Taormina Garden Hotel in Taormina, Sicily

The hotel offers a relaxing garden with tables, chairs, and sun loungers set 50 meters from the sandy beaches of Taormina. Guests have private access to a public beach via a staircase within the property, and beach umbrellas and towels are provided in the room. On-site facilities include a bar, a restaurant serving dinner, a snack bar, a coffee house on site, and a vending machine, plus services like room service, packed lunches, and grocery deliveries.

Each air-conditioned room is furnished with wrought-iron beds, a safe, and satellite TV, and includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms are quiet despite proximity to the reception and breakfast area, and some offer small window setups. Allergy-free rooms, heating, and a tea/coffee maker are available, along with daily cleaning service and extra bedding upon request.

The hotel sits 50 meters from Taormina's sandy beaches and 200 meters from the cable car station that takes guests up to the city center, 5 km away. A bus stop 200 meters from the property offers a €2.50 return trip to town, while Isola Bella beach is a 7-minute walk along the street. Messina harbour is a 35-minute drive away, with ferries connecting to Italy's mainland.

A buffet-style breakfast is served daily with sweet and savoury products, including fresh fruit, pastries, scrambled eggs, cheeses, and a variety of coffees. Dinner is available on request, with a set two-course menu for €27 prepared by chef Angelo, who also handles breakfast and bar service. Special diet menus, kids' meals, and wine/champagne are offered, and the ingredients include vegetables from the hotel's own garden.

Spa and wellness packages include full-body massage, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, and hair styling services from a personal trainer. Guests can rent bicycles, join cooking classes, or participate in walking tours and bike tours exploring local culture. Reusable beach kits (umbrella and towels) are provided, and sun umbrellas, outdoor furniture, and a sun terrace are available in the garden.

Location: 50 meters from Taormina's sandy beaches

Garden: Relaxing garden with sun loungers and shady seating areas

Dining: Home-cooked Sicilian dinners by chef Angelo (€27 set menu)

Wellness: Full-body massage, facial treatments, and personal trainer

Family: Babysitting/child services and kids' meals available

Parking: Secure on-site parking (€15 per night, bookable)