Taormina hotels near Church of San Domenico

Pros: Staff were most professional. Friendly,courteous. Found our car when we left it parked in town as we did not know how to get to hotel car park. Beautiful terrace bar and pool. Room spacious and beds most comfortable we have slept in other than our own at home. Lovely private terrace/balcony. Breakfast served in room every day - delicious. Grounds immaculately laid out - absolutely gorgeous. Can’t think of a better place to celebrate 20th wedding anniversary.

Pros: breakfast great, facility great

Pros: Exceptional hotel and service.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The accommodation is 1st rate, staff happy and wecoming and the location and scenery breath taking. We would love to visit again. An added bonus is their sister hotel with a private beach. We spent a very relaxing day in one of their cabanas, absolutely brilliant.

Pros: Service excellent!!

Cons: The room. Shower leaked and overall could have been bigger.

Pros: The terace with the view of Etna is to die for.

Pros: Fantastic property and overall experience staying there. The quality of the property, service, food was perfection. Great staff available for any question, helpful suggestions and recommendations and any booking you wanted. Best experience is a beautiful setting.

Cons: I want to suggest something but I can’t think of anything I didn’t like. It was that good!

Pros: The location was outstanding and the views from the Patio where the breakfast was served was breath taking. The representation by all staff members was top shelf and very professional.

Cons: There was nothing at all from my point of view that could have been better.

Pros: Loved it. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Pros: This is simply a great hotel. From the greeting on arrival to the ease of departure and everything in between. We were lucky to be upgraded to a suite to die for. Food was stunning

Cons: Absolutely nothing could be improved

Pros: Management were not really seen very much around the property , staff were generally friendly and attentive and the pool and beach team were exceptionally good , showed a lot of interest in both your comfort and safety , particularly Luca and Antony.

Cons: Lacked a bit of atmosphere , but this may have been more down to the weather which was a bit mixed and the time of year approaching end of season.

Pros: Location is fantastic, on the beach in a relaxing part of taormina away from the hoards of tourists in the town centre. but the cable car to the centre is very close, so it's the best of both worlds. the staff are fantastic, very friendly and attentive.

Cons: the prices quoted by the hotel for various things such as transportation and tours was significantly higher than what we were able to find independently, so i'd recommend not booking these through the hotel.

Pros: Charming impeccable service. High and stusher standard of decor. Very spacious.

Cons: The live music on the terrace each evening was very good and enjoyable but at times over-miked.

Pros: Breakfast was elaborate ... but skewed toward guests' (bad) taste for sweets, canned juices and proseco first thing in the AM. Dinner was well done ... but the menu never changed. The beach location was nice ... if you like pebble beaches and want nothing else to do in a hotel or surrounding area days and nothing at all to do evenings.

Cons: More than anything else, I disliked the crowd. The US and W Euro countries have their deplorables and their one percenters ... two distinct groups that share little in common, but both show up at hotels like this one. There are E Euro deplorables, on the other hand, who ARE their country's one percenters, and being in their company is twice as annoying. Too many guests covered in tattoos and leopard prints, carrying poodles in tote bags, and eating spaghetti w knives and bacon w their hands! It's sad to see a nice hotel market down to guests w more cash but less class than their staff.

Pros: Location right on beautiful cove beach. Close to water rentals. Close to cable car to get up to Taormina. Fantastic staff.

Pros: Fabulous location on Mazzarò Beach And outstanding beach Captain Franco and his team Always helpful and smiling

Pros: The staff were attentive but discreet, very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The room was luxurious and sparkling clean. The food at the hotel restaurant was excellent, particularly the pasta. The private beach was set in a gorgeous and very peaceful cove. And the hotel itself was ideally situated, very close to the cable car which takes you up to Corso Umberto. We have stayed in a number of 5* hotels and this was our favourite.

Cons: The Caesar salad we had via room service when we arrived late (after the restaurant closed) on the first night wasn’t great. Not awful but not in keeping with everything else we are there, which was delicious.

