Nestled in the Bay of Mazzarò at the foot of Taormina, Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a secluded retreat right on the seafront. Inside, the decor is a refreshing blend of refined but contemporary elegance and the atmosphere, while still sophisticated, is slightly more informal and low key.
Built into the side of a rocky promontory, all but five of the 68 rooms and suites offer views of the bay and the small pebbled beach at the front of the hotel. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to the hotel’s private beach area complete with sunloungers, chairs and a beachside bar. There’s an outdoor heated swimming pool on a small terrace above the bay, as well as a gym and extensive spa.
OUR OPINION:
A refreshing blend of elegance and sophistication, we love the relaxed charm of the Belmond Villa Sant鈥橝ndrea.
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Rooms
The majority of the rooms at Belmond Villa Sant鈥橝ndrea offer fantastic sea views and a number have their own private balcony or terrace. The decor is classically elegant, with rooms styled in calm and refreshing tones. As you鈥檇 expect from any Belmond hotel, the fabrics and furnishings are of the highest quality and all the rooms are stocked with a plethora of luxurious amenities. Connecting rooms are also available on request for families.
Location
The Belmond Villa Sant鈥橝ndrea is easily the best beachside option in the Taormina area. The hotel is built along a rocky promontory overlooking the Bay of Mazzar貌 and there鈥檚 a lovely stretch of private pebbled beach, reserved exclusively for Belmond guests. For those wishing to head into Taormina, the hotel鈥檚 complimentary shuttle takes about ten minutes and ferries guests up the hill to the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo in the heart of the town. Taormina is easy to explore on foot and there are plenty of boutique shops and excellent restaurants to enjoy.
Food and drink
Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room adjacent to the hotel鈥檚 beachside terrace, where guests can enjoy meals in the summer months. During the day, the Oliviero Restaurant has a casual atmosphere and the restaurant鈥檚 tables spill out onto the terrace. There鈥檚 live piano music in the evenings and Mediterranean and Sicilian specialities are abundant. There鈥檚 also a small pool bar offering a range of drinks, fruit and ice cream.
Facilities and activities
There’s an outdoor heated swimming pool on a small terrace above the bay, as well as a gym and beachfront gazebo for massages. The beach to the front of the property has sunloungers and umbrellas reserved exclusively for Belmond clients and guests can also use all the facilities on offer at the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo. There’s a free shuttle bus service that runs between the two properties and the heart of Taormina. During the summer months the hotel also offers complimentary boat trips along the coastline.
Tour ideas in Taormina
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Mount Etna summit visit with wine tasting lunch ![Summit crater, Mount Etna]()
Mount Etna summit visit with wine tasting lunch
Mount Etna summit visit with wine tasting lunch
Mount Etna is Europe's most active volcano. Reaching its summit involves an adventurous trip but reveals much about its history, temperament and geology, which you can then discuss over lunch accompanied by some of the region's finest wines.
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Taormina and nearby places
- Mount Etna 30 kilometers away
- Syracuse 87 kilometers away
- Sicily 89 kilometers away
- Villa Romana del Casale 102 kilometers away
- Ragusa, Modica & Noto 116 kilometers away
- Agrigento 164 kilometers away
- Palermo 173 kilometers away
- Erice and Trapani 240 kilometers away
- Marsala 253 kilometers away
- Capri 315 kilometers away