Castello San Marco hotel & spa

We celebrated our 48 th Anniversary to a lovely bottle of sparkling. Our Romantic Room with a sunken tube and spacious shower. Our room 122 was directly off the large pool. Breakfast is Eggs Royale and a generous selection of Italian Breakfast items.Dinner was Michelin Quality with beautiful presentation and a diversified wine list. Private parking is provided. Beautifully Landscaped Gardens. 25 minute drive to Taormina and 1 hour drive to Catania. Randazzo is a thrilling drive thru vineyards and views of lava fields and Mt. Etna. The entire property speaks to an “Old World Elegance “ As a hotel owner I can say Well Done!

We had the most wonderful time at Castello San Marco! |It is a real jewel offering great comfort, relax and most of all authenticity and a beautiful surrounding park available to all guests. Important to add the warm hospitality we experienced from everyone we have interacted, showing professionalism and a genuine interest to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Special mentioning the beautiful lounges and communal areas, the swimming pool, the ease of access to the beach, the super delicious breakfast, the amazing restaurant ... and absolutely everyone, Flavia, Marco, Carlo, everyone at Castello! Thank you!

From collection in a golf buggy from the car park to the excellent restaurant this is perfection on the coast outside busy Taormina. Bungalows in the garden provide peaceful accommodation and first class facilities. The hotel is close by the water but the real attraction is the beautiful garden.

We recently stayed at Castello San Marco Charming Resort & Spa, and it was an unforgettable experience! Traveling with an infant can be challenging, but the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. They were exceptionally accommodating, thoughtful, and genuinely friendly, which made our stay feel like a true getaway. The property itself is stunning—a perfect blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Every corner feels like a postcard, making it an absolute dream for those who love Instagram-worthy spots. From the beautifully landscaped gardens to the enchanting architecture of the castle, it’s hard to take a bad photo here. The bar is fantastic built in an old wine press. The restaurant, however, was the real highlight. The food was hands-down the best in the area—fresh, flavorful, and authentically Sicilian and the service was impeccable. For families or couples looking for a serene escape, Castello San Marco delivers on every level. Whether you're relaxing by the pool, indulging in the spa, or savoring their gourmet dishes, it's a place that leaves a lasting impression. We’re already dreaming of our next visit!

My family and i just returned from a fabulous 10 day break. This small boutique hotel was charming, picturesque and enchanting, as the property is steeped with history. The service was fantastic, the staff were attentive and really made our stay even more extraordinary. Flavia, at reception made sure we were very looked after and ensured all our reservations outside the hotel were booked. The pool area was wonderful as was the private beach. The level; of service by the pool staff , CLaudio and Carlo made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend a stay here, and one that you will thoroughly enjoy.

This hotel is exceptional. I’ve stayed here multiple times and the property is so beautiful— across from a great beach. The staff are phenomenal— each and everyone one has an added value to the property. I’ve worked closely with Flavia booking reservations, and she has been wonderful in every way. The entire front desk staff is always smiling and have a great sense of humor. I’ve had the honor of meeting the owner, Grazia, who is full of great stories and beautiful inside and out along with the entire family. This property is a must!

What a treat to be able to spend a few nights in this beautiful oasis. The minute we arrived. Marco greeted us and The lovely ladies at the desk were welcoming friendly, helpful, professional. Every inch of the property was beautifully maintained and gave us a great sense of being in historic Sicily feeling like royalty . The restaurant which we ate at two nights was a surprise ,Michelin star food, cleverly and tastefully each course was delicious. Wine list was full of beautiful Sicilian wines and a showstopper was having a very special cocktail made right at our table. I have had the good fortune from working so hard my life to stay at many four and five star hotels around the world and this will not disappoint . Our room was so comfortable, tastefully decorated & beautiful I didn’t want to leave the room . The beach was just steps away, and we swam in the beautiful Ionian Sea , the hotel is a destination, (we did go winetasting during the day at Benanti an excellent tour and tasting) hotel definitely worth a stay if you need to relax and want to be pampered -oh, and the swimming pool was magnificent along with serving cocktails and food poolside.

Great rustic hotel, with a real family run feel. We stayed for about 5 days at the end of July 24 and really liked this hotel. Felt authentic Sicily and a very beautiful setting. The real hidden gem is the restaurant, which is Michelin star quality. Just amazing food. ||The pros:||Beautiful hotel and grounds.|Good location for Taormina and East coast towns.|Friendly staff and management. |Amazing restaurant. |Pool area is fantastic and pictures don’t do it justice. |Good private beach area. |Good parking. ||Possible improvements:||A casual dining option in the evening would be useful. It’s fine dining or off site eating. Wouldn’t suit all kids. |The rooms we booked were garden suites and whilst nice enough and spacious, it could do with some updating. Specifically, the bed wasn’t huge and the shower a bit dated (other rooms might be different).||Overall, 5 out of 5 seems fair. Better than the 4 star rating suggests.

This was the second hotel we stayed at on our trip to Sicily. We started in Taormina, and had planned to stay up there the whole time, but we ended up booking too late and avails were pretty limited, which landed us here. Luckily, we had a car anyways, because you definitely need one to get here. It's about 15 minutes from Taormina proper, and a few miles off one of the main roads. The vast majority of the rooms, if not all of them, are not in the castle itself. That we did not know, but it did make sense once we got on the grounds. We checked in and got a key that weighed about 5 pounds, and walked to the back (well, technically the front?) to get to our little unit. It was a good size, comfortable, just not super bright most of the day. It's a fairly large property for Italian standards, and the grounds themselves are incredibly lush and very well maintained. The included breakfast was delicious, and on top of what was laid out, you could order pretty much anything you wanted. We definitely made the most of that. We only had lunch there once, and it was decent - it was by the pool and the menu was pretty limited. But, the drinks were good and the bar always seemed to be open. Speaking of - the pool is gigantic. I loved having a diving board and didn't find the area crowded at all, though we were here in May, so just on the cusp of high season. The beach is not a beach as you might normally think of one. We had to walk through woods and across a dirt road to get there, and there are no chairs, no towels...nothing. We did briefly dip in the ocean but only spent a grand total of 5 minutes there. So if you want as-expected beach vibes, this is not your spot. We only hit the pool for 2ish hours most days as we had a lot of other things planned, but it was a nice place to relax in between all of the walking. Our only issue was an exploding toilet. I won't go into too much detail, but we got home on our second night and it was very clear what should have remained in the septic system exploded out and all over the suite. Luckily (1) our stuff, save for a pair of my flip flops, was fine and (2) they immediately moved us to an even better room. No harm done, the staff handled it really well. Overall, nice spot. The car is a must, the beach is a no-go, and the breakfast is tops.