Palazzo Santa Caterina - Taormina

Via Bagnoli Croce, Taormina, Italy, 98039show map
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Overview

Palazzo Santa Caterina is steps from Corso Umberto and features rooms with views over the park. Set in an ancient-style building, it overlooks Ionic Sicilian Coast and Century Park. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool with parasols, sun loungers, a poolside bar and a hot tub.

The hotel lies in the historical centre of Taormina within a 5-minute walk of Villa Comunale. This accommodation is within a 60-minute drive of Etna.

Take a walk near gardens and Mediterranean vegetation or reach the city center about 1 km away.

The hotel's stunning location offers to get to Fontanarossa airport in 55 minutes by car.

Rooms

Palazzo Santa Caterina features guest rooms with satellite TV, heating and a DVD player. Palazzo Santa Caterina offers a panoramic view to its guests. Every room includes a dishwasher and a kettle.

Eat & Drink

This property features buffet morning breakfast in the restaurant. You can dine in the terrace restaurant, offering specialities of international cuisine. Offering a variety of dishes, Dolmen and L'Incontro are about 250 meters away.

Services

Cars and bicycles are available for rent at this hotel.

Relax

Guests will benefit from a sunbathing terrace and a swimming pool.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Guest Parking

Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.

Year renovated:   2006.  Number of rooms:   146.

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Facilities
Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Paid parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Spa and relaxation

Solarium

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Car rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Medical facilities service
  • Newspaper service

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Buffet breakfast

Business

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

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Solarium

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view
  • Landscape view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Check-infrom 15:00-23:59FREECheck-out08:00-10:00FREE
Children & extra bedsAll children0 - 1 yearExisting beddingFREECotFREEAll children2 yearsExtra bedFREEThere are no extra beds provided in a room. 
PetsPets are allowed on request.
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Location
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • City landmarks
Taormina Cable Car - Via PirandelloTaormina Cable Car - Via Pirandello1000 ft
Corso UmbertoCorso Umberto2300 ft
Greek AmphitheaterGreek Amphitheater400 ft
Greek Amphitheater Greek Amphitheater 1300 ftVia Teatro Greco, Taormina
Villa ComunaleVilla Comunale1100 ftVia Bagnoli Croce
MazzaroMazzaro1100 ft Taormina, SicilyItaly
Public Gardens (Parco Duca di Cesar)Public Gardens (Parco Duca di Cesar)1100 ftVia Bagnoli Taormina
Villa ComunaleVilla Comunale1300 ft
Palazzo Corvaja Palazzo Corvaja 1700 ftLargo Santa Caterina Largo Santa Caterina
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L'IncontroL'Incontro700 ftVia Luigi Pirandello, 20
La BougainvilleLa Bougainville600 ftvia bagnoli croci, 88
Villa AntonioVilla Antonio800 ftVia Luigi Pirandello, 88
Trattoria da NinoTrattoria da Nino1200 ftVia Luigi Pirandello 37
DolmenDolmen700 ftVia Bagnoli Croci, 88
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Taormina - Giardini Naxos Train StationTaormina - Giardini Naxos Train Station3700 ft
Isola BellaIsola Bella1900 ft Taormina, SicilyItaly
Chiesa di Santa CatarinaChiesa di Santa Catarina1700 ftLargo Santa Caterina
Chiesa di San Pancrazio Chiesa di San Pancrazio 1800 ftViale San Pancrazio
Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romanoNaumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano1800 ftVia Naumachia
Chiesa di Santa CaterinaChiesa di Santa Caterina1800 ftPiazza Santa Caterina
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Getting around
Airports
Fontanarossa (CTA)29.5 mi
Train
Taormina Cable Car - Via Pirandello1400 ft
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Reviews
7.4
Very goodBased on  156  reviews
  • 8.2
    Fabulous

    I really like the breakfast. Unlimited breakfast. But somehow salty..Coffee, hot choco were excellent. 4th floor view was also breathtaking. The location from interbus bus stop is really really close. Just Next. That was best.

    The room somehow hot. Too much heater(Dry my face...).

  • 7.0
    Very good

    The location and extraordinary view on Taormine.

  • 7.8
    Fabulous

    The location of the hotel adjacent to the bus depot and also the cable car to the beach. The restaurant had a wide variety of foods for all tastes. Very helpful reception personnel - maps of locality and details of tours to be booked. Pool area secluded - pool very clean and helpful attendant.

    No complaints - had a great time

  • 6.2
    Good

    Handy location, stunning views, some friendly staff, reasonable food and very good room service

    Pool not children or non swimmer friendly. Jacuzzi often broken and freezing cold when in use. Room small and balcony tiny. No bar service after midnight

  • 8.2
    Fabulous

    welcome gift of sparkling wine, fruit & bottled water. Great value evening meal.

    would like in room internet available

  • 2.8
    Guest rating

    Reception staff very unpolite.He refused to disscus with us about the room which was under expectation.We left the hotel(meaning the anexe they gave us )after one day!

