The hotel is fantastic. It stands right on the beach, the service is impeccable yet unobtrusive, breakfast is superb, and it's a walking distance to the cable car that takes you to downtown Taormina.

The rooms were furnished in the 70s or so, but this just adds to the charm... They are spacious, with very tall ceilings and kept clean by polite and efficient staff. Waking up to the sound of the wave breaking on the shore is fantastic...

The big advantage of this hotel that it has its own beach (with towel service). Because beach space is very limited in Taormina, many other hotels don't have direct access to the beach and shuttle their guests to the beach. Staying at this hotel you'll reach the beach from your room in 1.5 minutes by elevator ! This is unbeatable if your goal is to spend as much time as possible at the beach and swimming in the clear blue waters of Ionic sea rather than in transit...

Being close to the cable car is another great advantage - you can go and partake in the dining, shopping, sightseeing, or nightlife downtown Taormina any time.

Breakfast is fantastic and served on the terrace facing the sea - amazing! There are dinner options as well.

Staff get to know guests very quickly and are very attentive. ( We left our beach bag at the beach and went to Taormina for the night. When we got back to our room, the bag was there... )

Lido Mediterranee Hotel is a fantastic option if you are planning to stay in Taormina. The hotel was obviously fitted out in the 70's and although older in style, the rooms are large, face the ocean and have lovely, large windows / balconies which you can leave open and allow the gentle sound of the ocean in through.

Th breakfast was seriously the best we had on out trip, the staff were so, so helpful and the beach, well the beach was absolutely indredible. The lovely terrace of the hotel is covered in hydrangeas and makes for a very relaxing beautiful stay.

Next door is the Caravella Beach Club where Andre, Simon and Valentina will make you feel welcome all summer long with drinks and great food too!

You can walk about 900 metres to the funicular and take it up into the main town of Taormina or you can get Alex or one of the many local fishermen to take you for a ride around the coastline and see the various grottos and beaches whilst also getting some of the history of the area.

Lido Mediterranee Hotel is a fantastic option for staying on the coast in Sicily.

This hotel has a very peaceful and quiet character and I hope it will be well preserved for future. The manager Guiseppe is very efficient and was very helpfull during our entire stay.
The rooms are all with the unbelievable sea view, clean and with air conditioning.The beach is beneath the hotel- no roads to cross, no streets to pass.The beach is very lovely-sandy with all the facilities. The service at the beach is very accurate and efficient.
Breakfast is rich and with fresh products.The hotel has a parking and it is very important in Taormina surroundings-a must to have a car- many nice places to eat and go out around the place.
I would recommend to change the matrasses - the sleeping experience could be less painfull to your back then.
It would be nice to have some piano evenings in the piano bar- it was resting .during our stay.
Definately will try to come next year and recommend to my friends this hotel.

I agree with the older reviews of the hotel - yes, it is in a need of a refurbishment. However, the hotel is really nice and has its atmosphere. All rooms are toowards the sea, so you so to sleep and hear the waves. Also, the breakfast is served on a terrace a few metres away from the sea. We loved it. There is enough food for everyone - eggs, bacon, fruits, sweets, etc. I only missed vegetables. The beach is fine, with plenty of sunbeds. You will also get a fresh towel for your sunbed every morning.