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Via Fazzello 34, Taormina, Sicily, Italy
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Villa Gaia
Ranked #35 of 54 Taormina B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Sydney
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Stumbled into a little piece of heaven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2008

Having booked an apartment on the net, we arrived to find the location left very much to be desired so we decided to seek somewhere else to stay.
We looked at many hotels along the main street as well as many side streets before seeing the yellow sign for Villa Gaia - and what a joy! Josephine was so welcoming and the location was fabulous and the rooms were clean and nice. My 2 friends shared a twin room while I took a single but our terraces were joined so we felt as though we had our own little apartment.
The breakfast, which Josephine bakes herself, is to die for. Fresh hot criossants, cakes and pies, fresh coffee etc etc.
The location is fabulous, being set just far enough back off the main street to be peaceful and tranquil, while being so close that you're part of the town.
You're close to the Duomo, so do be prepared for the bells, but this is in integral part of life in Italy!
The decorations are over the top, but again, this is very Sicilian!
We loved this delighful little gem and would recommend it to anyone.

  • Liked — Josephine, location, breakfast, terrace
  • Stayed September 2008, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stockholm, Sweden
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Loved our stay - beautiful views and location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2007
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Wonderful nice little hotel, very friendly and helpful. Our room had a balcony with beautiful views over Etna and the sea, though being very conventiently located close to the main shopping street and restaurants. That is, excellent location without the noise from the bars and people.

Breakfast was the best we had during our stay in Sicily. Very helpful in recommening good restaurants (of which we tried Tiramisu - very good!)

The room was to say the least decorated with many things, a bit too much for my personal taste, but given the views and the location fully acceptable. The water pressure was low. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Liked — Room views, location, very friendly and helpful staff!
  • Disliked — Room decorations
  • Stayed August 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geneva
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Picturesque town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2006
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Lovely family run hotel. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Location is great right in the heart of the pedistrian street, but quiet at night.
Decoration very arty 60's style. Only downfall - the showwer had no pressure and the water trickled out in our room (No. 1)
Also do not have heavy suitcases as you have to walk from the parking lot on cobbled streets and up stairs!
For 1 night the price was good.

  • Liked — location & price
  • Disliked — shoer pressure
  • Tips/Secrets — small suitcases
  • Stayed September 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ARONA, Italy
“Ambienti vecchi e stretti...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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  • Stayed September 2006
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Bordeaux, France
2 reviews
“Beau cadre et très convivial”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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