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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Isola Bella

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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
The current price is AED 278
AED 340 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Located in an annex building
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

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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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Wardrobe or closet
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Located in an annex building
  • 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 - 0.3 km
  • Villa Comunale Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Corso Umberto - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porta Messina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪stritFUD - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Al Grappolo d'Uva - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Upscale hotel near Isola Bella
At Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina, you can look forward to 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), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • 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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

As of 24 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina on 5 December 2025 start from $83.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

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 1 mi (2 km) of Parco Duca di Cesaro and Isola Bella. Villa Comunale Garden and Naumachie are also within 10 minutes. Taormina Giardini Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 893 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort hotel very close to bus stop in truly lovely Taormina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and amazing service, the best location, great value, close to everything, will be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamari

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

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 hi

Excellent hotel, loved it💖💖 Super staff 💖💖 highly recommend 🙌🙌🙌
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, within 15 mins walking of the centre of Taormina. Nice pool and great varied breakfast. Some of the hotel looks a bit tired but it is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stine Büchner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good pool, beautiful view, excellent breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We had wished we were in the main building with some sort of balcony or view but our building was still maintained fairly well and we had a lot of space in our room! We really loved the area since it was very close to the cable car and to the historic city center. We also really loved the hotel for its views, terrace and views. It is important to note parking must be reserved ahead of time! And it is a short but hilly walk. There may also be a long walk to your room so that’s another note! The staff were all very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds are so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean, but unfortunately the pool was closed when we arrived after a long day of travelling and would have loved to have a swim.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is within 10 minutes walk to the centre of Taormina, and a 2 minute walk from the bus terminal, with a direct service to & from Catania Airport from the termina. Once in the town, there is an abundance of shops, bars and options to dine out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the bus station and a short walk to the town centre. Lovely pool area. Very clean. Sicilian night highly recommended. Buffet and food very good. Lots of steps around the hotel but the whole town is very hilly! Those with mobilty issues may struggle. Over-all, a very good hotel and enoyed our stay in beautiful Taormina 😍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is really nice addition, breakfast buffet was outstanding. I didn’t really love the fact that I had to walk a little distance to get to my room, having said that I had a lovely little terrace out front, which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, polite staff . You have everything that is needed today relax & enjoy Sicilian foods & drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Amazing hotel location pool and breakfast

Amazing hotel with amazing views. Best pool breakfast above and beyond It’s right near the bus stop so you can actually catch the bus or one euro from the train station which we did not know a very simple location. Easy to walk to the centre. The staff were incredible. Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alessandro Is the best bar tender in Italy, hands down. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the restaurant on site was great for convenient meals. We were traveling with a 2 year old and found the elevators quite cumbersome because you had to take multiple elevators to get to different areas. Also, didn’t love that there was no shallow end in the pool, only a small ledge around the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super beautiful view from the hotel and very nice staff. The hotel room does has thin walls so you may hear your neighbours late at night. The hotel was a convenient distance from the main town which was nice. Great stay overall!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had the perfect views of the city and coast. However, it can use updating. My room was clean but the door was pilling and the furniture had stains/evidence of leaks from years of usage. Service was great and location is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Siqun

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

Nice hotel

Comfortable hotel to stay with a nice ocean view. Room is large and well furnished. Parking is difficult especially with luggages.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. We had a great corner unit with spectacular view of the water and sunrise. The pool area was nice but I thought I would use the pool during my 4 day stay but never got a chance as the pool was cold and it didn't get much sun in the afternoon because it faces east. The hot tub was cold and the whole pool and hot tub area close at 6pm which was too bad because if the hot tub was actually hot it would be good to be there in late afternoon or in the evening. The hotel is not very modern and the rooms a little dated but in general I think it was a great hotel and about a 10 min walk to the main town. They have parking close by for 20 euro per day but it was not easy to find this hotel in the beginning. Google maps was taking us to a different spot and we had to find a small sign on the street saying to snap a pic of the QR code for the instructions on how to get there by car. When you park it is very confusing how to get to the main reception, you are just walking up these stairs, walking into the building through the pool area, take the elevator to the second floor which you exit in the patio area and walk across the patio to the entrance of the reception. Staff was friendly and they helped us get to the parking area which was in the property next door. Breakfast was big but there wasn't that much variety day to day. I would recommend to stay here but make sure to get a nice waterview room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hasan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very good location but driving there or renting a car is not a good idea. No where to park, even if you park at hotel's parking paying 20 Euro a day still getting in and out of the area is terrible. By the time we arrived at the hotel and found the hotel entrance it took us 2 hours and very stressful. Hotel is in a very nice location and there is a nearby bus/coach stop if you need excursion. Staff is good but the hotel definitely needs updating. doors, bathroom parts are falling apart. There is too much noise, the noise from the bar/restaurant entertainment being the main contributor. There is no sound insulation so you will hear everything inside next door room and outside. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Air condition didn’t work well and was SO NOISY! Bed was AWFUL! No real greeting when arriving and no personality when checking out. Never was asked how our stay was or even a ‘Hope you stay again’ Would never recommend this hotel. The only thing good about it was the location to town and the view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property facilities & view very central
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024