In general, the hotel is good, the owners are trying to match the price tag that's being dictated by the location in the Taormina area. Somebody from the staff is always there, during the daytime - employees with good English, at night - at least with some. The advantages include private parking, albeit small (car keys must be given to the reception), but sufficient, many restaurants and shops nearby, own bar and the ability to order dinner (did not try), walking distance to the funicular to Taormina and the beaches of Isola Bella. I would not consider a three-minute walking distance to the free part of Mazzaro beach as an advantage - this is a tiny fenced-in corner between private beaches and fishing boats that does not cause any desire to swim. Breakfast is 3 points out of 5, although they say that is the norm for Sicily; but I don’t understand why Italians make such tasty coffee in coffee houses, and so disgusting - in hotels. I didn’t really like the room either - there were no complaints about the condition and equipment, but it was cramped, there were two separate mattresses on the bed, which were constantly moving apart, and our windows were overlooking the terrace for breakfast and dinner (it was noisy in the morning and there was no way to open the blinds). However, in general, if you want to stay in this area, the option is good for your money.
