Villa Sonia

A window on the Mediterranean Sea, a balcony on the volcano Etna, a fantastic view in one of the most attractive places of Taormina...welcome to Villa Sonia!

Villa Sonia is an ancient Villa, under the rock of Castelmola, is now a very elegant hotel, refined even in the little details. The architecture of the hotel goes well with nature, large rooms, a big reception room that looks over a big park with a swimming pool, an excellent restaurant (The Parco Reale) and above all a hotel where you can find a great sense of hospitality.
Turning your look from the sea to Taormina you can see over it Castelmola and it is very easy to imagine the wonderful view you can enjoy from there. Exactly in that place the "Intelisano" family have turned an ancient villa into an elegant hotel supplied with all comforts and an excellent restaurant: The Parco Reale.

Accommodation Information

Private Double En-suite: One double or two twin beds, and one sofa-bed, with rustic, warm-toned decor with wrought-iron fittings and terracotta tiles; views of the street or garden. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, mini bar, safe and complimentary Internet access. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, and hair dryer.

Double with garden view (and Etna view): One double or two twin beds, and one sofa bed, with rustic, warm-toned decor with wrought-iron fittings and terracotta tiles. Etna view with French balcony . Satellite television, direct-dial phone, mini bar, safe and complimentary Internet access. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, and hair dryer.

Superior Room: One double or two twin beds, and one sofa bed, with rustic, warm-toned decor with wrought-iron fittings and terracotta tiles. Terrace or balcony with views of Mount Etna. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, mini bar, safe and complimentary Internet access. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes and hair dryer.

Deluxe Room: One double or two twin beds, and one sofa bed, with rustic, warm-toned decor with wrought-iron fittings and terracotta tiles. Terrace or balcony with views of Mount Etna. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, mini bar, safe and complimentary Internet access. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, jetted tub and hair dryer.

Garden Cottage (private residence): One double or two twin beds. Separate villa set in the hotel garden. Rustic, warm-toned decor with wrought-iron fittings and terracotta tiles. Private parking. Flat screen satellite television, direct-dial phone, mini bar, safe. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, and hair dryer. Glass doors open onto individual, furnished terrace separated by iron railing, with a view of Mount Etna.

Location Information

CASTELMOLA:
Situated right on the crown of the Mountain, suspended between the sky and the sea, anchored firmly to the living rock: Castelmola. Tiny, mosaic paved roads, small balconies and windows bursting with seasonal flowers and the profile of the Peloritani with the Ziretto and Venere peaks, dominated by the smoking funnel of Etna, sweeping towards the wide and suggestive Gulf of Giardini Naxos in a magical play of light and colors. Once through the entrance arch and up the steps of the Mola castle that dominates the town, there is a splendid view between the sea and the mountains and a flight of steps cut in the rock amongst agaves, aloes, prickly-pear cactuses, scented bushes of capers and the extremely rare Centaurea. Piazza S. Antonio commands a fine view from where you can enjoy splendid panoramas…and along the road, small shops and windows tumbling over each other, showing the local handcraft of lace and wood engravings…and the welcoming cafes and restaurants just begging you to stop for a while! Thirty-five volumes full of signatures to prove its excellent hospitality.

TAORMINA:
When Johann Wolfgang Goethe reached Taormina in 1787 on his journey in Sicily he was enraptured by the enchanting scenery. "On the right on two cliffs stand the castles, below stretches the city" - he wrote in his diary - "and although the buildings belong to a recent epoch one imagines that there were buildings on the same site even in ancient times. Then one observes the long sweep of Etna; the beach stretching to the left as far as Catania or Syracuse; the huge smoking mountain of fire enclosing the entire scene without in any way being frightening; the softening effect of the atmosphere which makes the mountain appear gentler and more distant than it actually is ". On May 7 the same year, the great German traveler also admired the amphitheatre and as he rested on the upper steps acknowledged "that never had a theatre audience a similar sight before it"…words written over 200 years ago! Today hardly anything has changed. The hidden corners, the atmosphere, the colors of Taormina enchant the modern wayfarer as much as they did Goethe. Whatever the season, its irresistible fascination captures both those who seek a peaceful holiday in contact with nature and those who prefer action, excitement, meetings. Furthermore, the great international cultural events which take place there contribute towards making Taormina the best centre to know the rest of tourist Sicily.

ETNA:
Thanks to the favorable position of the hotel, it is easy to reach the volcano Etna in about one hour and enjoy the beautiful Natural Park in any season.