Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

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

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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Peter extended_group au
9
Pros:

We trained for Catania to Taormina - then bust from Station to last stop at bus Terminal - The walkway (and elevators) to the Hotel is from the Bus Stop car park - Easy walk into town or to the chairlift to the Beach. Comfortable spacious room with comfy beds. We stayed in the Palazzo Santa Caterina. Very generous breakfast > walk to the far end and get a window table to capture the views

Cons:

We couldn't see the water from our room.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Belliere couple gb
5
Overall good nice hotel with good links to the area, however food wasn’t anything special. The staff weren’t particularl
Pros:

The hotel was very central and made Taormina town easily accessible, it was also close to the beach cable cart and the bus rank. The hotel also had a very pretty exterior and lovely dinner and pool views.

Cons:

The breakfast buffet was okay but some of the food was quite dry and bland. I found the staff quite unfriendly and unwilling to help which was my main issue with this hotel.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple uy
7
Esperaba más
Pros:

Piscina y ubicación

Cons:

Podría remodelarse.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Zohar couple il
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Artur couple pt
6
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Matti family_with_children fi
9
Pros:

-

Cons:

-

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Diego Mariano couple ar
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Muy caro el parking, un poco viejo el hotel y en mal estado para ser un 4 estrellas

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Louisa family_with_children ca
10
Fantastic location and setting to make your Taormina stay extra special !
Pros:

The location, the friendly staff especially the breakfast staff, the pool area and the room was larger than expected with a spectacular view of the Ionian Sea

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Chiara extended_group it
7
Pros:

La struttura è in una bellissima posizione, comoda per raggiungere il centro in pochi minuti ed anche la funicolare. Personale molto gentile e camera spaziosa

Cons:

La struttura è un po' vecchio stile, avrebbe bisogno di essere rinnovata per sfruttare al massimo tutte le sue potenzialità. Basterebbe poco per renderla davvero perfetta

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Elīna extended_group lv
8
Laba atrašanās vieta
Pros:

Laba atrašanās vieta. Plaša ēdienu izvēle brokastīs.

Cons:

Slikta skaņas izolācija

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children se
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Salvatore couple it
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Marianna couple it
10
Hotel e soggiorno eccellente! La struttura è molto bella con personale gentilissimo!
Pros:

Colazione molto varia e assortita, dal dolce al salato! Le torte e i vari biscotti buonissimi.. non erano prodotti confezionati ma preparati direttamente da personale dell’hotel

Cons:

L’altezza della piscina e la vasca/doccia della stanza

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sarahjane couple gb
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sabine couple de
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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leslie samy couple il
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Siobhan couple ie
8
Pros:

Good location and good value for money

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Lidia couple it
6
Rapporto qualità-prezzo molto svantaggioso, struttura che necessita un rinnovo complessivo
Pros:

Location centrale ma tranquilla

Cons:

Parcheggio al prezzo di 25 euro (non indicato al momento della prenotazione), camera estremamente rumorosa a causa della colonna di scarico adiacente e non insonorizzata (ad ogni sciacquone tirato pare di avere una cascata sopra il letto - una volta segnalato alla reception la risposta è stata semplicemente “è normale, è un problema di tutta la struttura”
Struttura che necessiterebbe di un restauro complessivo
Colazione molto varia ma nel complesso di scarsa qualità (caffè fatto con macchinetta)

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
7
Pros:

The location is fabulous.

Cons:

The hotel is dated and although I booked as an individual is basically a package holiday hotel, which I was not aware of.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee