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Hotel Villa Sonia

Property class: 4
4-star family-friendly hotel near Corso Umberto, connected to the convention center

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Porta Mola 9, Taormina, Castelmola, ME, 98030
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a fruit bowl, and a vase with flowers.

Classic Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, dresser, vanity, and a desk with a chair. There is a window with a view of a mountain and a balcony with red curtains.

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Hot Tub, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, Mountain View

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large mirror, a bed with a pink bedspread, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Panoramic Suite, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, Balcony, Mountain View (con balcone e Vista Etna)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a door leading to another room.

Classic Room, Balcony, Mountain View (con balcone e Vista Etna)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the mountains through an open door.

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Classic Room, Balcony

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Castelmola

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Castelmola Castle and a 5-minute walk from Church of San Nicolo di Bari. Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca and Saraceno Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Porta di Catania - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Church of San Domenico - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 19 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luraleo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Napoletana - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Turrisi - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Sonia

4-star family-friendly hotel near Corso Umberto, connected to the convention center
Hotel Villa Sonia offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Villa Sonia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Castelmola hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Villa Sonia offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Castelmola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 7 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 30

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 7 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 30

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT083015A12EHY6PHG

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Sonia
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia
Villa Sonia Castelmola
Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola, Sicily, Italy
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola
Hotel Villa Sonia Hotel Castelmola

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Villa Sonia to the airport?

Hotel Villa Sonia is 50.7 mi (142-min drive) away from the Strait of Messina Airport (REG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Villa Sonia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 100 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Villa Sonia to the beach?

This hotel is 5.5 mi (26-min drive) from Giardini Naxos Beach and 6 mi (25-min drive) from Isola Bella. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Villa Sonia offer free breakfast?

Hotel Villa Sonia offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Villa Sonia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Villa Sonia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 10 per night, and valet parking for EUR 7 per night.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a pool?

Hotel Villa Sonia features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a restaurant?

Hotel Villa Sonia is home to Ristorante Parco Reale, which features local cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Hotel Villa Sonia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Villa Sonia to downtown Castelmola?

Hotel Villa Sonia is 0.4 mi away from Petralia.

Hotel Villa Sonia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 607 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location away from the huddle and bustle of Taormina but within easy reach. Great pool and fabulous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Villa Sonia was amazing! We had a great stay from check-in to check-out. The staff were so helpful and booked excursions as well as scooter rentals. Plus the breakfast and restaurant were great. Castelmora was only a few flights of stairs away and an amazing way to end the nights. Our room was spectacular, great view of Mt Etna and a wonderful haven from the midday heat. We would definitely return for future holidays.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location amazing service Cinzia made our stay wonderful she is what made our experience great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome and information. Staff caring and answer swiftly. Pool access hour a little restrictive at this time of year. Restaurant is fine and price reasonable. Hotel a bit outdated but clean and functionnal. Great set up and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views are excellent. The hotel in need of a renovation. The staff is very friendly. The breakfast is good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the hotel was so kind and accommodating! We loved the view and their restaurant was great! Hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was Traditional and wellkomming , beautiful views off the Etna Volcano and mountains. Pool was relaxing. Hotel offered a shuttle to Taormina and also there runs a bus every hour. Everybody was helpful and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with amazing views. Pool is wonderful and outdoor and indoor relaxing areas plentiful. Hotel was very clean and always smelt fresh. Beds made and fresh towels daily. Hotel felt cosy and traditional and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was traditional continental. Wonderful pastries which we worked our way through!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had trouble locating our hotel in Taormina and a staff member at Sonia helped us with a cab driver. We had planned to stay one night at the Hotel Sonia but next time we will stay there every night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find! This place has an amazing view of Mt. Etna. Castelmola is a charming medieval town. Definitely worth a visit. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very good. The room was spacious but I could not get the air conditioning to work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besutiful older, but well maintained property. Location, location, location. Could not beat it. Staff extremely happy, kind and helpful. Had a problem which was well dealt with by staff. Highly recommend, well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Comfortable room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Sonia is set in a stunning setting clinging to the side of a mountain overlooking Mt Etna. She is beautiful but in need of an update and more care around the property. It is clean, the staff helpful and courteous, the rooms ok, breakfast is great, bar service ok, and the village it is in is definitely worth the detour.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property and lovely staff. Beautiful room. Prettily decorated with useful antiques. You have to go to front desk to get pool towels. Pool closed at 6pm on Saturday night. Something was up with plumbing and the bathroom shower drain smelled disgusting and was not resolved during our stay after reporting it. Heavy on air freshener. Shuttle touted as an amenity. Only two am shuttles to Taormina and one return. Thankfully gravelly g with a resident so he knew best places to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was just beautiful, the staff really helpfull, the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely quiet hotel in the beautiful location of Castelmola, just a couple of winding road miles from Taormina. Rooms are nice although bathrooms are lacking a decent shower. Reception staff, Luigi and David were a pleasure and extremely helpful on a daily basis, from arranging taxis to offering local restaurant suggestions. The Hotel terrace restaurant is also good and the view of Mt Etna from this terrace is stunning. I loved my morning Cappuccinos with that view. The owners were very active in the running of the operations, always greeted us with a smile and their family assist them throughout the hotel. I believe their son in law is the Pizza chef and we did not find any better Pizza anywhere locally. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable week in Sicily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, wonderful beds, large rooms, amazing views from balcony. Great breakfast. Shuttle service into Taormina a big plus. Really happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023