HOTEL VILLA ESPERIA, Taormina
About the Hotel
Dining
Set right on Mazzarò Bay, the 4-star Hotel Villa Esperia holds an 8.3/10 Booking.com rating and sits 100 metres from the cable car to Taormina's historic centre. The hotel offers a large panoramic seawater swimming pool with a poolside bar, plus a solarium, fitness centre, and 24-hour concierge and reception services. Rooms at Hotel Villa Esperia are spacious and well-decorated; some have balconies with panoramic Ionian Sea views, and high-tech room options include chromotherapy and customizable lighting. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A restaurant at Hotel Villa Esperia serves Sicilian specialities on a terrace, with a poolside bar and lobby bar for drinks. Guests can choose Italian, Continental, or American breakfasts at Hotel Villa Esperia. Discounted access to a nearby private beach is available, and Isola Bella, Mazzarò Beach, and Taormina city centre sit within a short walk or a cable-car ride. Family-friendly features include family rooms, babysitting/child services, and kid-friendly buffet and meals. Business guests have meeting/banquet facilities, while practical services include laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage, and a tour desk. Private parking, valet parking, and airport shuttle service are available on request.
Pros
Staff are repeatedly described in guest reviews as exceptionally friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
The breakfast buffet includes a rotating selection of pastries, cakes, eggs, meats, cheeses, cereals, and fruit.
Rooms are cleaned daily and come with air conditioning, a fridge, and a safe.
Small supermarkets, beach shops, and cliff-top restaurants are within walking distance.
Cons
No parasols are provided around the pool, so shade is limited.
The hotel sits on a curved road without sidewalks in places, so pedestrians walk close to traffic.
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through the beautiful Giardini della Villa Comunale gardens.
- Savor arancini at Da Cristoforo, a local favorite for street food.
- Visit the ancient Teatro Antico di Taormina for stunning views.
- Explore the quaint shops at Corso Umberto for unique souvenirs.
- Try the fresh seafood at Trattoria Da Nino by the beach.
Select your room type
- Classic Double or Twin Room2 persons19 sq. feet2 Single bedsAir conditioningHeatingroom details
- Superior Double Room2 persons24 sq. feet2 Single bedsAir conditioningHeatingroom details
- Superior Triple Room2 persons28 sq. feet3 Single bedsAir conditioningHeatingroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at EUR 20 per day.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Saltwater pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Solarium
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Dining Onsite
Mazzarino
Bacio di Dama
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews