The restaurant on the 6th floor at villa Paradiso in Taormina has a direct superb view to mount Etna as well as the coast line. It is its best asset. The standard room is not large but has all the essential. the balcony is also small and overlooks the magnificent botanical gardens and the tennis court if you happen to be on this side of the hotel. , as well as a sideways view of the sea. the dinners varied, sometimes very good, sometimes less so. The waiters are very friendly and the staff are helpful. So refreshing to find a family run hotel. The location is ideal, everything is close by.
It would be helpful if the beach belonging to the hotel did not close down in later October while the weather is still good for swimming.

Ideal location for walking around town . Woke up each morning with a view to the sea on the left and Mount Etna top the right . Spectacular !! Very nice breakfast and the staff was attentive .
Happened to get a parking spot next to the front door . Hated to leave .

Won't repeat what every one else has said. This hotel is excellent value, is close to everything in this beautiful town. The view from the little Pitzza place beside it is as good as views at the top of the town, for half the price and food was twice as good too.! The beach club and shuttle service are excellent. Most of the staff at reception are friendly and helpful, especially the guy! Same with the restaurant, most of the staff were attentive. The few that are a bit lax are very lax and can totally change the experience of guests in this hotel, on balance we had more excellent service than extremely poor service in both the reception and the restaurant., amazing the one persons poor attitude can affect the experience. The Lobby area which we had the pleasure of due to a stormy afternoon is just so comfy we didnt want to back to our rooms, it felt like our own private sitting room because of the way it is divided up.

Hotel well placed to walk into town. Very friendly staff and good breakfasts. The view from our bedroom terrace was amazing with Mount Etna in the distance and the beautiful bay laid out below us. One of the best positioned hotels in this amazing town.