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Hotel Caparena

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Junior Suite
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Pool

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Via Nazionale, 189, Taormina, Sicily, 98039
  • Place, Spisone Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Taormina

When you stay at Hotel Caparena in Taormina, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Letojanni Beach and 6 minutes from Taormina Cable Car. .This beach hotel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Mount Etna and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Isola Bella.

What's nearby

  • Mazzeo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spisone Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Corso Umberto - 1 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Greek Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Letojanni Station - 13 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Baia Azzurra Isola Bella Taormina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Caparena - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lido Tropicana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Capinera - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bella Sicilia - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Caparena

Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a private beach
Hotel Caparena offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Caparena has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Motor boating
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT083097A1O998NYXH

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory gala dinner on August 15 is included in the total price displayed

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Caparena
Caparena Club
Caparena Hotel & Wellness Club
Caparena Hotel & Wellness Club Taormina
Caparena Hotel Wellness
Caparena Hotel Wellness Club
Caparena Wellness
Caparena Wellness Club
Caparena Wellness Club Taormina
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Hotel Caparena Taormina
Caparena Hotel Wellness Club Taormina
Caparena Taormina
Caparena Hotel Taormina Sicily
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Hotel Caparena Taormina
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Reviews

Hotel Caparena Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel on the beach

Lovely hotel, great pool but not accessible for elderly. Lovely staff. Very good free bus service into Taormina which is helpful as there isn’t a lot of restaurants easily accessible from the hotel (other than the hotel restaurant).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Oakland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Crazy that they charge for pool and or beach towels. Staff was wonderful, lost my bracelet and they found it and returned it to me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super nice. Property is nice, not in the center of the action which is what we liked. Its real easy if you have a car to use as a home base. We originally booked if for only 2 nights and ended up staying for 4. Breakfast is nice. The beach is rocky so dont expect to be doing the backstroke there. Pool is very nice as well. For some reason the elevators and the bathrooms have a funky smell. No idea what or why. But all in all, would without hesitation go back there. Front desk staff couldnt be nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We loved the room, especially the big bed and the balcony overlooking the sea. Hearing the big waves crash in was magical! Breakfast was very good too. The only reason really I’ve marked it down was an incident on our first night there, Saturday 19th October. We had arrived very tired and were planning an early-ish night so had switched off the light around 10pm. However at this time the music from the event outside started and was very loud. We spoke to reception and they agreed to shut the door to the venue but said that it wouldn’t change the volume much. They told us this was common on a Saturday night and that the music would go on to midnight. We retuned to the room but the music was if anything louder and the door had clearly not been shut. We then asked to speak to the duty manager and Michel Strienza came to talk to us and his attitude from the outset was aggressive and belligerent and he was rude to us, telling us that the hotel was full (when it clearly wasn’t), lying that the music wasn’t loud and it would only be half an hour until it finished, in direct contradiction to his desk staff. He was the very definition of arrogance and rudeness before he stormed off. It is one thing to have music playing on a Saturday night, but it should be at least advertised to guests that it’s happening especially as the hotel website is all about having a relaxing break. It is a completely different thing to be rude to your guests. He needs some extra customer service training.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oksana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very, very bad!

The worst hotel I've ever stayed in! The location is bad - between the highway and the railway, Wi-Fi is so weak that it would be better to say there is none. Coffee for breakfast is terrible, food is poor and low quality. The hotel is definitely not worth the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and beach are definitely a plus! Staff is extremely friendly and willing to help. The dining ,either breakfast or dinner is top notch. We would definitely stay here again if we teturn to Taormina.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well located on the beach just outside of Taormina. A shuttle bus was available if you wanted to get to the city. Beach club was included in the tariff and well appreciated. Staff were immaculate in restaurants, reception and housekeeping. It felt like a 5 star hotel. I could not fault this resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very simple. Pros: hotel is clean. Rooms are cleaned every day. The staff is fantastic and extremely welcoming. Beach is stunning, probably best beach in whole Sicily. Shuttle to Taormina is great. Reception staff is fantastic. Cons:without car you can’t walk anywhere. Parking is difficult. There’s problem with lunch with very limited options especially for children. No store or shop in hotel territory. Room is very small. No room in closet for 2 people.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GONZALO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best to enjoy the beach of Taormina. It is like living a dream. The free shuttle service means you can enjoy Taormina centro any time of the day or night. The rooms are comfortable and the breakfast is of an exceptional level. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a beachside stay in Taormina.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a distance from Taormina town but the shuttle service was excellent, thank you Salvatore & co. The reception was well tended and the reception staff were always available to answer questions and recommend good restaurants in town. The room had a great view of the sea. The room was clean thanks to the team of Chambermaids. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the bar was fully stocked. The staff, especially Adriano, Gian Luca and Fabrizio were very accommodating and always found time to chat with customers. Will definitely go back one day
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darla, Reno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was close to town and the hotel provided a shuttle to Taormina town center. Private beach. Not easy to walk places. A ride was needed to go anywhere. Beautiful hotel. Dinner menu in the restaurant was limited and the only option near or at the hotel. Breakfast was amazing. Many choices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding trip

My husband and I attended a wedding at this Hotel. The place is beautiful! There is a shuttle to take you down town. Food at the wedding was amazing! Breakfast buffet was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vahid, Newcastle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Resort style hotel

Yes the hotel is dated - but everything else over compensates ! The hotel is genuine beach side with a lovely beach area and pool area for guests. Tranquil garden setting that is so relaxing. Every room has their own garden or balcony and rooms are spacious. The staff were amazing ! The free shuttle to Taormina at all hours is so handy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to visit Taormina. La terraza rest is very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the shuttle to Taormina, which was very convenient, as was the free parking! The staff was lovely and everything was clean. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Weird cruise ship vibe!

The private beach was great and was really the only reason you’d stay at this hotel. Although you got harassed by people selling stuff who wouldn’t take no for an answer and you need to pay 3 euro for a towel. The beach bar had VERY limited food options and there isn’t a bar by the pool (perhaps this hotel is pitched at elderly cruise ship types who don’t want cocktails by the pool). Breakfast was below average. Mostly pastries and cakes that were frozen. Issues with the Wi-Fi connection. Shuttle bus - limited service, generally on time but it does leave early sometimes. The driver also dropped a lady who could barely walk at the top of the hill in the dark and I asked if he could drop her at the door which was ignored by him and then he drove down past the door to turn around anyway. Very random shuttle bus service as some nights they would drop you at the door. It you take a taxi to town it’s 20 euro. Definitely can’t walk into town. It’s over 4 kms and you can’t actually walk on parts of the road so it would be unsafe to do so. Overall the hotel was average. Guess it depends what you are looking for in your stay. I definitely booked the wrong hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022