San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
37.851171, 15.28357Overview
5-star cliff-top hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a former 14th-century convent
Dining
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel houses the Michelin-starred Principe Cerami restaurant, serving Sicilian cuisine through tasting menus. The seafood restaurant Anciovi sits by the clifftop infinity pool and offers tuna tartare and lobster pasta. Breakfast at Rosso includes local pastries and an extensive buffet, while the Bar & Chiostro serves classic cocktails in the original convent cloister.
Accommodations
The hotel is composed of two historic buildings: the Garden Wing, a former 15th-century convent with a preserved cloister, and the Grand Hotel Wing added in 1896. Rooms are uniquely decorated and most offer views of the sea, with some including private balconies or plunge pools. The Sea View Junior Suite with Plunge Pool provides a private terrace, outdoor pool, and direct views of Mount Etna and Taormina Bay.
Wellness & Pool
The clifftop infinity pool overlooks Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, with sun loungers, umbrellas, and complimentary granita service. The spa offers a hammam, sauna, steam room, and full body massages using nature-based treatments inspired by Sicilian traditions. Guests also have access to a fitness center with personal trainers, a beauty corner, and a solarium.
Location & Activities
The hotel is within walking distance of the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, the Public Gardens, and the shops of Corso Umberto. A complimentary shuttle runs to Isola Bella Beach and local beaches, and private yacht charters with onboard chefs are available. On-site activities include walking tours of the historic convent, live music performances, and cooking classes.
Family & Services
Families traveling with children receive cribs, strollers, diaper pails, and high chairs upon request, plus a dedicated kids' menu at all restaurants. The hotel offers babysitting services, board games, and a scavenger hunt around the property. A pop-up boutique by Dolce & Gabbana adds a retail experience, and the concierge arranges airport transfers, tours, and dining reservations.
- Location: Clifftop in central Taormina, steps from the Ancient Theatre
- Rooms: 111 rooms in a former 14th-century convent and an 1896 wing
- Dining: 3 restaurants including a Michelin-starred tasting menu
- Wellness: Infinity pool with Mount Etna views and a hammam spa
- Activities: Private yacht charters, cooking classes, walking tours
- Family: Cribs, strollers, babysitting, kids' menus, scavenger hunt
Licence number: IT083097A17Y7ZA9TO
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
On-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Seasonal outdoor pool
Infinity pool
Video games
Children's buffet
Baby pushchair
Cots
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Video games
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 74266 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 500 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 60.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Fontanarossa, CTA |
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