Residence Terra Rossa Taormina
Location: Via Bongiovanni 12, Taormina, it
Star Rating: 8.9 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Spectacular Views: Enjoy breathtaking sea views from our terraces and relax in our outdoor pool surrounded by a lush garden.
Fully-Equipped Apartments: Choose from a variety of apartments with sea, pool, or garden views, all featuring a kitchen or kitchenette and a dining area for your convenience.
Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions such as Taormina Cathedral and Giardini Naxos, with easy access to Catania just 50 km away.
Experience seaside luxury at Residence Terra Rossa Taormina and book your stay now!
Important Information
A surcharge of EUR 25 applies for arrivals between 20:00 and 22:00. From 22:00 until 00:00, late check-in costs EUR 50. Arrivals after 00:00 are not possible. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 23, 2026 until Sun, Mar 14, 2027
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Car hire
- Solarium
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Lower bathroom sink
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Shallow end
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Cooking class
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Swimming nearby
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Beach toys
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Apartment - Split Level
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The spacious apartment features a washing machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 6 beds.
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Junior Suite
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of a kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and an electric kettle, is available for cooking and storing food. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this suite also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment's standout feature is the private pool. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this apartment also offers a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Apartment with Terrace
Featuring a terrace and garden views, this apartment includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a sofa.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Sea View (5 Adults)
Featuring a sea-view terrace, this apartment includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a sofa.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Studio with Patio and Sea View
Featuring a sea-view patio, this apartment includes a sofa bed, a kitchenette, and a dining area.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Sea View (4 Adults)
Featuring a spacious terrace with sea views, this apartment includes a kitchen with a microwave and washing machine, a living area, and a TV.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Small Double Room
Featuring a balcony with garden views, this room includes a small kitchenette corner.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Studio with Patio and Garden View
Featuring a patio and garden views, this apartment includes a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Suite with Terrace
Offering a private terrace, this suite features a flat-screen TV, private entrance and electric kettle.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Small Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting outdoor furniture, this double room also offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Dea (10/5): -
- Jesper (8/5): - Meget imødekommende personale god service generelt , god morgenmad mod betaling. Centralt beliggende mellem Taormina gamle bydel og strand . Man skal dog være godt gående for at bo der da der er meget trapper op og ned . Sengene kunne godt være bedre
- Tine og Claus (10/5): Helt fantastisk sted med god betjening og en udsigt som er helt ekstraordinær smuk - Helt fantastisk placering og udsigt man kun kan drømme om. Høflig og venlig betjening og lejlighed som var ren, funktionel og godt indrettet! Varmeste anbefalinger! Ingen kritk! Men mange trapper :-) Solsenge var lidt hængekøjeagtive og krævede lidt akkrobatik at ligge på maven i.
- Rebecca (9/5): Lovely petit self-catering studio not far from Taormina centre - Lovely garden. Lovely views. Nice pool.
Kitchenette had fridge/ kettle/ hotplate.
Little balcony and clothes airer were useful.
You can do laundry and dry for 20E The website describes parking on the road, but there were not many spaces, so it's best to let Terra Rossa know you're bring a car. It's 20E per day to park on site and 10E per day to park in nearby carpark. Very narrow (2 way) road to get to the residence, so you need to be a confident driver.
Not a great place for those with mobility issues, as it's a steep walk up or down to get to the main tourist areas (but most of Taormina will be similar)
- Julia (10/5): Julia - Piękne miejsce, cisza, spokój, apartament z niesamowitym widokiem na morze, piękny ogród, basen i wygodny materac na łóżku, co się nieczęsto zdarza. Wszędzie blisko do miasta i morza. Pomocna obsługa, pełne wyposarzenie kuchni i łazienki. Polecam w 100 procentach Nic
- Michał (9/5): Naładowanie baterii - Położenie i widok z werandy Monotonne śniadania
- David (9/5): -
- Nicki (10/5): - We loved the setting, the view, the pool, and the landscaping and beautiful plants - it gave the place such a lovely feel. Everyone was incredibly helpful and friendly, and we loved the location between the beach and the town. Perfect and would definitely come again Nothing!
