Hotel Villa Ducale

This hotel was perfect. The rooms were big and had a wonderful terrace. The AC in the room worked well. The bathroom was okay because the toilet is separate from the sinks and shower, which is nice so people can use them at the same time. However, it would be more convenient if a sink was added with the toilet. The new pool area opened recently. The book in the room says it opens at 9, but it actually opened at 10 every day. It should open earlier. The lobby and dining area are very good. Dinner was amazing, and breakfast had a great selection. The staff are all so kind. They also have a private shuttle that takes you to and from the town and hotel. Overall, the hotel is perfect. The view and location are amazing.

We stayed for 10 days at Villa Ducale and it was absolutely wonderful. Being so close to the city center, this hotel is very remote at the same time. Far away from the crowds of Taormina with a spectacular views and the most amazing staff. I believe that people make your stay special or not and Villa Ducale would never disappoint. Max and Fabio during breakfast would make you feel special guests as you are visiting their home. Santina, Giuliana and Daniel at the reception/concierge desk would answer any questions or book any possible or impossible requests. The shuttle drivers Rosario and Servio are super helpful and friendly as well. Thank you so much! We would definitely come back and would always highly recommend this hidden gem of Taormina.

The hotel has spectacular views and lovely common spaces. The staff is friendly and professional. Unfortunately, our Deluxe Room was a big disappointment. It was very small, even by European standards (barely room for the bed and two nightstands; not even room for a chair). Odors vented into our room from the adjacent kitchen. In addition, we were awakened early in the morning when the kitchen/dining staff went to work. (Notably, Deluxe is Not the lowest room category.) The room had a lovely terrace, but unfortunately there was construction going on in the building next door with workers hammering, etc all day long (even Saturday). Once they left, the terrace was peaceful and offered gorgeous views. We asked if we could move to another Deluxe room, but were informed the only other one available received even more guest complaints:( The hotel is in a peaceful area of Taormina. There's a shuttle that takes you into town, or you can walk. We used the shuttle in the evenings. Restaurant food is good. Maybe we were just unlucky in our room assignment, but given our experience, I would not recommend.

Emplacement très éloigné du centre ville (20 minutes de marche par des escaliers (600 marches) avec un dénivelé important.

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A truly wonderful hotel experience. Very helpful and hospitable staff, with great recommendations and assistance with reservations. Such a beautiful location, and quite peaceful.

Великолепный отель, персонал очень доброжелательный, готовы всегда помогать в любых вопросах, без нареканий, от отеля в центр города ходит шатл, очень удобно

Не во всех категориях номеров предоставляется питьевая вода, хотя отель 5 звезд.

We spent 3 nights in this hotel and booked a classic and deluxe room, the latter of which was upgraded to a design luxury suite. Staff was very friendly and we appreciated the well served welcome drink. The suite had a nice view on the strait of messina and a comfortable bathroom with huge shower. The classic room for our daughters was rather small but had a very large terrace area with sunbeds and a view on the Etna. The existing pool is rather small but very soon (still in August we were told) they will open an additional inviting infinity pool which will offer a much nicer view too as they are expanding the hotel with additiinal rooms. A pity it was not open yet when we arrived! It is the sister hotel of downtown villa Carlotta (same owners). Main difference is the location as Ducale is situated much higher offering a great view on the city. There is a staircase road from the Santa madonna dell rocca church nearby which takes you to the center of Taormina in less than ten minutes. The shuttle service from the hotel every hour of the day till 22:30 is a welcome service as taking the uphill road back to the hotel is a bit of an exercise in the heat but in the end we did it a couple of times as we enjoyed a small work-out. (The road is featured in the White Lotus filmed in Taormina when one of the guests goes for a morning run). Breakfast is served on the terrace with views on Mount Etna. Oh and the nearby Sarracena restaurant offers great food and views on the city at night! Overall we have very good memories of this hotel!

Beautiful

We as a Brazilian family considered an awesome hospitality. We had lovable days. Max and the breakfast team made us proud everyday. Thanks a lot.