Ristorante dell'Hotel Villa Angela In Taormina

Fantastic location with stunning views of Mount Etna, beautiful, stylish, and spacious rooms, very friendly staff, excellent and plentiful breakfast and a great dinner with a romantic atmosphere at very fair prices, a small oasis away from the tourist hustle and bustle of Taormina city center (we'd love to come back!)

We dined at the restaurant here as we were staying nearby and didn't fancy venturing into town that evening. The meal we had was lovely and reasonably priced - which was a pleasant surprise as the whole vibe was luxurious. We topped it off with a nightcap in the bar overlooking the beautiful bay.

I'd like to start off by stating how lovely this hotel is and the location in which it is situated high in the mountain. The view of Taormina and Etna is breaktaking and comparable to one you would have at the Four Seasons San Domenico. The rooms are nice, modern and comfortable as well. (*Note: I am writing this as were are currently here, with 2 days left on our booking) However, my husband and I feel a similar vibe to the young couple's review from a few weeks ago. This hotel seems to draw in older couples, perhaps through a club or travel agency, and as such, it seems that service is prioritized to those guests. The reception's warmness in character changes throughout the day depending on which shift is working the front, with my questions being answered quickly with a sort of condescending tone. Same with the staff at breakfast when I had a question and at the pool during downtime. This was all on our first day, mind you, as my husband and I were simply getting the lay of the hotel and it's customs sorted out. Not all staff have been this way, but most—it's as if we should magically know everything before we arrive. Not very welcoming and that keeps us from enjoying our time here. The shuttle service is excellent, although the messages regarding flexibility and needing to change times have been met with a bit of annoyance on the staff's part, despite us being told multiple times from the front desk that it is perfectly fine to change pickup and drop-off times with reasonable notice through WhatsApp. We've given very reasonable notice twice when needing to extend our pickup time. Breakfast starts at 7:45am and ends at 10:30, but my husband and I noticed that by 8:45-9:00am, staff were no longer replenishing hot, cold, or pastry items. We had arrived to eat at 8:30am. Is this another "we should have known" secret about the hotel, that once items are initially brought out at 7:45am, that there is no replenishment to guests who don't arrive exactly when breakfast begins? If our stay improves by check-out, then I will update my review. We have been in Italy for over 3 weeks and have stayed at multiple hotels and B&Bs, so this has nothing to do with us being incompetent about the country, culture, or general lodging policies—there isn't a language barrier as I understand a lot of Italian and speak Spanish which has helped me communicate with Italians—this just seems to be a particular vibe with Villa Angela.

The staff here were lovely and helpful. Treated you like a five star resort. The shuttle bus was extremely convenient for getting to and from town. The view from the room is stunning. The only downside is that you don’t have much privacy from your neighbors. I was on the phone speaking quietly one evening on my patio, and my neighbor came and very rudely told me she was trying to sleep.

We had an absolutely exceptional stay at Villa Angela and would come here without hesitation if we were in Taormina again. The greeting was warm, welcoming, and informative about the area. A real highlight was that they pointed us to the shuttle service that they run, for a very small surcharge you can take their minibus down the steep hills into the centre of Taormina. This was great but I'd recommend booking on to your return trip before leaving the hotel if you're planning to come back at a busy time! The rooms are absolutely delightful, with gorgeous sicilian touches throughout. The room servicing was subtle and unintrusive, and kept our rooms looking polished to perfection throughout our stay. The breakfast selection is awesome, I really looked forward to it each morning. The breakfast room has a beautiful view over the city and the sea. You can see Etna from any room in the hotel, including from the bar or by the pool. This hotel is reasonably priced for the service and location it offers. We strongly recommend this to anyone visiting Taormina.

When describing Taormina, rock legend Jim Kerr quoted on the Villa Angela website,'I had been told that it was the most romantic place, that it was magical, that it belonged to another world altogether'. Well, I couldn't have said it better about his phenomenal hotel! We took a short taxi ride from the heart of Taormina. Being Scottish and from Glasgow we had heard Jim was the owner so felt compelled to support our fellow Scot and head up for a few drinks. When we stepped onto the terrace upon arrival, the views across Taormina and Mount Etna were breathtaking. No photo can do it justice! We sat for a few hours and watched the sunset across Etna with some friends we met from Liverpool. The staff are so friendly and accommodating, and the drinks were generous in volume (Scottish approved!). If you are travelling to Taormina, please visit this wonderful hotel to see it for yourself...it was mesmerising!