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Hotel Villa Sonia

4.0 of 5
Via Porta Mola 9, 98039 Castelmola, Sicily, Italy
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Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Castelmola
4.5 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Relaxing holiday(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Free shuttle service(4)
  • Pool area(3)
  • Local bus(3)
  • Etna view(3)
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MEWALLACE
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

I would definitely recommend this hotel. The staff were just lovely, extremely helpful and very friendly. Made you feel very much at home. The location is perfect just a couple of mins walk from the picturesque village of Castelmola. And very reasonable price so great value for money. More

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Lee-Nicola
Brentwood, Essex
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

My wife and I have been here twice before and we decided to go away with friends of ours this time. We loved it the same as ever and it was comforting that our friends are already speaking of their return. This place really is the ultimate destination for 100% relaxation. Paired with the lovely town/village of Castelmola and you... More

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HelenHallpike
London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

Amazing views over Etna. good food. Incredibly helpful staff - owner went to collect our lost baggage from the airport for us when Alitalia wouldn't. Nice pool and excellent restaurant. Good rooms with working air conditioning (ignore reviews saying it doesn't, they just didn't turn it or properly!). Quiet with views of Taomina, a short bus, taxi or car journey... More

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samoppenheim
New York, NY
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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Stayed here for 3 nights on our honeymoon and used this gorgeous cliff-perching castle-top location as our base for visiting Mt. Etna, Taormina, Catania, and other sights. Loved the hotel. Excellent Room service breakfast Above and beyond helpful concierge Fantastic views Extremely comfortable bathrooms in the hotel rooms. Convenient Parking Nice Facilities (Pools, Lobby, Decor, etc) Highly highly recommended! More

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MeridianManchester
Manchester
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31 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

Very nice hotel perched on an outcrop of rock above Taormina. Varying levels of accommodation - we went de luxe with Etna view and balcony. Good facilities, pool, sauna, gym etc.. Food good but perhaps a little expensive but plenty of options to go out. Discounts at a local bar and a restaurant in Taormina. Free bus to Taormina and... More

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GastrotouristSurrey
Sutton, United Kingdom
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20 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011
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Reception Staff were excellent, helpful, happy and positive especially Adrianna. Waiting Staff were mixed; the younger male and female were excellent, the older male was awful. Unfortunately I did not get his name. He was noisy in all his duties, clashing cutlery and crockery at breakfast and lunch. He would walk up to the table at breakfast and said nothing,... More

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PolecatLondon
London
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

Maybe a little harsh. This hotel is in a great location in the beautiful little town of Castelmola. We had a deluxe room overlooking Mount Etna with a large terrace. The terrace was split in two by the top of a covered walkway which totally obscured any view apart from the summit of Mount Etna. To be fair they did... More

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Joseph212
New York City, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

The staff, which includes Giuseppe, Adrianna and Maria, couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was expertly prepared in a wonderful setting overlooking Mount Etna. Our room was a haven from jet lag and Hotel Villa Sonia is the perfect place for total relaxation, with the option of taking interesting daytrips if you wish. More

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patannepok
London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011

We stayed here with friends during July. The Hotel is in a great location on the edge of the beautiful village of Castlemola near Taormina. The views to Etna are superb. The Hotel is very clean but in need of a little updating. The staff were very friendly and helpful but I am afraid that there were just not enough... More

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Sheesh71
Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011
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Hotel Villa Sonia was everything I could have hoped for. I read the reviews and had my fingers crossed that it would live up to my very high expectations. The hotel itself is lovely, clean, spacious and comfortable. The staff bend over backwards to help and were always cheerful and happy to help. They were just wonderful. Very warm and... More

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