Hotel Villa Sonia - Taormina

$$$$||View on mapTaormina, ItalyVia Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Italy, 98030|
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Hotel Villa Sonia - Taormina
Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Italy, 98030·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff9.2
Location9.1
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.5
Free WiFi8.5
Who stays here
Couples64%
Families23%
Groups12%
Solo1%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Staff9.2
Location9.1
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.5
Free WiFi8.5
Who stays here
Couples64%
Families23%
Groups12%
Solo1%

4-star hillside hotel with panoramic views of Mount Etna

Rooms & Suites

Hotel Villa Sonia Taormina offers 44 rooms, each with a private balcony or patio and air conditioning. Rooms come with satellite TV, a bathroom with slippers and bathrobe, and daily housekeeping. Select Etna-facing deluxe rooms provide direct views of the volcano from the terrace.

Dining & Cuisine

The panoramic restaurant serves traditional Sicilian cuisine with views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel's own vineyard supplies the house red wine served at the adjacent cave restaurant La Caverna. The on-site bar stocks a large selection of fine wines, and special diet menus are available on request.

Wellness & Recreation

The outdoor swimming pool overlooks Mount Etna and the Mediterranean, surrounded by Mediterranean gardens. Spa facilities include a sauna, hot tub/Jacuzzi, solarium, and massage treatments. Guests also have access to a small gym and shared lounge with outdoor fireplace.

Location & Transport

Hotel Villa Sonia sits below the historic hill village of Castelmola, a 5-minute walk from its main square and restaurants. A complimentary shuttle runs three times daily to Taormina center, and the public bus stop for Taormina is directly outside the entrance. For those driving, accessible parking is available for a daily fee.

Experiences & Activities

The hotel organizes themed dinner nights and tours about local culture, with a tour desk booking excursions such as EtnaPeople volcano hikes and Godfather site tours. Guests can rent bicycles, join walking tours, or hike the trails around Castelmola. Babysitting services and a children's pool make the hotel suitable for families.

  • Location: Hillside above Taormina, 5-min walk to Castelmola
  • Rooms: 44 rooms with private balconies, Etna view options
  • Dining: Panoramic restaurant & La Caverna cave dining
  • Wellness: Outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub, solarium
  • Transport: Free shuttle 3x daily to Taormina, bus stop outside
  • Activities: EtnaPeople excursions, themed dinner nights

Licence number: 19083015A200443,IT083015A12EHY6PHG

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:8
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed1 Single bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • With view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Massage

Beauty treatment

Solarium

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel Villa Sonia

💵 Lowest room price 93 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 72.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Fontanarossa, CTA

Location

Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Italy, 98030
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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Italy, 98030
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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Italy, 98030
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Piazza Sant'Antonino 1
Castillo de Castelmola
260 m
Piazza Sant'Antonino 1
Piazza Saint Antonio in Castelmola
230 m
Church
Chiesa di San Nicolo di Bari
300 m
Church
Chiesa di San Giorgio
330 m
Restaurant
La Caverna Wine Bar
70 m
Restaurant
Ristorante Parco Reale
60 m
Restaurant
La Taverna dell' Etna
310 m
Restaurant
Bar Turrisi
290 m
Restaurant
Panorama Di Sicilia Restaurant
330 m
Restaurant
Antico Caffe San Giorgio
200 m
Restaurant
Snack Bar Ohana Cosmopolitan
410 m
Restaurant
Pier De Cat Bistro
220 m
Restaurant
Trattoria Il Vicolo
270 m
Restaurant
Pizzeria Menta e Peperoncino
300 m
Restaurant
Le Mimose di Falanga e Santamaria
370 m

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FAQ about Hotel Villa Sonia

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia?
During their stay at the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia guests can visit Piazza IX April (1.9 km), The Odeon (1.8 km) as well as Porta Messina (2 km) among others.
Which landmarks are closest to the lovely Hotel Villa Sonia hotel?
Guests of the lovely Hotel Villa Sonia hotel can visit Castillo de Castelmola Castle (around 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Piazza Saint Antonio in Castelmola placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to Hotel Villa Sonia?
Bus shuttle which will take you to Hotel Villa Sonia with a 55-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia?
Guests of the 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-bar Pier De Cat Bistro offering Mediterranean cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia.
What is check-in and check-out time at the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia hotel?
Guests of the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 07:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia?
At the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia hotel comprise?
The lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia hotel offers such room types as Classic Double Room, Deluxe King Room, and Superior Twin Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia?
Most rooms of the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia include a patio and a balcony as well as complimentary wireless internet and a satellite TV.
Does the staff at the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia will help you in Spanish, English, and Italian.
Are there any business facilities featured at the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia?
For business travellers the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia offers a meeting room and a conference space as well as a work desk and a xerox.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia?
The 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia includes such facilities as currency exchange and a tour desk, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Does the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia feature any spa facilities?
Pampering amenities in the lovely 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia include a solarium, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities.
Do you have a pool at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.
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