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Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Castelmola

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Hotel Villa Sonia, near Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car, offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, savor local dishes at Ristorante Parco Reale, or relax in the garden while children splash in their dedicated pool.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Panoramic Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Panoramic Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monte Tauro - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Church of San Domenico - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 17 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Trattoria da Ugo - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Isola Bella
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Villa Sonia. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ristorante Parco Reale, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Babysitting (surcharge), motorized watercraft on site, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Private yards, childcare services, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 30

Restaurants on site

  • La Caverna Wine Bar
  • Ristorante Parco Reale

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 30

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Sonia
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia
Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola, Sicily, Italy
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel Castelmola

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–7:30 PM.

Is Hotel Villa Sonia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 7 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 7 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Sonia located?

This family-friendly Castelmola hotel is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Castelmola Castle and Church of San Nicolo di Bari. Corso Umberto and Fondazione Mazzullo are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 545 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, wonderful beds, large rooms, amazing views from balcony. Great breakfast. Shuttle service into Taormina a big plus. Really happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so very helpful - before and during our stay. They were very hard working too. The hotel is quaint and comfortable and our rooms had absolutely stunning views of Mount Etna! I would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel close to the town. A bit of a hike to Taormina!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! The Etna views from our room and the hotel in general were amazing. Really helpful staff and easy to get into Taormina. Short stroll up the hill and you’re in Castelmola which is also a beautiful little town. Would definitely recommend staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Comfortable room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff friendly and helpful. 15mins drive out from Taormina centre but there are bus once an hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
High up a mountain with crazy roads. We reserved a lesser room by mistake. The other units with a view looked spectacular! Good breakfast and great pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and quaint! Beautiful views, the pool Is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was just beautiful, the staff really helpfull, the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and good view with good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and really friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. The facilities are a little dated in places but didn’t detract from the stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff in this facility were very nice and helpful. In particular Davide on the reception desk was very helpful, respectful and nice. The only issue I had with this facility is the parking was a little bit difficult because of the nature of the area which was very hilly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view in fairytale hotel on the side of the mountain overlooking the sea and mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Villa Sonia - July 2025

Great stay. Good location. Amazing views. Lovely pool, sunbeds and poolside bar. Room comfortable and good size. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast good but not great, but Sadly couldn’t sit on terrace due to prolific wasp population!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is amazing, so many antiques and curiosity’s to look at. Very much old fashioned style. Stunning views, quiet location. Book an Etna view room as away from the road. Lots of choice for breakfast and the hotel restaurant just up the road, La Caverna is wonderful. From the pool, reception and the restaurant staff I really can’t fault them. This really is a wonderful hotel. A short walk up a hill is Castelmola for beautiful shops bars and lovely for a drink in the evening. Bus stop outside hote 15 mins to Taormina. You can walk down if fit. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allaina Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot fault the hotel. It’s situated in a beautiful spot above Taormina called CastelMola. The hotel is stunningly rustic with jaw dropping views of Mount Etna and the surrounding mountains. The hotel staff were so helpful, kind and fun. The hotel has a great breakfast and is two mins walk from CastelMola village which has great shops and a few lovely restaurants. I am so glad we stayed here rather in the heart of Taormina. It was just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel

Lovely place perfectly positioned to explore Taormina , Etna and Messina . Breakfasts were excellent, lovely pool and staff incredibly helpful
View from the bedroom balcony
Castemola
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The views were spectacular! The staff was so friendly and accommodating! The restaurant was amazing! Pool area could be updated and they should have a waiter or waitress that goes around. They should have something to get rid of the bees! We couldn’t have breakfast outside in the morning because of all the bees! Breakfast was great but more hot options would have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025