  • 8.2
    Fabulous

    Good bar with good entertainment at night , value for money. The hotel is situated right next to the bus station and you can get the bus from the airport for €7 as a taxi can cost €80

    The pool was extreamly deep! Also because we stayed in the annex building we had to climb a very steep hill to get to the main building of the hotel . This Hotel is not wheelchair friendly as has a lot of steep hills and steps.

  • 8.8
    Superb

    Great location close to heart of Taormina, park, cable car to beach & bus terminal for excursions

    For the price beds should definitely have been more comfortable

  • 7.4
    Very good

    Close to the city, excellent staff in the reception Thank you Maurizio and the nice lady who are more than helpful.

  • 7.8
    Fabulous

    Pleasant helpful staff, stunning balcony views, handy location for town shops and beach, good food and choice.

  • 5.4
    Guest rating

    After we complained on the second day about the standard of our room, the fifth room we were offered (yes fifth) in the annex to the main hotel was of a high standard. The four rooms in the main hotel were of a poor standard. The pool area was clean and a nice area to spend time in. Staff were helpful and courteous.

    Room quality in main hotel not four star. Carpets badly stained and generally an unpleasant odour in the rooms and hallways. Sound insulation between rooms almost nonexistent. On our first night I could actually hear the person in the room next door washing their teeth. Breakfast was included in our package but we only breakfast once due to the poor quality of the food provided.

  • 8.8
    Superb

    Location was just perfect, walking distance to everything, the cable car and the main via del Corso. Tucked up behind the main bus depot made it so simple to get on 1 bus from the airport and be delivered to the door. And it was still quiet. Being in the seperate building was a little strange, but nice and private and away from families and tour groups. My room was modest, but large size bathroom with a bath tub and air con worked well. Grounds were pleasant to relax in and the pool was a big plus as the sea water was really cold and full of jelly fish. buffet breakfast was very impressive, particularly for the inclusive price. And the views were breathtaking!

    Internet was only available in the lobby, but the ticket was for wifi so i could work off my laptop so that was good. Other than that, no complaints from me.

  • 9.0
    Superb

    This hotel was excellent. The location is the most convenient in taormina town. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the view from the rooms was fantastic. We had our own chairs , table, sun lounger and unusually for a european hotel, tea making facilities. The rooms are a good size and the air conditioning works very well , a must in the height of the summer. The hotel has a wonderful pool area including a jacuzzi and it is a wonderful place to relax. Highly recommended

    Only a tiny complaint . The rooms were cleaned very late in the afternoon so if you were at the pool you might end up lurking waiting for the cleaners to finish !

  • 7.4
    Very good

    The swimming pool of the hotel is good, clean but not very child friendly (it's too deep for most adults to reach the floor). The staff are knowledgeable on the area and are quite helpful. The best bit about this hotel is it is just at the end of the main streets of Taormina, close to the cable car and right next to the bus station. This is great because the main streets get incredibly busy and noisy, so it's nice to be tucked out of the way within a short walking distance. The breakfast has good choice, typical of what you'd expect in an Italian hotel.

    The pool "boy" isn't always around so it's difficult to get towels for the pool immediately, we waited around 20-30 minutes. The hotel isn't very friendly for people with lots of luggage as it's on a hill and there are a few steps which need navigating. However, it is worth the extra effort and it may be possible to ask for assistance with your luggage. The bathroom needs a drastic update. The shower is good, however they have old shower curtains, which let the water go onto the bathroom floor. The amenities provided in the bathroom are not comparable to other 4* hotels, very basic and limited. Beds aren't very comfortable.

  • 8.8
    Superb

    The reception staff were very helpful and keen to accommodate us- especially Maurizio. They gave us late check-out at no extra charge! The breakfast is excellent and the pool really lovely and relaxing. We have nothing negative to say about the hotel apart from all the steps to get to the entrance (from the bus station), but there is a temperamental lift if you prefer. The hotel is at 5-6 minute walk from the main Corso which is perfectly acceptable.

    Nothing - all very good!

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Highlights
Hotel Awards

According to guest reviews, the hotel has been rated as  Best Design Hotels in Italy

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Good to know
Check-infrom 15:00-23:59FREECheck-out08:00-10:00FREE
Children & extra bedsAll children0 - 1 yearExisting beddingFREECotFREEAll children2 yearsExtra bedFREEThere are no extra beds provided in a room. 
PetsPets are allowed on request.
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Getting around
Airports
Fontanarossa (CTA)29.5 mi
Train
Taormina Cable Car - Via Pirandello1400 ft
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