- Alexandre (9/5): -
- Susan (10/5): -
- Roxane (9/5): Au top - Super établissement accueillant et très bien situé Peu d’isolation entre les logements et sensation d’humidité
- Maxime (10/5): - - La vue exceptionnelle
- Le soin apporté à la décoration des chambres
- Le jardin arboré magnifique et resplendissant. Le propriétaire des lieux l’entretien avec un zèle qui mérite admiration.
-la propreté - Des équipements dans leur «jus » parfois un peu vieillot.
- Ondrej (9/5): -
- Inès (10/5): -
- Gauthier (10/5): Idéal et reposant - La vue, les terrasses et la végétation extraordinaire
- Nikolay (9/5): Nice experience for families - Really quiet,a lot of trees,perfect location between the centre and the beach The breakfast buffet doesn’t worth it,there is no safe at the rooms
- Christoph (6/5): -
- Vihra (9/5): Unique experience! - The unique view of Isola Bella and the see, the garden maintained with aesthetical care , diversity of plants and typical local fauna! For hikers the steps to the centre are plus! Some supply of water left beforehand on arrival!
- Jemma (10/5): Brilliant views and rooms - We booked last minute due to issues with our original accommodation. The staff couldn’t have been nicer when they heard it was our honeymoon and did everything to make sure we had a great stay. Lovely views, rooms and breakfast.
- Aiden (10/5): -
- Karolina (10/5): -
- Firma (9/5): Es war schön, der Ausblick einzigartig! - Die Ruhe inmitten des herrschenden Trubels. Das Frühstück ist sehr einfach aber Preis/Leistung war OK!
- Tennyson (10/5): - The photos barely do the place justice - it is even more breathtaking than we were expecting! Check in was seamless and the place was perfectly private yet warm and welcoming. We didn’t get to use the pool but it too was stunning with unbelievable views. We didn’t mind the walk at all, but be prepared for a good, steep walk up to town or a steep walk down to the beach. Otherwise you can pay for the cable car if preferred.
- Jeroen (10/5): -
- Jagoda (9/5): - Piękny ogród, przemiła obsługa. Czyściutko Mimo pełnego wyposażenia kuchni i ekspresu do kawy. Zabrakło nam kilku torebek herbaty i kawa.
- Stephen (9/5): Amazing views! - Very comfy bed! Amazing views! Nice pool. Conveniently located to get to the town or the beach. Hot water tank a little small, so not great for multiple hot showers. But you didn't really need that when it's hot.
- Emilce (8/5): - The garden is very beautiful The bedding
- maria laura (10/5): -
- Gabriele (8/5): -
- Kurt (9/5): Exceptional Hosts and great choice for our trip - Staff were great and friendly with lots of tips, advice and assistance plus able to purchase beer, wine, water and some snacks at the front desk. Rooms are big, nice kitchenette, plenty of room with great views and relaxing pool area. No TV or screen to connect a device when chilling in the morning or night - European AC limits kept the room a bit warmer than we'd like but that's many places there. It's Taormina so you either stay up top or at the bottom - this is a great place in between but did require extensive walking downhill or uphill to visit the beaches or the old city or take taxis so something to consider.
- Melanie (10/5): Perfect - The view was amazing and facilities perfect for all our needs Nothing happy with everything
- gabriella (10/5): - Really lovely hotel, perfect location, walking distance to the cable car up into town or you can take the stairs. Walking distance to Isola Bella beach. Lots of steps around the area. Lovely pool and facilities to relax all day. Would return
- Robert (9/5): -
- Albin (8/5): - Trevligt poolområde och trevlig personal.
