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Via Porta Mola 9, 98039 Castelmola, Sicily, Italy
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Hotel Villa Sonia
Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Castelmola
4.5 of 5 stars 186 Reviews
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  • Relaxing holiday(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Free shuttle service(4)
  • Pool area(3)
  • Local bus(3)
  • Etna view(3)
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117 helpful votes 117 helpful votes
“Wonderful Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
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My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Villa Sonia for two nights during our recent week long driving tour of Sicily. The location of the hotel just below the small hill town of Castelmola is fantastic, and the hotel provides daily shuttle service both to and from the lovely hill town of Taormina.

The hotel room was spacious, comfortable and the view of Mt. Etna spectacular. Adriana at the Front Desk was most helpful with suggestions for excursions in the area as well as good restaurants. Speaking of restaurants, I would not recommend having dinner at the hotel restaurant as we found it to be overpriced and underwhelming. I suggest that you explore dining nearby in Castelmola or in Taormina as an alternative.

The hotel serves as a great base for touring the area including a "must see" trip to the south side of Mt. Etna which has all of the tourist services to really experience this unique volanic mountain. Skip visiting the north face of Mt. Etna as most of the tourist services were "relocated" due to a large lava flow several years ago. Also, the beach towns below Taormina are fun to visit and walk along the sidewalk adjacent to the beach.

The overnight parking at the hotel is easy and very convenient. The breakfast buffet was good, and the terrace overlooking the valley up to Mt. Etna was a great spot for an evening cocktail. I would highly recommend this hotel to any and all leisure travelers who want to spend a few days in the Taormina/Mt. Etna area.

Room Tip: Please pay a little extra to book an Etna View Room as the view is worth every extra penny.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“The perfect way to end our Sicilian vacation!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Lovely hotel full of character and charm! Each floor was filled with interesting and unique décor. Absolutely breathtaking view of Mount Etna. In a prime location to catch the beautiful view of Toarmina on the walk down to the village. Such a friendly staff and wonderful entertainment at dinner.

I’d love to return in the summer, go for a swim in the pool and dine al fresco. La prossima volta!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Giuseppe Intelisano, Proprietario at Hotel Villa Sonia, responded to this review
30 November 2011
Dear Guests,

Thank you kindly for your comments.

We always appreciate when our guests take the time in letting us know that we are offering a positive quality of service.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel next time.

Please do not hesitate to contact me prior to your next stay with any special requests.

Thank you and see you again next time...

Giuseppe Intelisano

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Arnold, England, United Kingdom
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“An amazing holiday!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

We stayed at Hotel Villa Sonia in late September 2011. Beautiful views, fabulous food and the staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. It is a holiday we will always remember for all the right reasons. The rooms were authenic and spacious, the pool was extremely clean. The bar outside boasted a varied menu to cater for all palettes. We would definately consider a return trip and would have absolutely no hesitation whatsoever in staying at Hotel Villa Sonia in the future.

Thank you to all of the staff for an amazing holiday and celebrating a special 70th Birthday with us.

From Val and Derek (Nottingham, England)

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Giuseppe Intelisano, Proprietario at Hotel Villa Sonia, responded to this review
18 November 2011
Dear Guests,

Thank you kindly for your comments.

We always appreciate when our guests take the time in letting us know that we are offering a positive quality of service.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel next time.

Please do not hesitate to contact me prior to your next stay with any special requests.

Thank you and see you again next time...

Giuseppe Intelisano

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“A GREAT PLACE TO STAY”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

We stayed at the hotel VILLA SONIA at the end of august and in to september, and will remember it for years to come. All of the staff where absolutly great, and could not be more helpful. The food in their resturants was second to none! The menu never the same, the chef has a great way with anything he prepares. On the friday of our stay we where invited with some of the other guests to go to the owners vinyard higher up the mountain to harvest the grapes! What a great time we had, and after we were given a 9 course meal on the verander of their mountain home with wine flowing freely, from the previous harvest! Some of the guests even trod the grapes we had harvested. Whilest we where there it was my brothers 70th birthday and at dinner that evening a birthday cake and champagne was presented to him , there was plenty to go around all the other guests at dinner that evenng!! THIS WAS GIVEN FREE OF CHARGE! All in all the four of us had one of the best holidays ever. The views from our room where stunning, Castelmola a lovley little village at the top of the mountain, toromina a fantastic town, and local bus very cheap. We would all return to this hotel again.WHAT LOVLEY PEOPLE!!!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Giuseppe Intelisano, Proprietario at Hotel Villa Sonia, responded to this review
14 November 2011
Dear Guests,

Thank you kindly for your comments.

We always appreciate when our guests take the time in letting us know that we are offering a positive quality of service.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel next time.

Please do not hesitate to contact me prior to your next stay with any special requests.

Thank you and see you again next time...

Giuseppe Intelisano

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“magnificent views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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We loved this hotel. Staff were delightful. The view of Etna from our balcony was fantastic.
Breakfast was good with lots of variety. Beautiful decor.

Room Tip: A view of Etna is a must
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Via Porta Mola 9, 98039 Castelmola, Sicily, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR8,724 - 10,345

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