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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Susan
8
Pros:

This is a large hotel with beautiful grounds and pool. It is definitely an older hotel in need of some work, but we were comfortable. Beds and pillows were comfy. The breakfast was very good…lots of variety. The pool area is lovely but when we were there it was closed often. When asked why, they said it had rained in the morning, but it was lovely and warm in the afternoon. They said they had sent the lifeguard home when it rained. The location is good…about 15 minutes walk to the centre of town and the funicular is around the corner. We couldn’t get parking on site but were sent to a place nearby. Complimentary cookies and a bottle of wine were left in our room. We had a balcony with a nice view.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
F
Felipe friends
10
Pros:

Staff very helpful, nice. Beautiful views. Unfortunately it was raining a lot, and could not use the pool. Area is very nice.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Katherine partner
8
Pros:

A lovely hotel, within 15 mins walking of the centre of Taormina. Nice pool and great varied breakfast. Some of the hotel looks a bit tired but it is clean.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Graham partner
8
Pros:

Excellent location for the bus station and a short walk to the town centre.

Lovely pool area. Very clean. Sicilian night highly recommended. Buffet and food very good.

Lots of steps around the hotel but the whole town is very hilly! Those with mobilty issues may struggle. Over-all, a very good hotel and enoyed our stay in beautiful Taormina 😍

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
G
George
8
Pros:

Beautiful property, needs an update, bathrooms and rooms

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn
8
Pros:

Neat and clean, but unfortunately the pool was closed when we arrived after a long day of travelling and would have loved to have a swim.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Terence
10
Pros:

Part of a fly drive around Sicily, this hotel has excellent facilities and entertainment. The village is a ten minute walk and not a flat walk but we managed it twice a day.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Shirley
10
Great location! Pool and close to everything!
Pros:

Would come back with no hesitation! Hotel was situated on a hill above the sea but with elevators it was totally assessible. Lovely pool, 2 min walk to the bus station that brings you to the train station for 1.1 euros! 4 minute walk to restaurants and 10 minute flat walk to Messina Gate which is where the beautiful streets with restaurants and shops are located. Just a perfect stay!

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
L
Leanne
10
Amazing hotel
Pros:

Amazing hotel and amazing service, the best location, great value, close to everything, will be going back

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
T
Tamari
10
Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 hi
Pros:

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 highly recommend 🙌🙌🙌

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Hasan family
6
Pros:

The hotel is in a very good location but driving there or renting a car is not a good idea. No where to park, even if you park at hotel's parking paying 20 Euro a day still getting in and out of the area is terrible. By the time we arrived at the hotel and found the hotel entrance it took us 2 hours and very stressful.

Hotel is in a very nice location and there is a nearby bus/coach stop if you need excursion.
Staff is good but the hotel definitely needs updating. doors, bathroom parts are falling apart.
There is too much noise, the noise from the bar/restaurant entertainment being the main contributor. There is no sound insulation so you will hear everything inside next door room and outside.
Breakfast was good.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Nicola partner
6
Pros:

Beautiful town but getting around is very hard

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
E
Elissa family_with_children
8
Pros:

The property was beautiful and the restaurant on site was great for convenient meals. We were traveling with a 2 year old and found the elevators quite cumbersome because you had to take multiple elevators to get to different areas. Also, didn’t love that there was no shallow end in the pool, only a small ledge around the pool.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Nathan partner
8
Pros:

Hotel is within 10 minutes walk to the centre of Taormina, and a 2 minute walk from the bus terminal, with a direct service to & from Catania Airport from the termina. Once in the town, there is an abundance of shops, bars and options to dine out.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
S
Shirley
8
Pros:

Beds are so comfortable.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
A
Andrea
10
Pros:

The pool is really nice addition, breakfast buffet was outstanding. I didn’t really love the fact that I had to walk a little distance to get to my room, having said that I had a lovely little terrace out front, which was nice.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Tracey
10
Amazing hotel location pool and breakfast
Pros:

Amazing hotel with amazing views. Best pool breakfast above and beyond

It’s right near the bus stop so you can actually catch the bus or one euro from the train station which we did not know a very simple location. Easy to walk to the centre.


The staff were incredible. Will definitely return

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Xavier family
8
Pros:

The hotel had the perfect views of the city and coast. However, it can use updating. My room was clean but the door was pilling and the furniture had stains/evidence of leaks from years of usage. Service was great and location is convenient.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Stephen
10
Pros:

Amazing views, polite staff . You have everything that is needed today relax & enjoy Sicilian foods & drinks.

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
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amanda family
6
Pros:

Hotel was in a great spot. Needs to be renovated room was very outdated.

2025-06-26 via Nuitee