Hotel Ipanema

We loved this hotel. It’s definitely at the shabby end of shabby chic but it had fantastic staff, wonderful food and it’s in a good location. It was like stepping back in time to a place where staff were proud of their jobs and did everything they could to make your stay enjoyable. We loved Santo and Vincenzo in the restaurant, Mario at the bar and Kristina in reception, and everybody else too! The hotel was really clean. Breakfast was a good quality continental, dinners were spectacular, especially the cake. But the service is what makes this hotel amazing. Pool and pool area are nice, location is great as you can get to the beach easily and the cable car is almost next door. Also near the hop on hop off bus. We left last Wednesday afternoon and are trying plan another trip soon as we can. Thank you all very much.

The view is super nice but the best thing is the staff. I love the reception and everyone in the hotel. Christine help me with explaining how to go travel around in the city. She always reply me online telling me the best route and some recommendations. She also teach me and is so willing to help me if I have any question! I love Christine so much. Maria also help me to choose the best thing to do. She is so nice and even help me take photos and tell me not to Uber but go transportation she teach me how to commute and teach me to travel in the city too. Love love love love!!!!!!!!!!!! Best people ever would come back would tell everyone about this 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 I don’t know why booking.com doesn’t let you post videos but the room are super nice too T_T I’m so so grateful!!!!!

The hotel is well located, close to the cable car to the city center. The view is awesome, I could see the sunrise from my room. Staff is so friendly. They offer a possibility to access a private beach club, but there is a fee (12 euros). First I thought that was expensive, however, it is included the sun umbrella, transportation to the local (5min) and the beach and club are super nice. Also, to rent an umbrela in any beach there is way more expensive.

Hotel Ipnema is well situated to explore and enjoy some of the most acclaimed coastal spots in all of Sicily. The hotel really does facilitate the best of both worlds: walking distance to beautiful beaches and coves such as Isola Bella as well as close proximity to local bus stop and two minute walk from the cable car which transports to Taormina centre. Prime position for sure. The hotel itself hosted character and charm with well informed staff who facilitated every possible excursion detail or amenity required. Such lovely people who are invested in their work and enable guests to feel reassured and catered for at all times. Fellow guests at the hotel were also quality company enabling a safe, happy and relaxed atmosphere for all. The rustic charm of the courtyard on an evening was particularly a highlight - surrounded by beautiful lemon trees and the ambience of a vast and eclectic music experience, guests were able to sit independently or collectively to reflect their adventures and relax each evening. The bar served a vast range of choices and was attended by staff with care and consideration.

Christina and Maria on Reception were SO lovely - so helpful and friendly, giving very honest, realistic and helpful information on the area, beaches, restaurants, etc. They were very helpful also in organising taxis.