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Hotel Villa Ducale

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via Leonardo Da Vinci 60, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Design Suite, Sea View

Design Suite, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Design Suite in Annex

  • Sleeps 3

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Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool | Concierge desk

Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Prestige Room | Property amenity

Prestige Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite Rooftop

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Luxury Suite "The Villa"

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Taormina

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Corso Umberto and 2 miles (3 km) of Taormina Cable Car with a stay here. Greek Theatre and Spisone Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greek Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spisone Beach - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Isola Bella - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luraleo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Napoletana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar Andromaco - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Ducale

4-star luxury hotel near Corso Umberto
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the luxury Hotel Villa Ducale. A free area shuttle within 2 kilometers is available. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Taormina hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1940
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Villa Ducale offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and March 16.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Tax ID - IT01722580832
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. The tax ID number is IT01722580832. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT083097A1TVQJ7T99, IT083097A1AEFANMYH, IT083097B4BSQ75ID7

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.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Villa Ducale Taormina, Sicily
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Reviews

Hotel Villa Ducale Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well-kept regional property ...with great staff and food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful hotel away from the busy town centre.

A beautiful hotel where we were made to feel at home from the moment we arrived. Away from the heaving town centre with stunning views we were warmly welcomed and looked after during our stay. Daniel was a star and provided us brilliant guidance and recommendations.. all the restaurants suggested were a hit! Our room (junior suite) was spotless and very comfortable with a huge bed. If we had one gripe it would be that there was no water provided in the room but had to purchase a bottle at the bar. A small touch of providing a cold bottle of water in the mini bar would have been the final touch on an otherwise perfect stay. The complementary shuttle service to the town was a great touch and we used it regularly… you’re looking at a €20 taxi each way otherwise. The restaurant has stunning views and breakfast was plentiful. Had both dinner and lunch from the a la carte menu and the quality of food was high it not a little pricey. Definitely recommend a stay here and we’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

giampiero

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility with breath taking views. Staff always eager to make your stat memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Far from center of town. No elevator. Only stairs to get your bags and luggage up and down
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is where you want to stay!

This is it! The very best place to stay in Taormina with breathtaking views, amazing service and the most hospitable staff that treated us like VIP’s( Thank you Santina!). I highly recommend this hotel and look forward to going back to enjoy the perfect Sicilian holiday. They took care of our car and parked it safely away during our time in Taormina. We took advantage of the convenient shuttle up and down to the town center(5 minutes away). The view and experience at this hotel is what one dreams about and Villa Ducale delivers it all the way. Stop searching- this is it!!! Complimenti to the staff who made us feel like family and very special. We had an amazing room with a terrace where we enjoyed our lunch- the food was delicious. Every morning the breakfasts were so wonderful- Max always gives you service with his charm! It was hard to leave but we will definitely go back whenever we go back to Taormina!
We never wanted to leave
Unforgettable view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property. I would highly recommend this hotel. I didn’t want to leave. Views are heaven. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The hotel aesthetic is breathtaking. The walk to town is about 15 minutes downhill, doable plus hotel runs shuttles into town every hour. Stay here, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was A , overall service was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Suites were very spacious and quite well appointed. Excellent value for the money spent. A wonderful way to experience Taormina in a quiet, luxurious, “up above all” place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Rocky Hill

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etna was unfortunately cloud covered during our visit, but the views were still beautiful and the hotel is gorgeous. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service. Wonderful people. Incredible location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Travelled with partner
Beautiful hotel with exceptional food and wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Magdalena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was hands down our best European hotel experience. We were treated like royalty from the moment we arrived and our luggage was taken care of immediately, to the relaxed check in process and before check out we were offered to stay later (evening flight) and continue to enjoy the hotel amenities (including a changing room shower). The breakfasts was delicious, staff extremely courteous and helpful. Our room was cleaned daily and the beds were made again even when we just stepped out for a few hours. Everyone was extremely professional, took pride in their work and seemed to truly enjoy it. We cannot wait to go back. Grazie!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with an amazing view and wonderful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at this home away from home. The staff were the most welcoming and warm that we have ever encountered, and showed superb hospitality at every aspect of our stay. The hotel was also very accommodating to celiac disease/gluten free diet, along with delicious food otherwise! Could not recommend Hotel Villa Ducale more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely welcoming & helpful staff. Reception desk are great at recommending excursions and making restaurant bookings. The shuttle bus to and from Taormina is very efficient. Although the 600 steps path is highly recommended once, for the views. And all the views from the hotel are out of this world.
View from bedroom terrace
View at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEST PROPERTY IN TAORMINA

We were traveling throughout Sicily stayed at a number of hotels but this GEM is the absolute BEST. 1800 feet above downtown Taormina with UNBELIEVABLE views. Our room had 2 large balconies looking out on the water Santina was the best hostess. Free shuttle to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great service & efficient staff highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Hopewell Junction

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Intimate setting. Great views great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a spectacular view. It’s at the very top so it takes longer to get to and from town but If you like to walk stairs and see wonderful views, this is a great place. The hotel itself is a bit dated in style, but There are pockets of contemporary features throughout as well. The hotel was very clean and everyone was very accommodating and extremely friendly. Common terraces and the restaurant are superb. The pool is very small and outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with amazing views. Staff is very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024