Mazzaro Sea Palace – VRetreats  

On Sicily’s sun-soaked Ionian coast in Taormina’s Mazzarò district, steps from Isola Bella and the Ionian Sea. Beach hotel on Via Nazionale, a short drive from the Taormina Cable Car and about 25.5 km from Mount Etna. Closed Oct 31–Apr 3 (dates subject to change).

Seventy-six elegant, spacious guestrooms all with balconies, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include private bathrooms with bidets and designer toiletries, safes, hairdryers, desks and 24-hour room service. Air conditioning is centrally controlled and operates during set hours.

Wellness centre and spa offering massages, facials and body treatments; outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre; beachfront restaurant and beach bar; 24-hour front desk, lift and concierge. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind by the pool. Pets admitted for €30/day (restricted access, no meals). Parking on request — €27/day from 15/06 to 15/09, €22/day other periods.

Business center, conference center and meeting room, plus express check-in and limo/town-car service. Complimentary wireless internet onsite and self-parking (charges apply).

Armònia beachfront restaurant serves Italian cuisine with pool views and alfresco seating. Beach bar on site, 24-hour room service available and a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 7:30–10:30.