Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
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Character and identity
Set on the pebbly shore of Mazzarò Bay, Villa Sant'Andrea is a 1919 seaside villa converted into a 67-room Belmond property that still trades on the feel of a private family home. Expect marble staircases, plush fabrics, Baroque artwork and heirlooms throughout, with pink geraniums spilling across terraced gardens that drop to a private beach. Ristorante Sant'Andrea is the culinary anchor, serving Sicilian cooking built on frutti di mare, handmade pasta and Verdello lemon, with breakfast on its terrace. A heated infinity pool, gym and alfresco garden spa using Sothys products complete the picture.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded travellers who want a quieter, beach-led base for exploring eastern Sicily, with Mount Etna excursions, sailing to Filicudi, candlelit beach dinners and vintage Fiat 500 tours of Savoca and Forza d'Agro on tap. The complimentary 10-minute shuttle to hilltop Taormina means you get cultural sightseeing without the village's summer crush at your door.
Should look elsewhere:
Families chasing a full kids' programme, or beach purists expecting sand, this is a pebbly cove. Anyone who wants to walk straight into Taormina's shops and restaurants will find the shuttle reliance limiting, and the seasonal closure rules out winter stays.
Bottom line
What sells this hotel is the residence-like atmosphere on its own beach, paired with serious Sicilian cooking and access to sister property Grand Hotel Timeo's larger spa. Book a sea-facing room for the Mazzarò Bay view that defines the stay, and aim for shoulder season (May or September) when Taormina is navigable and the terrace dining is at its best.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Beach access
- Snorkeling
- Boutique shopping