Hotel Ipanema

Overall this a nice hotel in need of investment to bring it into the 21st century. The hotel is located in Taromina Mare, just a short walk from the beach. The main town of Taromina is located above up steap stairs or via the cable car. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Rooms:- The rooms are dated and run down, but are off a good size. Nice storage space is provided. A small balcony, with side-sea views from all rooms. The bathroom needs investment, the shower is weak and very dated. The shower screen was very loose, which put us off using it and we felt touching it would cause it to fall off. So we put up with a wet bathroom everyday. Dining area:- For a four-star hotel the breakfast should be better. Tinned fruit is a no-no for four-star. The coffee was also weak, not the high standard expected in Italy. When you enter the dining room you get shown to your table, higher standards which are not needed when the lower hotel standards let you down. Overall, this could be a good breakfast with better quality produce. The decoration of the place, just like the bar area can only be described as an retirement home. Poor area:- Split on two level; sun deck on on and the swimming pool on the other. The sun deck was of a good size and captures the sun well, being on the roof. It is a nice and quiet, relaxing area. The hotel has a rule of no outside drinks in these areas, but if you want to inforce this a pool bar should be provided, expecting guests to walk to reception, on the ground floor is a stupid idea. Overall, if investment was made, this could be a very good four-star hotel, but until that time, expect three-star.

September 10th-17th 2025. The Ipanema Hotel Taormina, Sicily is a traditional Sicilian Hotel with wood panelling. The rooms are spacious with wardrobe space, dressing table, mirrors, comfy beds. There are plug sockets and lights next to the bed. The bathroom is small but all modern plumbing and good lighting. All rooms have a balcony which has a sea view and the sun all day. They also have air con, a tv and a safe. The doors are locked with a real key. The rooms are cleaned daily with fresh bedding and towels. It has a bar and lots of comfy seating. The pool is rooftop and private (no other hotels look onto it) a sun terrace with lots of sun beds, changing room and toilet. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The hotel is situated just a few minutes walk from the village restaurants, pharmacy and mini market. (You can get freshly made sandwiches and essentials here). Also a few minutes walk there is the cable car to main Taormina town, (€10 return ticket) car rentals (€80 per day) and boat trips. It is also on a bus route. There are no paths on the small road and it is quite hilly but this adds to the traditional feel of being in Sicily. The beautiful Isola Bella is within walking distance with other beaches. Although these are busy pebbled beaches it is great for snorkelling. The views from all of Taormina are beautiful. You can also walk up the many steps to main Taormina town where there are gardens, markets and historical sites. We had an amazing holiday in a beautiful place and were totally satisfied with the lovely Ipanema Hotel.

gemischt, Frühstück für italienische Verhältnisse gut, das erste Abendessen sehr gut, das zweite Abendessen, von der Pilz-vorsuppe sehr gut , das Schnitzel war dünn und unzerteilbar, obwohl sehr gute scharfe Messer, wir haben sie zurückgegeben, es wurde nicht gefragt, und wir erhielten nichts anderes

die WC-Spülung tropfte zwei Nächte lang, trotz Hinweis erfolgte nur der Hinweis, "wir werden es dem Eigentümer mitteilen," an Schlaf war nicht zu denken, das Haus hatte noch die Einrichtung des Baujahres 1982, aber sehr sauber und gut gepflegt, die Matratzen waren neu

El hotel parecía de los años 70, tenía encanto, sobre todo la terraza y la pequeña piscina. También la terraza a la entrada del hotel. El desayuno estaba bien. Limpieza. Y buena atención del personal.

La habitación algo oscura, era un bajo.

I stayed here last week for a week with Tui with a friend. The staff are lovely and the hotel is in a great location. Stunning views from the balconies but the food is dreadful. We were half board so breakfast and dinner. Breakfast, tinned pineapple and there was some fresh fish but the pasta wasn't even good. There are no kettles or tea and coffee in the rooms and no water and the bar only opens certain times so not lots of options. When asked for a kettle they refused. The pool is okay, not many loungers and if you have mobility issues to get to the pool you have to climb lots of stars. Rooms basic and bathrooms really need updated and walls paper thin so you can hear TVs next door and people talk. Sorry would never want to stay there again.

Meget behagelig, hjælpsomt og imødekommende personale. God beliggenhed tæt på vandet og kabineliften op til byen. Vi kunne parkere foran hotellet, selvom der var meget begrænset plads

Hotellet er slidt, værelser spartansk indrettet uden køleskab, kaffe mv. Ikke til 4 stjerner. Begrænset udvalg i morgenbuffet. Vi fik et værelse på 1 sal, hvor udsigten ikke var så god.