Hotel Calipso

Hotels
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Independent
7.7 (7 reviews)
Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, Taormina, ME, 98039 , Taormina , IT
39-0942 896849

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Facilities

Elevator
Snorkeling nearby
Free breakfast
Pool umbrellas
Snack bar/deli
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking reservations required
Free breakfast (local cuisine)
Banquet hall
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront location and sea views
Very friendly, helpful staff with a family-like atmosphere
Large balconies facing the sea
Pool and pleasant restaurant (fresh seafood and unique boat service)
Family-friendly environment
Some rooms described as spacious and clean
Cons:
Outdated property and visible wear
Room maintenance issues: leaking AC, broken shower door, low/unstable water pressure
Uncomfortable beds and thin/noisy walls; small rooms for families
Low-quality/basic breakfast and extra charges for coffee/fruit/espresso
Noise from nearby construction and loud morning music
Difficult or limited parking
Broken/shared balcony locks

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Some guests described rooms as spacious and clean, though others noted the property is a bit run down; overall cleanliness is acceptable but not pristine.
Service
9
Multiple reviews praise very friendly, sweet and helpful staff and a family-like atmosphere; service is a clear strength.
Location
9.5
Consistently highlighted as excellent—right in front of the beach, near an old church in a genuine Italian area with sea views.
Room Quality
5.5
Several complaints about outdated rooms and maintenance issues (leaking AC, broken shower door, low/unstable water pressure), small/noisy rooms and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8
Good amenities for a family hotel—pool, pleasant restaurant with unique features and beach access, though some offerings (breakfast) are basic.
Value for Money
5
Guests felt the hotel did not meet expectations for the price paid; specific complaints about paying extra for items during 'breakfast' contributed to low value perception.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Mixed feedback: restaurant and fresh seafood service were praised, but breakfast was described as simple/low quality and some items (coffee/fruit/espresso) incurred extra charges.
Overall Experience
10
Despite maintenance and value issues, many guests loved the friendly staff, family atmosphere, location and unique restaurant experience, leading to a very positive overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:24

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Experience the delights of a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden. Indulge in complimentary Wi-Fi and a banquet hall.

Dining and Entertainment
Savor a delicious meal at the onsite restaurant or grab some snacks at the coffee shop. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar.

Comfortable Accommodations
Revel in 12 air-conditioned rooms with minibars and free Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer, and amenities include safes and desks.

When you visit Hotel Calipso in Taormina, your beachfront getaway awaits. Book now to enjoy the ultimate blend of relaxation and convenience.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 7 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 10
M
Maria Lucia
10
Pros:

Excelente localização e funcionários nota 1000

2025-06-25 • via Nuitee
J
Joana • family
4
Pros:

The staff is nice, our room was spacious and clean, right in front of the beach and in a genuine Italian area, unfortunately currently with a lot of noisy construction work.
The hotel needs serious updating, the air conditioning loses water, the shower has a broken door, low pressure and oscillating temperature, it's hard to find a parking space and the breakfast quality is really low, only the basics, without fresh local products. If you want fruit or an expresso, you have to pay extra. For what we paid and is showed in the pictures, we expected much better and don't plan to come back.

2025-05-02 • via Nuitee
J
Johan
4
Slitet och väldigt enkelt hotell
Pros:

Brukar inte gnälla, men detta är ett väldigt enkelt och slitet hotell. Vår familj med två vuxna och två barn fick ett litet och lyhört rum med en dubbelsäng och en bäddsoffa. Endast en hylla i garderoben för hela familjen samt trasigt lås till balkongen. Balkongen var delad med skärmvägg med gästerna intill.
Positivt var att hotellet hade pool att restaurangen var trevlig och att det var nära till stranden.

2024-06-24 • via Nuitee
T
Timothy
10
Family loved i
Pros:

Everyone was really nice and helpful. We enjoyed the stay

2024-06-15 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly • family
8
Pros:

The staff was very sweet and helpful. Loved that we had a huge balcony that faced the sea. Breakfast was nice but very simple.
Charged us to take coffee to our room which seemed unfair since it was "free breakfast". Beds were not so comfortable and they need more mirrors and plugs for a room that sleeps 4-6. Property a bit run down.

2024-04-06 • via Nuitee
M
Monique • partner
8
Pros:

Super vriendelijke mensen en voor een paar dagen goed te doen!

2023-09-15 • via Nuitee
T
Tina • friends
10
Pros:

Wonderful family hotel, every detail is made with love. Next to an old church, the view from our hotel room was amazing. The restaurant has fresh sea food and you can order a special menu, where they drive with little boats through the restaurant, the food is on them. Beautiful wooden handmade boats, the waiter then wears a captains outfit. The pool is filled with plastic toys to use and the beach is just right over the street. I only didn’t liked the loud music they were already playing in the morning. The staff is super friendly and you feel like you are living with an Italian family.

2023-08-08 • via Nuitee