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Villa Sant'andrea, A Belmond Hotel

locationTaormina Area, Sicily

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About Villa Sant'andrea, A Belmond HotelAbout Villa Sant'andrea, A Belmond Hotel

Location

Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina towers over two grand sweeping bays below and on the southern side. The top of Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, often capped with snow, offers visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view over almost 160 km of the Mediterranean Sea. The nearest connection to the public transport network is roughly 50 metres from the hotel. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is about 60 km away.

Facility

The hotel was built in 1830. The hotel has 79 rooms, including 5 junior suites and 3 suites, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. A baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A trouser press is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a TV, a CD player, a DVD player, a games console and WiFi. Slippers are included. The bathrooms have a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Refreshing drinks are served at the poolside snack bar. The hotel offers outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf, fishing and horse riding. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as windsurfing, canoeing and snorkelling. For a fee, guests can also enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, motorboat rides, paddle boating, banana boat rides, sailing and diving. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and yoga. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and anti-ageing treatments. Subject to charge: massage treatments. The hotel offers plenty of activities and entertainment options, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.

Meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant with air conditioning, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Amenities at Villa Sant'andrea, A Belmond Hotel Amenities at Villa Sant'andrea, A Belmond Hotel

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Games room

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      Garage

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      Hairdresser

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      Hotel Safe

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      Kids Club

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Pets

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      Theatre

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      Wifi

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Contactless room service

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Mandatory mask-wearing

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      Medical teleconsultation

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      à la carte Dinner

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      à la carte Lunch

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Full Board

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      Half Board

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

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      Banana Boat

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      Canoe

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      Children's Entertainment

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Diving

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      Golf

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      Gym

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      Horse Riding

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      Jet Skiing

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      Massage

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Parasols

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      Pedalo

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      Sailing

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      Sauna

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      Speed Boating

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      Steam bath

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      Sun loungers

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      Sun terrace

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      Tanning Studio/Solarium

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      Tennis

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      Water Skiing

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      Windsurfing

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Public Transport

50 m

City Centre

500 m

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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Excellent

851

Very Good

130

Average

26

Poor

10

Terrible

6

Recent Reviews: 1023

  • User:Happiness46149674032

    Trip type:

    Beautiful Hotel

    rating03 May 2026

    Stunning location, amazing staff. Didn't give it 5 because the bathroom was small and no separate shower, just one over the bath.

  • User:anapatic17

    Trip type:

    Stunning view

    rating22 Apr 2026

    Having stayed at several Belmond hotels, we can say that Sant'Andrea offers a beautiful setting and a stunning view for dining. The service is impeccable—the staff is attentive and very professional. The breakfast was okay (lack of fruits and diversity of cheese/meat selection) and the weather perfect. That said, the rooms feel like they need a renovation to look more modern, and the indoor restaurant area could be more refined. For an expensive hotel, these details matter. Nevertheless, it was a very pleasant stay overall. Giovanni Nastasi, Altro at Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare, responded to this review Dear anapatic17,Thank you very much for sharing your review on Tripadvisor as well. We are truly grateful for your kind gestureWe would like to thank you once again for taking the time to share your impressions and kind comments about Villa Sant’Andrea, which we truly appreciate.Kind regards,Giovanni NastasiGeneral Manager

  • User:BarrieC59

    Trip type:

    Lovely Hotel & Location with Fabulous Staff

    rating20 Apr 2026

    We visited Sant’Andrea on a touring trip to Sicily following receipt of a gift voucher to cover one night’s stay. The gift voucher experience was complicated and misleading and felt that it might not be accepted to cover accommodation. Luckily we had taken a screen grab of the Belmond gift page which showed that accommodation was covered because the page was changed to remove this almost immediately after we checked to make sure it was OK. The staff here are, almost universally, wonderful. Welcoming, friendly and attentive and always eager to please. Our deluxe seafront room had a lovely balcony with views across the bay. The room wasn’t huge but had everything one might need. Unfortunately we had two slightly negative experiences in our short time here. Firstly there were two, very drunk, English women sprawling on couches at the terrace bar at late afternoon. They were talking very loudly, swearing, bursting into tears and repeating the same things over and over again. There was a young child nearby who should not really have to have seen this. Luckily she was Italian and would not, hopefully, have heard the swearing. A difficult situation for the staff of course, but it made the atmosphere on the terrace quite unpleasant. Our second poor experience was during dinner at the main restaurant. Whilst our waiter was friendly and welcoming, he was not at all attentive. Any time our glasses were empty we had to stand and walk to the ice bucket to retrieve a wine or water bottle and pour our own drinks. There was another couple near us who appeared to work for Belmond group and it seemed they were getting all the attention. The dining room was not busy and, at a hotel like this, we would have expected far better service. Having said this, we did enjoy our overall experience, just a few niggling things that should not really be present at a hotel of this style and class. Giovanni Nastasi, Other at Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare, responded to this review Dear BarrieC59,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback on Tripadvisor as well. We are truly grateful that you chose to leave this review.As your comments have already been carefully reviewed through another platform, we would simply like to extend our sincere thanks once again for your balanced and constructive observations, as well as for your kind words about our hotel, its unique location, and the dedication of our team.Kind regards,Giovanni NastasiGeneral Manager

  • User:Lara S

    Trip type:

    Best Hotel in Taormina, Sicily

    rating12 Apr 2026

    This hotel is by far the best experience we have ever had. The staff made you feel like you were part of the family! The hotel and grounds were impeccable and the location is absolutely stunning, Highly recommend this hotel and I will be back! Giovanni Nastasi, Other at Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare, responded to this review Dear Laraschall3,Thank you very much for your wonderful review.We are truly delighted to know that your experience with us was so memorable and that our team made you feel part of the family. Your kind words about the hotel, our grounds, and our stunning location mean a great deal to us.It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back to Taormina in the future.Kind regards,Giovanni NastasiGeneral Manager

  • User:SuzyQu15

    Trip type: Couples

    Gorgeous Hotel, Fabulous Sea Views!

    rating11 Feb 2026

    The Villa San Andrea is a beautiful hotel located on a private beach with a fantastic sea view. The staff is excellent, especially the concierge. The lavish buffet breakfast was spectacular, served in the restaurant with again a fabulous view. The room was lovely with comfortable bedding, great shower and amenities. The hotel is located a very short distance from the funicular which takes you to the town of Taormina (minimal fee). They offer a free shuttle to take you there as well. It takes quite a bit longer than the funicular (at least 15 minutes depending on traffic). The shuttle drops you off at their sister hotel, Grand Timeo, which is also fabulous. It’s a hard choice to make, beach hotel or in the town. I would say you can’t go wrong with either, it just depends on your interests. Wonderful experience, highly recommend! Giovanni Nastasi, Other at Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare, responded to this review Dear SuzyQu15,Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Sant'Andrea and found our hotel beautiful with fabulous sea views.It brings us great pleasure to know that our staff, especially the concierge, provided you with excellent service, and that you savored our lavish buffet breakfast. We are also delighted that you found your room lovely, with comfortable bedding, a great shower, and amenities.We appreciate your kind words regarding our convenient location and the transportation options to Taormina. It's true that both Villa Sant'Andrea and our sister hotel, Grand Timeo, offer unique and fantastic experiences, and we are glad you recognized the charm of both.We are so pleased that you had a wonderful experience and highly recommend us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Villa Sant'Andrea in the future!Warm regards,Giovanni NastasiGeneral Manager

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