Borgo San Biagio

It is only accessible by car, but it is in a very beautiful location with excellent views of Etna, the sea and Taormina. A wide range of Italian breakfasts, with a very pleasant restaurant where we had a good dinner. A very positive surprise was the owner who enriched our evening with his personality.

The room is simple, functionally furnished. Unfortunately the fridge didn't work, it just rattled, so we unplugged it. The well thought out exterior spaces seemed a little neglected.

Staff is great, very helpful and accommodating, area is beautiful, rooms are clean, air-conditioning is excellent, pool is well-kept, ample parking for cars, quiet location.

Restaurant could have been better, maybe because of struggles with staffing.

Great views. Location was convenient to reach, a bit tricky to find first time but close to key motorways and still in a tranquil spot. Staff were very friendly, food was good though could have had more salads and healthier options. Some nice family pets came to say hello. Pool was a fantastic size and always available (open to non-residents so sometimes a bit busier at the weekends but not that busy). Small private airfield seen from the accommodation - wasn't expecting this but interesting watching the small planes and helicopters set down and take off (not noisy or intrusive, bit of fun to watch).

Restaurant was open to non-residents so was noisier on some nights (eg sat) as Sicilians are late eaters and if your bedroom was on that side it was not quiet. Most days it was quiet, tranquil place to stay though even in August. An ice box in the room in the fridge would have been nice to keep drinks cool when having a drink on the balcony.