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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Taormina Cable Car

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
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
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Desk
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Greek Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Corso Umberto - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza IX April - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spisone Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bam Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Art Mediterranea Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Osteria da Rita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria Belvedere - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pirandello - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Upscale hotel near Taormina Cable Car
Close to Greek Theatre and Isola Bella, 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 dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Laundry services, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 146 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 11 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

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 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20.00 per day

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, 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 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 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
Parc Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina Sicily
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Hotel
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Taormina
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Hotel Taormina

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, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. 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?

Check-out 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 Greek Theatre. Corso Umberto and Isola Bella are also within 1 mi (2 km). Taormina Giardini Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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