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Hotel Ipanema

4.0 star property

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Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Nazionale 242, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Place, Lido Mazzaro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Isola Bella
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden headboard, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Partial Sea View

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Courtyard Area

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Taormina

At Hotel Ipanema you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Ristorante Ipanema, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Mazzaro hotel, attractions include Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car.

What's nearby

  • Lido Mazzaro - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spisone Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Isola Bella - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Corso Umberto - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 9 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 7 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Marina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pirandello - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PizzaMania Taormina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caffe' Isola Bella - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria Belvedere - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ipanema

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ipanema. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Taormina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ipanema offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Taormina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 25 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante Ipanema

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (120 ft away)
  • Facilities fee: EUR 12.00 per person, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT083097A1U3QYADS5

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 16 April and close on 20 October.
  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 31 May.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Ipanema Taormina
Ipanema Taormina
Hotel Ipanema Hotel
Hotel Ipanema Taormina
Hotel Ipanema Hotel Taormina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ipanema?

Hotel Ipanema offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Ipanema?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ipanema?

Yep, Hotel Ipanema is a short 10-minute walk from Isola Bella. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Hotel Ipanema have a pool?

Hotel Ipanema has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 16 to October 20).

What makes Hotel Ipanema a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Ipanema.

Does Hotel Ipanema serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ipanema?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ipanema?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ipanema?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Hotel Ipanema Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel located convenient to the air trolley up to Taormina. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

Hotel from ipanema 🎶🎶

Stylish old world hotel with nice pool area on the roof - good breakfast and helpful staff. Close to cable car up to taormina or steps down to the beach. Lots of food options nearby - good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to beach, bus and funicular.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Taormina

Excellent little hotel in a great location. All staff are totally attentive to your needs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel

This was a great hotel. Good size room, very clean. Parking is a bit tricky but that is not their fault. The staff was very helpful with parking. I'd stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Staff were wonderful and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lilya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Recommended but comes with some considerations

A bit outdated hotel but friendly staff, tasty breakfast, good rooms, nice location, great view of the area but a tricky parking situation. There are just a couple of parking lots on the property (back to back), so you need to hand over your keys so the hotel staff can move your car around when needed. Otherwise paid parking is nearby (250 meters) for 25 euros per day. We'd still recommend if the above isn't an issue for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were very helpful and friendly. Hotel was very clean and tidy. No wifi in the room. No safe in the room. No fridge in room these were reserved for guests to keep medication refrigerated. Plumbing in the room was very noisy; sounded as if there was constant heavy rain beating against the internal wall. Maintenance was carried out on sunbathing terrace for 4 of the 10 days we stayed. This was very noisy and dusty.Balconies were also out of bounds during maintenance. We have no complaints about the staff but the hotel certainly needs money being spent to bring it up to date.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel 'Lost in Time' in need of major improvements

Very poor condition for what is supposed to be 4* hotel. So many things wrong with this place. To name but a few; toilet not flushing, fridge not working, shower at pool broken and no toilet. Pool not cleaned. Breakfast very basic no fresh fruit (but artificial fruit display on the breakfast table). Despite mentioning these problems nothing was done, instead I was reminded that the hotel was old. This hotel was clearly a lovely place to stay but that time is long gone. The only good point with the hotel was the view of Mazzaro beach from the balcony. Would have liked to give a nice review but so many things badly wrong here. You would do much better to look for a good 3* hotel before deciding to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorthe

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

Fin plassering, stedet har det som trengs

Fin beliggenhet, godt møtt i resepsjonen på dagtid, deilig takterrasse og basseng, passe størrelse på rom, god dusj og fint badekar, ok frokost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wannabe 4 stjerner

