Villa Ducale is a small, luxurious boutique hotel with outstanding views of the sea, Mount Etna and the Strait of Messina. It features free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor hot tub, and a sun terrace with loungers. The strategic location of Hotel Villa Ducale combines the tranquility of a panoramic spot and the proximity to the town center, a 25-minute walk away. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the center of Taormina, and an airport shuttle is available on request. Villa Ducale is renowned for its rich breakfast buffet with homemade Sicilian specialties, served on the panoramic terrace. Restaurant service is available throughout the day, and the hotel features a popular cocktail buffet every evening.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Taormina
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Trudie
    Australia Australia
    Stunning locations and fabulous facilities offered to get around. Staff and food amazing!
  • Diana
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was fantastic! The villa, room, breakfast, location, shuttle service and especially the concierge!! They could not have been more helpful with our visit! Thanks you!
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    The Hotel Villa Ducale was beautifully situated at the top of the hill overlooking the sea and Mt Etna from the lobby and dining room side. Our suite was across the street overlooking the sea, Naxos, and the tip of the Italian mainland. The...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Villa Ducale
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Villa Ducale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 22 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Hotel Villa Ducale takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa CartaSi American Express Cash Hotel Villa Ducale accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the entire amount of the original booked stay will be charged in the event of early departure.

Please note only small pets are allowed on request at the property.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Villa Ducale of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 19083097A200798

FAQs about Hotel Villa Ducale

  • Hotel Villa Ducale is 1,950 feet from the center of Taormina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Villa Ducale include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Hotel Villa Ducale offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/Performance

  • Hotel Villa Ducale has 1 restaurant:

    • Villa Ducale

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Villa Ducale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at Hotel Villa Ducale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Villa Ducale is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.