Hotel situated in nice spot, about 300 yards from the main street in Taormina. Room had everything we needed, including a balcony overlooking the sea and Mount Etna and 3 English TV channels (always a bonus). Only downside was the shower, which was only a drain in the corner of the bathroom with a curtain around it, which meant that the bathroom became flooded quite easily. Plenty of choice for breakfast and extremely courteous staff. Overall, a very enjoyable stay.

The service was good and the staff was helpful. The hotel is however in need of some renovation since its a bit old on the inside. But everything worked fine and we have no complaints. The hotel should be avoided if you are looking for spacious rooms but then again most hotel rooms in Italy are not very big.

This hotel was chosen because Sicily is traditionally a very expensive place to find accomodation. However, we had a pleasant suprise with the Villa Kristina. The price of accomaodation for 2 people including breakfast was less than £300 for a week. Taormina, is a very hilly location and the hotel was located on the side of a mountain. The best thing about the hotel was the amazing view overlooking Mount Etna, the islands very own live volcano.
The weather during our visit was extremely hot - above average for the time of year and we were grateful for the air conditioning in the room.

The hotel was small but very clean with daily maid service. The pool area was small but again spotlessly clean with waiter service.

Access to the town centre was via a series of steps, which was great going down but a little exhausting when coming back up.

We hired a car for a week and picked it up from the airport. I have driven in most of the countries I have visited but I have never experienced driving on a typical Italian winding road network and it was terryfying. The Italian drivers seem to have no concept of lane dicipline and are not intimated by bigger vehicles.

If you do decide to hire a car - choose the smallest one avaialble and get insurance waiver cover, as other road users do not place any value on cars or bikes.

The town of Taormina is breathtaking and the views over the countryside and sea area are outstanding. Mount Etna was quite active during our visit but the locals paid no attention to its constant rumbling or sulphur smell.

The beaches are great but not very comfortable if you have no beach footwear.

The main attraction of this hotel for us was the sheer magnificent view of Mount Etna and the fact is was relativey inexpensive. I would definately use this hotel again and go back to Taormina as the local people were friendly, polite and seemed genuinely pleased to have your custom and they love to chat.

Hotel is simply charming. All rooms have both sea and Etna views with lovely balconies to sit out on and admire the vista. Rooms are small but really pretty with nice use of tiles.Facilities were basic but everything worked just fine and we had a full bath as well as a shower.
Hotel is immaculately clean throughout and the maid service was super.
The staff are all very attentive and helpful and all speak really good English.
Breakfast is plentiful and varied but does finish at 9-30.The pool area is lovely with plenty of shade and the convenience of a bar and snack facility.
The hotel is up a very steep walk from the town whichever route you take so should not be considered by elderly or infirm individuals unless you plan to take cabs everywhere.
It is well worth the climb though and is a haven away from the hustle and bustle of Taormina.
Super value for money .
Enjoy.