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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Isola Bella

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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
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 18 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 16 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Located in an annex building
  • 20 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Greek Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Villa Comunale Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 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

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 58 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 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
  • ‪Osteria da Rita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Al Grappolo d'Uva - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪stritFUD - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina puts you within a 15-minute drive of Corso Umberto and Isola Bella. 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 travelers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 146 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 20.00 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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 check-out. 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 20.00 per day

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 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, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT083097A16SVKAHUQ

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 to 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 22 lbs 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 20.00 per day.

Is 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 check-in 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 onsite 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 Corso Umberto and 9 minutes' walk from Taormina Cable Car. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Room
Service staff
View
Breakfast
Towns
Lobby
Ocean view
Parking
Walking

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

This is a large hotel with beautiful grounds and pool. It is definitely an older hotel in need of some work, but we were comfortable. Beds and pillows were comfy. The breakfast was very good…lots of variety. The pool area is lovely but when we were there it was closed often. When asked why, they said it had rained in the morning, but it was lovely and warm in the afternoon. They said they had sent the lifeguard home when it rained. The location is good…about 15 minutes walk to the centre of town and the funicular is around the corner. We couldn’t get parking on site but were sent to a place nearby. Complimentary cookies and a bottle of wine were left in our room. We had a balcony with a nice view.
Susan, 3-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

8/10 Very good

The hotel had the perfect views of the city and coast. However, it can use updating. My room was clean but the door was pilling and the furniture had stains/evidence of leaks from years of usage. Service was great and location is convenient.
Xavier, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Comfortable hotel to stay with a nice ocean view. Room is large and well furnished. Parking is difficult especially with luggages.
Siqun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property facilities & view very central
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were Lucky enough to get a room with a veranda! The most beautiful view of our month long Italy trip. Breakfast was like a royal buffet. Wonderful stay!!!
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Air condition didn’t work well and was SO NOISY! Bed was AWFUL! No real greeting when arriving and no personality when checking out. Never was asked how our stay was or even a ‘Hope you stay again’ Would never recommend this hotel. The only thing good about it was the location to town and the view from our room
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, very close to town centre, amazing staff,could not fault them at all,extremely good service, food at the hotel restaurants outstanding, outdoors areas beautiful and kept in great shape
Luisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay at Ariston

Amazing stay. Great room with stunning views. Super friendly staff on reception, catering and cleaning. Fantastic breakfasts. Lovely setting well looked after.
Andrew, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location and amazing views of the ocean
Isabelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel , Great staff , Great location and amazing facilities! Ideal for 7 days and Taormina just amazing! Urge people to visit this unique Hotel!
Rajdeep, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

We would definitely stay again. Very beautiful hotel with great yard and pool area, perfect location next to main bus terminal and beautiful view!
10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel

We loved it here, traditional Italian hotel, very spacious, lovely pool but it is deep, we had a sea view which was spectacular and had a large lovely light room, good breakfast really friendly & helpful staff and piano in the evening, it’s about 15 mins to walk up to the centre so may be abit much for anyone with walking difficulties. It isn’t modern but I’m glad it isn’t, for the price it’s excellent. cable car to the beach and it’s at the bus station with lots of options including tour buses, it’s quite an event going up & down the winding roads on them!
Lindsey, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a brilliant stay here, with a beautiful room on the fourth floor, that had a great view. The hotel is a great location just next to the bus station, cable car and a short uphill walk to the town which is handy when it’s hot outside. Great location!
Mark, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great view from our patio. The breakfast was excellent. Shopping and dining was nearby.
James, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views from dining areas

This is a reasonably priced resort style hotel with a lovely ambience. The weekly Sicilian Night was fantastic with a feast of Sicilian food and live music. Terrific breakfasts as well as open air terrace dining. So glad we chose to stay here.
Rosaria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Completely fantastic hotel . Stay here if you can

I rarely if ever give reviews but this place deserves a top notch review. The location is perfect , the views are above and beyond spectacular the service was excellent … the pool was perfect… the concierge was extremely helpful. I have only praise for this hotel.
Andrea, 2-night trip