- Amy (8/5): We absolutely loved our week in Taormina. Residence Terra Rossa is perfect if you want the option of having your own spa - Location was great - between Isola Bella and Taormina town centre. Fantastic views, lovely pool. Apartments had everything we needed, good AC and comfy beds! Nothing! Too hot to do much walking so we had to get a few taxis which were expensive. We had a hire car but left it in the car park because it’s so hard to drive around Taormina
- Margaret (8/5): Very enjoyable - Beautiful gardens and pool area No hand towel in kitchen area and the shower in 24 was slippery and uncontrollable when first put on
- Andra (10/5): - The garden!
- Tiana (9/5): - Lindas vistas buena ubicación Las camas muy duras 😔. El check out 10 am 😔
- Patricia (10/5): Belle résidence à Taormina - Très belle établissement avec une magnifique vue sur Isola Bella. Le petit déjeuner était délicieux avec vue sur la mer. Rien
- Oxana (10/5): - Super
- Philippe (5/5): Nice place with a great view, but not worth the price. - The view and location are good (beware if you are with kids or elderly people, you need to either take the car or many stairs to go up to Taormina center). The garden is nice, with plants and a relaxing atmosphere. The pool is also a really nice plus. Our apartment looked good in photos, but in reality it was dated and had a strong humidity/mold smell in the bathroom, forcing us to keep the window open even in November.
The worst part, though, was the customer service. It felt like they were fed up with tourists and just didn’t care. When we questioned why our Booking.com rate was nearly 80% higher than the price on their own website — after they told us booking through the platform was fine — the owner’s daughter brushed us off with a cold “That’s not my problem, call Booking.”
Her attitude made us feel not just ignored, but openly disrespected. No attempt to understand, no apology, no gesture of goodwill, nothing.
Overall: you pay for the view, and that’s where the value ends. Definitely not worth it unless you snag a last-minute discount.
This experience left us with no trust in the property.
Would not recommend.
- Libby (8/5): Gorgeous view and cute comfortable spa ious villas - Amazing location! Sewage smell
- Augustas (8/5): A little better than average - The outdoor area is beautifully landscaped with plants, the view from the terrace amazing!! The apartment’s equipment is rather average and somewhat outdated (for example, the moka kettle is not suitable for the induction stove), and there were no complimentary tea or coffee. The sound insulation in the apartment is not very good. The breakfast experience was poor as well (the milk was expired, and the juices didn’t seem fresh). Perhaps this is due to the end of the season, but overall there was a noticeable lack of attention to detail.
Not very comfy bed and huge pillows (not the best option for me)
- Tim (9/5): -
- Annett (10/5): -
- Noelle (9/5): Parfait - Vue magnifique avec le lever du soleil
- Josef (9/5): - Friendly staff, good position, possible free parking. Beach and town in walking distance
- Martin (10/5): - Traumhafte Aussicht.
- Simon (10/5): Beautiful place with spectacular views and so chilled - Idyllic location, away from the traffic and with spectacular views from the poolside. Easy and free parking 50m up the road, as per photo(recommend parking there and carrying bags down).Whole residence was so chilled, we instantly extended our 2 night stay by another 3 nights. Beautiful and well maintained grounds. Panoramic walk down to beach or up to the town.
- Ulf (9/5): -
- Leonie (9/5): -
- Michal (6/5): -
- Nathalie (10/5): Fantastisch! - De locatie was perfect. Mooi uitzicht over de zee, strandjes op wandel afstand en ook het stadje Taormina was te voet te bereiken (of met een kabelbaan voor wie wil). Zwembad was proper en leuk voor de kindjes. We kregen goede adresjes om te gaan eten.
- Roey Kahlon (8/5): Beautiful view with unfriendly service - Beautiful place in front of an amazing sea view. the stuff was not so friendly at the reception desk. Kitchen can be better equipped. there is a plenty of parking place but it's always about the money, very sad...
