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Hotel Villa Riis

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy a continental breakfast before relaxing by the seasonal outdoor pool or exploring Corso Umberto in Taormina's charming center

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Hotel Villa Riis provides a peaceful retreat in Taormina City Centre, just steps from Corso Umberto and the Cable Car. Guests start their day with a continental breakfast, then choose between lounging by the seasonal outdoor pool or relaxing on the terrace with free WiFi.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Villa Riis is in Taormina City Centre, a neighborhood in Taormina. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Visit our Taormina travel guide
Map
98039, ME, Taormina, Via Pietro Rizzo 13

What's nearby

  • Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.
    Corso Umberto
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Catania Door (Porta Catania), old gateway in the Taormina town, Messina, Sicily island, Italy
    Porta di Catania
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Duomo in most popular sicilian resort Taormina. Aerial view. Townscape of Taormina with cathedral, square and the hill with other buildings.; Shutterstock ID 559433620; purchase_order: Comps; job:
    Piazza del Duomo
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Church of San Domenico
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza IX April
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station
    14 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG)
    136 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina
    3 min walk
  • Ristorante il Ciclope
    3 min walk
  • L'Arco
    1 min walk
  • Villa Zuccaro
    3 min walk
  • Luraleo
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Riis

Upscale hotel near Corso Umberto
Near Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre, Hotel Villa Riis provides free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Villa Riis boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Baroque architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Riis have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Villa Riis pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Riis?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Riis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Villa Riis located?

Located in Taormina City Centre, this hotel is steps from Fondazione Mazzullo and Corso Umberto. Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Taormina Giardini Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Riis Reviews

5.0

5.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

4.8

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and property is very good. Poor maintenance
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Timo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich hatte schon verschiedene Bewertungen gelesen die nicht so gut waren, in dem fall kann ich das bestätigen ich habe mir 4 Zimmer zeigen lassen bevor ich dann halbwegs zufrieden war. in den unteren ebenen riecht es als würden man im Berliner Altbaukeller wohnen müssen, ekelhaft . Ab der 2 Etage hört der Geruch auf die Klimaanlage hat nur eine Funktion sie heizt , Die Handtücher, lach! sowas würde ich nicht mal als Putzlappen benutzen. Im ganze ist das Hotel von aussen sehr Charmant, drinnen incl. Personal eine Katastrophe . kein Witz.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quaint authentic hotel amazing views

The hotel is in an excellent location with amazing views, swimming pool and breakfast. The staff very polite & helpful and enthusiastic :) It’s a beautiful old quaint building with lots of character
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Ramón Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No lo recomiendo. El precio es caro

Las fotos engañan. Es un lugar muy bonito pero el hotel sin mantenimiento. El elevador panorámico no sirve , el desayuno Mal . Los jardines sin mantenimiento, el secador de pelo antiguo. No lo recomiendo .el bar sin servicio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was certainly unique ! Our room was a joke : shower was on its last legs with black mould and no hot water , fittings so old they would never look clean, tufts of hair on floor. Wardrobe door was hanging off ( this was fixed promptly) room smelled of damp , mini bar had a price list but was empty, the 'safe' deposit box was not attached to anything so completely useless. The balcony was scary. When everything around you is in disrepair ,we were definitely not going to chance it. There were stairs down to the pool, dont forget anything though - it's a long way back up. This hotel describes itself as 'wheelchair accessible ' . Well, maybe coming in - but leaving it to go up to main shopping area is a steep incline . How on earth do you expect wheelchair users to manage that ? Ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All a little unprofessional Asked to upgrade and pay more Limited old towels Breakfast very disgusting ( didn’t eat anything ) Hotel needs a lot of TLC. Wouldn’t rate a 4* But bed was comfortable and room had good AC
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The location the parking the staff and the facilities. Would highly recommend again to my clients
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Langt fra 4 stjerners hotell

Dette er veldig langt fra 4 stjerners. Personale var veldig hyggelig, bortsett fra sjefen sjøl som var grinete og sur, han irettesatte sin ansatt foran sine gjester.Bassengområdet var tragisk, skittent og en heis som var ute av drift.Frokosten var ok, bortsett fra første dag, gikk tom for brød, andre dag tom for smør. Kun en toalettrull pr. dag, måtte hente i resepsjonen sjøl.Badehåndkler luktet surt og var av forskjellig farger og kvalitet. Veldig bra beliggenhet til gamlebyen , styr unna dette»4 stjerners hotellet»
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Norma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Muy buen lugar pero falta servicio

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019