Hotel Villa Belvedere

Hotel Villa Belvedere is our favorite hotel in Italy and in July we had the chance to go back. We had a wonderful time at this beautiful hotel. One of the best times of the day was the breakfast with a great and tasty buffé with all sorts of salty and sweet delicatessen, fruit, cheese. My son loved the pastery with wild strawberries, while I preferred the rye bread and ricotta cheese. What makes this place special is that it has been owned by the same family for generations and it has character and personality which reminds you of staying in a beautiful home with books, pieces of art and chess boards. The view over the bay is stunning and the lush of the garden with jasmine and lemon trees makes it very special. We had lunch by the pool nearly every day and tried different pasta as well as regional dishes such as melanzane alla parmigiana (baked eggplants with tomato sauce and cheese); pesto alla siciliana, and tiramisu. We enjoyed our stay and can really recommend this special place. It is beutiful situated, next to the public garden, away from the crowds in Taormina and yet just a few minutes by foot to reach the center when you want to buy something or go out for dinner. Our warm thanks to the friendly and helpful staff and the management. Who knows, we might be back again.

This hotel is truly magical. The staff is kind and welcoming, the pool is beautiful and rooms are stately. Upon arrival, the manager offered us coffee or a granita and told us about all the places we should visit in Taormina. The breakfast is delicious and the kind waitresses are always asking if you’d like another cappuccino, espresso, or coffee. The pool is stunning, pictures don’t do it justice. Our room was lovely and quiet. When we wanted to stay an extra night, they made it happen. The poolside lunch is also wonderful and we felt so relaxed throughout our stay. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay.

We stayed for 3 nights. The staff were beautiful welcoming and accomodation. The location was perfect walking distance from everything. We were able to park our car easily. We recieved an upgrade and had a beautiful villa which was very dreamy. The beds and amenities were high quality. Highly recommended. Oh and the breakfast was scrumptious.

Good friends recommended this hotel to us and they didn’t steer us wrong. We planned to stay 2 nights and what luck we had that a third night was available thanks to Roseanne at the front desk. She was incredibly helpful, gracious and made us feel welcome. What a room with a view! Very comfortable bed and linens, immaculate throughout and fabulous bathroom. The staff was incredible, especially Rita at the restaurant, the bell staff and the parking valet. Great place to park and leave your car. Location is perfect - 5 minute easy walk through the beautiful public garden to the town. We will definitely come back to the Belvedere.

My niece and I had three glorious nights at Hotel Villa Belvedere. This place is an absolute gem. The property is beautifully decorated with classic Italian charm, and the views of the sea from pretty much every corner were simply stunning. The entire staff is incredibly warm and attentive; they always greeted us with a smile and went above and beyond to help with recommendations and reservations. Thank you to everyone at the hotel for making our stay wonderful and a memorable experience. We hope to have the chance to return someday.

We loved our stay at Hotel Belvedere! The hotel is in a great location to walk into town and it’s very easy to get a taxi down to the beaches or train. The property and rooms are nicely designed and well maintained and the pool is excellent. Lastly all of the staff is so kind and attentive. This hotel is an excellent option for a visit to Taormina.

The best hotel we have stayed at. Perfect location - a short walk to the centre of Taormina. All the staff were very friendly & helpful. Breakfast- great choice & delicious. Amazing views from the pool. We had a fantastic stay & really relaxing week.

Perched on the hillside overlooking the sea, the hotel has a charm that comes from being built 120 years ago - solid, spacious, and beautifully finished. Its floors tumble down the hillside, surrounded by an abundance of greenery. The breakfast choices are many, and excellent, and the staff are very friendly and efficient.

Absolutely stunning location, beautiful breakfast. Plenty of spaces beautifully decorated. We stayed in the Rock Suites, worth every Penny. Special staff, especially Joshua.

beautiful hotel. quaint and special. staff friendly and so helpful.very professional. throughly enjoyed our stay

This is a truly special hotel in one of the most special towns in all of Europe. Taormina is of course sensational and Hotel Villa Belvedere offers the very best of what you can find in the area. It's a little out of town, but the walk through the public gardens or via the teatro greco make for a lovely stroll into the main area (do know, however, that if you are looking for something near the main tourist strip, you will likely walk 10-15 minutes to get there). Overlooking the waterfront by the pool with an Etna spritz is really an unforgettable experience, as is the incredible breakfast, the excellent staff and the comfortable albeit somewhat cramped rooms. One caveat to all: we had requested interconnecting rooms or something adjoining when we booked months in advance. The manager assured us he would do his best. They also offered a family villa for the price we had paid for the 2 rooms, which we should have accepted (we didn't, and we ultimately wish we had, despite the fact that the view was not as special - you can really enjoy the view any time in the breakfast and lounge areas, or by the pool). When we arrived, the best they could offer were rooms nearly 8 doors apart. We worked out a favorable compromise and they were really very willing to work with us, to their credit. But, if you are hoping for truly interconnecting rooms, you will not find them here. The garden suite has sufficient space in the living room for two twin beds (but the garden area is full of mosquitos and frogs, so both unusable during the day and evening and noisy at night), or perhaps the villa rigamonti would be a worthy alternative. We managed to make do with a small suite that had an extra twin bed, which they augmented with a second bed for our young kids. It was perfectly adequate for us. Ask for room 65 if you are in a similar situation and wish to pay for just 1 room but have your kids nearby). All that said, the service is very special, the location is stunning, the beds very comfortable. The breakfast is unmatched and Taormina itself is simply not to be missed.

I can't say enough about this hotel! The staff from Maria, to Joshua, to Antonella and Marco and the little older man at night were EXCEPTIONAL! They made not only my Husband's birthday and our anniversary special- they went over and above for us! The room, the view, and the hotel in general are outstanding- I honestly felt like I was staying with my family. The staff made sure everyday we had amazing places to eat, shop, and tour. I do admit my Husband and myself are a very "high maintenance" people and they met every requirement we had- massages, hair appointments, makeup appointments, and our laundry was done to perfection! I would highly recommend if you are visiting Taormina this is where you need to stay!