Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Caterina

Overview

One word to describe this hotel: Views! Sea views whilst slurping your spaghetti, sea views whilst chilling on your balcony and tropical garden views whilst paddling your feet in the swimming pool. Wherever you are in this Italian gem of a hotel, you're bound to get a picture-perfect view and picture-perfect food.. I'm talking wood-fired pizza, pasta, fresh sea-food, you're in for a treat!

Location

• Perched at the bottom of an ancient Greek Theater with sweeping sea views

• Just 400m from the charming seaside town of Taormina

• Walking trails leading up to Mount Etna

• Private beach is 5km away

• Catania Airport is located 70km away

Rooms

• The 146 rooms are divided into two buildings: Ariston and Palazzo Caterina

• Double, Comfort, Superior and Panorama Rooms

• Some offer a balcony with sea views

• Air-conditioning

• Tea & coffee making facilities

• Welcome bottle of bubbly and fruit

• Wi-Fi

• Modern bathroom with shower

• Panorama Rooms offers 180 view of the sea with table and chairs

Food & Drink

• Pirandello offers a hearty breakfast of Sicilian delights

• Le Terrazze - a dreamy dinner setting, enjoy sweeping sea views whilst tucking into Italian classics

• Grill Restaurant - fresh, local seafood and meats

• Piano Bar in the evening

• Poolside Bar - Spritz anyone?

• Main Bar - local spirits, wines and cocktails

Sports & Entertainment

• Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by tropical greenery

• Plenty of sandy beach or hidden grottos to dive into the crystal clear waters - no need to worry about transport as there's a shuttle service

• Whether you're wanting to trek up Mount Etna or take a laid back approach with a stroll around Taormina, the Reception is on hand for reservations or excursions

• Get into the Sicilian spirit, with Sicilian themed evenings with traditional menu, and folk music