Trattoria Don Nino In Messina

05/08/2024: We stayed here for 5 wonderful nights in the height of summer as a family of 5. We all loved this hotel - it’s setting is stunning and it overlooks a private bay just along from Taormina beach. The hotel is literally carved out of the cliff face and the corridors of the hotel are hewn out of the rock itself giving it a magical feel. The rooms themselves are rustic but well appointed and pretty and our rooms on the 6th floor had stunning views across the bay from their balconies. The pool and beach area are beautifully kept and designed and we spend many sunny hours by the sea, on the comfortable chairs. The sea by the hotel is calm and crystal clear and you can snorkel around the area and watch the fish on shallow and deeper water. The staff here are all excellent and we felt very much looked after in every area - reception, the restaurants (also excellent, I will write a separate review), the bars and pool/beach area. The cable car to Taormina is close by and the easiest way to visit the town. The hotel can even provide tickets for the cash price. My only issue was the aircon in the room and in the gym. The room aircon can’t quite cope with the heat of the day stored in the rock of the room so it’s slightly too warm in the evening but plenty cool enough by the AM. And the aircon in the gym just can’t cope with the all glass construction so expect your work out to have stunning views but but be pretty hot and sweaty. It’s not cheap in any area but this is a stunning and original hotel with a wonderful staff and views to die for. Highly recommended.

02/08/2024: Very special place with spectacular views