Donna Carmela Resort and Lodges ★★★★★

"We stayed at Donna Carmela for one night and had a very pleasant experience overall. The hotel is set in a peaceful and quiet surrounding, which adds to its charm and makes it ideal for a relaxing short stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff were courteous, attentive, and highly professional, making us feel genuinely welcome. Our room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, providing everything we needed for a restful night. The only minor drawback was the proximity to the railway line, as trains passing by could occasionally be heard. However, this did not significantly affect our rest, and we still managed to sleep well through the night. Breakfast was enjoyable, offering a mix of buffet items alongside freshly prepared dishes from the menu. We tried the omelette and the poached eggs, both of which were excellent and clearly made with care. Despite the slight noise from nearby trains, our stay was comfortable and enjoyable thanks to the excellent service, quality food, and relaxing atmosphere. We would happily recommend Donna Carmela for a short and pleasant getaway."

Torre Archirafi Resort ★★★

Santantonioresort ★★★★

"Nice small place, with nice people trying their best. You have to ask and then go with what they have. A bit pricy, but fine surroundings, and great to have a look to Etna from your room, we had one of the suites and found it nice although either cold or warm, and as said you had to ask even for a kettle and some cups, and then bring you own coffee Nice small town nearby (1-2 KM walk) with some nice restaurants."

Zash Country Boutique Hotel & Spa ★★★★

"This is a superb hotel beautifully appointed from the gated entrance, up the long drive to the welcome you receive. We had a room overlooking Etna in all it's snowy glory. What a sight to wake up to. And that was after a fabulous meal in their 1 star Michelin restaurant. From the amuse bouche to the teramasu, simply a delight."

B&B Casabella ★★★

"Walk a few short blocks to the harbor and the plaza. Restaurants, bars, and local merchant shopping all within a few minutes. The room is clean and comfortable. Vincenzo is a terific host, and I will book here when I return!"

Le Giare B&B ★★★

"Stayed here for a destination wedding that was about 10 minutes away, VERY clean older B&B. Loved the pictures and antiques. There is no lift and quite a few stairs so carrying bags up was a little bit hard. In a very safe and pituresque neighborhood. Would recommend stay here if you have a car as there are no close taxis or Ubers (they come from Taromina and will charge you). Not sure sure what towns or activities are around (town very quiet) and we only stayed the two nights."

Agriturismo Galea ★★★

"Absolutely lovely agri surrounded by lemon and orange groves, great view of etna and the sea,and really great hosts"

B&B I Mastrazzi Riposto Giarre ★★★

"I really enjoyed my time here, it was exactly what I was looking for. Near the beach, near some good restaurants, and easy to get to the train station for a short trip to Taormina or Catania. Stefania made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived until the day I left. The room was cleaned daily and fresh towels were provided daily too. Breakfast was always great with Stefania's home made cakes amd good coffee. A really pleasant place to stay."

Mar dei Poeti - Luxury Suites ★★★★

"We had a wonderful experience during our stay here. The location is fantastic, with stunning sea views and a view of Mount Etna from the breakfast terrace. Breakfast itself was a highlight—beautifully prepared with fresh local ingredients and something new each day. Our room was very clean and spacious, with both a balcony and a private back terrace, perfect for relaxing. Nino is a professional, welcoming host and a great communicator. He made us feel completely at home and entertained us with amazing stories from his global experiences. A special mention to Christina, who greeted us daily with a warm, charming smile and was always attentive. She truly went above and beyond—a credit to the holiday experience and someone who makes a real difference to your stay. Highly recommended—thank you Nino and Christina for a truly memorable stay!"