Hotel Ariston and Palazzo Santa Caterina

Breakfast, gluten free options, view, happy hour

Location fantastic,staff friendly and very helpful.We had an upgraded room when checking in, with balcony and sea view which was very nice,and made the hotel stay special.Breakfast very good with a good choice of foods and beverages.Pool very clean and a decent size for a good swim.All in all a great weeks stay,and I can recommend this hotel for a memorable trip to Taormina.

Lovely hotel in a amazing setting, there are a lot of rooms and guests. Restaurant was very good and well priced, good wine list (they do have wine by the glass) and wonderful views. Huge swimming pool and lounge area. Breakfast was good also. Staff were generally very good and helpful, restaurant staff were excellent and Jessica at reception was wonderful and very helpful. Location to the bus station right next to the hotel was fantastic. Buses to nearby locations, Giardini train and to Catania airport very convenient. Walk into Taormina is approx 15 - 20 mins. Other beaches can be accessed but reef shoes are advised.

The staff were fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. The property is in a perfect location if you want to travel, as it’s located next to the bus station. Taxi’s are not cheap, so bus/ coach travel a good option. Also, ideal when travelling to and from airport - coaches stop outside this hotel, so can save a lot of money. Taxi and car hire are expensive options. Breakfast is very good with a lot of choice. There are lots of amazing restaurants in Taormina, but having an evening meal at the hotel restaurant is recommended, especially the buffet nights - well worth booking. Eating is outside in the evening, in beautiful surroundings, with great live music (piano player) for entertainment. Again staff were amazing - special mentions to - Christian, Matteo, Ivan and Sandro - they went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.

When checking in, hopefully you'll find Jessica as she is amazing. She's kind, efficient and super helpful! Buffet breakfast is great too! Offers several breakfast options and excellent seating with sea views! If there, find Antonella and she will greet you with a smile and ask you what you need to make your breakfast a good experience! She is always smiling and has very positive kind attitude! Location is next to the Taormina bus terminal and offers several day Interbus buses to different nearby cities. It is also about 10 minutes walk from the hotel to Taormina center where you'll find piazzas, churches, shops, restaurants, never ending alleys, main city center street had plenty of pizzerias, restaurants, gelato shops and pastry and cafe shops!