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Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 star property
4-star family-friendly hotel near Corso Umberto, connected to the convention center

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

Deluxe Room, Hot Tub

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

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Economy Room

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Suite

Panoramic Suite

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

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Classic Room (con balcone e Vista Etna)

Classic Room (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
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Castelmola

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed hotel, you'll find Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. Castelmola Castle and Church of San Nicolo di Bari are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Porta di Catania - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Piazza IX April - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Napoletana - ‬10 min drive

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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night.

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 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 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.

National rating

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Villa Sonia?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Villa Sonia on Jul 11, 2026 start from CA $296, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Letojanni Beach. 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. 309 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 567 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views nice large spacious room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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
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8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Comfortable room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so very helpful - before and during our stay. They were very hard working too. The hotel is quaint and comfortable and our rooms had absolutely stunning views of Mount Etna! I would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel close to the town. A bit of a hike to Taormina!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and hotel were beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and quaint! Beautiful views, the pool Is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kiichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and good view with good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel with supreme location Maybe a bit “outdated” Breakfast was very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! The Etna views from our room and the hotel in general were amazing. Really helpful staff and easy to get into Taormina. Short stroll up the hill and you’re in Castelmola which is also a beautiful little town. Would definitely recommend staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historical location. Friendly staff, Francesco is very knowledgeable in local history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from this hotel, quiet place at night. Would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning location with wonderful views of mount Etna bus stop across the road, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Amazing Hotel

Lovely place perfectly positioned to explore Taormina , Etna and Messina . Breakfasts were excellent, lovely pool and staff incredibly helpful
View from the bedroom balcony
Castemola
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good views, extensive breakfast. Castelmola and Hotel Villa Sonia was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms, beautifully furnished, with fantastic views of Mt Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view in fairytale hotel on the side of the mountain overlooking the sea and mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and really friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. The facilities are a little dated in places but didn’t detract from the stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice location above Taormina. Good food in restaurant with very attentive and kind staff. Hotel is a bit outdated. Pool not heated when we were there. Lots of extra charges e.g. jacuzzi and sun towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view, top-notch desk staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023