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Villa Riis

4.0 star property
Baroque hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Taormina

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Terrace/patio
Food court
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Pietro Rizzo, 13, Taormina, Sicily, 98039
  • Corso Umberto
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Greek Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Taormina Cable Car
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds

Economy Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds

Classic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Taormina

Located in Taormina City Centre, Villa Riis is adjacent to Corso Umberto and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Taormina Cable Car. This 4-star hotel has 44 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking. It's connected to the convention center in central Taormina and also close to Isola Bella and Greek Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza IX April - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greek Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Spisone Beach - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 13 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro Taormina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fanaberia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Villa Riis

Baroque hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Taormina
Guests staying at Villa Riis enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 90 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include an outdoor tennis court, conference space, and a business center.
TVs come with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Pet weight must not exceed 22 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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 Villa Riis Taormina
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Villa Riis?

Villa Riis provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Villa Riis?

This hotel is situated in Taormina City Centre within a short 1-minute walk of Corso Umberto and also 13 minutes on foot from Taormina Cable Car. You'll also find Greek Theatre and Isola Bella within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Villa Riis?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel and long-term parking is available for a surcharge. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Villa Riis have a casino at the property?

No, Villa Riis doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villa Riis?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Villa Riis?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include ocean views.

Does Villa Riis have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private spa tubs.

Does Villa Riis have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Villa Riis serves free breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Villa Riis allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Villa Riis for a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Riis?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Villa Riis?

The closest major airport to Villa Riis is Strait of Messina Airport (REG), which is about 25.5 mi away. Another top airport is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is around 28.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Riis?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or city views.

Villa Riis Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 23 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marty, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioner in room didn't work - I mention it and they say they would get it fixed. When I inquire upon returning from a walk, they said it was fine. It wasn't - they follow me to the room and verify it's not working, and then said they cannot get anyone to fix it. I should open the window instead and hope that mosquitoes don't come in. They were fully booked so they cannot switch rooms, so I ask for a partial discount. They said they cannot do it. Furthermore, there was no water provided in the room, barely usable hand towels. Not what you would expect for this price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Niels

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic view. Hotel has seen better days

Hotel had a great location with an amazing view of the sea. However, most of the furniture etc is a little outdated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

Location!

Fantastic hotel and amazing location right next to town centre. Great views of the sea and mount etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

M Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very tired, neglected and run down hotel

This is not a 4 Star hotel as advertised. The hotel is very tired, neglected and run down. The breakfast patio has pot plants as decorations. The only things growing in them are weeds. There is a lamp on the patio tied down with wire because the bracket is broken. This sets the tone for everything in the hotel. Breakfast was way below average and on one occasion, the milk was sour. We spent a month travelling the Greek Isles and Sicily and we unanimously rated this as the most disappointing place that we stayed in. The bathroom has very little shelf space and you need to place your cosmetics on the floor. There is old furniture just standing in inappropriate places. We hired a three bedroom family room. There were only two chairs on the balcony. The best thing about the hotel the young receptionist Claudia. She is just charming and very helpful. The hotel is in a very good location and the parking is very handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Matt, Virginia, USA

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

This could be a great hotel

Just not enough staff, breakfast is a hot mess (one person trying to serve 10 people), floors under the bed filthy, it's tile...it should be mopped. A/C worked, wonderful balcony, view, and pool. Elevator out of service (no sign), overgrown path down to the pool. Truly, if they had more staff and better housekeeping/groundskeeping it could be exceptional. Easy walk to parking garage and Catania gate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Arnaldo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor experience

Paid for upgrade - Place me on worst room in hotel very small - Electrical issues fuse kept going off - Paid for parking called in evening to move my car they had the keys
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Julien, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay away nothing good about it

they just did not care - elevator not working - pool area tiles coming apart - little amenities in room - blocked sing - after complaining nobody ever did anything about it - poor breakfast it was included in their rate not full breakfast as they advertise

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Tom, Houston

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

no hot water and nobody else in the hotel

fabulous location, receptionist very helpful and welcoming, good room. Eventually we realized that we were the only ones in the hotel, at one point not even any staff at the front desk. Very weird feeling as though the place had shut down with us inside. Eventually, a night time welcoming and friendly staff person and then, in the morning, the friendly daytime receptionist returned. A man identifying self as the owner, apologized for the water. In the morning, as requested, full breakfast on the seaside patio was excellent. Pool was being readied and perhaps in full season, a very beautiful and fun place to be. And I am sure there are folks who may have enjoyed having the entire building to themselves. Again, fabulous location and it had parking. Can't get better seaside view.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Old Hotel & Rooms

The room, bed, TV and toilet are very old. The hotel is outdated. Only one thing is appreciated, the breakfast is good. The security of the room is not good enough, the room key is just hanging on the wooden wall of the receiption.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Gioia, battipaglia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delusione, ingannevole

Assolutamente negativa. La posizione è ottima essendo situato nel centro storico di Taormina ma per quanto riguarda l’hotel la delusione è stata tantissima. La stanza era sporca, il bagno la parte peggiore. Mai più
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Franco

