Reviews of Hotel Caparena 4 stars
Via Nazionale, 189, 98039 Taormina, Italy
#44 of 70 hotels in Taormina
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 307 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
6.1
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Sharon
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lunch in beach restaurant was disappointing
Beautiful gardens Great breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Naved
Canada35 reviews8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shuttle from hotel to city center is a big plus.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Lisa
United States22 reviews9.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The train passes several times a day right through the property but it’s electric so quieter
Beautiful accommodations Seaview and balcony was a plus Loved the complimentary shuttle service into Taormina
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Katarzyna
Poland9 reviews9.0“ok for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
hotel requires renovation
breakfast, garden, room with sea view, free shuttle bus to Taormina city Center.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Sharon
United States16 reviews8.0“A little bit hard the mattress, even though the bathroom was clean every day it was smell like backed up water”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Service, staff and area
Excellent location to train station in order to visit other cities
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Victor
Bulgaria46 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi is not good outside the reception. The restaurant close to early in 21:30.
Nice hotel, perfect location close to Taormina, nice staff, clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Gary
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Nice hotel, albeit quite isolated as walking to Taormina is not advisable due to the roads. Letojanni has some nice rest”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shingle beach, dated room facilities, lack of nearby shops and distance from Taormina
Spacious room, good breakfast and very nice pool area. Shuttle bus provided was essential (but spaces are limited)
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Keith
United States11 reviews8.0“Beautiful property in great location with shuttle to Disney Taormina.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Need food options for lunch. Hungry when checking in and told nothing available in the hotel.
No food available for lunch. Had dinner there. Our orders were delivered less than 10 minutes after ordered and beautifully presented on the plate. Service was so fast the meals must have already been prepared and under a heat lamp for a while. Rabbit was dry. Having the shuttle was a definite bonus. Easy access and parking at hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Nafisa
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lots of noise from early morning to early evening as the hotel were building cabins for the summer season. Drilling, hammering, a digger daily. Also balcony overlook the beach but also train lines at the back and busy road at the front. Noise all day till late at night, even with closed doors. Paying for towels by the pool. Daily cost of 3 euros each. Which could really build up over a week for a family or couple. No welcome water. I stayed in a cheap hostel in Catania. In the room on my 1st day was free bottle of water. However 4 star hotel not one bottle of free water. Stocked fridge but everything costs. Also paper cups in rooms. Not glass. I wonder of the recycling that has to be done if it is.
Rooms very spacious. Very clean. Good quality toiletries. Very comfortable bed. High quality linen. Well stocked fridge. Working TV. Balcony with sea views. Breakfast ok. Excellent staff. Nice pool area. Very comfy sun loungers. Beach is a few steps away. Nice reception and bar area. Nice restaurant.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Crystal
United States2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location, easy to use shuttle to town, beautiful beach
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Rosemary
Australia6 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Enjoyed our time”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Menu at restaurant was limited
Facilities and shuttle bus into town, drivers were very nice.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Sue
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Nice hotel but above would stop me rebooking … ashame !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Biggest complaint as with so many hotels that there is no plug socket next to a mirror for us ladies . Dressing table and plug socket and a TV that no one watches ! Resorted to reversing the camera on my iPhone to style my hair. Drives me crazy ! You can’t dry hair in a bathroom full of steam from the shower! Went in October (26 -28 degrees) but can’t use pool as freezing which was reason for picking this hotel . Bathroom very dark
Nicely decorated room Good shower Good shuttle service to Taormina and free
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Jan
Poland22 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower flooded the bathroom after each use.
Clean, professional staff. Very good breakfst
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Cindy
France29 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant and affordable luxury”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Train tracks running between hotel and beach Air conditioning in the suite was not very strong Parking difficult for larger vehicles
Very friendly and helpful staff - Michele was a star! Big garden and private beach Nice amenities, tasteful decorations Comfortable bed
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Ediz
Turkey19 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very old Need renovation
Clean, Good Staff, Good Location Nice Beach, Good Breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Miha
Slovenia12 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Relaxed days by the beach.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast display could be a bit more elegant.
Lovely classic Sicilian beach hotel with excellent food.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Downey
Australia8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No price list for the mini bar. Got stung 9.00 euro for a bottle of water when they charge 1.50 Euro for the same in the local shop. Outrageous.
Lovely hotel. Clean and welcoming. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Staff at the reception desk were very helpful. Bonus of a shuttle bus to take you into the town as it's too far to walk. Their private beach was very handy. Lovely place, would stay again.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Rodrigo
United States25 reviews5 helpful votes7.0“It could have done Much better Job ,,, need a better management , it has a lot of potencial”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spa super outdated Breakfast with most bread and cakes Not too much information form the staff Parking very limited
Close to beach Pool , bus to center
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Alex
United States16 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
breakfast was goog
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Doug
United Kingdom31 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is a short distance from Taormina centre and road does not have a usable path.So you need to be aware of this when choosing.But has frequent courtesy bus as mentioned.
Excellent hotel with superb all round facilities, including private beach.Staff, particularly reception were English speaking and very helpful. The free courtesy bus to and from Taormina is a great extra as hotel as prime seafront position but outside of Taormina centre. Restaurant excellent for both breakfast and dinner. Staff there were excellent.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Henrique
Brazil10 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“The hotel seems to be going through a modernization. The room is big, but the double bed is actually 2 single bed togeth”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed sheet, breakfast, no proper ac in room or at the gym, old appliances.
Nice beach, big room
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Nicola
Malta3 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybe more of a variety for savoury breakfast.
Shuttle service was efficient and punctual and private beach was also very nice
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Monarrez
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“It was a good experience for the value and most of the staff was pretty amazing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The AC won’t get below 25.5 the fist day and night, by the second night it will be 23.5 not good AC if your body temperature is hot all the time. The double bed is made of two twins and you Can fell them. The service on the beach restaurant was not friendly at all, it was this girl that seem to be mad at her job and the food from the beach restaurant is not for a 4 star hotel.
It’s really clean, has parking, it’s calm, the spa services are a 10, front desk and restaurant services were amazing, tasty food for dinner and good breakfast. Beautiful place with and conservative feeling.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Vanessa
South Africa30 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Pleasant hotel in a beautiful setting”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Busy road nearby.
Location is fabulous , the beach is great and the rooms were cool .The shuttle into town was a great bonus .
Stayed in September 2023
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