ChrisMare Hotel

On Sicily’s sun-soaked eastern coast in Taormina, steps from Letojanni Beach and the Ionian Sea. Isola Bella and the Taormina cable car are just minutes away, with the Alcantara Gorges about 22 km inland. A pet-friendly, family-friendly beachfront base for beach days and island-hopping.

This renovated 4-star hotel sits in a single three-level building with a rooftop terrace, garden and gazebos. Rooms are air-conditioned and simple-chic with minibars, flat-screen TVs and private furnished balconies; options range from hill views to spacious superior sea-view balconies. Accessible rooms are available and many bathrooms feature showers and bidets. Expect relaxed seaside vibes and sea-breeze mornings.

Soak up rooftop and garden views, use the concierge, or book babysitting (surcharge). There’s a massage room, solarium and links to a local diving club. From May to September guests can get a beach umbrella and two loungers at the partner lido (surcharge); a free beach area is also nearby. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property; airport shuttle and parking options are offered for a fee.

Express check-in and check-out, dry cleaning and laundry services, plus a conference hall and meeting/boardroom facilities. Tour desk, transfer and car-rental assistance help with logistics, and free Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

The on-site restaurant serves regional and national dishes à la carte with table service, and room service is available. Start the day with a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, then unwind at the bar/lounge with an evening drink.