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Hotel Ipanema

4.0 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Isola Bella

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 7 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Via Nazionale 242, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Place, Spisone Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

Standard Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Taormina

At Hotel Ipanema you'll be within steps of Ionian Sea and Spiaggetta delle Sirene. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, 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 drive of this 4-property class Mazzaro hotel, attractions include Isola Bella and Mount Etna.

What's nearby

  • Spisone Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Isola Bella - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Greek Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Corso Umberto - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Pirandello - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Da Giovanni - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bell’Assai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mendolia Beach Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Marina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ipanema

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Isola Bella
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

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
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ipanema offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers. 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: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 13 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 20 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 7 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 7 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.

Reviews

Hotel Ipanema Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER Hugh

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

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

8/10 Good

hugh

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

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

8/10 Good

Bernard, Manchester UK

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

JuneB, Newcastle, England

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

6/10 Okay

Christine

Swimming pool good but noisy hotel and shabby
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Manchester

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

lovely hotel in great location

Lovely hotel in great location. Very friendly, helpful and approachable staff. Lovely rooftop terrace with fantastic views over Taormina.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

neil, san pietro clarenza, it

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

last weekend of summer

The hotel was quite a bit overpriced. However the staff was very friendly! The room itself was much smaller than the pictures showed them as. The pool was pretty nice, and they had a lot of area on the roof to just relax or layout. Within a small walk you could get to the beach, and about 400 meters down the road you could catch the gondola up to the main area of Taormina. It seemed to be a hotel with an older crowd as it's clientele, just something to consider. The breakfast buffet in the morning is much better in comparison to many of the other B&Bs I have been to around Sicily. Overall: convenience wise this place was great, for the price i felt it was a bit steep.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mariana was wonderful with her knowledge of the island and recommendations.

6/10 Okay

George, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Noisy hotel aimed at package tourists

Very good reception staff, waiting staff play to the package tour idea of Italian waiters! Cramped, poorly laid-out, poorly insulated room. Aircon centrally controlled was always too cold, but turned off made the room too stuffy. Simple stuff like making sure there was a spare toilet roll was not properly attended to. Restaurant meal just average, too much volume and insufficient quality. However Sicilian night buffet was really very good. Good location close to funicular to upper town. Beach is a bus ride away and costs 6.00 Euros for guests. If you stay here don't go for half board.

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

10/10 Excellent

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Riina

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024