Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

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Parchotels Group
8.2 (125 reviews)
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal, Taormina, ME, 98039 , Taormina , IT
390-942-643131

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Elevator
ATM/banking
Bicycle rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean hotel
Great location
Excellent service
Lovely pool
Cons:
Rooms need updating
Some noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
The hotel is clean, but some areas look tired.
Service
8.31
Excellent service reported across multiple reviews.
Location
8.85
Great location, within walking distance to the town center.
Room Quality
7.3
Rooms need an update, with some issues mentioned.
Amenities
8.33
Great amenities including a lovely pool.
Value for Money
8.29
Good value with excellent breakfast and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Breakfast buffet was outstanding and convenient dining options available.
Overall Experience
8.31
Overall positive experience with many highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:54

Property Description

Experience the charm of Taormina at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina, where comfort meets elegance in the heart of this historical district.

Recreational Amenities
Enjoy our seasonal outdoor pool and unwind in the soothing hot tub. For the adventurous, bicycles are available for rent, perfect for exploring the scenic surroundings.

Dining Delights
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant or opt for room service for a cozy night in. Don’t forget to indulge in a refreshing drink at our bar/lounge or the inviting poolside bar.

Convenient Services
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Our business center and laundry services ensure your stay is both productive and relaxing, while our roundtrip airport shuttle service takes the hassle out of travel.

Make your booking today and immerse yourself in the beauty of Taormina!

Important information:

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 11

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 5

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 125 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.31
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Katalin • solo_traveller • hu
10
Gyönyörű szàlloda hatalmas parkkal
Pros:

Gyönyörű hely, közel mindenhez. Nagyon finom reggeli nagy választèkkal, kedves, segítőkész személyzet.

Cons:

Minden tökèletes, egyedüli problèma, hogy a tiszta törülközőknek nagyon kellemetlen, szúrós szaga volt.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Paragyios • couple • gr
9
Pros:

Θέση

Cons:

Θόρυβος το βράδυ

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Tuula • extended_group • fi
6
Hotelli muuten hyvä, huone tukalan kuuma eikä ilmastointi toiminut.
Pros:

Sijainti oli hyvä. Aamiaistarjonta oli loistava.

Cons:

Huoneemme oli kuuma. Yöllä ei saanut kunnolla nukuttua. Ilmastointi ei toiminut ollenkaan. Me ilmoitimme asiasta monta kertaa, mutta ainoa minkä saimme oli pieni tuuletin.
Ystäviemme huoneessa puhallus toimi koko ajan ja viilennyskin parin viimeisen päivän ajan.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Boyleo • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location is

Cons:

A little bit dated but acceptable

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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alessandra • extended_group • mc
8
Bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Gentillesse du personnel , facilité de tout parking, visite centre ville , la vue

Cons:

Chambre un peu vieillotte

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Harry • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ana Catarina • couple • pt
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location, evening dining room and drinks fairly priced.Most staff pleasant.Pool and terrace areas.Lift to rooms.

Cons:

No mention of the hotel lift next to the bus terminus.We dragged our cases up Mable Hill.
Breakfast although we'll stocked was repeated each day.No omelette station, cold pancakes.
First few days of stay hotel room unbearably hot, communal AC not turned on.
At first made out it was a maintenance issue, then admitted it was energy saving.All well and good but it is advertised as having AC and we had paid for it.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • de
8
Schöne Unterkunft
Pros:

Die Lage ist ganz toll.
Frühstücksbüffet hat eine schöne Auswahl.

Cons:

Der Kaffee ist für Italien fürchterlich

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • de
10
Wir kommen wieder!
Pros:

Die Lage ist fantastisch!

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Melida • solo_traveller • us
10
Would come back
Pros:

Location, view even the food was pretty good.

Cons:

It's dated

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Cabrilo • couple • me
10
Pros:

The host was extreamly kind and gave us a warm welcome. The property is beautiful and near the bus terminal which is great. The view is amazing.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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KATHLEEN • couple • us
8
We had a wonderful time!
Pros:

The location was very beautiful! The staff was very helpful and considerate. Everyone was very nice and polite. Just a wonderful staff. They did everything to make sure we enjoyed our trip!

Cons:

We weren’t aware that the rooms have no air conditioning before June.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Quarto excelente. Enorme
Limpeza.

Cons:

Ar condicionado não funcionava
Quarto super quente

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • ch
5
Zentrales Hotel mit schwieriger Anfahrt, überteuert
Pros:

Die Lage ist top, das Personal am Empfang auch

Cons:

Das Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen, müsste dringend renoviert werden. Parkplatz kostet 25
euro/nacht, liegt zu Fuss ca. 10 min weg. Ist sehr hellhörig und auch in der Nacht sehr laut

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
8
Great hotel and location.
Pros:

Great selection for breakfast, good location to access Taormina main sites. Very helpful staff

Cons:

Due to the early season (Mid May) the air conditioning was not turned on and made for a less than comfortable nights sleep.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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pascal • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • fr
8
Pros:

L’emplacement , dans le centre de Taormine , et les terrasses de l’hôtel avec vue mer , aussi le parking à proximité
Mais la décoration des espaces est vieillotte et l’hôtel mériterait d’être rafraîchi
Par contre le petit déjeuner est varié et abondant

Cons:

Les chambres sont mal insonorisées , la salle de restaurant est très bruyante

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee