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Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention center, near Isola Bella

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
Living room
Mountain view
Classic Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Located near Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car, Hotel Villa Sonia offers a warm welcome with its free breakfast buffet, poolside bar, and rooftop terrace. Enjoy local cuisine at Ristorante Parco Reale or unwind by the garden while your little ones have fun in the children's pool.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free area shuttle
  • Sauna
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Poolside perfection
A seasonal outdoor pool beckons with loungers, umbrellas, and a poolside bar. This hotel also offers a hot tub and a separate children's pool.
Local gastronomy
The restaurant offers local and Italian cuisine with al fresco garden-view dining. A cafe, bar, and free buffet breakfast enhance the experience.
Deep sleep delights
Cozy bathrobes and blackout drapes create a tranquil sleep environment. The minibar offers refreshments in rooms with curated, individual decor.

Room options

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Panoramic Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Panoramic Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 236 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Corso Umberto - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spisone Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Greek Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 73 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 143 min drive
  • Taormina Giardini Station - 17 min drive
  • Fiumefreddo Station - 20 min drive
  • Furci Station - 21 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Trattoria da Ugo - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Villa Sonia. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Ristorante Parco Reale, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a sauna, and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (EUR 7 per night)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (EUR 7 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station shuttle*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free local shuttle
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Ristorante Parco Reale - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
La Caverna Wine Bar - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 30

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 7 per night
  • Covered valet parking costs EUR 7 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Hotel Villa Sonia
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia
Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola, Sicily, Italy
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel Castelmola

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Sonia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Villa Sonia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 7 per night. Valet parking costs EUR 7 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Villa Sonia?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 100 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Villa Sonia and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Villa Sonia?

Yes, Ristorante Parco Reale offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and garden views.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around Hotel Villa Sonia like?

Hotel Villa Sonia is a short 14-minute walk from Monte Tauro and 3 minutes' walk from Castelmola Castle.

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, with a great selection of fresh food and pastries. (14 reviews)
  • The pool area was a nice touch, great for relaxation after a long day. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place to stay!
Barbara, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with supreme location Maybe a bit “outdated” Breakfast was very basic
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and good view with good service
Kiichiro, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views and really friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. The facilities are a little dated in places but didn’t detract from the stay. Highly recommend
Simeon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Villa Sonia - July 2025

Great stay. Good location. Amazing views. Lovely pool, sunbeds and poolside bar. Room comfortable and good size. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast good but not great, but Sadly couldn’t sit on terrace due to prolific wasp population!
9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!
rhonda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Situated in the beautiful village of Castlemola, this comfortable hotel offers unrivalled views of Mount Etna. Well worth getting a room with a balcony and mountain view. Breakfast was good and varied and the staff extremely accommodating. A few of our evening meals were taken at the nearby Caverna restaurant which is also owned by the hotel (with discount available for guests). A great walk down to Taormina was well worth the effort but keep an eye on the bus times as Taxis can be expensive. All in all, an absolutely delightful stay.
Gary, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place whit an amazing view.
Silvia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just a wonderful property. Great service from the staff. All very friendly and accommodating to your needs. Property is very clean. The breakfast was very good every day. It’s a short walk up to Castelmola which has some excellent restaurants and breathtaking landscape and shops. Grab a short bus ride into Taormina right outside of the hotel also. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Paula, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is about 20 minutes up a very steep and winding road above Taorimina so it's not convenient to go back and forth. The decor is dated, but the hotel has an old world charm and the setting is beautiful. The back of the hotel looks at Mount Etna and the wonderful pool faces it too. The breakfast was nice and had typical Sicilian pastries. They could update the decorations in the rooms and lobby.
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good spot above Taormina. Runs shuttle bus to the town. Rooms are OK. Our was a little run down with a loud grinding air conditioner, and a leaking faucet. The staff are very hard working both at the hotel and in the evening at the restaurant. Breakfasts are good, and the pool is very good. Good parking available across the street under ground. Easy access to Castelmolo by walking up some stairs.
George, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The views of Etna were breathtaking. The location in Castelmola was unexpectedly delightful, far from the crowds in Taormina, and peaceful after a hard day’s sightseeing and shopping. The journeys to and from the hotel were always exhilarating/terrifying in equal measure. You don’t need a car, but do need to be on top of timetables if you plan to rely on public transport.
Jane, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay at Villa Sonia. Could not recommend this hotel enough. The hotel was spotless, very large room (we booked the double with Etna views) Breakfast and hotel bar service was fab. Amazing location for exploring Castelmola and Taormina. A handy bus service operates throughout the day, just outside the hotel €3 return to Taormina centre (10/15 min journey) The hotel staff could not have been more friendly and really went out their way to make sure we had a good stay. Highly recommend the restaurant associated to the hotel a short walk up the road. A fabulous hotel for exploring the nearby sights or for relaxing and soaking up the sun (the pool area always had loungers free to use and was super clean/ tidy) Thanks for having us, we will most definitely be back! 😊
Olivia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Nabil, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

The previous reviews and high ratings for this hotel are extremely misleading. This hotel is old and dirty -- our room was filled with ants and smelt like cigarettes. We checked in at 1am and literally checked out at 8am -- 4 days earlier than expected. Not to mention the staff at the front desk was rude and inconsiderate upon check out. It is also very far from the town of Taoromina and inconvenient to get back and forth. I would not recommend this hotel at all.
Victoria, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Décoration désuète, prises électriques inopérantes. Salle de bain avec une douche très très vieille….et petite, vraiment pas digne de cet hôtel. Par contre vue exceptionnelle !
marion, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hôtel très bien situé. Ensemble satisfaisant

Chambre propre mais salle de bain vétuste. Très bon petit déjeuner hormis le café indigne d’un café italien.
laurent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and spacious room with fabulous view from the balcony. Shower was tiny and very dated. Lots of plumbing noises through the night disturbed our sleep. Breakfast decent with lots of fresh cake but the scrambled egg was watery and unappealing and many basic items such as bread often ran low and we had to ask to be replenished. Juice was awful. Lovely pool area with amazing view. Castelmola is lovely and the bus to Taormina stops directly outside the hotel. Overall a good stay.
neil, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Avkopplande vistelse i Castelmola

Rena fina rum med fantastisk utsikt mot Etna. Personalen överlag väldigt trevliga och hjälpsamma.Bra fukost med samma härliga utsikt. Finns inte mycket mer att begära. En plats man vill återvända till. Den tillhörande restaurangen serverade god mat och dryck.
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breath taking experience.

Most wonderful experience we were treated to an upgraded room to celebrate our 40 years of marriage. We highly suggest adding this breath taking experience the most perfect stay
Marvin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely hotel a bit of the way up the hill from Taormina. If you are a scaredy cat driver then this is not the place for you. L
Karen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Flott hotell, skuffende frokost

Vakker beliggenhet, herlig utsikt mot Etna. Fine bassengområder, stilfullt hotell med sjarmerende innredning i antikk stil. Hyggelig betjening. Frokosten var skuffende, lite pålegg, manglende påfylling og grønnkokte egg. Skjerpings! Anbefaler ellers varmt hyggelige Castelmola over Taormina som er overturistifisert og tettpakket som på et cruiseskip.
Einar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Veldig hyggelig personale, hjelpsomme og blie. God frokost, store rom og gode senger. Renslig. Vær oppmerksom på at det er en del veps på uteområdene.
Marte Emilie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk sted og de sødeste værter. Vi kørte rundt på Sicilien og det her sted var vores favorit. Perfekt til ro og afslapning og mulighed for ture i området.
Marin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A nice hotel close to the town. A bit of a hike to Taormina!
Christopher, 3-night trip