Hotel Corallo in Taormina, Sicily

Hotel Corallo sits at Taormina Mare with a direct view over the Bay of Naxos and Cape Taormina. Villagonia Beach is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and guests have access to a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel is 4.8 km from Taormina Cathedral, with a bus stop opposite the property and Taormina train station 5 minutes on foot.

All guestrooms include air conditioning, a minibar, and many offer balconies with sea views. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails, lower bathroom sinks, and raised toilets. Soundproof rooms, allergy-free options, and family rooms are available, plus an emergency cord in bathrooms for additional safety.

Breakfast is served on a terrace with panoramic views of the bay, offering Italian and gluten-free choices alongside a unique cappuccino experience from the attentive staff. The hotel has a coffee house on site, a bar with affordable wine (from €20 a bottle), and can arrange a take-away breakfast box for early departures. Snacks are available at the bar, and the nearby beach club Lorenzina provides lunch options (sunbed rental from €25).

Two outdoor swimming pools - one with a view and a shallow end - are surrounded by a solarium with sun loungers and umbrellas. A diving board is available in the main pool, and pool/beach towels are provided free of charge. Guests can also rent bicycles or relax on the private beach area with direct access to the sea.

The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk with concierge, tour desk, and private check-in/check-out. Families benefit from baby safety gates, family rooms, and a shallow end in one pool; children's amenities include a kid-friendly buffet and minimarket on site. Additional services include free parking, airport shuttle (pick-up and drop-off), car hire, laundry, dry cleaning, and fax/photocopying.

Location: Overlooking Bay of Naxos, 2 min from Villagonia Beach, near train station

Pools: Two outdoor pools with diving board and shallow end

Dining: Breakfast terrace with panoramic bay views, gluten-free options

Rooms: Sea-view rooms with balconies, air conditioning, minibars

Services: Free parking, 24-hour reception, airport shuttle, concierge

Family: Baby safety gates, family rooms, kid-friendly buffet