Grand Hotel Timeo & Villa Sant'Andrea Reviews

Didn't stay here but it's a beautiful setting and a VERY welcome escape from the tourist madness of Taormina and Isola Bella. Full disclosure: a 33cl bottle of beer is 11...

Large five-star hotel with excellent staff. Very beautiful and perfectly maintained garden. I recommend it if you stay at Mazarro Beach. It's worth the price.
Large five-star hotel with excellent staff. Very beautiful and perfectly maintained garden. I recommend it if you stay at Mazarro Beach. It's worth the price.
Grande hotel and cinque stelle with personal eccellente. Giardino molto bello is perfettamente curato. Lo consiglio soggiornate and Mazarro Beach. Vale la pena il prezzo.

Stayed here in May19. Service as in all Belmonds I ve stayed is fantastic. The staff can never do enough for you. Breakfast is always one of my favourite parts of staying in a Belmond and this one doesn t disappoint. Private beach is great and you can walk just a short distance to other restaurants. The free shuttle bus to the other Belmond is also great, we used this daily for a walk or dinner around the town.

Beautiful hotel with private beach and beautiful view

Superb luxury hotel. Staff always attentive and friendly. Excellent restaurant!

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Sant Andrea. The views are spectacular and the setting so elegant and peaceful. Truly a must experience place. Definitely have a lunch at the restaurant and enjoy delicacy in dining. The service and food are excellent.

The Belmond chain is one of my fav in the world. And thankfully that had invited us to their beach front during our day trip to Taormina. Belmond never disappoints. Is chic, elegant, comfortable & wonderful staff, amenities and decor. Food at the bar was average but it is what it is.
Jelly fish could be a problem but it's the oceann and I will hope Belmond puts same effort to pick up plastic as they do to killed jellyfish. Sad.

Resort was clean which is always a plus when traveling. Staff members are very Italian and was sometimes hard to communicate with being English. They were all very friendly! All the prices are very expensive from mini bar to dinners so be prepared to spend. Rooms were really small and got turned over 2x a day which is nice. Not much to do on resort but very close to the gondola to go into Taormina.

Luxury hotel overlooking the beautiful Taormina Bay. Excellent location for VIP stays or special events. All the friendly and professional staff is available to customers to pamper themselves and accompany them on an exceptional sensorial holiday.

I was there as a wedding videographer, at the end of August, 2018, and everything was perfect. Marilisa, in charge of coordinating the event, was always helpful and kind.

Wow what a romantic setting. Such a beautiful restaurant and gardens with some water fountains. A very special dinner! Very expensive so go there for a special occasion and a magnificent view. If you want to propose they have a romantic table on the beach too with candles. Beautiful wine too. The food is delicious. Reasonably small portions for the fish fillet but it s stunning. The whole fish is plenty for two of you order an entree. Lovely olive oil too. The staff are wonderful and the piano player is great! The chef came out to meet us which was very nice. The steak looks incredible ! The desert selection was so good! Absolutely fell in love with the chilli chocolate truffles. There is a small pontoon for the super yacht tenders.

Location couldn't be better - right on the water with amazing views from the room. Staff had just the right balance of being helpful, but not over-doing it.

Tonight we decided to do something unusual at least for us, we decided to try the dining room in the hotel. Keep in mind we had lunch at Al Fogher and after that who knew if something could possibly be better?

Dinner was outstanding, we had for starters a rocket salad with avocados, freshly grown tomatoes, pecorino etc. the other appetizer was buratta with sliced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, a basil reduction and a drizzle of balsamic.

For the entrees we went with the Sicilian eggplant parmigiana, not the type you get in NY. This was perfection no breading, no pools of oil, a perfectly layered masterpiece. For the other entree a Sicilian classic, braciola, (breaded veal rolls,) with a pecorino sauce and fresh peas and asparagus. If you want a classic mans authentic dish this was it.

Desert was a cheese plate along with the daily cannoli both excellent choices. The wine list was very diverse and had many different regional wines. The big hit was the desert wine was a glass of Ben Ray from Donnafugta, which was outstanding.

The hotel itself is amazing totally first class, the rooms might be small, but very well appointed with a very attentive and friendly staff.

