Villa Ducale is a small, luxurious boutique hotel with outstanding views of the sea, Mount Etna and the Strait of Messina. It features free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor hot tub, and a sun terrace with loungers. The strategic location of Hotel Villa Ducale combines the tranquillity of a panoramic spot and the proximity to the town centre, a 25-minute walk away. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the centre of Taormina, and an airport shuttle is available on request. Villa Ducale is renowned for its rich breakfast buffet with homemade Sicilian specialities, served on the panoramic terrace. Restaurant service is available throughout the day, and the hotel features a popular cocktail buffet every evening.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly & helpful staff Stunning location Lovely room fabulous views from restaurant
  • Pashwood
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional panoramic views. Friendly helpful staff, especially Santina on reception Tastefully decorated rooms
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very attentive staff that went above and beyond for us. The views from the hotel are incredible and breakfast was beautiful. The hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the main town which was also very useful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Villa Ducale
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Villa Ducale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 22 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hotel Villa Ducale takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa CartaSi American Express Cash Hotel Villa Ducale accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the entire amount of the original booked stay will be charged in the event of early departure.

Please note only small pets are allowed on request at the property.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Villa Ducale in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 19083097A200798

FAQs about Hotel Villa Ducale

  • Check-in at Hotel Villa Ducale is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Hotel Villa Ducale include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hotel Villa Ducale is 650 yards from the centre of Taormina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Villa Ducale offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance

  • Guests staying at Hotel Villa Ducale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at Hotel Villa Ducale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Villa Ducale has 1 restaurant:

    • Villa Ducale