The best spa hotels in Taormina

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Taormina easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Taormina. Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theatre and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa. Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace. The wellness centre at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 5 km from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 2 Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. The 5-star Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea offers a lovely setting overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, just a 5-minute drive from Taormina’s centre. It features a private beach, an outdoor pool, kids club and wellness facilities. The elegant rooms and suites are decorated with refined fabrics and antique furniture. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, plus Bulgari and Molton Brown bathroom toiletries. Most accommodation comes with a furnished sea-view balcony. Restaurant Oliviero serves Sicilian cuisine and fresh seafood on its beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Bay of Mazzarò. The Villa’s wellness centre is surrounded by tropical gardens and also features a fitness centre with new Technogym equipment. In-room massages and treatments are also available. The Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea organises a free shuttle service to and from Taormina and free boat cruises along the coast are organized during the summer months. A private shuttle service can be arranged to and from the airport and station. The hotel is in front of the cable car to Taormina old town. Taormina-Giardini Naxos Station is a 5-minute drive away, while Catania Airport is 60 km from the property. Guest review score 9.4

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• 3 Hotel Metropole Taormina Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Taormina. An 18th-century noble residence, the Metropole Maison D'Hôtes is set in a panoramic location in Taormina centre. It offers panoramic views over the coast, luxurious suites, and free Wi-Fi. Metropole Taormina features spacious rooms with large en suite facilities, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Some have views over the sea. At the Maison D'Hôtes you can enjoy typical Sicilian cuisine and local specialities in the on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and a small wellness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage service are also available here. Guest review score 9.2

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• 4 Mazzarò Sea Palace - VRetreats Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Mazzarò Sea Palace is set above Taormina's beautiful Mazzaarò Beach. It has a wellness centre, its own sea-view pools and a free private beach. Mazzarò Sea Palace's wellness centre provides a wide range of massages and spa treatments and has Turkish baths. Rooms have been refurbished and are elegant and spacious. All come with balconies and some have lovely views. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A broadband internet service is also available. You can reach Taormina centre using the cable car set 50 metres from the Mazzarò Sea Palace. Tours around Sicily and to Etna can be booked at the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 5 Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Grand Hotel San Pietro features an outdoor pool and sun terrace, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Taormina's historical centre is a 15-minute walk away. Rooms at the San Pietro are spacious and have flat screen TVs with satellite channels. All have views of the garden or the sea. Services at the hotel include free WiFi access and free parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours and car hire. A well-equipped gym and massage service are also available. A buffet breakfast is offered daily and includes croissants, cold cuts, eggs and hot drinks. The Grand Hotel San Pietro offers both a traditional Sicilian restaurant, and a poolside snack bar. Guests can relax with a cocktail out in the garden, which has views over Mount Etna. A free shuttle service is provided to/from Taormina centre. Guest review score 8.5

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• 6 NH Collection Taormina Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Taormina. Featuring a roof-top terrace featuring a cocktail bar and panoramic views, NH Collection Taormina is set in the heart of Taormina's historical centre. It features an à la carte restaurant, spacious rooms, a modern wellness centre, and an infinity pool overlooking the bay. All rooms at the NH Collection Taormina hotel have design bathrooms with a shower, bathrobes, and slippers. They come with LCD TV with satellite channels, and free wired internet. The hotel has an exclusive 260 m² spa area that comes with a sauna, a Turkish bath, and therapy showers. It also includes a tea room. The outdoor swimming pool is equipped with a bar, sofas, sun loungers, tables, and chairs. Each morning, guests start the day with a breakfast featuring organic product, such as yoghurt, jams and a selection of homemade pressed juices. Featuring a view on the Greek Theatre, the Zefiro restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine. Corso Umberto I, the city's main street, is just a few minutes away on foot. The property is well connected by the A18 motorway. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 7 Hotel Caparena Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set in Mediterranean gardens, Hotel Caparena & Wellness Club offers an outdoor pool and a sea-view terrace, just a few steps from a private beach. Wi-Fi and parking are free. Rooms at Hotel Caparena are air conditioned and have satellite TV. Some include a balcony, and most have views over the garden. The on-site spa provides relaxing facilities including a hot tub, steam room and a Technogym fitness centre. Massages are available on request. Caparena's restaurant serves a range of Sicilian and international cusine for lunch and dinner. In the summer months, lunch is served in the garden. A free shuttle bus takes guests to Taormina's historic centre, 4 km away. Mount Etna National Park is 40 minutes' away by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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• 8 Taormina Palace Hotel Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Taormina Palace Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Sicilian coast and its beaches. It features modern sea-view rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a shared sun terrace. The very spacious rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Each comes with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. At the Palace Hotel Taormina, on request, you can relax in the wellness centre featuring a sauna, Turkish bath, solarium and hot tub. Breakfast consists of sweet and savoury products, together with hot drinks and fruit juice. The Ancient Theatre of Taormina is 750 metres from the hotel, while Naxos is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 116 EUR.

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• 9 Atlantis Bay - VRetreats Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. Atlantis Bay is located on a cliff in Baia delle Sirene Bay. The property boasts a panoramic restaurant with veranda, a swimming pool, and a private floating sea platform. Hotel Atlantis Bay pays particular attention to grand gourmet cooking. Seaside dining is also possible. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Guest review score 9.2

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• 10 UNAHOTELS Capotaormina Taormina, Italy

  

  Hotel. UNAHOTELS Capotaormina is perched on a rock below Taormina and is surrounded by the sea, offering an amazing view of the fantastic Giardini Naxos Bay and Isola Bella Island. This pleasant building is set against the unusual background of Mount Etna with its snowy peaks, and all the hotel rooms are equipped with a balcony. Classic rooms offer garden views, superior rooms offer a full sea view. Staying at the Capotaormina you can enjoy spending pleasant hours on the private beach, accessible through a lift carved into the rock. The beach and the hotel's sea-water swimming pool are equipped with sun beds, parasols and beach towels, for your relaxation and enjoyment. The regenerating experience continues in the gym with trainer and beauty salon. The property also provides a jeweller's and an outdoor car park with limited places. A free shuttle bus to/from Taormina centre is also available, and boat excursions can be booked during summer. The hotel's 3 restaurants serve international, Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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