Beautiful hotel in a gorgeous location, and the staff is outstanding - everyone is incredibly friendly, helpful and resourceful. Highly recommended.

Absolutely lovely experience at the Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea. I love the ambiance, scenery, and positive energy that surrounds the hotel. It was truly a pleasure to stay and relax here. When I wasn't relaxing, of course I was shopping and luckily the hotel has a boutique abundant with sweet employees who are always ready to help. Margherita, one of the boutique's employees, was notably exceptional as she guided me through the boutique, suggested clothing items, and maintained a professional and kind disposition. Nothing bad to say about this hotel. Until next time...

In its centenary .. villa sant Andrea still shines like the first day.

This is a nice enough place, it just really paled in comparison to other places: 1) another place we stayed in Sicily for almost half the price, where we had a far nicer room, there was much more to do, service was better, and food was WAY better; and 2) it also compared poorly to another hotel in Taormina where we spent a lot of time & which was the same price, but was a nicer building, had more to do, an even more spectacular view (yes, it s possible,) had much better service & also better food. The food was close to the worst we had in ~2wks in Sicily, but again that s mostly because this was fine, but we had genuinely spectacular food elsewhere. We were a little unhappy with the room because both the room itself & the bathroom were so tiny they were dysfunctional. And I think it was just the location of our room, but it was so loud I got barely any sleep the first few days, until I started using a noise machine. Otherwise, we also had a not-so-nice experience of being literally shooed off the beach in case someone wants to rent the cabana. I had a migraine at the time (in part from lack of sleep), so I was probably more upset than I might have been, but still it was very rudely done, & at $800/night, you don t expect staff rudeness. It was worse because we had sat there before, & seen other people there (without renting the cabana), so the rule, if that s what it really is, is evidently inconsistently enforced. Who knows - certainly they re motivated to rent those cabanas because they cost more than the room itself. The whole thing seemed kind of underhanded, like they were trying to get us to pay more (there were other things that gave us that impression, too). Anyway the whole beach thing, which seemed to be the main attraction, was not that pleasant because the lounges are jam packed & fill early. Having to jostle and connive (or pay) to get a spot didn t add to our enjoyment, to say the least. So- wish we didn t stay here; wouldn t stay again.

Exclusive and personal location at the Top. Thanks to Marilisa and Federica for accompanying us with our hands towards this day which was also thanks to them "unforgettable"

Amazing place and view. Very kind people always at disposal. Luxury services.

High-end hotel with qualified services and staff. Fully stocked wine cellar with professional sommelier available

That was really nice place, wonderful service people, very clean, so good food. Beautiful place , very romantic. I recommend this for business , and romantic travel.

My husband and I had a lovely time here. The service was impeccable and made my birthday feel very special. Can t wait to stay here again.

Beautiful hotel. Wonderful service. Delicious food. Two negatives from my stay:
1. We are put up on a 4th floor walk up which was very inconvenient going up and down 4 flights of stairs.
2. Also, at checkout I asked the front desk where I would be able to get the little ceramic soap dish that they had in the bathroom. They were able to supply one to me, but charged 15 euros. Honestly, after spending over 5500 in four days at this property, I thought it was in bad taste to charge 15 for the small dish that most people would probably take from the room.

Very good location if you can do without a sandy beach.
Good food and a great location.
It could just be a bit more relaxed.

The hotel itself is beautiful and perfectly situated on the coast with amazing views. Inside is spotlessly clean with good sized rooms and bathrooms, although you're going to pay more for a better view that has a smaller room and bathroom. The staff is very friendly and the service is great. The bed was pretty comfy, internet worked well, and the breakfast was excellent.

Perfection in all fields: from the enchanting location to the splendid room,
the friendliness of the staff to the skill of the Spa girls (I highly recommend the massage).
Last but not least ... great food and fantastic attention to every detail.
The best silver wedding I could wish for! A big thanks

Excellent beach. Mediterranean Sea at it's best. Warm, clean and calm water. Enjoyed it very much.

Great location, beautiful views , small private beach, very nice staff, great service, expensive but if you come here it's a treat . Rooms are small but we'll equipped. Restaurant not so good, disappointed by the food, good breakfast

Small but well-oiled. Beautiful surroundings but not for more than 3 days.

