Via Nazionale 137
Taormina, 98030 Nightly Rates(462.25 - 937.62)4 Star
Property Description
Idyllically located on the waters edge in lush, sub-tropical gardens, this charming villa was first built by a distinguished English family back in 1830 as their private residence. Transformed into a hotel in 1950, it retains a distinctive and almost personal character of its own with many pieces of original fine art and antique furniture, which enrich its classical ambience. The hotel has its own fine shingle beach directly below and the bay of Mazzaro is the perfect natural swimming pool. Within 200 metres is the cable car, which transports guests up to the ancient village of Taormina with its renowned Greek Roman Theatre. The 82 bedrooms and junior suites are air-conditioned with bath and shower, WC, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe, mini bar and small balcony or terrace, most of them with sea view. Two restaurants, 'Oliviero' and 'Sant'Andrea', piano bar every night and bar on the beach in the summer.
Amenities
220 AC
Air Conditioned
Airline Desk
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Balcony
Bar/Lounge
Barber Shop
Beach
Barber/Beauty Shop
Boating
Boutiques
Car Rental Desk
Conference Facilities
Coffee Shop
Concierge Desk
Currency Exchange
24 Hour Front Desk
Disco
Doctor on Call
Drugstore
Elevators
Express Checkout
Fishing
Florist
Exercise Gym
Hairdryers Available
International Direct Dial
Jogging Track
Kennels
Kennels
Guest Laundromat
Lounge
Maid Service
Mini Bar
Multilingual
Free Newspaper
Pets Allowed
Play Ground
Outdoor Pool
Bus Parking
Indoor Parking
Parking
Valet Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Safe
Sauna
Scuba Diving
Secretarial Service
Security
Smoke Detectors
Telephone
Temperature Control
Tour Desk
TV
Television with Cable
Wake-up Service
Wind Surfing
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Miscellaneous Information
Euro is the native currency.
82 rooms.
0 suites.
4 floors.
Directions
Fontana Rossa Catania Airport CTA 55 km, Punta Raisi Palermo Airport 300 km, Reggio Calabria Airport 60 km, Archeological Ruins 2.5 km, Communal Park 2.5 km, Greek Roman Amphitheatre 1.5 km
Guarantee Policy
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Cancellation Policy
Subject to the discretion of the hotel, the credit card provided may be charged if the reservation is canceled after the cancellation deadline has passed or if the guest fails to arrive. The cancellation policy will appear after selecting rate rules.
Restaurant Information
Restaurants
Gourmet Restaurant called 'Oliviero' which offers a selection of Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine. The Restaurant specializes particular in fresh fish and seafood dishes, with a rich wine list. Beautiful location on a terrace overlooking the Bay of Mazzaro. Restaurant 'Sant'Andrea', in the hotel, with large windows and view of the same bay, ideal for banquets, working lunches and events with local and international dishes.
Meeting Facility
Meeting & Conference Facilities
Meeting Room Name: Salone Oliviero Dimensions (In Metres) - Length: 13 Width: 6.50 Height: 2.77 Maximum Theatre Style Capacity: 120 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity: 120 Maximum 'U' Shaped Style Capacity: 80 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity: 60 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity: 120 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity: 120 Maximum Dinner ? Dance Style Capacity: 120 Does the room have windows for natural daylight? Yes Can these windows be effectively blacked out? Yes Description: Elegant meeting room with warm colours
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