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Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare

Taormina, Sicilia, Italy · Virtuoso · 2027 benefits

Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare

Villa Sant'Andrea is now open and will close on 3rd November, 2026. Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare, is a charming beachside residence overlooking Sicily’s Bay of Mazzarò. Created over a century ago as a prominent Englishman’s summer home, it was transformed into an intimate hotel in the 1950s and went on to welcome a host of eminent guests, from Winston Churchill to Elizabeth Taylor and Al Pacino. Embraced by the Sicilian sea, the villa offers a full immersion of the senses. Each light, lavish room and suite faces out on the water, so guests awaken every day to a soothing seascape. The villa’s charming Mid-Century Modern décor includes classical archways and columns, with…

When Goethe called Taormina a “piece of paradise on earth,” he may well have been describing Villa Sant'Andrea. Along one of Italy's most picturesque bays on a private beach with exclusive cabanas, this villa is just a courtesy shuttle ride away from the town center. Rest in blissful refuge in one of 69 elegantly furnished guest rooms. Take in panoramic views from the heated outdoor swimming pool. Revel in complimentary morning boat cruises, relish fresh seafood at Ristorante Sant'Andrea, and relax with a soothing massage in your room or beneath an orange tree. Little guests can enjoy fun activities at the dedicated Smile Club.

What you get booking it through us (2027 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Ask for dinner reservations at Ristorante Sant'Andrea; being there for sunset is a must. –Ralph Iantosca Valley Ranch, Texas

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereVia Nazionale 137, Taormina, Sicilia, Italy
CategoryBeach Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
BrandBelmond
Hotel groupBelmond
Rooms66
Room types11
Nearest airportFontanarossa (CTA) · 29 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleZen
Known forBeach, Local Immersion, Seclusion

Rooms and suites

  • Villa Sant'Andrea Suite — Room average size: 109 m2 (1173 sqft) The spacious bathroom is perfect for pampering, decked in colourful antique tiles and boasting a beautiful freestanding…
  • Deluxe Sea View Suite Balcony — Average size: 45-50 m2 (484-538 sqft) Sink into the plush, luxurious furnishings of your inviting lounge. In the mornings, step out onto the balcony and soak…
  • Premium Sea View Suite — Average size: 52-74 m2 (565-797 sqft) A spacious living area is a delightful haven, while the expansive terrace or balcony boasts panoramic views of the bay.…
  • Mare Suite — Size: 59 m2 (635 sqft) Our sumptuous suite overlooks the clear waters of the Mazzarò bay, reflecting a local, artisanal feel with elements of wood, ceramic and…
  • Ionica Pool Suite — Size: 68 m2 (729 sqft) This two-bedroom suite is a lavish sanctuary. Boasting a lava stone pool crafted with materials from Mount Etna, a gazebo and an…
  • Superior Sea View Junior Suite with Balc — Average size: 35-41 m2 (378-444 sqft) Spread out in the fresh, vibrant interior space, or soak up the Sicilian climate from your personal balcony. Occupancy: 3…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service

What advisors say

100% of the 12 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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