Pros: Excellent property and great views

Cons: Trying to walk on the road around the hotel is very dangerous... there are no sidewalks and cars and motorcycles travel extremely fast..this is the only downside

Pros: On arrival ta staff at the reception desk was very helpful; a dedicated staff in particular Carla. She helped me with the Wifi, internet and provided me with all necessary information. The staff was very friendly: offered service with a smile. The food was excellent in particular the breakfast. The hotel is very well situated at the beach and again the staff is very helpful. The concierge advised us very well about excursion possibilties. The hotel is suffused with a spirit of relaxation. It was a real pity we had to leave.

Pros: The hotel and staff at this hotel are excellent!. The staff could not have helped more. Any queries, questions etc was not a problem and they saw to it if you needed anything arranging. Room service was very good, properly done. The staff were also very helpful and friendly. The hotel and beach sunbathing/pool area was spotlessly clean. The beach/pool service was great. The breakfast was so varied and such a lot to choose from, anything you wanted with a chef also to cook fresh omelettes, eggs etc.

Pros: The grounds were incredible!

Cons: The beds and sheets are terrible. Not enough pillows on the bed. Not enough towels in the bathroom.

Pros: I did not want to leave. Everything was perfect!

Pros: Beautiful location. Rooms are a little dated, but clean. The restaurant is soso. Much better restaurants in town. Very nice gym. Overall a nice hotel.

Pros: Breakfast was fine but veranda where it was severed was spectacular

Cons: Hotel slightly dated but views made up for that completely

Pros: Amazing!!! Heaven on earth. Best location in Taormina! Felt very privileged to be able to enjoy such a phenomenal part of the world in our own little oasis! All the facilities were exceptional. So impressed with the services- particularly the amazing and very talented trainer at the gym who is there to provide a stenosis workout if needed- which it was after a couple of weeks of eating exquisite italian food! Thank you beautiful people at CapoTaormina!!

Pros: The location of the property is second to none. Beautiful vistas and outstanding oceanfront

Cons: The hotel itself is a. It dated. I was there 35 years ago and though I don’t remember much about that stay, the room looked like it might have been 35 years old...though it was clean and serviceable

Pros: Pool and location stunning

Cons: Rooms were dated

Pros: Location and breakfast and staff were pluses. The pool is great with the sea oil available too

Cons: The lack of suitable times for the bus to Taormina. It meant we had to walk or pay a taxi.

Pros: Outstanding location pool beach dated interior

Pros: Location on the cliffs made for beautiful views. The pool and beach are the best features along with very friendly staff.

Cons: The room size was nice but needs updating considering the price and location. The beds are very firm. The restaurant was okay but the prices were expensive. Could find better in town.

Pros: Superb location with amazing view over Naxos Bay. Room was spacious and comfortable and little balcony to walk out and sit and admire the view over the sea just perfect. Breakfast with excellent, many choices and set outside on balcony with the magical view was lovely way to start the day. Staff on arrival very friendly and helpful and so welcoming. The hotel pool and lounges were spread out and you could find your own little spot to relax. The private beach was special, clear water and sun lounges and towels available.

Cons: The doors to the hotel rooms were noisy and clunky. You could hear people entering and leaving their rooms as the sound echoed into our room. Also I could hear the guests in the next room talking. Perhaps being old building the walls need sound proofing? That’s my only negative.

Pros: Wonderful views, very good room as we got upgraded to junior suite. Facilities excellent, including free parking which is big bonus in Taormina.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Great experience

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Location, view

Cons: The atmosphere or lack thereof : it is like a morgue, completely quiet, no music , no noise, nothing. Breakfast: very basic for a 5star plus, very limited choice. The property needs some updating: paint peeling off here and there is not acceptable for such an expensive hotel. This is a good 4 star charging 5star+++ prices. We paid 400€ a night which is too expensive for just the view.

Pros: Great rooms , great pool

Cons: No glasses in room to use with mini bar . No tea and coffee facilities in room

Pros: The location is good.Near to the centre,not too far.Would not suit people with limited mobility.

Cons: Place rated 5*but far from it.Food especially breakfast mediocre,ok if you like cakes!! Extra 8€ for eggs cooked how you want.Normally at 5*restaurants chef on hand at the buffet preparing eggs to your liking without extra cost.Selection of fruit the same every day,boring++.

