Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Castelmola hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention center

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
Interior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Bar (on property)
Living room
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free area shuttle
  • Sauna
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

Highlights

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

Panoramic Suite

Highlights

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

Classic Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

Highlights

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

Economy Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Taormina Cable Car - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Corso Umberto - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Piazza IX April - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Greek Theatre - 13 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 73 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 143 min drive
  • Taormina Giardini Station - 17 min drive
  • Fiumefreddo Station - 20 min drive
  • Furci Station - 21 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro Taormina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Turrisi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Nina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Villa Sonia. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Ristorante Parco Reale, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a sauna, and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 44 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Covered onsite self parking (EUR 7 per night)
  • Covered onsite valet parking (EUR 7 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station shuttle*
  • Cruise terminal shuttle*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*
  • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free local shuttle
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Ristorante Parco Reale - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
La Caverna Wine Bar - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 30

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 7 per night
  • Covered valet parking costs EUR 7 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Villa Sonia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Villa Sonia?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Villa Sonia?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Villa Sonia?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 7 per night. Valet parking costs EUR 7 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Villa Sonia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 100 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Villa Sonia?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel Villa Sonia and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Villa Sonia?
Yes, Ristorante Parco Reale offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and garden views.
Does Hotel Villa Sonia have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Hotel Villa Sonia like?
Hotel Villa Sonia is a short 14-minute walk from Monte Tauro and 3 minutes' walk from Castelmola Castle.

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

François, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A good spot above Taormina. Runs shuttle bus to the town. Rooms are OK. Our was a little run down with a loud grinding air conditioner, and a leaking faucet. The staff are very hard working both at the hotel and in the evening at the restaurant. Breakfasts are good, and the pool is very good. Good parking available across the street under ground. Easy access to Castelmolo by walking up some stairs.
George, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful secluded hotel with views of Mt. Etna. More importantly, the staff was superb and extremely helpful. Breakfast was diversified and plentiful. It was also very convenient to have dinner in "La Caverna".This is a definite top 10 hotel in Italy! Stay here and you will not be disappointed!!!
Donna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Judith, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The ATM was way out of line with their conversion fees!! Garbage pick up needs to be a priority across the area
Joseph, 10-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay at Villa Sonia. Could not recommend this hotel enough. The hotel was spotless, very large room (we booked the double with Etna views) Breakfast and hotel bar service was fab. Amazing location for exploring Castelmola and Taormina. A handy bus service operates throughout the day, just outside the hotel €3 return to Taormina centre (10/15 min journey) The hotel staff could not have been more friendly and really went out their way to make sure we had a good stay. Highly recommend the restaurant associated to the hotel a short walk up the road. A fabulous hotel for exploring the nearby sights or for relaxing and soaking up the sun (the pool area always had loungers free to use and was super clean/ tidy) Thanks for having us, we will most definitely be back! 😊
Olivia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for 2 nights and we wish we could have stayed longer. The view from our terrace was beautiful - it overlooked Mount Etna and the surrounding hills. Room was spacious and rustic, which made it feel authentic. All staff at the hotel were lovely and friendly. Breakfast was great and they had such a good choice of fresh food. The pool area was a nice touch - it was great getting in the pool after a long day in the sun. Would happily stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone!
Shannon, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just a wonderful property. Great service from the staff. All very friendly and accommodating to your needs. Property is very clean. The breakfast was very good every day. It’s a short walk up to Castelmola which has some excellent restaurants and breathtaking landscape and shops. Grab a short bus ride into Taormina right outside of the hotel also. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Paula, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.
Andrew, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is situated just below the village of Castelmola. It is a small & quirky hotel with lots of antique furniture & artifacts. All the staff were very helpful & pleasant. The views of Mt Etna from the hotel were breath taking. All areas of the hotel were clean.
Margaret, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is one of better place stayed from our trip in Italy. Great view to see Etna right front of the balcony. Staffs are friendly. it is worth to drive the windingly road to get see the great view.
jimmy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful place, well kept. Nice and friendly staff
Maria-Victoria, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sigita, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Silvia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful View
PATRICK, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Basil, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful villa. The staff was helpful friendly if I return to Sicily I’ll be sure to stay at Villa, Sonia.
Joseph, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has an amazing view of Mt Etna. The staff are very friendly and we enjoyed our dinner in the Caverna restaurant.
Deborah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great mountain views but definitely not walkable to town. There is a bus just across from the hotel and a shuttle.
AnneMette, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing view we had of Mt. Etna. Our room was wonderful. It was a hike getting up the mountain, but well worth it. Breakfast was wonderful.
Thomas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zhaosu, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the peaceful mountain atmosphere and the relative tranquility of the surrounding area.
Larry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeannine, 2-night trip
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