- Rafał (10/5): -
- Karinita_P (10/5): -
- Thomas (9/5): Traumhafte Lage, tolle, gepflegte Anlage mit wunderschönem Blick auf das Meer - Wunderschön gelegen auf halber Höhe zwischen Strand und Stadt, sehr gepflegte Anlage mit tollen Pflanzen und sensationeller Aussicht auf das Meer, schöner Poolbereich, sehr freundliches Personal. Zimmer mit toller Aussicht und viel Privatsphäre Das Bad ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen
- Martina (7/5): - Nice area, beautiful pool and view. Comfortable bed. Bad waterpressure in shower and bathroom sink. Especially shower, took at least 5 min before there was warm water and not much water came,difficult to wash my hair. The door felt unsafe, it was thin and plastic and only the outer half of the (double) door was lockable.
- Zuzanna (10/5): - Exceptional views and a garden. The hosts highly accomodating and friendly. Excellent value for money and far from the noise of Taormina. Nothing. The kitchen might need some refurbishing but we werent using it at all really.
- Daryl (7/5): Nice friendly place in a great location with amazing views. - The location was great. Located between the main town and the beach below. It is a bit of a hike up stairs though. The food for breakfast was good but maybe s bit over priced for what it was. The reception and breakfast staff were good, helpful. The hard floors meant we could hear a lot of noise from neighbours with children up early in morning dragging chairs around every day. Maybe a sign to tell people to avoid nougat before 10am would be good.
Food was nice of a little pricy.
Not sure why by pool was freezing. The sea was warmer as was a local river of snow melt.
We did need to keep asking for toilet paper. Not sure 3 rolls for a week for two people was going to do it.
- Clive (7/5): Very enjoyable, super breakfast which was great value for money - It’s position close to the town and the beach and the beautiful views from the Terrace Free parking was referenced on Booking.com and whilst if you read the detail it was referring to a public car park up the road, and that wasn’t clear on an initial read . Parking on site was a substantial additional cost which I think should be made clear. The hosts accepted my point and didn’t charge me, but I think the situation should be made clear before people book.
- Andre Genovese (8/5): - The venue is surrounded by nature, with amazing views and a really nice pool. I liked the fact that you're away of the crowded town, but at the same time not too far. It is very easy to walk down to the cable car to get to centre, then it's also very easy to walk down from the centre to the hotel. Staff were very helpful.
- Nancy (7/5): Beautiful Views but maybe not the best location if you don't like steep steps - The hotel grounds were beautiful, and the views were stunning! Room very spacious and lovely outdoor patio where we could sit and admire the views. The location of the hotel was tricky, we walked into town the first night but it was so steep and so many stairs so wasn't a comfortable walk when your dressed for the evening its about 20-25 minutes, so we ended up getting a taxi for 15 euros and walked back. Also there was no facilities for drinks or food (except breakfast) at the hotel, so we had to venture out and again very steep steps to get to the bottom where the shops are, only 100 meters but very steep! Even to get to the cable car you have to walk these steps and for a couple its similar price to a taxi. Round the pool there were chairs that was comfortable but did miss having a sunbed!
- Richard (8/5): Nice garden apartments close to beach. - Lovely apartments in a garden setting with amazing views. Close enough to the beach and Taormina centre but down a dead end road so you avoid the traffic. The pool area and flower beds were lovely. The apartment could have been cleaned better, it was dusty. A few more kitchen utensils like wooden spoons and nice wine glasses would be useful.
- Andreas (10/5): -
- santiago (6/5): - Las fotos son mas lindas de lo que es. Todo es medio antiguo. Olor q humedad en el cuarto
- kingstown (7/5): Nice hotel with amazing views and gardens. - The view of the beach and sea is quite spectacular as the hotel is on a high location. The gardens around the rooms and pool are really lovely and so well kept. The location is between the town centre and the beach areas. Can walk to either (see comment below). The rooms are a good size with comfortable bed. There is also a seating area just outside the room with table and chairs. Walk to beach is via many many steps down so would not suit people that are not fit. Also the walk up to the centre of town has many steep steps so again might be difficult for some. Also not possible to use the Gondolas to beach or to town as no stop in between where hotel is. However you can walk to both in about 10 minutes.
There is also a very basic kitchen and small bathroom. The bathroom needed some updating and looked quite old.
