Clifftop glamour, Sicilian soul
Atlantis Bay isn’t just perched between rock and sea; it’s practically woven into Taormina’s cliffs, where the Mediterranean shimmers below like a private stage set. Terraces cascade down to the Baia delle Sirene, rooms are drenched in soft Mediterranean hues, and the soundtrack is waves breaking just beneath your balcony. The real luxury here is the ease: a funicular carries you into Taormina’s old streets in minutes, yet the sea is quite literally at your feet. Between swims off the floating jetty, aperitivo at Kori Bar and dinners that put a smart spin on Sicilian flavours, this is where Taormina’s seaside energy and its cultural pull meet in one spot.
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Atlantis Bay is etched into the rock, spilling down to the sea in a series of terraces and balconies. Fishermen cast lines from the same water you’ll swim in before breakfast, while just above, Taormina perches like a theatre set. From the sixth-floor roadside entrance to the pool level just above the bay, the layout feels more like a clifftop village than a hotel. And when you’re ready to swap salt water for city buzz, the funicular beside the hotel whisks you up to Taormina in a matter of minutes.
The food here has a clear point of view: Sicilian at its heart, with a thoughtful modern touch. Nui Restaurant sets the stage with dishes like pistachio-stuffed prawns or snapper risotto sharpened with lemon. Kori Bar is more than an aperitivo stop – the cocktail list is bold, using seawater, seaweed and jasmine to surprising effect. The Beach Bar is the relaxed counterpoint, serving carpaccios, pasta and smoothies with bare feet firmly in the sand. Wherever you sit, the focus is on ingredients from around Etna and the coast.
Hyd’Or Spa feels like slipping into Sicily itself. Treatments draw on the island’s bounty – green clay enriched with orange for draining rituals, prickly pear and mulberry for facials, and sea-salt scrubs that leave you glowing. The atmosphere is cocoon-like, tucked away from the cliffside bustle. Book the sensory shower and steam room for a private half-hour, then emerge onto the terrace, sea breeze in your hair, already lighter.
Sicily doesn’t believe in either/or. At Atlantis Bay, you can glide from sun-soaked swims to cultural deep-dives with ease. One morning you’re strolling Corso Umberto, browsing boutiques and history; the next you’re standing in Catania’s Piazza Duomo, soot from Etna underfoot. Take the Godfather tour and sip granita at Bar Vitelli, or chase coastal drama along the Riviera dei Ciclopi. Back at the hotel, it’s sunset aperitivo time – Etna wines fizzing in your glass as fishing boats drift by. It’s a rhythm of indulgence and discovery, perfectly Sicilian.
The draining green clay ritual at Hyd’Or, scented with orange, is not to be missed if you're in the mood for a bit of pampering.
The “Atlantis Bay” cocktail, a blend of gin, seawater, algae, and jasmine, is a real treat for the taste buds.
Morning swims off the floating jetty before breakfast make the perfect way to start the day feeling rejuvenated.
The “Atlantis Bay” cocktail, a blend of gin, seawater, algae, and jasmine, is a real treat for the taste buds.
Morning swims off the floating jetty before breakfast make the perfect way to start the day feeling rejuvenated.
Facilities
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Certified sustainable
This hotel has a Global Sustainable Tourism Council or equivalent recognised certification. To find out more about what this means, visit our sustainability page.
All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.
Food & Drink
- 1 contemporary fine-dining restaurant serving modern Sicilian dishes with fresh local ingredients and sea views
- 1 relaxed Beach Bar offering granitas, smoothies, light seafood dishes, and casual lunches
- 1 poolside bar, serving creative cocktails using local citrus, herbs, and Etna-inspired ingredients
All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.
Entertainment
- Outdoor pool
All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.
Sports & Health
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Spa centre
All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.
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