Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Mountain view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $236
$210 nightly
$236 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12

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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Porta di Catania
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Castelmola

When you stay at Hotel Villa Sonia in Castelmola, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 10-minute drive of Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Taormina Cable Car and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach.

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Porta di Catania - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Piazza del Duomo - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Piazza IX April - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Napoletana - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

Hotel Villa Sonia offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Castelmola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy local cuisine at Ristorante Parco Reale, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

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

National rating

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

Property is 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

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 568 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Comfortable room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Louise

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

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel close to the town. A bit of a hike to Taormina!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and quaint! Beautiful views, the pool Is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and good view with good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel with supreme location Maybe a bit “outdated” Breakfast was very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! The Etna views from our room and the hotel in general were amazing. Really helpful staff and easy to get into Taormina. Short stroll up the hill and you’re in Castelmola which is also a beautiful little town. Would definitely recommend staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from this hotel, quiet place at night. Would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning location with wonderful views of mount Etna bus stop across the road, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good views, extensive breakfast. Castelmola and Hotel Villa Sonia was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view in fairytale hotel on the side of the mountain overlooking the sea and mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and really friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. The facilities are a little dated in places but didn’t detract from the stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view, top-notch desk staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice location above Taormina. Good food in restaurant with very attentive and kind staff. Hotel is a bit outdated. Pool not heated when we were there. Lots of extra charges e.g. jacuzzi and sun towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025