- Susanne (9/5): -
- Anastasia (8/5): -
- Selina (10/5): Beautiful view! Lovely room, very spacious and easy enough to travel around. -
- Michael (10/5): Wonderful stay in a quiet, beautiful setting. - We had a great stay at Terra Rossa, which was a beautiful, tranquil retreat away from the over-crowded streets of central Taormina (even in what's supposed to be shoulder season!). While, yes, there are a lot of stairs to get either to the beach or into town, we welcomed the exercise and very much appreciated the distance from the crowds. The room, lobby, and pool area were clean, beautifully-decorated, and quiet. Everything was great!
- Aileen (9/5): -
- Carnese (10/5): -
- Maria (10/5): Beautiful people and Island can’t wait to visit again in the future - Beautiful location. Lots of steps either you can walk down to the beach or up to Taormina shopping and town centre, you are located in easy walking distance of both. The view from our villa ,which was number 1 , was amazing looking out to sea and over to Isola Bella. It was all good
- Michel (10/5): - Localisation et aménagement du site exceptionnels.
- Matthew (8/5): Super relaxing but access to wider town not ideal for all - The location is in a very quaint part of town with very very little people or car traffic - this provides a very relaxing environment in and around the pool......... which was excellent. Rooms were sizable and having the kitchen was a benefit as allowed drinks and food to be enjoyed on your own private balcony. I would have no objection to returning but there are a few things to be mindful of - none of which are to do with the property itself, just a bi-product of the benefits:
- Other than breakfast, there is no food at the hotel while there are only drinks available when reception is open.
- The nearest shop is either 300 stairs up or 300 stairs down (best one IMO is down - great bakery and fresh meats & cheeses)
- Your restaurant options are also either up or down - one option is to walk down for a drink / dinner then take the cable car up (€6) for drinks / dinner and then walk back (~15 mins)
- caroline (8/5): Fabulous view and garden. - The view was amazing.
The garden was wonderful. There was no information in the room such as WiFi password and breakfast information.
- Serene (10/5): Great property, stunning views, great pool area, and amazing recommendations from Giovanni! Just go! - Giovanni gave us the best recommendations, and every single one was amazing! The location is stunning, and the views are immaculate. The pool area is so welcoming and comfortable, with ample seating areas for all guests... the room is spacious, with a kitchen and living area, as well as a mini patio right outside the room. It has resort vibes and we really loved staying there! I would have liked for the towels to be changed, at least every other day, especially the bath mat that tended to get soaked every time we showered. Other than that, there's nothing I would have changed!
- Caroline (8/5): - Fully equipped room, pool, air con. Location is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues, but otherwise very good.
- Alena (10/5): -
- Alex (9/5): Excellent hotel, with spectacular views, but get yourself to the gym first! - Our apartment ("Room 39") was set away from the main collection of rooms round the pool, so it was very quiet. The apartment itself (2 double rooms, living room, galley kitchen and bathroom) was a little cramped for the 4 of us, but not bad, and certainly very clean and functional. But the main thing - the joy of it - was the large sunny terrace to the side, with its exceptional view over the bay to the mountains beyond. Truly spectacular - made our holiday! (See photo) PS. The pool and main sundeck are as good as they look in the pictures, and the staff are very helpful. Most speak passable to good English. PPS. If you do go, you absolutely MUST take a taxi up to Castelmola, the village even further up than Taormina. We loved it there. The only thing I would mention is the location: Taormina is a rocky outcrop, with the main town at the top (full of wonderful eateries, shops, and of course, its own Greek theatre) and the beach (not surprisingly) at the bottom. Navigating between these two is not for the fainthearted - it is 253 + 72 steps up from the beach to the hotel, and about the same up again to the town. It's a proper workout! The 18-30 brigade seemed unfazed by it, but for those of us well into middle age, and perhaps not quite as fit as we once were, it was quite a challenge. True, there is a cable car, but it's €6 each way, and with 4 of you that soon adds up. True also, there are taxis - €15 to Porta Messina, €25 to the other side (Porta Catania). So we got by. Just saying.
