Hotel Ipanema

"September 10th-17th 2025. The Ipanema Hotel Taormina, Sicily is a traditional Sicilian Hotel with wood panelling. The rooms are spacious with wardrobe space, dressing table, mirrors, comfy beds. There are plug sockets and lights next to the bed. The bathroom is small but all modern plumbing and good lighting. All rooms have a balcony which has a sea view and the sun all day. They also have air con, a tv and a safe. The doors are locked with a real key. The rooms are cleaned daily with fresh bedding and towels. It has a bar and lots of comfy seating. The pool is rooftop and private (no other hotels look onto it) a sun terrace with lots of sun beds, changing room and toilet. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The hotel is situated just a few minutes walk from the village restaurants, pharmacy and mini market. (You can get freshly made sandwiches and essentials here). Also a few minutes walk there is the cable car to main Taormina town, (€10 return ticket) car rentals (€80 per day) and boat trips. It is also on a bus route. There are no paths on the small road and it is quite hilly but this adds to the traditional feel of being in Sicily. The beautiful Isola Bella is within walking distance with other beaches. Although these are busy pebbled beaches it is great for snorkelling. The views from all of Taormina are beautiful. You can also walk up the many steps to main Taormina town where there are gardens, markets and historical sites. We had an amazing holiday in a beautiful place and were totally satisfied with the lovely Ipanema Hotel."

"I stayed here last week for a week with Tui with a friend. The staff are lovely and the hotel is in a great location. Stunning views from the balconies but the food is dreadful. We were half board so breakfast and dinner. Breakfast, tinned pineapple and there was some fresh fish but the pasta wasn't even good. There are no kettles or tea and coffee in the rooms and no water and the bar only opens certain times so not lots of options. When asked for a kettle they refused. The pool is okay, not many loungers and if you have mobility issues to get to the pool you have to climb lots of stars. Rooms basic and bathrooms really need updated and walls paper thin so you can hear TVs next door and people talk. Sorry would never want to stay there again."

"Stayed for 7 nights with my brother and had a bit of a birthday /holiday. When we got to the hotel we were greeted by a lovely lady at the desk her name is Christine who was so welcoming & had so much knowledge about the local area & places to go & see, her customer service skills were nothing but exceptional. Our rooms were cleaned daily with clean towels & beds were made , housekeeping are so efficient (Thank You ) . Our rooms led out onto balcony’s which were great to sit out on & watch the sun & look out into the sea which was a nice view. The hotel has a lovely roof terrace where we could relax on the sunbeds & soak up the sun which I really enjoyed , and upstairs was a pool where you could cool down & chill. For breakfast we could get juice & hot drinks , pastries , fruits & yogurt. The staff were all very polite. The hotel itself has a traditional charm to it , at the entrance there are seats & swinging chairs where you could relax & there is also a bar. The hotel is situated not far from places to eat & local shops & beaches. The cable cars which run every 15 minutes which take you up into Taormina town which is great for shopping , restaurants & nighlife. I would highly recommend this hotel & if going back to Sicily I would stay again. Thank you for making our stay worthwhile. Katerina x"