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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the sparkling pool and lush gardens at this Italian retreat where they can soak up the authentic atmosphere of Taormina

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Located in Taormina's historic district, Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers a poolside bar, garden, spa tub, sunny terrace, and seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy an on-site restaurant, bike rentals for Greek Theatre visits, and free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Located in an annex building
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Taormina, Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina is in the historical district and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Taormina Cable Car. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting.
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Map
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Greek Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Villa Comunale Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Corso Umberto - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porta Messina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bam Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Art Mediterranea Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪stritFUD - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Al Grappolo d'Uva - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Ristorante Timeo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Upscale hotel near Taormina Cable Car
Close to Isola Bella and Corso Umberto, Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, ATM/banking services and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 146 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 10 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number IT083097A16SVKAHUQ

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 the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ariston Hotel Taormina
Ariston Taormina
Hotel Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
Hotel Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina
Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
Ariston Palazzo Santa Caterina
Parc Hotel Ariston And Palazzo Santa Caterina
Parc Hotel Taormina
Hotel Ariston Taormina
Parc Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina, Sicily
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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Parco Duca di Cesaro, Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto. Villa Comunale Garden and Naumachie are also within 10 minutes. Taormina Giardini Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 899 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 899 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 899 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 899 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 899 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, within 15 mins walking of the centre of Taormina. Nice pool and great varied breakfast. Some of the hotel looks a bit tired but it is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Part of a fly drive around Sicily, this hotel has excellent facilities and entertainment. The village is a ten minute walk and not a flat walk but we managed it twice a day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We had wished we were in the main building with some sort of balcony or view but our building was still maintained fairly well and we had a lot of space in our room! We really loved the area since it was very close to the cable car and to the historic city center. We also really loved the hotel for its views, terrace and views. It is important to note parking must be reserved ahead of time! And it is a short but hilly walk. There may also be a long walk to your room so that’s another note! The staff were all very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Great location! Pool and close to everything!

Would come back with no hesitation! Hotel was situated on a hill above the sea but with elevators it was totally assessible. Lovely pool, 2 min walk to the bus station that brings you to the train station for 1.1 euros! 4 minute walk to restaurants and 10 minute flat walk to Messina Gate which is where the beautiful streets with restaurants and shops are located. Just a perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the bus station and a short walk to the town centre. Lovely pool area. Very clean. Sicilian night highly recommended. Buffet and food very good. Lots of steps around the hotel but the whole town is very hilly! Those with mobilty issues may struggle. Over-all, a very good hotel and enoyed our stay in beautiful Taormina 😍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, polite staff . You have everything that is needed today relax & enjoy Sicilian foods & drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alessandro Is the best bar tender in Italy, hands down. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super beautiful view from the hotel and very nice staff. The hotel room does has thin walls so you may hear your neighbours late at night. The hotel was a convenient distance from the main town which was nice. Great stay overall!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a large hotel with beautiful grounds and pool. It is definitely an older hotel in need of some work, but we were comfortable. Beds and pillows were comfy. The breakfast was very good…lots of variety. The pool area is lovely but when we were there it was closed often. When asked why, they said it had rained in the morning, but it was lovely and warm in the afternoon. They said they had sent the lifeguard home when it rained. The location is good…about 15 minutes walk to the centre of town and the funicular is around the corner. We couldn’t get parking on site but were sent to a place nearby. Complimentary cookies and a bottle of wine were left in our room. We had a balcony with a nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Siqun

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

Nice hotel

Comfortable hotel to stay with a nice ocean view. Room is large and well furnished. Parking is difficult especially with luggages.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had the perfect views of the city and coast. However, it can use updating. My room was clean but the door was pilling and the furniture had stains/evidence of leaks from years of usage. Service was great and location is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property facilities & view very central
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were Lucky enough to get a room with a veranda! The most beautiful view of our month long Italy trip. Breakfast was like a royal buffet. Wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, very close to town centre, amazing staff,could not fault them at all,extremely good service, food at the hotel restaurants outstanding, outdoors areas beautiful and kept in great shape
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and amazing views of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

We would definitely stay again. Very beautiful hotel with great yard and pool area, perfect location next to main bus terminal and beautiful view!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Brilliant stay at Ariston

Amazing stay. Great room with stunning views. Super friendly staff on reception, catering and cleaning. Fantastic breakfasts. Lovely setting well looked after.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel , Great staff , Great location and amazing facilities! Ideal for 7 days and Taormina just amazing! Urge people to visit this unique Hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a brilliant stay here, with a beautiful room on the fourth floor, that had a great view. The hotel is a great location just next to the bus station, cable car and a short uphill walk to the town which is handy when it’s hot outside. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Air condition didn’t work well and was SO NOISY! Bed was AWFUL! No real greeting when arriving and no personality when checking out. Never was asked how our stay was or even a ‘Hope you stay again’ Would never recommend this hotel. The only thing good about it was the location to town and the view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our patio. The breakfast was excellent. Shopping and dining was nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosaria

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

Amazing views from dining areas

This is a reasonably priced resort style hotel with a lovely ambience. The weekly Sicilian Night was fantastic with a feast of Sicilian food and live music. Terrific breakfasts as well as open air terrace dining. So glad we chose to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. We had a great corner unit with spectacular view of the water and sunrise. The pool area was nice but I thought I would use the pool during my 4 day stay but never got a chance as the pool was cold and it didn't get much sun in the afternoon because it faces east. The hot tub was cold and the whole pool and hot tub area close at 6pm which was too bad because if the hot tub was actually hot it would be good to be there in late afternoon or in the evening. The hotel is not very modern and the rooms a little dated but in general I think it was a great hotel and about a 10 min walk to the main town. They have parking close by for 20 euro per day but it was not easy to find this hotel in the beginning. Google maps was taking us to a different spot and we had to find a small sign on the street saying to snap a pic of the QR code for the instructions on how to get there by car. When you park it is very confusing how to get to the main reception, you are just walking up these stairs, walking into the building through the pool area, take the elevator to the second floor which you exit in the patio area and walk across the patio to the entrance of the reception. Staff was friendly and they helped us get to the parking area which was in the property next door. Breakfast was big but there wasn't that much variety day to day. I would recommend to stay here but make sure to get a nice waterview room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Completely fantastic hotel . Stay here if you can

I rarely if ever give reviews but this place deserves a top notch review. The location is perfect , the views are above and beyond spectacular the service was excellent … the pool was perfect… the concierge was extremely helpful. I have only praise for this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

Loved this hotel

We loved it here, traditional Italian hotel, very spacious, lovely pool but it is deep, we had a sea view which was spectacular and had a large lovely light room, good breakfast really friendly & helpful staff and piano in the evening, it’s about 15 mins to walk up to the centre so may be abit much for anyone with walking difficulties. It isn’t modern but I’m glad it isn’t, for the price it’s excellent. cable car to the beach and it’s at the bus station with lots of options including tour buses, it’s quite an event going up & down the winding roads on them!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025