Attended a friend's wedding here. The staff were exceptional and the food was outstanding. If you're thinking of getting married in Taormina I would recommend this venue with all my heart.

Beautiful! What a marvelous hotel on the Mediterranean Sea. Meticulous decoration, fine dining, and extremely kind staff. I thoroughly enjoyed shopping at the Belmond Villa Sant 'Andrea's Boutique - the boutique's employees were so kind, thoughtful, and they assisted me in choosing a beautiful outfit. There was one boutique employee that was particularly delightful, Margherita...wow! What a helpful, pleasant, and knowledgeable woman. She truly brings something very special to this hotel and she made my experience even more enjoyable! Will be returning next summer. Thank you for making me look fabulous, Margherita!

superb dining, a charming place and breathtaking views

Loved our stay, room service on our balcony overlooking the beach was fantastic.

It is a place for the whole family and their food is delicious, just be patient with the service

Beautiful views, attentive staff, good restaurants. We can not ask for anything better! 5 stars and more. Grazie!

Excellent wedding dinner, friendly and professional staff. Excellent location.

What can I say. Yes the view is great. Yes the food is yummy. Yes the bed and room was very comfortable. BUT it was the staff at this hotel that made the stay so memorable. They are all so personable and caring it's hard not to fall in love with this hotel. My 4 year old son cried for hours after we left. My wife loved her facial and thought the hairdressor was an amazing perfectionist. My family will definitely be back. Lots of love to Antonio, Angie, Carmelo, Salvator, Marco and Andrea.

A dream come true. The staff has been the added value, they made us feel welcomed and at home.

Friendly staff .. beautiful place ... super suggested. Very romantic

We went here just for a couple's massage but it was marvellous! Outside in their private gazebo overlooking the water. Very nice

Excellent hotel. You should know the restaurant if you don't stay here.

Beautiful hotel with private beach, spectacular view of the rooms to the sea, attention is first, very well decorated, its private beach has bar and food attention. Highly recommended.

Amazing place and really amazing private beach and pool.

The food in the restaurant is amazing and really delicious... if we expect something new and amazing for a 5 stars you should definitely go there.

This place is a dream. I had my wedding here on the 14th September and everything was beyond perfect. The whole planing was easy and effective. The staff, the food, the location are just great. The only down side was that we had to shut everything at 12am but I knew that in advance, it is a hotel after all. Thank you Belmond team for marking the best day of my life so unforgettable

Best hotel in Taormina! Incredible amenities and staff!

Hands down the best hotel in the most beautiful location. We had the most amazing time. The rooms are spacious and impeccably kept, breakfast was included and can be served in your room or the restaurant (both are amazing but still worth going down for the incredible buffet). The service is amazing and staff work tirelessly to make everything perfect (thank you Valeria!). Will definitely be back!!!

Great hotel, as can be expected from Belmond properties. The shuttle that runs between this Belmond in Messina to the Belmond in proper Taormina is very convenient. The heated infinity pool offers a great view and has comfortable seating to relax and enjoy the weather with a coffee or snack. We speak very little Italian, and had no problems interacting with any of the staff. I highly recommend staying here

We went here just for a couple's massage but it was marvellous! Outside in their private gazebo overlooking the water. Very nice

Magnificent hotel. Beautiful rooms and breathtaking scenery. Lovely place.

Excellent venue for a holiday or like we had a wedding day venue everything was just amazing thank you for making my cousins wedding day even more special wonderful wonderful memories x x

Beautiful hotel with its own beach. Staff always very friendly, hard-working and attentive.
There is a shuttle to Taormina, so you can perfectly combine city and beach without stress. In terms of price, however, as can be assumed, at the upper end.

Amazing. Simply amazing. One of the best hotel i have ever been.

Absolutely stunning hotel in every way from the lobby, restaurants, rooms, view, food, and service. They go above and beyond to make you as satisfied as possible. The food was incredible! Location is great too, private beach, and close to the funicular to go to Taormina Alto. Can not wait to return. Only complaint would be a rude front desk woman named Linda who for some reason was never pleasant, every other employee was above and beyond amazing! Arrividerci!