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Hotel Villa Sonia

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, al fresco dining
Mountain view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Economy Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Panoramic Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Castelmola with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a sauna, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Hotel Villa Sonia offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. This Castelmola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Villa Sonia. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Castelmola Castle. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Ristorante Parco Reale
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and scooters/mopeds to rent
  • 6 minutes by car from Taormina Cable Car and 6 minutes from Corso Umberto
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Hotel Villa Sonia offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Villa Sonia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Ristorante Parco Reale – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
La Caverna Wine Bar – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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 centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Hotel Villa Sonia offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM

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

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 547 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel a bit of the way up the hill from Taormina. If you are a scaredy cat driver then this is not the place for you. L
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
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

Mehran

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 nights but would have loved to have stayed longer. Every member of staff at the hotel we met during our stay was helpful, especially David on reception who made us welcome as soon as we arrived. The whole hotel is kept extremely clean, and the team are visibility working hard throughout the day. We had a Classic room which was large enough for our needs and had alot of storage. There was never a problem with getting a sun bed around the pool and the views of Mt. Etna are breathtaking. Breakfast is a buffet with a good hot and cold selection and there is a great restaurant next door called the Caverna in addition a short walk up into the main square there are plenty of good restaurants. The hotel offers a free Shuttle bus into Taomina, can organise a number of trips, we had a day at a beach club,  and a vineyard trip. We had a great stay and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maher

Travelled with family
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

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
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

Simeon

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

AnnMarie, Locust Valley

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Gary, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in the beautiful village of Castlemola, this comfortable hotel offers unrivalled views of Mount Etna. Well worth getting a room with a balcony and mountain view. Breakfast was good and varied and the staff extremely accommodating. A few of our evening meals were taken at the nearby Caverna restaurant which is also owned by the hotel (with discount available for guests). A great walk down to Taormina was well worth the effort but keep an eye on the bus times as Taxis can be expensive. All in all, an absolutely delightful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Beautiful Castelmola

Great, friendly staff who know how to properly treat their guests. Beautiful views from the restaurant, pool area and our room of Mount Etna. The full breakfast buffet was incredible. In the evenings/night it was absolutely quiet outside. We took the Interbus to/from Taormina bus station, for 1.90 euros. It stops right in front of Villa Sonia Hotel ! Castelmola is an interesting community with many shops and restaurants. We took the walking trail down to Taormina
Mount Etna from our balcony
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

6/10 Okay

Larysa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, but the shampoos bottles were not cleaned up nor refilled. The room service left the used bottles in the shower.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is about 20 minutes up a very steep and winding road above Taorimina so it's not convenient to go back and forth. The decor is dated, but the hotel has an old world charm and the setting is beautiful. The back of the hotel looks at Mount Etna and the wonderful pool faces it too. The breakfast was nice and had typical Sicilian pastries. They could update the decorations in the rooms and lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024