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Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Greek Theatre

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Photo gallery for Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Lobby lounge
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Greek Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Corso Umberto
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Taormina Cable Car
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • 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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 16 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 18 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Annex Building (Palazzo Santa Caterina)

  • 20 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony

  • 18 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Taormina

In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of this Taormina hotel, you'll find Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre. Parco Duca di Cesaro and Villa Comunale Garden are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Greek Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Corso Umberto - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Isola Bella - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spisone Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Pirandello - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega del Formaggio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arte Mediterranea Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria da Nino - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mediterraneo Cafè - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4-star hotel near Greek Theatre
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Taormina hotel is smoke free.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Weight limit: 11 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20.00 per day

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 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
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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT083097A16SVKAHUQ

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.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina to the airport?

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina is 49.7 mi (118-min drive) away from the Strait of Messina Airport (REG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina on May 26, 2025 start from $221.26, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (11-min drive) from Isola Bella and 3.4 mi (15-min drive) from Letojanni Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 20.00 per day.

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina have a pool?

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina to downtown Taormina?

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina is 0.4 mi away from Taormina.

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 833 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 833 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 833 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 833 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 833 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were Lucky enough to get a room with a veranda! The most beautiful view of our month long Italy trip. Breakfast was like a royal buffet. Wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff very friendly especially Dan who went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. Only complaint is the bus tours, they all decend on the restaurant at once overwhelming the staff and other guests. May be better if they seperates them from the non bus tour guests and had seperate dinner/bfast times.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is well located and the pool area is beautiful. However, our room was old and a bit dingy. It did not match the outside of the hotel! Also, there was music in the lobby (piano player and singer and/or karaoke) until 11pm which was right below our room. It was loud enough to disturb our rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great view and pool, nice rooms, great breakfast. They are right beside the bus terminal and car parking available for a fee. On the down side there was a bad smell every morning and 1 mattress would need to be changed. Forgot to mention it. But overall very satisfied and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
parking was a bit far. the hotel is a bit old and the room is very small but its weel located
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in dire need of renovation. The mattresses sank in, the rooms were very dates and unpleasant. The view was nice thanks to front desk who changed our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great base to explore Taormina

Great location. Rooms are a little tired. Staff seem a bit frazzled. Breakfast lovely. Evening meal ok. But lots of other nice places to eat in Taormina. Great base to explore Taormina. Pool nice. Don't bother with the Godfother tour.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolute favorite of mine. Bar super fun. Service is impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nermin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel though it is 4 star but provides good quality and variation of hot and cold breakfast . The excellent location with walking distance to the amazing city centre , the bus station and nice dining cafe places , I would greatly recommend this hotel We just had a couple of reception people at check in who were unfriendly but the rest of the staff were good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shadi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old and noisy. You can clearly hear when the sound from other rooms when they go to the bathroom! That was awful experience Just avoid this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Brilliant stay at Ariston

Amazing stay. Great room with stunning views. Super friendly staff on reception, catering and cleaning. Fantastic breakfasts. Lovely setting well looked after.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waiter Daniele was absolutely amazing. He went out of his way for us every single breakfast and evening with always a smile on his face. Couldn't recommended the hotel enough, only thing that would have made it better was if water was included in the dinner package, wasn't specific when we booked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivana

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location but hotel is very tired and in dire need of renovation and upgrading - lots of potential but….
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a brilliant stay here, with a beautiful room on the fourth floor, that had a great view. The hotel is a great location just next to the bus station, cable car and a short uphill walk to the town which is handy when it’s hot outside. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Qusay, Pearland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old property that needs to be renovated
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Pool was great but the chairs re taken quite early. Taormina was beautiful. We enjoyed walking the city, hills and seeing the sites. Food was good. Lots of shopping. Staff at hotel was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Laval

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most beautiful properties we’d ever had the pleasure to experience. The views are stunning. We were surrounded with abundant fruit trees like mangoes and quince. There were colorful flowers everywhere nestled below stately royal palms. The food and wine were excellent. The breakfast buffet was magnificent - especially the fresh squeezed blood orange juice. The pool and patio dining were relaxing. The nightly relaxing live music was wonderful. We enjoyed the Sicilian banquet music as well. The staff were always going above and beyond and were friendly. We would happily ho back there and heartily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Completely fantastic hotel . Stay here if you can

I rarely if ever give reviews but this place deserves a top notch review. The location is perfect , the views are above and beyond spectacular the service was excellent … the pool was perfect… the concierge was extremely helpful. I have only praise for this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024