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Hotel Villa Ducale

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle

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Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via Leonardo Da Vinci 60, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Design Suite, Sea View

Design Suite, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing (Superior)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bay View, Sea Facing

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Design Suite in Annex

  • Sleeps 3

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Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

Prestige Suite with Private Mini Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool | Concierge desk

Prestige Room with Private Mini Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Prestige Room | Property amenity

Prestige Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite Rooftop

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Luxury Suite "The Villa"

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Taormina

A luxury stay in Taormina awaits you at Hotel Villa Ducale. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, La Terrazza, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Taormina hotel include Greek Theatre and Spisone Beach.

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of San Domenico - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greek Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 12 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Trattoria da Ugo - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Ducale

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the luxury Hotel Villa Ducale. A free area shuttle within 2 kilometres is available. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Taormina hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1940
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Villa Ducale offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and espresso makers. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 kilometres
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (EUR 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Terrazza

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 November and 16 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant 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 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Tax ID - IT01722580832
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. The tax ID number is IT01722580832. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT083097A1TVQJ7T99, IT083097A1AEFANMYH, IT083097B4BSQ75ID7

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.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Yep, Hotel Villa Ducale has a secured uncovered self car park for EUR 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Villa Ducale?

The closest beach to Hotel Villa Ducale is Isola Bella (1.8 km).

Does Hotel Villa Ducale have a pool?

Hotel Villa Ducale has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9 AM to 6 PM.

What makes Hotel Villa Ducale a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Villa Ducale.

Does Hotel Villa Ducale serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Villa Ducale?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Villa Ducale?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Villa Ducale?

No, pets are not allowed.