Hotel Isola Bella

About this place Hotel Isola Bella

Hotel Isola Bella sits at sea level in the Mazzarò bay, directly below Taormina's cliff-top town. From the hotel, the cable car (funivia) connects to Taormina in eight minutes, making it possible to be on the beach at noon and on the corso bar terrace by sunset without requiring a car. The Isola Bella nature reserve and the gay-friendly stretch of Mazzarò beach are within walking distance. The hotel is consistently recommended by gay travelers for its welcoming attitude to same-sex couples and its practical position as a base that combines beach access with proximity to Taormina's evening scene. Rooms and suites are well-appointed; the pool overlooks the bay. Price range is mid-to-upper (3–4 star). Open March through October only.