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Reviews of Hotel Ariston and Palazzo Santa Caterina 4 stars

Via Bagnoli Croci, 168, 98039 Taormina, Italy

#57 of 70 hotels in Taormina

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 673 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When we went their a la carte restaurant was closed so we had to go with the buffet. The food was ok but would recommend to try the restaurant in the city instead.

    The room was a basic room but good. The reception was helpful and got us a taxi when we had to leave. It is 10min walk from the center which is nice. They also have a pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay with lovely people and gorgeous, quiet location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No air conditioning and the room was small and airless. They need to be more flexible for hot days - no matter when they occur.

    The location was quiet and beautiful. We were allowed access earlier than the usual 3.00pm which was very good for 2 weary travelers. The lunch choices were great and reasonably priced. We went to the Italian Opera in the evening which was easily walkable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, beautiful views, clean and comfortable bed. Plenty of hot water in the shower. Great breakfast with lots of choices. Pool was lovely and refreshing. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will certainly recommend this hotel. Lots of seniors staying here. Didn't see many kids and young couples

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with balcony and panoramic view
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated

    Location and view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relatively noisy hotel - can hear neighbours. It's a little tired.

    Great staff - very friendly. Good breakfast. Location is right beside the bus stop. Friendly guests.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel should have people to sign bar slips to avoid mistakes

    Outstanding breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had booked the main hotel, however was given an "upgrade to a family room" which we didn't particularly like, no view only a block wall, even though it was clean, quiet and comfortable.

    The breakfast was a large and well presented varied buffet our dining room server, Annatella, (I hope I got her name right) was extremely pleasant and professional. We also loved the pool and the lifeguard was again very nice and professional

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Would come back tomorrow
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, excellent breakfast and lovely setting

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not happy with the room location because we were located below the dining room and next to the delivery of goods coming and going.

    The location of the hotel was fantastic,the food was great and the staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Great place, clean and enjoyable, great value for the money. Would recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking up to the reception with luggage ; we didn’t realise they would transferred it up had we asked.

    Very good, spacious and plenty of room (we had 20m2 room with balcony)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Staff were very good !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast buffet was cold / Luke warm when it should have been hot. They need to use warming burners.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Terrific Taormina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great hotel location. Good sized rooms. Large pool and deck area. Very good breakfast. Friendly and professional staff, close to bus station, easy to get around. Able to walk everywhere.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool and breakfast were amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in Palazzo Santa Caterina. It is a separate building, and it looks a bit outdated.The wifi signal was very weak and sometimes absent. But overall, it was not bad for the money we paid.

    Location, attentive personal, breakfast, main building facility, outdoor area, spacious room with balcony. We were allowed to stay 2 hours more after the checkout time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Lovely staff. Beautiful place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.

    Breakfast had something for everyone. Location is perfect. Would stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Top hotel facilities at the best spot of Taormina, be prepared to share the beauty with tourist-bus-groups
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bus-groups dominated the eating and all was arranged around processing these groups. As a romantic couple getting the romance took some extra effort from us

    Beatiful (view) location, a resort on the top of Taormina, swimming pool, terraces, 3 min walking distance to the village main street.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location, parking-be aware
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking -terrible experience, you must understand in advance where you should park the car The hotel is not modern at all but it is reflected in lower price-so not really a complaint.

    Nice location, nice staff, good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - everything is outdated, very old hotel (needs un update)

    - perfect location, nice views, nice pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel with super location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super convenient for you if took the bus to Taormina! Just one step away from the bus terminal.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was really outdated and needs to be upgraded. Bathroom plugs not working properly.

    The location was great and really useful for the bus terminal. Breakfast was tasty and had a fantastic variety of choices. Great pool and views. Staff were really friendly and amazing, especially Antonella, who we encountered several times in the restaurant!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had to get the luggage from the room to the reception. Nobody helped us

    very good dinner and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Choose room with a view. Budget one can have window facing hillside and will be dark. Tiles on the floor are very splipery.

    Good value for this price. Even though its an older hotel its still very nice and original. Very good and diverse breakfasts. Good bar with a choice of drinks.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Perfect hotel if you want to spend little time after an amazing breakfast in the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interior both in the room and the hotel itself. It’s very old and frankly outdated.

    Breakfast, View, Location, Staff. All very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely good value hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor/fixtures certainly in my room were a little dated.

    Great location with fab views, and a short walk to town. Lovely breakfast, and room was very comfortable. Nice pool and outside areas. Just by the bus station so very handy for trips.

    Stayed in March 2024

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