Hotel Villa Diodoro

Breakfast- food choices. Didn’t like the coffee so took my own :) . Staff very attentive and excellent service. View - we had a superior room which had a view of Mount Etna and the sea which was the most perfect thing ever. Pool - could always get a sunbed. Pool was a perfect size and nice temperature. Also with the view of Etna. Again perfect! Hotel overall - looks like it was an old classic hotel and really liked the style overall. Location - bus stop 5 mins away. Park next door, lovely walk to the centre, very safe. 10 mins or less to the view point and steps to the sea. Room - not massive but most of the time spent out on the balcony. Was clean. Beds and pillows comfortable and slept well every night. Cleanliness - very good, breakfast area was very well looked after. Pool area - was clean, food was lovely and the service was great, friendly team. Bar and outside terrace - lovely area and friendly staff.

We were most disappointed that on arrival we were shown to a small room without a balcony/Seaview, I had previously upgraded (at great expense) to a superior double with seaview, at first the hotel reception flatly denied any upgrade, after showing our booking, they found the email and confirmed the booking. The room did have sea view with a balcony, but having later seen other rooms on the same corridor didn’t think it “superior” I would have thought having booked four sets of rooms in total (approx £9k ) and the hotel being aware of this, a better room could have been provided.

The view is amazing. Gardens are beautiful and very well kept, pool area is stunning with gorgeous surroundings. We upgraded our room to a big corner room with a sea view and own terrace. Room had several big windows with most beautiful landscapes. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Dining room / restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and it serves great food. A short walk away from city center.

The location was exceptional. Next door to the beautiful gardens and so close to the old town. The pool was beautiful with amazing views over Taormina and the sea and mountains. We had a large balcony which was amazing.

The location was excellent and views were beautiful. The staff were very attentive and friendly . Swimming pool was excellent. Breakfast wide choice of food. We would recommend dining in the hotel restaurant as the menu was very good and the food probably the best we had in Sicily.