- The room and public areas were highly aesthetic, beautifully furnished and well maintained (especially the garden was very nice; modern bathroom) - The pool was quite large and the pool area also well maintained and attractive; great sea view - the pool really invites you to linger

- Staff was not very courteous but rather somewhat passive and unmotivated; you had to become very proactive as a guest (e.g., when ordering coffee at breakfast or getting wifi access); communication may be difficult if you don’t speak Italian because the staff doesn't speak English that well - Food and drinks at the pool were overpriced and of modest quality - Public areas (breakfast room and pool area) lack some background music to lighten the mood - Location de facto requires you to rent a car (however, most tourists on Sicily probably rent a car anyway)

I recently stayed at this lovely property and had an overall excellent experience, although it was a bit short due to my early departure for an Etna hike. Unfortunately, this meant I couldn't fully enjoy all the facilities as much as I would have liked. However, I did manage to squeeze in an early morning swim before breakfast, and I have to say, the pool was a standout feature. With breathtaking views of both Etna and Taormina, it was the perfect spot to start the day, especially as I witnessed a wonderful sunrise from the Taormina side. The restaurant terrace also offered stunning views of the Taormina coast, making breakfast even more enjoyable. Speaking of breakfast, it was delicious with a good variety of food on offer, although I did miss having fresh orange juice. The staff was wonderful—very attentive and friendly—and I was pleasantly surprised by how well-maintained the property was. I noticed the gardeners were already at work early in the morning, which explains why the grounds are so beautifully kept. The room was comfortable, but I do wish the mattress had been a bit thicker, and the pillow could have been softer as it was a bit too firm for my liking. Despite these small points, the overall stay was fantastic. I had hoped to extend my stay for two more nights, but unfortunately, they were fully booked. Nonetheless, I will definitely choose this property again in the future should I return. Highly recommended!

The main things I didn't like were that the mattress could have been thicker, the pillow was too firm, and there was no fresh orange juice at breakfast. Otherwise, the stay was excellent.

Really really nice place. The building itself, really nice interior, great views, swimming pool. Breakfast was amazing, both in selection and in atmosphere. At night it started raining and we were nicely surprised to find an umbrella at our entrance 🙂 We had a room with sort of garden view, but the blooming tree right outside the door made it feel like a real garden.

Really wifi only.. loose the browser sign in into wifi. It disconnects requiring re-signing (realizing you were using mobile data for a while) and you can't use any cast device with it.

The setting is completely beautiful - stunning views from the restaurant and pool. It's a really special location between the sea and Mount Etna. The hotel is beautifully designed. Staff were helpful and breakfast was very nice, with a good selection.

You absolutely need a car to stay here, which we didn't realise beforehand, so ended up spending a fortune on taxis. Dinner was a little disappointing. We had some minor issues with noise - the walls are thin so we could hear everything our neighbours were saying, and we were woken early one morning by somebody trimming the hedges outside our room.

The room is tastefully decorated, the bed, pillows, and linens are very comfortable. The location is in a very quiet area, and the breakfast is very varied and delicious. The staff is very attentive. Everything is very clean.

The resort has several buildings for guests. The location of our room was situated lower than the main building, and the road leading there was quite narrow, which caused a bit of discomfort

It has an amazing pool and stunning view both to the sea and to the Etna. Staff is super friendly specially Carmelo who gives the best advice in the whole of Italy

They charge the omelette for breakfast and Lightning for dinner if it rained is quite dissapointing. They also do artificial orange juice. I think there is room for improvement.

It’s our third stay and I could not be more satisfied! Friendly staff, great view and amazing interior and exterior with a touch of Sicilian luxury. The best hotel I had on this island within my 26years of visiting.

Quiet, elegant and comfortable. The views over the Ionian coast are stunning - from the pool, from the breakfast terrace, from every level. Our apartment was comfortable and spotlessly clean. The restaurant was excellent.

We loved everything.

The location and grounds were beautiful and inspiring. We enjoyed the integration of original and modern materials and design.

Our room appeared to have thin walls or limited sound proofing such that we were able to hear the neighbors next door.

Staff extremely helpful and courteous. Amazingly helpful for resolving an issue I had with my car, and unbelievably understanding of my recent health problem. They, from the reception to the owner could not have done more. Wonderful people, wonderful place.