Hotel Villa Belvedere

We booked a family heritage tour to Sicily and decided to base our entire trip (8-nights) out of Taromina and Hotel Villa Belvedere. The Hotel is a true beautiful Sicilian gem full of charm, and character that one would expect staying in Taromina, Sicily. It is conveniently located within walking distance to all the main dining, shopping and historical attractions. Family owned and operated for generations, the property is meticulously maintained with beautiful gardens, well appointed rooms and may I say the most stunning views. "Belvedere" in Italian translates to "Beautiful View", and this hotel lived up to its name! We were warmly greeted by Marco, the hotel manager who proudly showed each of us to our rooms and helped orient us to the town. This was such an incredible and personal touch and a wonderful start to our Sicilian vacation. We had the privilege of staying in one of the junior suites and I must say it did not disappoint one bit! The suite we stayed in (pictures below) was beautifully crafted with many wonderful charming details. We felt like we were in our own private Sicilian villa with stunning views of the sea! We spent our first day at the hotel pool, and yes, that too has the most amazing view of the sea and Sicilian coastline. We ate lunch poolside and were served by very helpful and friendly staff. Pool towels were placed out and quickly replaced as guests used them. The pool was beautifully maintained. We saw it cleaned early that morning! The Deck chair set up was very comfortable, which allowed us to drift off into a light slumber under the Sicilian sun with many typed of birds chirping in the background. If you are a birder, you would love this place and the gardens that seem to attract all types of bird species. We ate breakfast daily at the hotel. The buffet had an ample selection of breakfast items with many different pastries, fresh fruits, juices, cereals, eggs, bacon, quiche, frittatas, etc. The kitchen will make you custom omelets and the most delicious pancakes!! If you want a little early morning mimosa, that too was available! Dining room had a lovely terrace where you can take your meals, or you could also eat inside as well. Our stay at the Hotel Villa Belvedere was a highlight of our trip! If you are looking for an authentic charming, beautiful property with stunning views, incredible staff and overall wonderful service, this is the place! We will certainly recommend Hotel Villa Belvedere to friends and family!