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Hotel Villa Ducale

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy morning coffee on a rooftop terrace with ocean panoramas before spending afternoons poolside after visits to nearby historic landmarks

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Hotel Villa Ducale is near Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet with ocean views at La Terrazza restaurant. Relax by the outdoor pool, and use the free area shuttle to explore local attractions easily.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Design Suite, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Design Suite, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Design Suite in Annex

  • Sleeps 3

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Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool | Concierge desk

Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Prestige Room | Property amenity

Prestige Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite Rooftop

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Luxury Suite "The Villa"

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Taormina, Hotel Villa Ducale is in the suburbs and near the beach. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Lido Mazzaro. Taormina Cable Car and Spisone Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Taormina travel guide
Map
Via Leonardo Da Vinci 60, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.
    Corso Umberto
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Door (Porta Catania), old gateway in the Taormina town, Messina, Sicily island, Italy
    Porta di Catania
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • funivia cable car connecting taormina sicliy with lido di mazzaro italy; Shutterstock ID 4332784; Purchase Order: -
    Taormina Cable Car
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture
    Greek Theatre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Church of San Domenico
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station
    12 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante il Ciclope
    12 min walk
  • L'Arco
    11 min walk
  • Villa Zuccaro
    11 min walk
  • Luraleo
    11 min walk
  • Casa Niclodi
    12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Ducale

Luxury upscale hotel near Corso Umberto
Located close to Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre, Hotel Villa Ducale provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace. The on-site restaurant, La Terrazza, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • A free local area shuttle, self-parking (surcharge) and a computer station
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Villa Ducale boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 kilometres
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (EUR 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Terrazza

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 November and 16 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 137.50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Tax ID - IT01722580832
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT083097A1TVQJ7T99, IT083097A1AEFANMYH, IT083097B4BSQ75ID7

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Ducale have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 6 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from November 12 until March 16.

Is Hotel Villa Ducale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Self-parking is available for EUR 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Ducale provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 137.50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Ducale located?

Situated by the ocean, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Corso Umberto, Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre. Spisone Beach and Isola Bella are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Ducale Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 337 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant hotel, definitely worth its money. The staff is super friendly, the breakfast amazing and the breakfast outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional in every way. Great suit, fantastic views, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

Great views and excellent service meant we had a really pleasant stay. You are treated like family which is lovely, Breakfast was a good already and the evening restaurant is super with views to match. A shuttle service into the town was a bonus and used everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Berg great hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great service & efficient staff highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with an amazing view and wonderful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Etna was unfortunately cloud covered during our visit, but the views were still beautiful and the hotel is gorgeous. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with amazing views. Staff is very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was A , overall service was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Suites were very spacious and quite well appointed. Excellent value for the money spent. A wonderful way to experience Taormina in a quiet, luxurious, “up above all” place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Intimate setting. Great views great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was magical. We had booked another place and was extremely disappointing. We took the plunge to move places and Ducale came through in the min and nothing but a complete dream. The staff was super welcoming and helpful. The place is beautiful overlooking the sea away from the riff raff. Food was great, bedroom and amenities were all amazing. I wish we had more nights with them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

giampiero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility with breath taking views. Staff always eager to make your stat memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing boutique hotel. Spectacular view, wonderful staff, great breakfast. Concierge incredibly helpful Convenient hotel shuttle into town.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service. Wonderful people. Incredible location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property. I would highly recommend this hotel. I didn’t want to leave. Views are heaven. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The hotel aesthetic is breathtaking. The walk to town is about 15 minutes downhill, doable plus hotel runs shuttles into town every hour. Stay here, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at this home away from home. The staff were the most welcoming and warm that we have ever encountered, and showed superb hospitality at every aspect of our stay. The hotel was also very accommodating to celiac disease/gluten free diet, along with delicious food otherwise! Could not recommend Hotel Villa Ducale more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely magnificent. The property, the staff from front desk to dining to the gent who drove the shuttle bus were so incredibly friendly and hospitable. Could not be more happy with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot beat the view from this hotel of mount etna, the coast and Taormina from above - it was outstanding. You saw this from the restaurant, the infinity pool and also our room. It does mean you are above the town which requires a walk down a fair number of steps into town (and back up) or use of the free hourly hotel shuttle, but the walk is also beautiful and was very doable in October’s mild weather. It also means you are aware from the crowds in a very quiet area. The hotel felt warm and homely and the service was excellent. We loved having a cocktail in the cosy lounge in the evening whilst relaxing on the sofas. Rooms were comfortable with a choice of pillows. Air con was on the noisy side but wasn’t essential for us in Autumn. Parking was very easy on the street outside of the hotel and free. Overall, it was on the pricey side but worth paying a bit more for getting to stay somewhere quite special.
Infinity pool
Hotel room (12)
Hotel lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing. Our villa was exceptional. Staff at the front desk and the restaurant were above and beyond. Great restaurant. Breath taking view. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely welcoming & helpful staff. Reception desk are great at recommending excursions and making restaurant bookings. The shuttle bus to and from Taormina is very efficient. Although the 600 steps path is highly recommended once, for the views. And all the views from the hotel are out of this world.
View from bedroom terrace
View at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, good service, great view.

Warm, welcoming staff, valet, restaurant staff. Helpful and appreciated their recommendations. Bend over backwards to please their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with excellent customer service, fantastic food and spectacular views. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEST PROPERTY IN TAORMINA

We were traveling throughout Sicily stayed at a number of hotels but this GEM is the absolute BEST. 1800 feet above downtown Taormina with UNBELIEVABLE views. Our room had 2 large balconies looking out on the water Santina was the best hostess. Free shuttle to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded all expectations in literally every way!

It’s difficult to convey how much this hotel exceeded our expectations. We booked last minute without much in formation about the hotel. The photographs online were mixed. But when we were shown our suite, we were blown away. It was completely brand new. The bed was the comfiest bed we’d ever slept in. The view is the best view from a bed we’ve ever had. The furnishings and products are amazing. Next we explored the pool area. There is an absolutely stunning infinite pool overlooking the sea. Finally, the staff…they were all incredibly helpful, charming, and lovely. We spent the last day of a ten day trip here, and it really made leaving for raining England even harder. Thank you for a wonderful stay. P.s. There is also a free shuttle bus to the town and we were allowed ti enjoy the pool for a whole day after our morning check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025