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Hotel Villa Ducale

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Hotel Villa Ducale is near Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet with ocean views at La Terrazza restaurant. Relax by the outdoor pool, and use the free area shuttle to explore local attractions easily.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 1,103
AED 1,247 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Design Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Design Suite, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Design Suite in Annex

  • Sleeps 3

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Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool | Concierge desk

Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Prestige Room | Property amenity

Prestige Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite Rooftop

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Luxury Suite "The Villa"

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Leonardo Da Vinci 60, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greek Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spisone Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Isola Bella - 9 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luraleo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Napoletana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Ducale

Luxury upscale hotel near Corso Umberto
Located close to Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre, Hotel Villa Ducale provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace. The on-site restaurant, La Terrazza, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • A free area shuttle, self parking (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Villa Ducale include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Terrazza

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and March 16.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night
Cribs (infant 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Tax ID - IT01722580832
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT083097A1TVQJ7T99, IT083097A1AEFANMYH, IT083097B4BSQ75ID7

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ducale
Ducale Hotel
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Hotel Villa Ducale
Hotel Villa Ducale Taormina
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Villa Ducale Taormina
Ducale Hotel Taormina
Hotel Villa Ducale Taormina, Sicily
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Ducale have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–6 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 12 to March 16.

Is Hotel Villa Ducale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Self parking is available for EUR 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Ducale provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Ducale located?

Situated by the ocean, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Corso Umberto, Taormina Cable Car, and Greek Theatre. Spisone Beach and Isola Bella are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hotel Villa Ducale Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 333 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional in every way. Great suit, fantastic views, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent stay!

Great views and excellent service meant we had a really pleasant stay. You are treated like family which is lovely, Breakfast was a good already and the evening restaurant is super with views to match. A shuttle service into the town was a bonus and used everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Beautiful hotel with exceptional food and wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great service & efficient staff highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot beat the view from this hotel of mount etna, the coast and Taormina from above - it was outstanding. You saw this from the restaurant, the infinity pool and also our room. It does mean you are above the town which requires a walk down a fair number of steps into town (and back up) or use of the free hourly hotel shuttle, but the walk is also beautiful and was very doable in October’s mild weather. It also means you are aware from the crowds in a very quiet area. The hotel felt warm and homely and the service was excellent. We loved having a cocktail in the cosy lounge in the evening whilst relaxing on the sofas. Rooms were comfortable with a choice of pillows. Air con was on the noisy side but wasn’t essential for us in Autumn. Parking was very easy on the street outside of the hotel and free. Overall, it was on the pricey side but worth paying a bit more for getting to stay somewhere quite special.
Infinity pool
Hotel room (12)
Hotel lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was beautiful and the staff were so kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Intimate setting. Great views great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property. I would highly recommend this hotel. I didn’t want to leave. Views are heaven. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The hotel aesthetic is breathtaking. The walk to town is about 15 minutes downhill, doable plus hotel runs shuttles into town every hour. Stay here, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was excellent. Exceptional staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing property! The views are incredible. The breakfast was awesome and the restaurant is amazing! All the staff there was amazing and very helpful

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely magnificent. The property, the staff from front desk to dining to the gent who drove the shuttle bus were so incredibly friendly and hospitable. Could not be more happy with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely welcoming & helpful staff. Reception desk are great at recommending excursions and making restaurant bookings. The shuttle bus to and from Taormina is very efficient. Although the 600 steps path is highly recommended once, for the views. And all the views from the hotel are out of this world.
View from bedroom terrace
View at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the hotel has beautiful views of the water, the location is very inconvenient to get into town. The staff is hit or miss with many of the workers quite rude and unhelpful and we were overcharged multiple times by the taxi companies that the hotel recommended. Be aware, the shuttle service offered by the hotel is offered at very random times and even if you reserve ahead of time, they sometimes forget and do not honor. Would recommend staying closer to the main location and spending your money at a more welcoming place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estuvo bien
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
非常棒
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was magical. We had booked another place and was extremely disappointing. We took the plunge to move places and Ducale came through in the min and nothing but a complete dream. The staff was super welcoming and helpful. The place is beautiful overlooking the sea away from the riff raff. Food was great, bedroom and amenities were all amazing. I wish we had more nights with them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel was fine The food however was disappointinly average at best and needs to be improved .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well-kept regional property ...with great staff and food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajen

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

A beautiful hotel away from the busy town centre.

A beautiful hotel where we were made to feel at home from the moment we arrived. Away from the heaving town centre with stunning views we were warmly welcomed and looked after during our stay. Daniel was a star and provided us brilliant guidance and recommendations.. all the restaurants suggested were a hit! Our room (junior suite) was spotless and very comfortable with a huge bed. If we had one gripe it would be that there was no water provided in the room but had to purchase a bottle at the bar. A small touch of providing a cold bottle of water in the mini bar would have been the final touch on an otherwise perfect stay. The complementary shuttle service to the town was a great touch and we used it regularly… you’re looking at a €20 taxi each way otherwise. The restaurant has stunning views and breakfast was plentiful. Had both dinner and lunch from the a la carte menu and the quality of food was high it not a little pricey. Definitely recommend a stay here and we’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vista incrível, charmoso, ótimo café e serviços competentes. Agradecemos a afetuosa recepção. A suíte com vista até no Box do chuveiro é esplêndida, romântica e confortável.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Berg great hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

giampiero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility with breath taking views. Staff always eager to make your stat memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Far from center of town. No elevator. Only stairs to get your bags and luggage up and down
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

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

This is where you want to stay!

This is it! The very best place to stay in Taormina with breathtaking views, amazing service and the most hospitable staff that treated us like VIP’s( Thank you Santina!). I highly recommend this hotel and look forward to going back to enjoy the perfect Sicilian holiday. They took care of our car and parked it safely away during our time in Taormina. We took advantage of the convenient shuttle up and down to the town center(5 minutes away). The view and experience at this hotel is what one dreams about and Villa Ducale delivers it all the way. Stop searching- this is it!!! Complimenti to the staff who made us feel like family and very special. We had an amazing room with a terrace where we enjoyed our lunch- the food was delicious. Every morning the breakfasts were so wonderful- Max always gives you service with his charm! It was hard to leave but we will definitely go back whenever we go back to Taormina!
We never wanted to leave
Unforgettable view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025