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About the Hotel

Via Guardiola Vecchia 27, Taormina, Italy, 98039

Grand Hotel Miramare - A 4-star hotel with panoramic sea views, outdoor pool, and private parking near Taormina's historic center

Located on Via Guardiola Vecchia 27, this 4-star hotel features a fresh water swimming pool with sun-beds and umbrellas, plus a snack bar serving lunch items. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, air conditioning, minibars, and safes, with some offering French balconies with sea views toward Mazzarò Bay and the Strait of Messina. A buffet breakfast is served daily from 07:00 to 10:30 at Grand Hotel Miramare, featuring Sicilian specialties, local cheeses, cured meats, and organic jams from the Etna area. The property is a 5-minute walk from Corso Umberto and the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, with the bus terminal and cable car to Mazzarò Beach located steps away. Private transfer services to Catania Airport (40.5 miles away) and other Sicilian destinations are available through reception, starting at 10€ per person.

Pros

Private outdoor parking is available, a rare amenity for hotels in Taormina.

The pool area offers sun-beds and umbrellas at no additional cost to guests.

Breakfast includes a selection of regional Sicilian products and Etna-area specialties.

The hotel provides shuttle services to three affiliated beach clubs approximately 2.5 miles away.

Cons

The swimming pool is accessed via a staircase and may require use of the hotel's transport service.

Some rooms have interior views facing communal terraces or the rear of the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double or Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Heating

Bathtub

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Mountain view

Heating

Bathtub

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Double or Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

195 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

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Bathtub

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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre

Taormina2300 ft

Airports

Fontanarossa (CTA) 36.2 mi

Train

Taormina Cable Car - Via Pirandello1400 ft

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

Refreshing Pool Experience

“The swimming pool at Grand Hotel Miramare is absolutely heavenly! I enjoyed swimming upwards of 1000 meters every day. The refurbishments made it feel luxurious, with wide shallow steps leading into the main pool, making it very accessible.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast Offerings

“Breakfast was good, with a vast selection including fresh fruits, cheeses, scrambled eggs, and an assortment of pastries. The outdoor terrace offered fine views, making my morning meals even better.” view full review

Comfortable Room Amenities

“Our room was comfortable, with a kettle, tea, and coffee supplies. I was kinda surprised by the quality of the towels, much larger than the standard 'postage stamp' size often found in Europe.” view full review

Beautiful Sea View Suite

“On arrival, I was thrilled to be upgraded to a sea view suite with a amazing panorama of the bay and Isola Bella. The overall size of the room was reasonable, providing the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Lift
Multilingual staff

Sports & Fitness

Outdoor tennis court

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Wedding services
Newspaper service
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant buffet
Poolside snack bar
Free breakfast

Business

Business centre

Children

Cots
Paid babysitting/ Child services

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden area

Room features

Mini-bar
Rooftop terrace
Balcony
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Via Guardiola Vecchia 27, Taormina, Italy, 98039

