Salita Giafari 32, 98039 Taormina, Italy
#3 of 551 Holiday rentals in Taormina
Guests' ChoiceBased on 93 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Peter
United StatesYou have to climb a LOT of stairs to get up there, but it's worth it. The listing said "parking", but as is common in Sicily, they mean the parking is somewhere else, and you have to pay for it. They suggested a valet service, which is 30 Euros a day, and we did that.
Gorgeous, roomy apartment high up the hill, with a fantastic view. New and absolutely lovely. Quiet. Very helpful and friendly host who carried out bags up and down the many stairs from the street to the building.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Anne
United StatesGorgeous newly renovated apt with full kitchen. Supermarket and bakery are a short walk away. Ocean views from the lovely balcony. Excellent location walkable to the bus station, and main part of town. Staff are so friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. I didn't want to leave.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Claudia
United StatesEverything the location was perfect. The view was awesome and I didn’t even mind the stairs. It was a beautiful house and the stuff was five stars. I very highly recommended.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Victoria
GermanyChecking out at 10am is rather early, we would have been able to stay longer if the apartment wasn’t booked, but this way we had to leave at round about 10
Great location, great view, lovely apartment, very friendly staff and owner!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Florence
FranceThe room was beautiful and decorated with great taste. Linda and Andrea were absolutely lovely and friendly. We could explore Taormina by foot, which we absolutely loved.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Robert
United StatesWe had no idea that going anywhere required negotiating 150-200 steep steps. We're in our 70s and would have stayed elsewhere if we had known
Wonderful views, extremely accommodating host, modern apartment
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Paul
United StatesNewly renovated, very helpful host!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Mark
AustraliaThe host Linda and owner Andreas were both excellent. They went above and beyond to assist us including helping with our luggage on arrival, buying a personalised cake for my daughter’s birthday and helping us at check-out. Truly exceptional service.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Paul
AustraliaFantastic apartment and location. Close to centre street a few minutes walk. Linda and Andrea were very helpful. They gave us recommendations for places to eat in the area and they were super. They helped us with our luggage to the room and back to the car when we left.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Gary
United StatesCan’t say there was anything I didn’t like.
Well maintained by a caring staff. The structure was originally his nonna’s and although he completely updated it and modernized it into luxury accommodations you can tell in his heart it’s still his nonna’s home.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Andrew
AustraliaThe property is recently renovated with high quality fittings The staff could not have been more helpful
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
David
CanadaNothing. It was all good.
Location, view, staff, facilities.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Barbara
CanadaA quibble...the outside terrace was lovely albeit a bit small.
A wonderful boutique hotel with excellent hosts. We stayed in a stylishly decorated studio which was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. We loved the location along a quiet walkway, but conveniently close to shops and restaurants. As others have noted, there is a lengthy set of steps leading to the property, but host Andrea portered our luggage and the steps were quite manageable for us otherwise. Lovely stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Elizabeth
AustraliaNothing!
Andrea and Linda (office manager) were so incredibly lovely and accommodating!! They met us as we arrived to assist with our luggage which was so kind. Upon arrival Andrea walked us through so essential information about Taormina and sent through some great recommendations via WhatsApp. The property itself is stunning. Every detail has been thought of from the herringbone bricks to the beautifully restored balconies with sea views. The room was so beautifully finished with lovely detailing. There was inbuilt charging stations on each bedside, a super cute fridge, complimentary Nespresso machine, fresh lillies in a vase for us and a small but well set up balcony. The attention to detail must come from Andrea’s years at the Four Seasons and was so appreciated. We were so grateful for the warmth and generosity shown to us and the impeccable room we stayed in. Could not recommend this place more and will tell everyone I know to stay here!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Kenneth
United StatesTown stairs and access. Difficult for elderly or infirmed
The people the staff Andrea went above and beyond Very clean and comfortable
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Leslie
CanadaIncredible location with exceptional customer service and support. The property itself is beautiful and we loved enjoying the terrace in the morning and evening.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Susan
AustraliaVery comfortable room - shower and bed 👍
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Amanda
AustraliaApartment with a “Sea view” is realistically a sea glimpse, (a very large building is immediately in front). Instead of two pot plants dividing the balcony from the next room, for privacy there should be a dividing screen.
Beautifully decorated, spacious, clean apartment. Great location near city centre, but still quiet. Extremely helpful staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Jack
United KingdomThis property was absolutely outstanding. It was the highlight of our 2-month trip to Europe. Andrea and Linda were fantastic hosts who communicated well with us and met us on arrival to assist with sorting out our rental car and to show us the accommodation. It is located in a great part of Taormina with views across the whole town. We had a lovely balcony and the room was well equipped. Couldn't recommend this place more
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Katina
AustraliaAll was excellent
Our apartment was absolutely perfect! Beautiful, modern design and details, spotless clean
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
대웅
South Koreanone
Andrea and Linda provided a perfect hospitality. Thanks to them, we had a wonderful time in Taormina. Especially, they tried to help us as best as they can when I need some helps with moving around and visiting some places as well.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Bianca
United KingdomNOTHING
Elegant, stylishly decorated, modern with own personality, great location with exceptional hosts and service. They provided a perfect guide to area, restaurants and breakfast. Thank you SO MUCH Linda and Andrea.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Daniel
United KingdomNa.
The location, the quality of this hotel and the staff far exceeded our expectations. It was great and we will be recommending this to all our family and friends
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Rick
AustraliaNothing at all.
Great location, very clean, sleek and spacious rooms. And the best part - the staff - sensational!
Stayed in September 2023
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