in modo da essere strategicamente tra Taormina e Piano Provenzana, ma alla fine abbiamo prolungato il soggiorno perché ci siamo innamorati di questo luogo.

Cons:

Nulla da segnalare, tutto perfetto!

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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452cg • Family • Belfast, Northern Ireland
10
Ciao Villa Sonia!
Pros:

Had a fabulous stay recently at Villa Sonia - the decor is quintessentially Sicilian...so pretty! We had a room with view of Etna and a large balcony. Room cleaned very day and daily fresh towels. No issue with the sunbeds and infact one of the days, the team put out more beds to accommodate guests. Very chilled vibe and it was a super relaxing stay. Hotel staff arr amazing and we were particularly grateful as we had to extend our stay due to the volcano eruption. They were amazing! Pizzas in the restaurant are fab! Lovely local wine and an all-round fabulous stay. There is a shuttle service to Taormina twice a day - bus stop for local public transport just across the street. Avoid taxi's - they are so expensive

2026-08-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Abbie • extended_group • dk
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jesus • extended_group • es
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • fr
5
Pros:

Le personnel

Cons:

Hôtel très vieillissant, piscine et aménagement piscine en mauvais état. Petit déjeuner de mauvaise qualité, le pire que nous ayons eu en Sicile

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

This was our 3rd time staying here , we always take friends here if they're visiting for the 1st time . We love the location , away from hectic Taormina , relaxing and a short hill walk to Castlemola town , then we walk across from the hotel and get the bus down to Taormina (5 mins)so we get the best of both , relaxing and hectic. It's a rustic hotel which I love and we have been lucky 3 times to get a room with a view of Mt Etna. There is also free parking

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Bas • family_with_children • nl
10
Uitstekend, netjes, goed ontvangen, super ontbijt en hele aardige mensen.
Pros:

De locatie

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Doralice • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

La vista, la location,

Cons:

Bello ma un po' datato

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee