Hotel Villa Belvedere

We love this hotel and have returned three times. The service is exceptional. Staff are delightful and look after us so well. Lunch around the pool is a joy. Views from there of Mount Etna and the bay are wonderful. Our room had everything we could wish for including a kettle, English tea bags and fresh milk!

What a beautiful hotel! The rooms are simply gorgeous—lovely, clean, well appointed and serene. Pool has a wonderful view of the sea and coastline, and there is a bar open all day for food and drinks. Breakfast buffet selection is very good—but you wouldn’t know that you can also order omelettes unless you saw someone else do it. That being said, the service in all the hotel was top notch. We highly recommend.

We booked a week at the villa rigamonti at this hotel. It was an amazing experience. The photos on the website do not do this place justice so I’ve put some in this review. The “villa” is very private, tucked away on the same level as the pool which made it very convenient for quick trips to the pool. It’s spacious, newly renovated with 2 full bathrooms and a full kitchen, and has lots of lovely outdoor space with a great view of the sea. The hotel itself is wonderful. Great location just a few minutes walk from the main strip. It’s very quaint and the pool area is to die for. Definitely recommend having a drink on the patio before dinner to enjoy the sunset. The service was great and everyone was lovely. Would definitely stay again!

Incredible. We chose this after the 4 seasons doubled their prices. Absolutely impeccable service and place. We spent a pretty penny on our rooms only to be welcomed with a superior villa upgrade. The hotel service was parallel none. Bravo! The pool was lovely. Will Absolutely do this place again and bring more people. Top notch. Bravo!

A gem of a Hotel! We found this hotel by accident after our ABNB did not work out and we are so glad! This Hotel is charming, clean and hospitable. The staff is friendly and the included breakfast is great. The room we had was huge with a balcony. The location is absolutely the best, located just a block or 2 from town. They arranged for a free shuttle to the beach also so we never had to move our car.

We had the most amazing honeymoon stay at HVB! It was our first visit to Taormina (which was gorgeous but sadly overrun by tourists in the daytime). Thankfully Belvedere was our SANCTUARY!! Every detail and moment felt like our private oasis. We had the most incredible room! The staff was off the charts and lined up an affordable private boat tour. We walked EVERYWHERE. What a gem is Hotel Villa Belvedere!

Incredible hotel with stunning views. Breakfast was wonderful. I'd like to highlight the wonderful Lucia, who helped me remove a tomato sauce stain from my favorite dress, she is an absolute saint and incredibly kind. Sending Lucia all my thanks and praise!

excellent location A few minutes away from town, which makes it really nice and quiet at night but then when you wanna go into town, it’s very walkable. The rooms were beautiful. The staff was super helpful and the breakfast was nice considering it was included.

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!