Dating back to 1830 and once the home of an aristocratic English family, Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel, comprises of 37 guest rooms and 33 suites, most with terrace or balcony and beautiful sea or subtropical garden view.

All rooms are equipped with en suite marble bath or shower room, satellite TV, telephone, safe, minibar, climate control air conditioning and complimentary WiFi.

Some rooms sleep up to 3 (on request) which are ideal for families as well as the interconnecting rooms and Junior Suites situated in the villa annexe. Room service is also available 24 hours a day including a selection of in-room spa treatments.

Oliviero Restaurant has an elegant indoor dining and bar area directly overlooking the sea and an al fresco terrace offering guests the opportunity to dine in a panoramic setting overlooking the beautiful bay of Mazzarò.

Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and the lunch and dinner menus use locally sourced produce in an innovative Mediterranean style, offering each guest a modern yet authentic Sicilian dining experience. The adjacent beach bar with sofas, tables and chairs under the shade of the palm trees is ideal for drinks throughout the day and lunch (extra cost) within steps of the sea.

The Pool Bar serves drinks and ice cream throughout the day and the beach bar serves freshly squeezed juice, cocktails, coffees and gelato.

The hotel has a private beach in the bay of Mazzarò, where keen snorkelers can explore the caves and marine life whilst those who would like to relax will find complimentary sunbeds and parasols near to the beachside restaurant and bar terrace. The hotel provides beach Cabanas (extra cost) which can be hired for the day (available 8:30am-7pm) and are equipped with a sofa, table, minibar, tented veranda and 2 sunbeds with a waiter service.

Guests can also enjoy the stunning sea views from the hotel’s heated infinity pool and there is a fitness and wellness centre located in the subtropical gardens complete with a sauna, steam room and a hair salon. For those who would like to explore the local area, there is a complimentary daily boat tour (high season) and scheduled shuttle to the town (5km).

The hotel also provides a number of family friendly services such as a complimentary Children's Club (4-12 years, May-October) with activities, entertainments and a special children's menu. Babysitting can be arranged for younger children (extra cost).

Guests staying at Villa Sant'Andrea benefit from the use of the facilities including the restaurant, bar and swimming pool at the hotel’s sister property, Grand Hotel Timeo, located 5km away.

This 19^th century residence makes for an unforgettable wedding venue. Take your vows by the sparkling waters of Mazzaro Bay, surrounded by sub-tropical gardens. Villa Sant'Andrea Wedding team will be delighted to help you create your dream day, whether a church wedding, civil ceremony or a blessing on the beach! Arrive at your reception in style on a beautiful boat and, disembark for cocktails and canapés on the golden sand. Or have traditional Sicilian-style celebration with local music and cuisine, the choice is yours!

Taormina captures the full romance of Italy. From winding streets to beautiful boutiques and quiet cafes, it is the ultimate honeymoon destination.  

At Villa Sant'Andrea, while away the day on the soft sands of Mazzaro Bay or take to the water with a cruise around the island. Unwind with a sensuous couples’ massage before sipping champagne as the sun sets. Dine under the stars at Restaurant Oliviero for a dazzling end to the day.

We are pleased to confirm that this hotel has put COVID-19 protocols in place to ensure compliance with the regulations introduced by the Italian government in order to ensure the maximum enjoyment, safety and security of our guests, which is detailed in the link below.
 
The measures introduced will apply to both the facilities provided by the hotel and guests services and their implementation will be closely monitored and controlled in order to ensure the healthiest environment in which guests can continue to enjoy their holiday with confidence.
 
We must point out that the implementation of these measures may result in minor changes to the facilities available and certain services offered by the hotel as described on our website and in our brochure and we invite our clients to contact us if they have any concerns or queries in this regard.
 
These changes in practices and availability of facilities may result in a different experience from that which would otherwise be the case, although the reduced number of clients may result in a better service being afforded to guests.

Approximately 5km away from the dramatic hillside town of Taormina town, the famous Taormina Mare lies below encompassing the beautiful coves of Mazzaro and Isola Bella. The beaches provide a beautiful setting to relax or take advantage of diving, snorkelling, boat trips, water skiing and various other watersports. Taormina town can be accessed by hotel shuttle or cable car.

Taormina is on the north east coast of Sicily enjoying stunning views across the Straits of Messina to the Italian mainland and also to Mount Etna. It is a very cosmopolitan town with excellent shops, designer boutiques, restaurants and café bars lining cobbled streets and alleys high above the picturesque beaches below. 

There are several historic attractions including the Greek Theatre which draws artists and tourists from all over the world. The ancient Greeks chose the most spectacular location for their theatre and centuries later, it remains one of the world's most exciting venues.

Taormina is a truly enchanting part of Sicily with the town being rich in atmosphere, history and culture with local delicacies and festivals to experience, while the coastline is enveloped by panoramic views and pretty coves, making Taormina a truly must-visit destination.

This 19^th century character hotel offers a unique position overlooking Mazzarò Bay and a perfect choice for couples and families looking for a first class beach resort.

With elegant guest rooms and suites, wellness centre, infinity pool, private beach, Childrens Club and sumptuous restaurant offering excellent Mediterranean cuisine and wines, it would be an ideal hotel to celebrate a special occasion.  

With its position right on the waterfront, some of the suites have the sea right below their balcony as with the restaurant terrace.

Being just 5km away from Taormina guests can explore this cosmopolitan town and historic sites. Guests are also able to visit Grand Hotel Timeo with complimentary use of its facilities.  

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