Map view

Via Guardiola Vecchia 27, Taormina, Italy, 98039

City landmarks

Landmark

Ancient Theatre of Taormina

3200 ft

Square

Piazza IX April

3500 ft

Mall

Corso Umberto

3400 ft

Island

Isola Bella

4200 ft

Landmark

Naumachie

3000 ft

Church

Santa Caterina

2400 ft

Landmark

Porta Messina

2100 ft

Museum

Palazzo Corvaja

2400 ft

Parking area

Porta di Catania

5200 ft

Church

Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari

4300 ft

Event hall

Palazzo dei Congressi

2300 ft

Museum

Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano

4000 ft

Landmark

The Odeon

2600 ft

Landmark

Taormina Cathedral

4400 ft

Landmark

Caffe Wunderbar

3600 ft

Church

Church of San Giuseppe

2600 ft

Landmark

Castillo de Castelmola

1.5 mi

Church

Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca

5100 ft

Landmark

Palazzo Ciampoli

3400 ft

Landmark

Quattro Fontane di Taormina

5000 ft

Beach

Spisone

1.0 mi

Landmark

Castello Saraceno Casteltaormina via Crucis

1.3 mi

Nearby

Via Luigi Pirandello

Arab Necropolis

800 ft

Piazza San Domenico

Chiesa di Santa Domenica

1800 ft

Via Luigi Pirandello 24

Chiesa Anglicana di San Giorgio

1200 ft

Viale S. Pancrazio

San Pancrazio Church

1700 ft

Piazza Santa Domenica 1-2

Ceramiche Manago

1800 ft

Piazza San Domenico de Guzman

Piazza San Domenico de Guzman di Taormina

1900 ft

Church

Chiesa di S. Antonio e Convento dei Frati Minori Cappuccini

2000 ft

Restaurants

L' Oblo' Cafe

600 ft

Via Guardiola Vecchia 46

Cusa Fish Lab

1200 ft

Via Luigi Pirandello 44

Ristorante L'Isola del Pescatore di Intelisano Santo

3600 ft

Via Nazionale 196 A Isola Bella

Mendolia Beach Hotel Restaurant

3300 ft

Via Nazionale 198

Timoleone Cafe

2600 ft

Via Timoleone 6 Via Timoleone

Ristorante Da Giovanni

2900 ft

Via Nazionale Isolabella

Panorama Taormina Mixology

1600 ft

Viale San Pancrazio

Andreas Restaurant

2400 ft

Via Bagnoli Croce 88 Di Fronte Alla Villa Comunale

Siculishh

3000 ft

Via Iallia Bassia 26/28

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

Leslie

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.6/10

The hotel offers a wonderful view and a serene setting for a relaxing stay. The rooms provide a fantastic view but may suffer from a noisy toilet at times. The beautiful seaview adds to the charm, even though there is no balcony available.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms offer a wonderful view, but there might be occasional noise from the toilet.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch with friendly staff and efficient room service.

Location

9.0

Nestled in beautiful gardens, the hotel provides a peaceful and picturesque setting.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience included many fresh fruits and was delightful.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers great amenities for a comfortable stay.

Norman

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the funicular to the beach and the old town of Taormina. The rooms offer a beautiful sea view, but some may find the toilet noise disturbing. Overall, a good value for the money.

Rooms

8.0

The room with a sea view was stunning, but the noise from the toilet was a bit bothersome.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with a range of amenities available, though some may find it pricey.

Location

9.0

Conveniently located close to the funicular to the beach and the old town of Taormina.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with fresh fruits served but lacked variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers excellent facilities for a comfortable stay.

Henry

United States, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is nestled near the old town of Taormina, offering a serene stay in beautiful gardens. The rooms provide a lovely view but are prone to some noise issues from the toilet. The service is efficient, though missing room service. The location is ideal for exploring the city's attractions and enjoying the nearby cable car to the beach. The dining experience includes fresh fruits and fish and chips. The facility amenities are adequate, albeit lacking some key features.

Rooms

7.0

The room on level 3 had a wonderful view but suffered from a noisy toilet.

Service

8.0

The service was good overall, lacking room service options.

Location

9.0

The hotel is set in beautiful gardens near the old town and close to the fenicular to the beach.

Dining

8.0

The dining options included many fresh fruits and a tasty fish and chips dish.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities offered are basic but sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Claire

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.0/10

I found the hotel to be a mixed experience. The rooms had a wonderful view and a good bathroom but were located on level 3, which was a bit inconvenient. The noisy toilet was a downside during my stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms offer a wonderful view and have a good bathroom, but the noisy toilet was a drawback.

Service

6.0

The service was decent, with room service available. However, there were no remarkable highlights in this aspect.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently situated in beautiful gardens and close to the old town of Taormina. However, being near the bus station brought some noise.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, with fresh fruits served and a focus on poultry dishes. However, the variety could be broader.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers nice facilities for a comfortable stay, though nothing particularly exceptional was noted.

Brian

United States, June 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is situated on the side of the hill overlooking the island below, offering a wonderful view. The rooms on level 3 with a sea view provide a fantastic panorama, though lacking a balcony. The noisy toilet was a minor inconvenience but did not detract from the experience overall.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms offer a wonderful view despite the lack of a balcony.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch with room service and housekeeping making the stay very comfortable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in beautiful gardens, and the stroll down the windy stone path to the beach is charming.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience included many fresh fruits and served fresh, made-from-scratch pizza.