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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Taormina Cable Car

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In the heart of Taormina's historical district, Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers a serene retreat with a poolside bar, garden and spa tub. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind in the seasonal outdoor pool. With an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, bike rentals for exploring nearby Greek Theatre and free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £96
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Economy Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Greek Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Corso Umberto - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porta Messina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza IX April - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 58 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 118 min drive
  • Letojanni Station - 20 min drive
  • Taormina Giardini Station - 21 min walk
  • Alcantara Station - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bam Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Art Mediterranea Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪stritFUD - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pirandello - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Villa Zuccaro - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the Hot tub for a relaxing end to the day. A poolside bar, a seasonal outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 146 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

    • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (up to 10 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (EUR 25.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs EUR 25.00 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT083097A16SVKAHUQ
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

Ariston Hotel Taormina
Ariston Taormina
Hotel Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
Hotel Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina
Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina
Parc Hotel Ariston And Palazzo Santa Caterina
Parc Hotel Taormina
Hotel Ariston Taormina
Parc Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina, Sicily
Parc Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina Sicily
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Hotel
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Hotel Taormina

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 25.00 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina like?

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina is a short 9-minute walk from Taormina Cable Car and 9 minutes' walk from Corso Umberto. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, plentiful, and varied with many reviewers praising the quality and freshness of the food. (20 reviews)
  • The pool area was nice, clean, and relaxing with some guests describing it as amazing and beautiful. (12 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered excellent food and wine, with a magnificent breakfast buffet and convenient dining options. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort hotel very close to bus stop in truly lovely Taormina
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice view from the balcony, good location
Pasi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and had a great sea view
Fintan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming staff. Cleaning lady very friendly.
Helle Skov, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 hi

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 highly recommend 🙌🙌🙌
Tamari, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and amazing service, the best location, great value, close to everything, will be going back
Leanne, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good pool, beautiful view, excellent breakfast
Stine Büchner, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely hotel, within 15 mins walking of the centre of Taormina. Nice pool and great varied breakfast. Some of the hotel looks a bit tired but it is clean.
Katherine, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beds are so comfortable.
Shirley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Part of a fly drive around Sicily, this hotel has excellent facilities and entertainment. The village is a ten minute walk and not a flat walk but we managed it twice a day.
Terence, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel is within 10 minutes walk to the centre of Taormina, and a 2 minute walk from the bus terminal, with a direct service to & from Catania Airport from the termina. Once in the town, there is an abundance of shops, bars and options to dine out.
Nathan, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Neat and clean, but unfortunately the pool was closed when we arrived after a long day of travelling and would have loved to have a swim.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is nice once you find it and then traverse up the very steep hill to get there. Not great for older people that are unable to climb hills. The staff were very young and seamed to be in training. Parking is very expensive and around the corner down the steep hill. The room was okay, but the last room on the top floor for Expedia bookings! (See picture). Overall, we stayed in 8 hotels on our tour of Europe and this one was just average.
We were in 458 all by itself, the last room beside the elevator at the end of the hall, on the top floor. Expedia booking room?
Trevor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Pool and close to everything!

Would come back with no hesitation! Hotel was situated on a hill above the sea but with elevators it was totally assessible. Lovely pool, 2 min walk to the bus station that brings you to the train station for 1.1 euros! 4 minute walk to restaurants and 10 minute flat walk to Messina Gate which is where the beautiful streets with restaurants and shops are located. Just a perfect stay!
Shirley, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We had wished we were in the main building with some sort of balcony or view but our building was still maintained fairly well and we had a lot of space in our room! We really loved the area since it was very close to the cable car and to the historic city center. We also really loved the hotel for its views, terrace and views. It is important to note parking must be reserved ahead of time! And it is a short but hilly walk. There may also be a long walk to your room so that’s another note! The staff were all very friendly and helpful!
Kathryn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views, polite staff . You have everything that is needed today relax & enjoy Sicilian foods & drinks.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The pool is really nice addition, breakfast buffet was outstanding. I didn’t really love the fact that I had to walk a little distance to get to my room, having said that I had a lovely little terrace out front, which was nice.
Andrea, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location for the bus station and a short walk to the town centre. Lovely pool area. Very clean. Sicilian night highly recommended. Buffet and food very good. Lots of steps around the hotel but the whole town is very hilly! Those with mobilty issues may struggle. Over-all, a very good hotel and enoyed our stay in beautiful Taormina 😍
Graham, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

Alessandro Is the best bar tender in Italy, hands down. Great location.
anthony, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super beautiful view from the hotel and very nice staff. The hotel room does has thin walls so you may hear your neighbours late at night. The hotel was a convenient distance from the main town which was nice. Great stay overall!
Alissa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel location pool and breakfast

Amazing hotel with amazing views. Best pool breakfast above and beyond It’s right near the bus stop so you can actually catch the bus or one euro from the train station which we did not know a very simple location. Easy to walk to the centre. The staff were incredible. Will definitely return
Tracey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best place to stay
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here
Lawrence, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Mould in the room: there’s obviously been a leak somewhere. There was a damp smell also. There was also mould around the AC. Bathroom was very dated. Not sure how the hotel merits a 4 star. Bed had a noticeable ridge on the middle.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
ivana, 7-night trip