Hotel Caparena

Perched on Taormina’s coastline at Via Nazionale 189, Hotel Caparena is a beach hotel moments from Letojanni Beach and just a short drive from Isola Bella and the Taormina cable car. Mount Etna sits about 25 km away, and the hotel is an easy jump from the Taormina historical centre.

An emerald-green seaside resort with terracotta floors, elegant fabrics and sun terraces that frame Mediterranean views. The hotel has 83 air-conditioned rooms (minibars, safes, satellite TV, private bathrooms with bidets); Superior rooms and Junior Suites add balconies or terraces, while the Caparena Suite features its own Jacuzzi. Note: air conditioning is centrally controlled and runs seasonally (typically June 1–Sept 30).

Soak up sea-breeze mornings on the private shingle beach, lounge by indoor and outdoor pools, or hit the health club and fitness centre. The spa offers massages, facials and body treatments; steam room, Jacuzzi and sauna are also available. Bars include a poolside bar, beach bar and lounge; there’s a nightclub, concierge, babysitting (surcharge) and tour desk for excursions.

Conference center and meeting rooms for events and corporate bookings, plus an events room and 24-hour front desk. Complimentary wireless internet is available on the property, with luggage storage, free self-parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).

On-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, backed by a coffee shop, bar/lounge and multiple pool and beach bars. Prefer to stay in? Room service is offered during limited hours.