HOTEL VILLA CARLOTTA

You will find 23 rooms and apartment suites paraded among this decadent treasure trove, and then there is the villa, which has four apartments. Every room has some form of outdoor living space for you to enjoy, whether it takes the form of a balcony, small garden, or private patio. The pool is located at the lower end of the villa. It has spectacular views of the sea, a perfect retreat after having spent the day visiting hotspots like Isola Bella or trawling around the historical Greek amphitheatre. Towels are provided poolside, and a staffed bar area is adjacent to the pool, so there is no need to rush to your room to order room service; you can unwind and disconnect. The most remarkable aspect for us is the breakfast service, which is served on the rooftop. It is reminiscent of an art deco parlour, with the walls neatly decorated with lemon picture frames and more, fully representing Sicily at its finest. You can tuck into a traditional Sicilian pie, homemade cakes such as cannoli, tarts, biscuits, local cheeses, pistachio nuts, eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, and more. They really and truly are the “breakfast masters.”  They even have a pastry chef responsible for creating an array of treats made with seasonal ingredients that are changed regularly. This is beyond passion and sheer dedication.

Villa al Mare, a grand 3-bedroom villa, was opened earlier this year and is approximately 900 m from the central hotel. It is impressive, with en-suite double rooms, a kitchen, a living area with two single sofa beds, and an outstanding panoramic sun deck with a large Jacuzzi overlooking the sea. The best thing is that guests have access to the hotel facilities and have a caretaker and butler on hand for 8 hours a day! Guests need to check in at reception at Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina, and from there, they make their way to the villa.