Aristocratic coastal heirloom
Terraced gardens step down to Mazzaro Bay, where beach concierges serve gelato right along the pebbles.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Tangerine suite fragrances by LabSolue and custom cocktails tailored to personal taste.
Remarkable
Built in 1919 as the Trewhella family retreat, retaining its quiet residential character.
Remarkable
A private pebble beach club and a heated seawater infinity pool overlooking Mazzaro Bay.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Italy
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
An enchanting seaside villa, built in 1919 by the Cornish Trewhella family, now hosts this stunning property, a true embodiment of Sicilian-style Dolce Vita.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The cable car across the street reaches central Taormina in minutes, and boat trips set out for Isola Bella.
The rooms
Sea-facing rooms have marble bathrooms, woven rattan bedheads, and private terraces draped in bright geraniums.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated seawater infinity pool looks out across the bay, shaded by banana trees and subtropical gardens.
The spa
Open-air massage gazebos sit in the terraced gardens, offering botanical treatments with Sothys products under draped canopies.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Brizza
Just sixteen seats are set right along the pebbles at the water's edge for tide-to-table seafood dinners.
At the table
Ristorante Sant'Andrea serves fresh seafood along the covered terrace, while the stone bar mixes sunset aperitivi.
How it began
Cornish engineer Robert Trewhella built the villa in 1919, creating a coastal retreat that later drew mid-century film stars.
Good to know
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Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.