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Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Junior Suite (Top Floor) | View from room
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Family Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Salita Lucio Denti 4, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza IX April
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite (Top Floor)

Junior Suite (Top Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Young Double or Twin Room

Young Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Balcony

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Taormina

With a stay at Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, steps from Corso Umberto and 5 minutes by foot from Taormina Cable Car. .This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Isola Bella and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach.

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza IX April - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greek Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 19 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bam Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grotta di Ulisse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Licchio's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Villa Zuccaro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Siké - Bistro sicilialiano - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Corso Umberto
Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
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 on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 125 (one-way)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT083097A1DRR5QWBV

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
Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino Taormina
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Il Piccolo Giardino Taormina, Sicily
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Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 611 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David, Maroubra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, location great and the pool was a fantastic bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed (e.g., extra pillow, recommended excursions). Location just off Corso Umberto was convenient to sights, dining, shopping. Varied breakfast buffet including hot and cold foods
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

mat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, but that’s about it. The view from the pool was amazing, however it was very dirty and run down. Staff wasn’t warm or friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We thought the overall stay was okay. We had two major issues including our safe that was not working that we reported the first day and nothing was resolved. The second issue being our AC was making all kinds of loud noises whether it was on or off. When we reported this to the maintenance staff, nothing was made of it. Made the nights at times unbearable. Would still recommend the stay, but our experience was poor at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Weronika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very well located close to the main walking street and really right in the heart of the action. The pool is a but smaller than we thought but really nice! The A/C could work a bit better but after reset was OK and we slept much better the second night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was comfortable, clean, and in a perfect location. The staff at the front desk were wonderful and very helpful. Our son got sick while we were there and they were extremely kind and helped us line up a doctor’s visit. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Taormina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for all the shops, restaurants and sights of Taormina. For such a central location hotel was quiet and having a pool was lovely to cool off and relax after days out. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Q
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

A bit basic at the moment

We stayed in a family room. It was clean and beds were comfortable. Good air conditioning. However, there wasn't enough storage for clothes, so we lived out of our suitcases. Bathroom was dated with shower over bath, poor water pressure and temperature kept changing by itself. Breakfast was buffet and great variety and plentiful. Location great, close to the cable car and just off the Corsa Umberto for great choice of restaurants and shops. Staff is what makes this place, they were amazing, full of knowledge and so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chadwick, San Marcos

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible! Booked 4 rooms for 3 nights in heart of summer and they had no air conditioning in rooms from 8am to 10pm. And they lie and mislead public by conning them into believing that their system was “down”. Bathrooms were dirty with mold and paint/tile chipped. Drains clogged so showers flooded rooms. Toilet flushers popping off walls. They advertise smart TV’s but connection was so weak that not even basic cable available. It’s in a great location, had a pretty pool deck, and decent breakfast but that’s about it! Whole place was one giant false advertisement
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angelo

Travelled with partner
Great location in center of town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Catfished! Very upsetting

Upon checking into the room, I was immediately struck by the poor state of the accommodation. The room contained visible mould — both in the main area and bathroom — along with cracked and damaged bathroom tiles. These conditions are entirely unacceptable and far from the standard that was marketed and paid for. Despite this, I attempted to make the most of my stay and assumed this may have been an isolated case. I then visited the hotel pool, only to find it in an appalling and unusable condition. The pool contained deep-rooted algae, raising serious concerns about the hygiene and safety standards upheld by your property. When I brought this to the attention of your staff, I was informed that maintenance might attend to it the following day — further confirming that no adequate routine maintenance is being conducted. (No maintenance ever came) This is not only disappointing, but entirely unacceptable, especially considering access to a functioning pool was a key factor in choosing this hotel. Additionally, the room provided did not include the balcony that was clearly listed and paid for at the time of booking. I was informed that a "proper" room would be available on Tuesday — several days into my stay — which defeats the purpose of the reservation entirely. We were moved and the room was somewhat better but over was very disappointed in my experience. Only credit I can give is the staff were very lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Dublin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was the best. Super positive, available and happy. The morning espresso and capuchino’s the best way to start the day. Thanks for making our Taormina first visit such a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, especially Josephine! We had such a great time, it’s very clean and simple. It’s a good stay for good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Manchester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel with pool. Though changed hands last Nov so restaurant and bar not yet open. Management, upon our request, changed our room to a larger room which was really great of the. Breakfast simple but plentiful. Staff (all). very friendly and helpful. We have stayed at this hotel over 6 times now 2022/23. 2024 they were booked and this year 2025. Was great to get back to a place you can call home. Good bang for the buck, or Euro! I would like to personal thank the management for making our stay and wonder week in Taormina! THANK YOU Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick, Kirkland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff were excellent. Being close to the main pedestrian street it did have considerable noise at night and the city began "waking up" around 5:30, which shortened our sleep. Breakfast was also pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Hotel Piccolo in Taormina and unfortunately had a very poor experience from start to finish. We were first placed in Room 108, where the air conditioning unit was leaking, the balcony door wouldn’t lock (which felt unsafe), and the shower backed up with visible mold. We also noticed that walking barefoot in the room left our feet completely black — clearly, the floor hadn’t been cleaned properly. We were then moved to Room 401 on the top floor, but the elevator was broken, so we had to carry our luggage up several flights of stairs. That room smelled strongly of sewage, had urine left in the toilet when we arrived, and the shower gurgled loudly for long periods. Again, our feet turned black walking around the room. After showering, my girlfriend developed a sore throat and wheezing, which we believe was caused by poor air quality or mold. Despite raising these issues with the hotel staff, they refused to offer any refund or take responsibility. With no real solution offered, we ended up booking another hotel across the street for the rest of our stay at our own expense. Taormina is beautiful, but this hotel was a major letdown. Poor hygiene, unclean rooms, and a complete lack of support from staff — I would not recommend Hotel Piccolo to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

chiu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old. no water in room. Lift is broken.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helena

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and excellent location to all the shopping and restaurants. Very good breakfast options and a wonderful outdoor courtyard to enjoy morning coffee and breakfast. Can’t say enough about how well we were treated and the restaurant recommendations provided. Will be back to Taormina and will definitely be staying at the Hotel Piccolo Giardino.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. Staff were really friendly when we checked in. Buffet breakfast in the morning was really nice. Left our luggage there on the last day so we could explore. Room was a good size, nice balcony, kept really clean and had a nice shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savvas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful and you're at the doorstep of Taormina.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025