Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Stunning views
Exceptional service
Helpful staff
Great room quality
Cons:
Humidity odor in room
Disappointing restaurant experience
Expectation of cooked breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
9.78
Generally clean with good maintenance, but reference to humidity odor indicates room for improvement.
Service
10
Exceptional service noted throughout the reviews, with acknowledgment of attentiveness and welcoming nature of staff.
Location
10
Excellent location with stunning views of Taormina and Mt. Etna, highly praised by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
9.78
Rooms described as spacious and well-appointed, with notable upgrades and added features like outdoor hot tubs.
Amenities
9.78
Great amenities noted, though some reviews suggested potential improvements like a cooked-to-order breakfast.
Value for Money
9.78
Overall good value for the remarkable experience provided, but some guests hoped for more inclusions.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Breakfast was highly praised, but some restaurant experiences were noted as disappointing.
Overall Experience
10
Overwhelmingly positive experiences shared by guests, with few minor criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:03

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel with Panoramic Views
Villa Ducale offers breathtaking views of the sea, Mount Etna, and the Strait of Messina, making it a perfect retreat for travelers seeking luxury and tranquility.

Exceptional Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, unwind in the outdoor hot tub, or soak up the sun on the terrace with comfortable loungers, ensuring a truly relaxing experience during your stay.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Services
Indulge in a rich breakfast buffet featuring homemade Sicilian delicacies on the panoramic terrace. With a free shuttle to the town center and airport transfers available, Villa Ducale ensures a seamless and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Villa Ducale - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the entire amount of the original booked stay will be charged in the event of early departure.

Please note only small pets are allowed on request at the property.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTA

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 340 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.78
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.78
Amenities: 9.78
Value for Money: 9.78
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 10
A
Aiga • couple • us
10
Would definitely return again!
Pros:

The room was over the top. And the view, not enough words to describe the peace and tranquility of the sea view and the hillside. Such attention to detail. Housekeeping was phenomenal

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jean Philippe • couple • fr
10
genial
Pros:

tout
accueil par Juliana extra
vraiment très très belles prestations

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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andrea • couple • it
7
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
F
Fernanda • couple • ch
8
A vista é linda, o café é ótimo, o quarto é confortável, a recepção marcou tudo para nós o que era bem conveniente, para
Pros:

Vista, piscina, restaurante, café da manhã.

Cons:

Nas primeiras noites existia um barulho no quartos, provavelmente das maquinas de ar condicionado, reclamamos e no fim nos trocaram dr quarto e foi td bem.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

La vue, la décoration, la gentillesse du personnel, la piscine, le service navette, petit-déjeuner au top

Cons:

La chambre trop sombre la journée et une fenêtre sans volets, le lit d appoint trop petit pour un ado de 17 ans

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
S
Simon • family_with_children • gb
9
Boutique luxury hotel with a stunning view
Pros:

The location/view and facilities

Cons:

Charging €5 service charge to walk down a short flight of steps to deliver a tonic water to our room

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
6
A lovely view and pool but I wouldn't go again because of all the chargeable extras.
Pros:

The view was lovely, the breakfast buffet was good. Max, the breakfast waiter, was excellent.

Cons:

The suite was dark and the balcony tiny, though it did have a good view. I thought we would have more outside space and the living room was useless to sit in because it was so dark.
I was very disappointed that I paid 800 euros per night for bed and breakfast, yet any extras (such as an omelette or fresh-squeezed orange juice) were charged additionally. I feel they should have been included. Similarly, no water was provided gratis in the room and every bottle was charged for. And the car parking / valet service was an extra 25 euros a day. For 800 euros, I would expect not to have to pay additionally for water or breakfast extras, nor to park my car on the hotel property. This was all very disappointing.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
K
Koppány • extended_group • hu
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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ehud • couple • il
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • gb
9
Amazing rooms with private pool and balcony with unbeatable views (in the new section)
Pros:

The new section of the hotel is very nice. I was in a large room with a private pool, balcony and outside area to lounge in the sun. The room is well decorated and laid out. The view is breathtaking. I'd be surprised if you can beat it in the whole of Sicily to be honest.

Cons:

Only a very minor point, but communication with the font desk is not always straight forward from the room. Having tried using the room phone to make the odd request, I was asked to use the WhatsApp service instead. I then found this was often ignored. Not ideal and hopefully can be fixed, as otherwise the service is great once you get through to someone.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
F
Franck Gaillet • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Emplacement exceptionnel avec vue panoramique sur la baie et l'Etna. Jolie décoration. Personnel attentionné

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
K
km • couple • sa
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Our romantic Etna experience
Pros:

The whole experience was perfect, romantic and very comfortable. The food and wine was delicious. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Would we stay there again? Possibly! We love Sicily, we love Taormina but maybe we'd choose to be more central without having to use the very convenient shuttle every time we wanted a coffee in town. That's a matter of our choice as is the price, worth every penny for the position, the amazing views, the quality of food and wine and the comfort. And the staff were just fab. Thanks!!!

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
C
Concha • couple • gb
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
T
tom • couple • fr
8
Pros:

La vue à couper le souffle, le petit déjeuner d'une grande qualité et variété, la déco de la chambre, la navette pour le centre ville, le calme absolu, le dîner et l'amabilité du personnel.

Cons:

Le manque d''attention aux petits détails dans le service et le ménage. L' odeur d'humidité dans la chambre. Plomberie a besoin d'être vérifier.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
Y
YOUSSEF • couple • fr
5
Pros:

The amazing view, the quiet and infinity pool, the staff nice and helpful, the shuttle service were great.

Cons:

The breakfast was basic, the cost of the night vs the quality of the rooms.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • gb
10
Incredible stay, would 100% go again.
Pros:

The view was sensational, felt like we could see the whole of Sicily from our room. The room was spacious and well kept. The infinity pool was beautiful too.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
M
Marc • couple • nl
9
Italie op zijn best in mei
Pros:

Het is een heel mooi klein complex. Ontbijt op het terras met uitzicht op de zee en de Etna vulkaan is ongekend.
Ontbijt is top en avond eten wanneer er meerdere gasten zijn heel erg leuk en gezellig

Cons:

Je moet wel goed ter been zijn. Veel trappen. Bedden matrassen zijn wel wat hard.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • us
10
Gorgeous view, impeccably run boutique hostel- il miglior albergo a Taormina
Pros:

All of the staff that we met were enthusiastic, kind and friendly- Giuseppe's list of vegetable-forward custom cocktails are a must-try during your stay. At the restaurant, Fabio and Max were kind and attentive. Thanks Max for bringing breakfast to our room a couple of mornings :)

View from the front of our suite was sublime- we could've just sat at the table at the front of the suite and stared at the view from Villa Ducale for the entire four days that we were there.

Location is excellent- even in early May, Taormina was packed with day-trip tourists and it was really nice to be tucked away from the hustle and bustle of tourists.

Make sure to check out the infinity pool!

Cons:

No notes

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
M
Marina • couple • it
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee