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Hotel Calipso

Via Giovanni XXIII 6, 98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy
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Hotel Calipso
Ranked #19 of 92 hotels in Taormina
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The Calipso is ideal as a beach front location as its literally over the road from the beach (shale not sand). The room was basic but really comfortable with a massive terrace overlooking the pool and the beach. The breakfast was basic but nice (croissants, toast, cheese, ham, yoghurts, cereal, little cakes, cappucinos). The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful.... More

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Athens, Greece
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011
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We stayed at " Calipso" 3 days. The staff were very helpful and kind. The room was very clean and comfortable. There is not very good soundproofing. The swimming pool was perfect, we enjoyed it! We chose "Calipso" for the amenities we've read in tripadvisor .Unfortunately the internet access was "nonexistent". It was very important for our job to have... More

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Claudio Oliveri, Direttore at Hotel Calipso, responded to this review
8 October 2011

Dear Customers, we really appreciate all the feedbacks received from our guest and I want to thank you for your words. But, also, I would like to clarify something about the internet connection: We provide wi-fi connection in the common areas and in the rooms but sometimes can happen that the mobile phones or the laptops of the customers can't... More

Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011
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When we first arrived at this hotel we were a little wary as it seemed very far from Taormina town centre, but that was before we realised that most people tend to stay in hotels close to the beaches and go to the town centre at night time. The hotel is excellent and the staff so friendly and helpful. It's... More

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Western Ireland, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
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We stayed here with our 1 year old baby. We had a great time. We must say that the staff at reception desk and during breakfast were excellent and very helpful to all our needs; e.g. heating water, milk, providing bowls etc etc. We would definitely stay at this hotel again. We loved the hotel pool and easy access to... More

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Scotland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

We spent 3 nights here in September and enjoyed our stay. As others have said the free parking, good pool, nice rooms with air con are all pluses. The bus stop for Taormina is a few minutes walk away (€1, once an hour until around 9.30pm). A taxi back from Taormina cost €15. We did walk back one afternoon but... More

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nj
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

On arrival Daniela at the reception desk made us feel at home. Our room was modern and very clean. Breakfast was very good with free cappuccino . This 14 room hotel had free wifi and a terrific pool. Across the street was the sea if you prefer the beach. Taormina was a short ride by bus and cost only one... More

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Moscow, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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My husband and I stayed in the hotel “Calipso” in July. The hotel is very comfy. Great location: there is a bus stop (bus going to Taormina) close by, a railway station and a convenient exit to the highway. The hotel is situated close to the sea. Everything was great including breakfast, big bed in the room, AC, pool, free... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

Small and tidy hotel in Mazzeo, a 5-minute drive away from the funicular's base that can take you up to the heart of Taormina. My husband and I hired a car to travel around Sicily and we could park our car at the hotel's basement garage free of charge. If you haven't got a car, there is a bit of... More

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Vancouver, Canada
Top Contributor
109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
211 helpful votes 211 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2010

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights while we visited Taormina. It's down near the ocean, not on the beach, but across and Taormina is way up top on the cliffs. It's a little confusing to get to, there's some really narrow one way streets. The hotel is ok, we had some frustrations staying here. You have to... More

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Laura Ronsivalle, Direttore at Hotel Calipso, responded to this review
27 October 2010

Dear Guest, I’m really sorry about your disappointments about Hotel Calipso service and staff. I would like to say you that Hotel Calipso is a small hotel, so the parking area is for 14 cars as much as the rooms are. There is no interfone, but the receptionist have cameras from which they can see all the movements and open... More

Florida
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2010

The good thinks: The staff was very helpful and friendly. It's in Mazzeo direct on the beach. We could park the car in the garage. We had free Internet access. What we didn't like: The bathroom was very small. The breakfast was not great. 4 or 5 garbage dumpsters are just in front of the hotel; not a nice view... More

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Laura Ronsivalle, Direttore at Hotel Calipso, responded to this review
30 October 2010

Dear Guest, your review is precious! I know the dumpsters are noisy and antiaesthetic, in fact I have pressed several times the public administration, but i didn't receive any answer and unfortunately I cannot move them as own initiative. In order to breakfast service next season will be different, and I hope you will be again our guest so you... More

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Via Giovanni XXIII 6, 98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR5,179 - 10,132

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