Villa Astoria Taormina
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Villa Astoria Review
The 2-star Hotel Villa Astoria Taormina is located only 9 minutes on foot from the perfect horseshoe-shaped Ancient Theatre of Taormina and provides guided tour service for a better travel experience. The Restored Santa Caterina Catholic Church is placed a 9-minute stroll away, and Isola Bella Island is at a short distance from the family hotel.
Each day at the Villa Astoria starts with a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests are invited to the onsite lounge bar to unwind with a drink. This Taormina property is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Ristorante Bella Blu restaurant with its Sicilian dishes.
The family-run accommodation is set in a historic area, within 600 metres of the hard-to-miss historical sites like the ancient Odeon Ruins. The Villa Astoria Taormina offers proximity to such natural sights as Spisone Beach (1.5 km) and Lido Spisone Public Beach (1.6 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spiaggetta delle Sirene, which is merely 1.4 km away. Hotel Villa Astoria is situated a short distance from Mazzaro Sea Palace, while Taormina terminal bus station lies a mere 50 metres away.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-fridge-bar, and some of them comprise a large living room and a kitchen. They are furnished with soundproof windows together with antique furniture. Offering amenities such as hair dryers and towels, the bathrooms also have a bidet and a shower. Certain units overlook the city.
The property is a super close walk to Terminale Funivia Taormina - Mazzaro cable car station.
The hotel has a swimming pool. You can enjoy snorkelling, diving and hiking, while staying at the accommodation.
Impressions
During my visit to the Villa Astoria, I was impressed with the range of services offered to guests. The housekeeping was top-notch, with the rooms being immaculately clean and well-maintained throughout my stay. The availability of shops and commercial services on the premises made it convenient for me to pick up any necessities or souvenirs without having to venture far from the comfort of the hotel. Additionally, the laundry service proved to be extremely useful, allowing me to travel light and have my clothes washed and pressed as needed.
The Villa Astoria also offered a variety of transportation services, including airport shuttle, valet parking, and shuttle services. The paid shuttle services were particularly convenient for exploring the local area, and the paid airport shuttle made my trip to and from the hotel hassle-free. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted with a welcome drink, which was a nice touch and added to the overall sense of hospitality. The availability of tours and ticket assistance was also helpful, allowing me to easily plan and book any excursions or activities during my stay. the range of services provided by the Villa Astoria greatly enhanced my experience and made for a memorable and comfortable stay.
Positives and negatives
- Convenient trendy boutique hotel with restaurants and bars.
- Comfortable location a 25-minute walk to Isola Bella Island.
- Nestled in a shopping area surrounded by a garden and a hill.
- Modern rooms, many with a nice seaview and a wuth linen.
- Plentiful and satisfactory breakfast with a lovely view.
- Good restaurant with authentic options.
- Rates are exceptional.
- Some were dissatisfied with a little hard beds.
- A few guests were disappointed with too small bathrooms.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- airport shuttle
- non-smoking rooms
- terrace
- garden
- air conditioning
- bar
- private beach area
- superb breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Dressing area
- Terrace
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Beach access
- Garden area
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Palazzo dei Congressi 490 m (1608 ft)
- Ancient Theatre of Taormina 210 m (689 ft)
- Piazza IX April 770 m (2526 ft)
- Isola Bella 460 m (1509 ft)
- Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano 1.14 km (3740 ft)
- Santa Caterina 540 m (1772 ft)
- Chiesa di Santa Domenica 480 m (1575 ft)
- Castillo de Castelmola 1.65 km (1.03 mi.)
Summary
| ✔️ Rating | 9 / 10 |
| 🏷️ Min Price | $116 |
| 🔑 Rooms | 12 |
| ⭐ Reviews | 871 |
| 📍 Landmarks nearby | Palazzo dei Congressi , Ancient Theatre of Taormina , Piazza IX April |
| 🏆 Rankings | #8 in Taormina Cheap Hotels #9 in Taormina hotels near Porta di Catania #10 in Taormina hotels near Castello Saraceno Casteltaormina via Crucis #11 in Taormina hotels near Porta Messina #26 in Taormina Hotels |