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Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property
Attentive staff creates a homey atmosphere at this welcoming hotel, with a rooftop terrace and convenient limo service to nearby attractions.

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Hotel Villa Sonia, near Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car, offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, savor local dishes at Ristorante Parco Reale, or relax in the garden while children splash in their dedicated pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Castelmola, Hotel Villa Sonia is connected to the convention centre. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Castelmola travel guide
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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030

What's nearby

  • Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.
    Corso Umberto
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taormina, Sicily - The castle of Monte Tauro Taormina Castelmola and sanctuary Madonna of the fort with blue sky
    Monte Tauro
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Catania Door (Porta Catania), old gateway in the Taormina town, Messina, Sicily island, Italy
    Porta di Catania
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Duomo in most popular sicilian resort Taormina. Aerial view. Townscape of Taormina with cathedral, square and the hill with other buildings.; Shutterstock ID 559433620; purchase_order: Comps; job:
    Piazza del Duomo
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • funivia cable car connecting taormina sicliy with lido di mazzaro italy; Shutterstock ID 4332784; Purchase Order: -
    Taormina Cable Car
    5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station
    19 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina)
    142 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante il Ciclope
    7 min drive
  • L'Arco
    5 min drive
  • Villa Zuccaro
    5 min drive
  • Luraleo
    5 min drive
  • Casa Niclodi
    10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Corso Umberto
Near Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre, Hotel Villa Sonia provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ristorante Parco Reale, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • A TV in reception, wedding services and scooter hire
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Private gardens, childcare services and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 30

Restaurants on site

  • La Caverna Wine Bar
  • Ristorante Parco Reale

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 30

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Hotel Villa Sonia
Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia
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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Is Hotel Villa Sonia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Self-parking is available for EUR 7 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 7 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Sonia located?

This family-friendly Castelmola hotel is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Castelmola Castle, Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. Fondazione Mazzullo and Taormina Roman Odeon are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, wonderful beds, large rooms, amazing views from balcony. Great breakfast. Shuttle service into Taormina a big plus. Really happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so very helpful - before and during our stay. They were very hard working too. The hotel is quaint and comfortable and our rooms had absolutely stunning views of Mount Etna! I would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Comfortable room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was just beautiful, the staff really helpfull, the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and quaint! Beautiful views, the pool Is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and good view with good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Staff & service

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
High up a mountain with crazy roads. We reserved a lesser room by mistake. The other units with a view looked spectacular! Good breakfast and great pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff friendly and helpful. 15mins drive out from Taormina centre but there are bus once an hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view in fairytale hotel on the side of the mountain overlooking the sea and mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Amazing Hotel

Lovely place perfectly positioned to explore Taormina , Etna and Messina . Breakfasts were excellent, lovely pool and staff incredibly helpful
View from the bedroom balcony
Castemola
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff in this facility were very nice and helpful. In particular Davide on the reception desk was very helpful, respectful and nice. The only issue I had with this facility is the parking was a little bit difficult because of the nature of the area which was very hilly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place, well kept. Nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the peaceful mountain atmosphere and the relative tranquility of the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable ambience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an amazing view of Mt Etna. The staff are very friendly and we enjoyed our dinner in the Caverna restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is amazing, so many antiques and curiosity’s to look at. Very much old fashioned style. Stunning views, quiet location. Book an Etna view room as away from the road. Lots of choice for breakfast and the hotel restaurant just up the road, La Caverna is wonderful. From the pool, reception and the restaurant staff I really can’t fault them. This really is a wonderful hotel. A short walk up a hill is Castelmola for beautiful shops bars and lovely for a drink in the evening. Bus stop outside hote 15 mins to Taormina. You can walk down if fit. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025