Hotellet er sådan set rigtigt fint, men det er bestemt ikke 4 stjernet, jeg vil nok give det 2.5 stjerner, personalet var søde og hjælpsomme og der var altid rent og lækkert, men badeværelset var gammelt og håndvasken stoppet, toilettet var svært at få trukket ud, morgenmaden var meget kedelig og ikke varieret. Hotel Ipanema er et gammelt og slidt hotel som ville have godt af en kraftig istandsættelse.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Inger

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enkel frokost, harde senger
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inna

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

Hyggeligt sted

Hyggeligt sted, meget rent. Super venlig betjening. Rigtig god beliggenhed. Flot udsigt fra altan.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel comodo per visitare Mazzarò e isola bella. Struttura old style ma ben tenuta e pulita. Buona la colazione
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect, food was exceptional and staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bra läge! Nära linbanan, strand och restauranger. Prisvänligt äldre hotell med trevlig personal, enkel frukost och en mindre pool. Stort plus för möjligheten att åka till Ipanema Beachclub med minibuss, pool och fin strand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ottima posizione ed in fondo è solo per quello che scegli tutti gli alberghi della zona. Panorama incantevole e poco altro. Alla reception gentilissimi e professionali. Pulizia accettabile. Parcheggio quasi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

You must stay at this hotel!

Everything about this hotel was excellent. Location, rooms, service, and view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel de Cuéntame que pasó

Gente muy amable.Calidad precio según la zona aceptable.Parking no tiene.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Sicilian hotel close to the sea and Taormina

The hotel is located in Mazzarro, from here you can access the beaches down many steps or you can access Taormina by cable car €3 each way per person. You can climb the stepped path up to Taormina in about 20 mins so long as you’re fairly mobile, it is easily achievable‭. We did it every day we were not on an excursion. The hotel has an old Italian charm feel about it. The staff are very welcoming and helpful, they add greatly to the whole experience. Vincenzo and Alfio deserve a mention for their warmth and attentiveness. The ladies on reception were very gracious and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The room was kept in a lovely condition throughout our visit. The hotel orientation meant the rooms and terrace had full sun pretty much all day, though the air conditioning was very effective at keeping the room cool. Minor disappointments on the holiday consisted of the hotel pool area on the roof and the roof terrace - due to their location they could have been spectacular instead of feeling a bit tired looking. The picture of the swimming pool for the hotel is not the one on the roof. There is an option to go to the Ipanema beach club for €10 per person per day and the pool pictured for the hotel is here. The hotel plumbing can be quite loud so that a toilet flushed at night can be clearly heard in the adjoining room. All the planned trips taken were filled to capacity and needed a double decker type bus. The groups were too big and unwieldy reducing the enjoyment.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

Good little beach hotel

Nice, clean, safe hotel. Great location and very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No es acorde a su categoria

Instalaciones y Servicios muy justos para un 4 estrellas. Desayuno bueno pero muy poca variedad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

JuneB

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

Traditional & lovely, not ultra smart & minimalist

Loved this hotel. It's decor is somewhat old fashioned but it is very clean. Some of the tiles on the sun terrace/pool area are cracked but when you are up there on a lounger among the roses and the birds are singing it just felt right somehow, like comfy slippers. We had a room on the third floor with a little balcony overlooking the bay. Bedlinen and towels changed very regularly. We were half board and the food was very good and all the staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. The hotel is also close to the cable car lift for easy access to Taormina itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hôtel proche du funiculaire

Hôtel un peu vieillot mais bien situé le moins les bruits ! Chasse d’eau, et tout les bruit des cuisines Le plus le personnel est très gentil et serviable et parle français
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

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

Viagem rápida para conhecer Taormina

Hotel bem localizado. Ao lado do teleférico. Muito central. Antigo. Estrutura precisa modernizar um pouco. Pessoal bem receptivo com turista que não domina bem o idioma (italiano). Com inglês você resolve o que precisar e os funcionários são muito receptivos e bem treinados neste aspecto. Limpeza muito boa. O que não deixa ganhar nota máxima e ser um hotel mais antigo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018