Pros: The location the swimming pool

Cons: The air conditioning was noisy in both the garden suite room and the double deluxe could not turn it off, there were weddings being held on the terrace and our room was right above the tables, it was nearly 2.00 am when they finally left. when you were by the pool trying to relax the staff started clearing the area and moving things about making lots of noise and at one point they even moved our daughters sun-bed while she was just over talking to us, the man was really arrogant quite rude in fact and shrugged his shoulders, as paying guests I believe that we are due some consideration as well, this property is not cheap, also it states that breakfast is included, then to our surprise it is a continental breakfast, if you wanted any other egg instead of scrambled you had to pay extra, I ordered poached egg on toast I had to send it back as it wasn’t cooked and the toast was two tiny circles, I found a lot of the staff just give the bare minimum when it comes to customer service, I don’t think this hotel should operate as a 5 star more a 4 star, will not be coming back, not the worst hotel we have stayed at and not the best the San Domenico was amazing unfortunately due to refurbishment we picked the San Pietro The rooms were well attended by house keeping and clean front desk were very helpful

Pros: Everything

Cons: Not being closer to town

Cons: restaurant was not at all what i expected after reading such wonderful reviews. hotel is rather dated

Pros: Relaxing, rooms are nice and enjoyed having a balcony.

Cons: Nothing really.

Cons: Shower didn’t work properly, too hot then cold too hot then cold.

Pros: the breakfast choice was a bit the same every day with location to eat it very good and staff we very friendly and helpful. Beach was also good and accessible with smiling attendants. Location to Taominia was great

Cons: food same every day and expensive for evening

Pros: Perfect view, we could enjoy sunrise in the room. Breakfast location is also wonderful, the best hotel we have stayed in whole trip

Pros: Marvelous location direct at the beach, plenty of parking, sea wiew, nice terase, nicely organised beach, cristal clean sea, our son liked the hump of trains rushing direct near hotel and the beach by every couple of minutes...Price is for this location afordable, everythig else around so close to the sea is crazy overpriced..

Cons: Hotel is old, almost technical museum, which can disturb a little ,despite charm carry with, bathroom at arrival was dirty, a spot of something brown near the toilet was on the floor, but it was difficult to see it because the color of the ceramics at floor. Shower was difficult to useit is small.Staff at reception is helpful and kind, also at the baech, but some of waitres at restaurant are terrible, especially younger personal ( a russian looking man with big stomach is awfull, some of Italian young ladies also) . Food is complete disaster, also for breakfast, even more for dinner. Restaurant is the best to avoid, you pay a lot, for nothing. Other things at hotel are more or less ok.

Pros: This property sits right on the beach below the main town. The staff at reception and in the dining room were friendly and helpful. We has Seaview rooms with a balcony looking out over the beach and the ocean. The rooms were bright and spacious and the beds comfortable. The bathroom was clean with a good shower and toiletries provided. Breakfast and dinner on the terrace was wonderful. Plenty of choices for breakfast including eggs and pastries. Evenings were relaxing sitting under the tree canopy watching the sun setting.

Cons: Eggs at breakfast were tasty but only ever warm to cool.

Pros: Great value for the money

Cons: Everything was great.

Pros: Marvellous staff!!

Pros: The hotel is very good! Nice and quiet place. Just near the sea. Couldn't be better! Highly recommend it.

Pros: Old world charm

Pros: Super friendly personnel, great views from the room, convenient location.

Pros: Location and parking Setting for breakfast and dinner on external shaded terrace overlooking sea delightful, Internally my party of 8 were sat under an old and very noisy aircon unit. - very unpleasant. Friendly owner and head waiter

Cons: Not set up for UK people! Lots of American Canadian German French and Russian (and other country’s tv channels but no BBC or indeed, any British channels. There are many other good hotels that make UK welcome, in this instance all 8 guests said they would NOT return. Hotel is now dated- old plumbing and old furniture etc - very 70s but that was not a big problem (TV was first used decades ago!