The 5-star Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities.
The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Acqua di Parma bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony.
Ristorante Sant'Andrea serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. In the newly added fine-dining restaurant by the water's edge, Brizza, the chef has curated an immersive culinary experience through the finest Sicilian delicacies paired with outstanding wines.
The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available.
The Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina mare organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station.
The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare is suited for families needing dedicated children's facilities and town access. Guests rate it very highly. Key features include a kids club and a private beach directly below the terraces, connected to the old town by cable car. However, it operates on a seasonal schedule and closes entirely in winter.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 13 hotels we list on Sicily is 9.0.
What Guests Loved
- The 1919 villa sits directly on the Bay of Mazzarò with its gardens running to a private beach — Forbes Travel Guide and T+L both list it.
- The Mazzarò cable car climbs straight from the bay to Taormina's corso, so beach and town combine without a car.
- Cable car connects to Taormina's old town
- Kids club — rare at this luxury level
Things to Consider
- Like its sister Grand Hotel Timeo, the villa operates seasonally from spring to autumn.
- Beachfront rooms carry a steep premium
Should you book it?
Book it if you want
- Families needing room and facilities for children
- Travellers who want to walk into town
- Travellers wanting family facilities and a central location in one place
Prices at Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
When we last checked (2 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €1,611 in total (€806 per night).
Across our last 6 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €806 to €1,193.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare from the airport?
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare is 48 km from Catania Airport (CTA).
How do guests rate Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare?
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 467 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 133 guest reviews.
How many stars does Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare have?
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare offer?
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare offers free Wifi, exceptional Breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, private parking, restaurant and spa and wellness center.
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Via Nazionale 137, 98039 Taormina