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Villa Paradiso

GayOut (30) 4.7
Google (477) 4.4
Tripadvisor (111) 3.6
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Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean and spacious rooms, and the relaxing, quiet location away from the crowds. However, some guests note that the hotel is quite far from central Venice, requiring bus and water bus travel, and a few mentioned missing fresh fruit at breakfast or hearing neighbors.

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Via Roma 2, 98039 Taormina
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Website
villaparadisohotel.com
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About this place Villa Paradiso

Villa Paradiso occupies a historic villa near the Greek Theatre, with 37 rooms and suites, a rooftop pool and a terrace that delivers one of the most spectacular views in Sicily: the ancient theatre stage against the blue bay, Etna rising behind. The hotel has a long-standing reputation as one of Sicily's most welcoming properties for LGBTQ+ guests — it appears on multiple gay travel platform recommended lists and is cited in specialist LGBTQ+ travel guides. This is not a gay hotel in the branded sense; it is a family-run boutique property whose owners have always made same-sex couples genuinely welcome. The décor reflects the property's character as a historic Sicilian family home: antiques, local art, hand-painted tiles and a level of personal service unusual even for boutique hotels. The rooftop pool and the main terrace restaurant serve as the social heart of the hotel during summer mornings and evenings. Price range is 4-star plus.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ owned Multilingual staff Walk-ins welcome

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toni sentell
toni sentell Jun 2026
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Andrea Guastella
Andrea Guastella Jun 2026

One of the best locations you can aim for in Taormina! The view is incredible, they have a rooftop bar where they serve breakfast and drinks in the evening, perfect aperitivo spot, picture drinking a spritz with the beautiful view of Taormina coast on your left and mount Etna right in front of you! The staff makes you feel like you’re part of their family, they go above and beyond to accommodate any request, give you all the possible information to get anywhere you want. You’re 5/10 minutes walk from the main attractions of the top part of Taormina, the cable car is very easy to access in barely 10 minutes. We even walked to castelmola, a steep walking path(mainly steps) to get to the higher part of the town, very suggestive. We had a city view room that was just spectacular, and the price can seem high but it’s pretty standard for that quality in Taormina. They also have a valet parking available so you can literally park at the front door and they take care of your vehicle and give it back to you whenever you want(you won’t really need it in Taormina). They also have a private beach club (about 20 minutes drive) with free shuttle, that is simply amazing, with a nice restaurant and bar that will bring you drinks right on the beach. Look no further this is the place!

Matt Boyle
Matt Boyle Jun 2026

Outstanding location, facilities, and staff. Comfortable rooms - ours had a wonderful view. Easy access to historic points, shopping, restaurants. Raffaella and Francesco (concierge) were outstandingly helpful in arranging tours, taxi, and suggesting places to see. The older night guy - not so much - couldn’t even be bothered to get up from his chair behind the glass wall. Staff in the rooftop bar for drinks and breakfast were always pleasant. Housekeeping was always stellar.

patrick djun
patrick djun May 2026
Scott Allcock
Scott Allcock May 2026

Just had a week here & couldn't fault it its a lovely location with a beautiful view of mount Etna from our room. Francesco was excellent host. There are plenty of restaurants within 5mins walk of hotel. Well worth a visit

Jason Best
Jason Best May 2026

What an incredible hotel. If I go back to Taormina, we'll be staying there again. Our room had incredible views; the buffet breakfast was delicious, so much on offer! And the rooftop bar was just stunning. And the staff were amazing and so friendly. Could not recommend more!

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