| Our rating |
Four Star. |
| Rental fee |
No rental fee. Receptions priced on a per person basis. Enquire regarding the amphitheatre. |
| Location |
On a cliff top in the hills overlooking the bay of Taormina. 20 minutes from Taormina, 35 km from Messina, 65 km from Catania. |
| Setting |
Bird’s eye views over the Taormina bay, the coast of Calabria and Sant’Alessio Castle. A large two thousand square meters wooden sea platform, reached by a lift, is built over the rocks with steps leading straight into the clear waters of the Ionian sea for an invigorating swim. |
| Activities |
All kind of marine sports. Sightseeing and shopping in Taormina. Tour of the area around mount Etna. |
| Exterior |
The Hotel was built in 2004. Modern Mediterranean style architecture. The stucco exterior is painted in warm solar colors. |
| Interior |
The inside décor is modern, functional and elegant at the same time. |
| Facilities |
Large reception with bar. Two large panoramic swimming pools and a small one for children. In the middle of one of the large swimming pools there’s a bar, so that you can sip a refreshing cocktail in the water! Another snack bar offering refreshments is located by the sea platform. Two tennis courts, ping pong tables, fitness room, a newly opened luxurious spa with sauna offering all kinds of beauty treatments. The hotel has a free shuttle bus service to downtown Taormina. Large private indoor parking |
| Accommodations |
200 bedrooms; 142 double rooms, 18 junior suites and 40 suites. All the rooms have a balcony facing either the sea or the garden and are tastefully decorated with modern furniture. The junior suites, all with a wonderful view of the sea, are on two stories, with a large size bed upstairs and a single bed downstairs. The generously sized suites all have one bedroom with a large bed and a sitting area with two sofa beds. Amazing sea views! |
| Receptions |
All types of receptions, from simple to luxurious, in a warm atmosphere. |
| Entertainment |
Live music at night. All kinds of music and dancing allowed; enquire for details. |
| Ceremonies |
Unforgettable ceremonies and events can be held at this location. |
| Restaurant |
A larger, central restaurant offers a rich breakfast and dinner buffet with a variety of choices, different every night. This restaurant boasts a wide terrace with a spectacular view of the sea, so that it is possible to eat outside. During the week-ends, another smaller restaurant with a menu a la carte featuring local specialties and fine Sicilian and Italian wines is open. Snacks and salads are served around the swimming pool bar and at the platform bar. |
| Service |
This hotel offers high level of service for everything. Very friendly and helpful staff. |
| Capacity |
Up to 300 people in a beautiful indoor hall. Up to 250 people on a large terrace with a view over the Ionian sea. Up to 500 in a unique amphitheatre. Enquire regarding the last option. |
| Availability |
Open all year long. Receptions outside from spring to fall, depending on the weather; inside in the winter. |
Perched high on the hilly seaside area surrounding the Taormina bay where the Mediterranean Sea flaunts a deep blue color, the Seaside Hotel enjoys breathtaking views and a very relaxed atmosphere.
An ideal location from where to explore the island of Sicily, you can start by visiting Taormina with its famous Greek amphitheatre, fashionable designer boutiques, antique and craft stores.
Mount Etna, the largest and one of the most active volcanos in Europe, is a major tourist attraction and only a 45 minutes drive away from the hotel. The volcano, standing in the middle of Etna Regional Park, an area of 59.000 hectares of land set apart to protect this unique natural environment, last erupted in 2001. The lava creates a fertile terrain where beautiful forests with all many kinds of flora, orchard and citrus groves along with prized vineyards thrive.
This Seaside Hotel could be the perfect place for your Italian wedding reception and an unforgettable honeymoon!
