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Hotel Villa Sonia

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A pool area with a view of mountains, outdoor seating, and a building with a terrace. - Hotel Villa Sonia (Castelmola)
A building with terracotta tiled roofs and a chimney, overlooking a snow-capped mountain. - Hotel Villa Sonia (Castelmola)
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, potted plants, and tables set for a meal, overlooking a snow-capped mountain and a body of water. - Hotel Villa Sonia (Castelmola)
A wine cellar with wooden shelves and a table in the center. - Hotel Villa Sonia (Castelmola)
A restaurant with round tables, wooden chairs, and a large mural on the wall. - Hotel Villa Sonia (Castelmola)
Close to Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car, Hotel Villa Sonia provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a fruit bowl, and a vase with flowers.

Classic Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, dresser, vanity, and a desk with a chair. There is a window with a view of a mountain and a balcony with red curtains.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Economy Room

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

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large mirror, a bed with a pink bedspread, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Panoramic Suite

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

View all photos for Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a door leading to another room.

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the mountains through an open door.

Superior Triple Room

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

Bed in dormitory DELUXE

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Located in Castelmola, Hotel Villa Sonia is connected to the convention center. Shoppers can check out Corso Umberto, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and horse riding nearby. Visit our Castelmola travel guide
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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate balconies, pink flowers, and a street lamp.
    Corso Umberto
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A historic town with colorful buildings, a prominent church, and a mountainous backdrop.
    Piazza del Duomo
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A historic stone wall with an arched entrance and a clock tower.
    Porta di Catania
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A white cable car with a metal frame, a mesh window, and a door.
    Taormina Cable Car
    6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • An ancient amphitheater with stone seating and a partially intact stage.
    Greek Theatre
    8 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station
    19 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG)
    142 min drive

Restaurants

  • Luraleo
    5 min drive
  • Ristorante il Ciclope
    7 min drive
  • Da Cristina
    6 min drive
  • Pasticceria Gelateria D'Amore
    9 min drive
  • Bar Turrisi
    4 min walk

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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
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 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 fire extinguisher and 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

Property class

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

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 10 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 1 mi (2 km) of Castelmola Castle, Corso Umberto, and Taormina Cable Car. Fondazione Mazzullo and Taormina Roman Odeon are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 601 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was wonderful. I especially appreciated the kind hospitality of the restaurant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location amazing service Cinzia made our stay wonderful she is what made our experience great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was Traditional and wellkomming , beautiful views off the Etna Volcano and mountains. Pool was relaxing. Hotel offered a shuttle to Taormina and also there runs a bus every hour. Everybody was helpful and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The views are excellent. The hotel in need of a renovation. The staff is very friendly. The breakfast is good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely location with amazing views. Pool is wonderful and outdoor and indoor relaxing areas plentiful. Hotel was very clean and always smelt fresh. Beds made and fresh towels daily. Hotel felt cosy and traditional and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was traditional continental. Wonderful pastries which we worked our way through!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great find! This place has an amazing view of Mt. Etna. Castelmola is a charming medieval town. Definitely worth a visit. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good. The room was spacious but I could not get the air conditioning to work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had trouble locating our hotel in Taormina and a staff member at Sonia helped us with a cab driver. We had planned to stay one night at the Hotel Sonia but next time we will stay there every night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Besutiful older, but well maintained property. Location, location, location. Could not beat it. Staff extremely happy, kind and helpful. Had a problem which was well dealt with by staff. Highly recommend, well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Beautiful property and lovely staff. Beautiful room. Prettily decorated with useful antiques. You have to go to front desk to get pool towels. Pool closed at 6pm on Saturday night. Something was up with plumbing and the bathroom shower drain smelled disgusting and was not resolved during our stay after reporting it. Heavy on air freshener. Shuttle touted as an amenity. Only two am shuttles to Taormina and one return. Thankfully gravelly g with a resident so he knew best places to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Hotel Sonia is set in a stunning setting clinging to the side of a mountain overlooking Mt Etna. She is beautiful but in need of an update and more care around the property. It is clean, the staff helpful and courteous, the rooms ok, breakfast is great, bar service ok, and the village it is in is definitely worth the detour.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely quiet hotel in the beautiful location of Castelmola, just a couple of winding road miles from Taormina. Rooms are nice although bathrooms are lacking a decent shower. Reception staff, Luigi and David were a pleasure and extremely helpful on a daily basis, from arranging taxis to offering local restaurant suggestions. The Hotel terrace restaurant is also good and the view of Mt Etna from this terrace is stunning. I loved my morning Cappuccinos with that view. The owners were very active in the running of the operations, always greeted us with a smile and their family assist them throughout the hotel. I believe their son in law is the Pizza chef and we did not find any better Pizza anywhere locally. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable week in Sicily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect, and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Beautiful location. Comfortable room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was just beautiful, the staff really helpfull, the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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nice view and nice staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful and quaint! Beautiful views, the pool Is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good location and good view with good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing view in fairytale hotel on the side of the mountain overlooking the sea and mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025