- Felix (6/5): -
- Jaakko Kalevi (10/5): - Mainiot uima-allas, aamiainen ja palvelu! Paljon portaita rannalle, mutta helppo reitti.
- michael (9/5): Really enjoyable. - fantastic apartment and views ideally suited to our family needs. Nothing negative but be aware of number steps down to beach and upto town.
- Cheryl (10/5): -
- Mona (10/5): Utmerket beliggenhet og nydelig hage og utsikt. - Flott beliggenhet, nært til stranden og Taormina by. Gode restauranter og tur muligheter. Fordel å være i fysisk god form. Flott bassengområde, god frokost i nydelige lokaler. Hyggelig og service innstilt personale. Veldig hjelpsom og imøtekommende- rask til å ta tak i ting.
- Oliver (8/5): - Lidt ærgerligt at der ikke var ‘rigtige’ solsenge ved poolen. ‘Kun’ sådan nogle stole man kunne sidde i, som kunne vippe lidt.
- Leah (9/5): -
- Amalie Hareskov (10/5): - We loved everything about our stay here. The staff were very polite and helpful and the room was nice and clean. The pool area and the garden were just wonderful and you have such a beautiful view from almost everywhere. The hotel is easily accessible by car and there is a large free parking area just 50 meters from the residence. The only downside is you have to walk up a lot of stairs to get to the city centre or down a lot of stairs to get to a cable car that takes you to the city centre.
- Rebecka (8/5): Vackert och rofyllt med fantastisk utsikt - Väldigt fint och fräscht. Fin pool och underbar utsikt. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Hade önskat en servering/pool-bar. Brant att ta sig till förnödenheter. Hade önskat solsängar, slitna solstolar nu.
- Michaela (10/5): - Everything here was perfect for us. Beautiful views, lovely pool, incredibly helpful staff and villa was beautifully decorated with everything we needed. We really loved this place and would very happily recommend or come back.
Two very minor things to note:
1. As others have said, the location is about a 10 minute walk up from the beach, and about 20 minutes walk down from Taormina centre. We were ok with this and enjoyed the exercise but you will spend a bit on taxis if hills are a problem for you.
2. The kitchenette was well equiped with utensils but didn’t included any tea or coffee.
- Hofmeister (8/5): -
- Michelle (7/5): Mooie, gezellige locatie - Het verblijf heeft een heel mooi uitzicht en alles rondom het zwembad is zeer rustig. Dus ideaal om tot rust te komen. De kamer heeft alles wat je nodig hebt al is het wel toe aan vernieuwing. De locatie is niet ideaal, zeker niet als je slecht te been bent. Zo ligt het in het midden van de berg waardoor je zowel voor naar het strand (en terug) een zeer stijle trap op moet. Niet super fijn na een dagje relaxen aan het strand. Ook te voet naar het stadje gaan is niet de beste keuze als je niet bezweet wilt aankomen. Dus je moet altijd goed plannen. Daarnaast vonden we het wel jammer dat ze tijdens het verblijf van een week maar 1x kwamen schoonmaken en propere handdoeken brengen. Wou je extra? Dan was dit bijbetalen. Het ontbijt is lekker maar we vonden 15 euro per persoon wel duur voor wat het was.
- Priita (9/5): -
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- sophie (10/5): Great spot. Beautiful views, clean and comfortable stay - Great location. Nice private room. Clean and everything you need Bathroom was a little small but only had a short stay so was no big deal
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- Ekaterina (10/5): -
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- Aleksandra (8/5): - Ładny i czysty basen, wygodne łóżko, przestrzenny apartament, dobra lokalizacja do plaży i centrum starego miasta Taorminy, bezproblemowe zameldowanie. Niewygodne leżaki, w trakcie tygodniowego pobytu ani razu nie było sprzątane w apartamencie, jedynie raz dostaliśmy nowe ręczniki, śniadania dość przeciętne, a nie najtańsze.
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