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

Un bell'albergo con vista stupenda

L'hotel è in una villa padronale vicino a Porta Catania. La vista sul mare è splendida. la passeggiata la si raggiunge in pochi minuti. La piscina è accessibile facilmente con l'ascensore ma, data la posizione, è poco areata e non presidiata. Questo è anche dovuto alle piccole dimensioni della struttura. La colazione è adeguata. Se si arriva in macchina si può posteggiare a un costo ragionevole. La camera con balcone che mi hanno dato era spaziosa e con vista stupenda. Sono soddisfatto del rapporto prezzo/qualità.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Xavier

Liked: Staff & service

Hôtel bien situé

Hôtel bien situé dans la jolie ville de Taormina. Le personnel est très sympatique.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

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

Hotel in ottima posizione con splendida piscina

Hotel molto bello ricavato in un antica villa dotato di una splendida piscina. Personale cordiale e molto disponibile. Pulizia eccellente. Colazione buona anche se non ricchissima. Posizione ottima: a piedi si raggiunge in un minuto il centro storico. Purtroppo segnalo la pecca del wi-fi: si attiva solo se si sta nei dintorni della reception, in camera e in piscina non va. Attenzione che gli extra si pagano a parte: il parcheggio (interno alla struttura) costa 15 euro a notte; i semplici caffè si pagano pure. Nel complesso hotel 4 stelle molto valido dove vale la pena soggiornare specie se trovate qualche offerta scontata sul pernottamento!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel vicinissimo al centro

Camera non corrispondente alle foto sul sito. Illuminazione “tremolante”, segnalato immediatamente e non presa in considerazione. Bagno: è stata sostituita la porta ma non rifinito il muro lasciando grezzo. Pavimento con le fughe “nere”, tasselli con ganci non più utilizzati lasciati al muro. Da Mac 2 stelle. Camera: televisore obsoleto, presa a muro per te fuori dalla cassetta murale, numero insufficienti di prese, per caricare il tel. Scollegata abat-jour. Mobili: aperto cassetti comodino che puzzavano di vecchio; armadio, grucce appendi abito addirittura da tintoria. Finestra su stanza visibile dalla strada.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
non ci vai
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Carina, BW

Disliked: Cleanliness

Kleinod in Traumlage mit riesen Managementprobleme

Das Hotel hat leider seine besten Zeiten hinter sich. Der Besitzer weiß die traumhafte Lage(nur wenige Meter bis zur Flaniermeile Corso Umberto, trotzdem sehr ruhig über einer Schlucht mit Meerblick und von der Terrasse mit Etnablick) und den wunderbaren Stil vergangener romantisch königlicher Zeiten nicht zu schätzen! Der Garten wäre eine Oase, wenn es einen Gärtner gäbe Unser Empfang war sehr herzlich, Englisch kein Problem. Dann zeigte man uns das über Expedia gebuchte Standardzimmer mit Meerblick ( letzte Renovierung im vorigen Jahrhundert)mit dem sofortigen Hinweis, für 50 € mehr ein größeres Zimmer zu bekommen. Leider hat Expedia auf seiner Plattform falsche Zimmergrößen angegeben. Dieses Standardzimmer hatte max.14 qm (mit Bad) Es wäre nicht möglich gewesen den Koffer geöffnet abzustellen!!! Wir fühlten uns abgezockt, hatten dann aber ein Zimmer, was ok war, aber mit Sicherheit auch keine 40qm, keine Möglichkeit für ein Zustellbett, wie bei Expedia beschrieben. Das Frühstück war für italienische Verhältnisse ok, entspricht aber in keinsterweise dem deutschen und hygienischen Standard. Der Kaffee und die Croissants war sehr lecker und die freundliche Frühstücksbedienung war gleichzeitig die Putzfrau im Haus.( tgl. Handtuchwechsel, Bettwäsche 1 mal wöchentlich, wir hatten in 6 Nächten keinen.) Das Personal war immer sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Egal wo man hinsieht bauliche Mängel und fehlende Pflege des Objektes. Eine Bar/Lounge gab es vor Jahren.SCHADE um das Hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Auli

Nice location

Beautiful hotel but a bit worn out. Good pool. Excellent location near restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

EDERALDO

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

Ótima localização é funcionários muito prestativos

Em uma excelente localização e com uma vista incrível de uma varanda para o mar, o hotel oferece muito conforto e bom café da manhã. O quarto e o banheiro são amplos e bem arejados. A equipe é muito atenciosa e as decorações são encantadoras. Carece um pouco mais de atenção a manutenção patrimonial em alguns detalhes. De qualquer forma é muito bom poder contar com um apoio como o do pessoal do Villa Riis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Marianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Lady at reception try to charge us 30 EUR extra for the dabble bad that we actually has booked and payed for! After long discussion we got the room. The worst room ever, tiny worn out with dark bathroom from 50', definitely not the one room on the picture on your site!

4/10 Poor

alain, PARIS

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel bien place

Hotel bien placé mais les chambres datent du siècle dernier ....