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Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property
4-star family-friendly hotel near Corso Umberto, connected to the convention center

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Exterior
Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Mountain view
Interior detail
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

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

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Economy Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

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

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Panoramic Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Suite

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

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Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room

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

About the neighborhood

Castelmola

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Castelmola Castle and a 5-minute walk from Church of San Nicolo di Bari. Monte Tauro and Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Church of San Domenico - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Porta di Catania - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 17 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Trattoria da Ugo - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

4-star family-friendly hotel near Corso Umberto, connected to the convention center
Hotel Villa Sonia offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Villa Sonia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 7 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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 30

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Villa Sonia to the airport?

Hotel Villa Sonia is 49.7 mi (143-min drive) away from the Strait of Messina Airport (REG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Villa Sonia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 100 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Villa Sonia to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (23-min drive) from Isola Bella and 5.7 mi (25-min drive) from Giardini Naxos Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Villa Sonia offer free breakfast?

Hotel Villa Sonia offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Villa Sonia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 7 per night, and valet parking for EUR 7 per night.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a pool?

Hotel Villa Sonia features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a restaurant?

Hotel Villa Sonia is home to Ristorante Parco Reale, which features local cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Villa Sonia to downtown Castelmola?

Hotel Villa Sonia is 0.4 mi away from Petralia.

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 547 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Attila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff friendly and helpful. 15mins drive out from Taormina centre but there are bus once an hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Staff & service

Breath taking experience.

Most wonderful experience we were treated to an upgraded room to celebrate our 40 years of marriage. We highly suggest adding this breath taking experience the most perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
High up a mountain with crazy roads. We reserved a lesser room by mistake. The other units with a view looked spectacular! Good breakfast and great pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel a bit of the way up the hill from Taormina. If you are a scaredy cat driver then this is not the place for you. L
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is amazing, so many antiques and curiosity’s to look at. Very much old fashioned style. Stunning views, quiet location. Book an Etna view room as away from the road. Lots of choice for breakfast and the hotel restaurant just up the road, La Caverna is wonderful. From the pool, reception and the restaurant staff I really can’t fault them. This really is a wonderful hotel. A short walk up a hill is Castelmola for beautiful shops bars and lovely for a drink in the evening. Bus stop outside hote 15 mins to Taormina. You can walk down if fit. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 nights but would have loved to have stayed longer. Every member of staff at the hotel we met during our stay was helpful, especially David on reception who made us welcome as soon as we arrived. The whole hotel is kept extremely clean, and the team are visibility working hard throughout the day. We had a Classic room which was large enough for our needs and had alot of storage. There was never a problem with getting a sun bed around the pool and the views of Mt. Etna are breathtaking. Breakfast is a buffet with a good hot and cold selection and there is a great restaurant next door called the Caverna in addition a short walk up into the main square there are plenty of good restaurants. The hotel offers a free Shuttle bus into Taomina, can organise a number of trips, we had a day at a beach club,  and a vineyard trip. We had a great stay and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff in this facility were very nice and helpful. In particular Davide on the reception desk was very helpful, respectful and nice. The only issue I had with this facility is the parking was a little bit difficult because of the nature of the area which was very hilly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Villa Sonia - July 2025

Great stay. Good location. Amazing views. Lovely pool, sunbeds and poolside bar. Room comfortable and good size. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast good but not great, but Sadly couldn’t sit on terrace due to prolific wasp population!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AnnMarie, Locust Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The views were spectacular! The staff was so friendly and accommodating! The restaurant was amazing! Pool area could be updated and they should have a waiter or waitress that goes around. They should have something to get rid of the bees! We couldn’t have breakfast outside in the morning because of all the bees! Breakfast was great but more hot options would have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and quaint! Beautiful views, the pool Is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allaina Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot fault the hotel. It’s situated in a beautiful spot above Taormina called CastelMola. The hotel is stunningly rustic with jaw dropping views of Mount Etna and the surrounding mountains. The hotel staff were so helpful, kind and fun. The hotel has a great breakfast and is two mins walk from CastelMola village which has great shops and a few lovely restaurants. I am so glad we stayed here rather in the heart of Taormina. It was just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in the beautiful village of Castlemola, this comfortable hotel offers unrivalled views of Mount Etna. Well worth getting a room with a balcony and mountain view. Breakfast was good and varied and the staff extremely accommodating. A few of our evening meals were taken at the nearby Caverna restaurant which is also owned by the hotel (with discount available for guests). A great walk down to Taormina was well worth the effort but keep an eye on the bus times as Taxis can be expensive. All in all, an absolutely delightful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025