Residence Terra Rossa Taormina

The view from our balcony was absolutely stunning, one of the best in Taormina and such a treat to wake up to every morning. The location was perfect, with walks down to the beach or up to the vibrant town. We took the cable car the first night, but then walked the short ten minutes up hill the rest of the week. For the location, it’s fantastic value. The immaculate gardens are magical and the pool and terrace overlooking Isola Bella perfect for chilled afternoons. The accommodation is simple and comfortable, the staff are friendly attentive and made us feel well looked after. The large free car park just a few minutes walk away was convenient. We were lucky to have 24°C sunny days the last week in October, it seemed the perfect time of year to visit. I would highly recommend trips to the Valley of the Temples and to Savoca, the picturesque village where the Sicilian scenes from The Godfather were filmed

Lovely grounds, comfortable apartment and the views were just WOW

On arrival the gentleman on reception was engaging, friendly and welcoming. This was a really nice simple start considering a flight diversion from Catania to Palmero courtesy of Etna and longer than planned hot travel to a relatively unknown accommodation setting. The room was as per pictures and was clean, spacious and well thought out with good cooking facilities and air con. In addition it had UPVC doors and windows behind the slated traditional doors which meant it was secure and that the Sicilian heat was kept out of the living space. It also ensured there were no mosquitoes or bugs. The balcony with a sea view was picturesque framed by wisteria. The residence itself was very clean and aesthetically pleasing. The pool was kept clean and the attention to detail by staff was impressive as every evening communal areas were cleaned to a high standard. The staff were friendly and on hand and helpful with any query. The pool area was spacious and there was a variety of seating and sun lounging options with shade available. The views from the pool were of Isola Bella. Terra Rosa was located approximately halfway between the beach and town. To explore Taormina from beach to town involves climbing 599 steps (my daughter counted) or you can take a taxi or cable car. All in all the residence was beautiful and low key, perfectly suited to families/couples or persons wanting to explore Taormina. Highly recommended.

What a gift!! We were fortunate to be able to stay here in September. This is a family owned property and it shows! The owners and their staff are so kind, they make you feel like family!! So warm and friendly all the time! The grounds are so beautiful you feel like you are in an oasis with the most stunning views! The rooms are well appointed, clean and extremely quiet with kitchens and refrigerators in some. They have a beautiful pool that is so refreshing. The views from the pool area are second to none in Sicily! We were truly blessed to have found this place, let alone stay here!! Highly Recommend!!! 10 STARS!!!

Stayed here for 11 nights and we were so happy with the decision. The staff were incredible, our host Giovanni gave us some excellent recommendations during our stay, and makes his own Sicilian wine which is fantastic. The views were amazing and pool area was very nice and relaxing. Room was cleaned every few days to a high standard. The location is only an issue if you are not happy to take cabs into Taormina in the evening. Otherwise it is a short 10 min walk down to the beautiful Isola Bella beach, and 10-15 minute down from Taormina in the evening after dinner. Highly recommend!

We spent an idyllic week at Residence Terra Rossa in April. We found the landscaped gardens inside the gated property to be delightfully peaceful with beautiful views of the coast below. The manager was extremely helpful with directions and information ahead of our arrival, making our late evening arrival and self check-in very smooth and stress free. The pool was lovely, if a little chilly at this time of year. Breakfasts were excellent, and such a beautiful vista to sit and eat on their terrace. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful, and language was never a problem for us (being only English speakers). We enjoyed walking down the steps to the beach, and up the steps to the old town. A lot of steps as Taormina is such a steep hillside town, but it meant we did not need to drive around or worry about parking. We were a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) and would definitely stay here again.