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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Isola Bella

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Taormina

In historical district.Within a 5-minute walk of this Taormina hotel, you'll find Parco Duca di Cesaro and Villa Comunale Garden. Taormina Cable Car and Naumachie are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 118 min drive

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

4-star hotel near Isola Bella
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Taormina hotel is smoke free.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 5 per pet, per day
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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, 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT083097A16SVKAHUQ

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is 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
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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Hotel
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Hotel Taormina

Reviews

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 897 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property, needs an update, bathrooms and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and amazing service, the best location, great value, close to everything, will be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamari

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 highly recommend 🙌🙌🙌
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hasan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very good location but driving there or renting a car is not a good idea. No where to park, even if you park at hotel's parking paying 20 Euro a day still getting in and out of the area is terrible. By the time we arrived at the hotel and found the hotel entrance it took us 2 hours and very stressful. Hotel is in a very nice location and there is a nearby bus/coach stop if you need excursion. Staff is good but the hotel definitely needs updating. doors, bathroom parts are falling apart. There is too much noise, the noise from the bar/restaurant entertainment being the main contributor. There is no sound insulation so you will hear everything inside next door room and outside. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful town but getting around is very hard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the restaurant on site was great for convenient meals. We were traveling with a 2 year old and found the elevators quite cumbersome because you had to take multiple elevators to get to different areas. Also, didn’t love that there was no shallow end in the pool, only a small ledge around the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds are so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xavier

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, polite staff . You have everything that is needed today relax & enjoy Sicilian foods & drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great spot. Needs to be renovated room was very outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YANG

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025