Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
By Axel Hernborg · Updated 2 September 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. It has a booking score of 9.1 from 133 reviews. 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 in Sicily is 9.
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
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 465 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, Spa and wellness center.
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Via Nazionale 137, 98039 Taormina