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Residence Terra Rossa

Residence with a rooftop terrace, 10-minute walk to Isola Bella

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

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Via Bongiovanni 12, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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Standard Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 534 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Panoramic Apartment

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(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 534 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Superior House

  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Studio

  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Panoramic Studio

  • Sea view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Villa

  • Sea view
  • 2171 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Junior Studio Suite

  • Sea view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment

  • Bay view
  • 1281 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 5 Single Beds

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Classic Studio Suite

  • Bay view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Apartment

  • Bay view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Taormina

Located in Mazzaro, a neighbourhood in Taormina, Residence Terra Rossa is in a provincial park and near the beach. Corso Umberto is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Lido Mazzaro - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Greek Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Isola Bella - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Corso Umberto - 13 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station - 17 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Giovanni - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Art Mediterranea Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pirandello - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mendolia Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PizzaMania Taormina - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Residence Terra Rossa

Residence with a rooftop terrace, 10-minute walk to Isola Bella
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free residence has a rooftop terrace and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Residence Terra Rossa offers 40 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This Taormina residence provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the residence include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee at checkout (exact amount varies)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during December, January and February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 3.50 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • High chair fee: EUR 10 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT083097a1eixbgiab
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 the information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Terra Rossa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Is Residence Terra Rossa pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Residence Terra Rossa?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Residence Terra Rossa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Residence Terra Rossa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Residence Terra Rossa located?

Located in Mazzaro, this residence is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Isola Bella. Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Residence Terra Rossa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views, amazing gardens, fabulous pool and friendly staff. Good location between the beach and the town - walk down to the cable car to avoid the steps up to town. Spent many happy hours just at the hotel on the balcony looking at the beautiful view and using the pool. If you love cacti then this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Week long stay.

Great location, and loved the pool area-But very hilly … the mattresses were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Spectacular

Wonderful location, spectacular views , extremely quiet , lovely big room with a beautiful sea front balcony, everything is quaint and full of charm. Very well kept .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 12 days in residence 1, a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with kitchenette. The view from the balcony was absolutely fabulous! It was a joy to sit out and look over Isola Bella beach! The grounds are beautiful and lush with well maintained gardens and the pool area was perfect! There were plenty of umbrellas and chairs and it was never too busy so was quiet and relaxing, also a gorgeous seaview. The walk down the Isola Bella beach or up to Taormina was definitely a challenge with more than 300 stairs each way but we didnt mind as it allowed us to walk off all the pizza, pasta and gelato we consumed! Overall I highly recommend Terra Rossa as a great place to stay as a base to explore stunning Taormina.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Friendly helpful staff and incredible views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We loved Terra Rossa! The grounds were beautiful, the pool was lovely, and the apartments were stylish. Only things I can offer to mention is that there is a steep 10 min. hike down to the beach or up to the town center— but it’s good exercise! Also, we tried to keep the kitchen clean but still got ants (in a damp dish towel). We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t falter my stay at Terra Rossa. A small residence set among beautiful gardens with great views. We had a studio overlooking the Isola Bella Island. The patio is perfect sized for an evening unwind. The studio provides everything you need and is cool. The pool area is never too busy. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Great spot and price
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely grounds, comfortable apartment and the views were just WOW
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asbjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a very good stay at Terra Rossa. The room was good. The surrounding were astonishing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

'Value for money' hotel with a beautiful sea view.

What a pearl! Such a beautiful residence in between the Taormina beach and Taormina village. Lovely pool area and great staff. Would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

N J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully maintained property and gardens. We stayed in a panoramic apartment which had the best of views from each window and balcony. A haven away from the main area of Taormina which was busy during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savraj

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We really enjoyed our stay overall, lovely apartment and beautifully kept gardens / pool area, with a stunning view over Isola Bella. All staff were friendly and helpful. The location worked well for us as a base to explore Taormina and visit Isola Bella beach. Parking was easy, spacious free car park short walk from the residence. We were advised by reception not to drive into Taormina centre, but to use taxi / cable car instead. However, we found it much more convenient to drive. Parking in the centre is not an issue as there are large car parks (e.g. Porta Catania) that charge reasonable prices - cheaper than taxi / cable car for a group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everthing was good. We enjoied a lot.

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Reception was not very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Steep hill but AMAZING

Genuinely amazing property. Beautiful views everywhere! Amazing owner with communication. Only thing to note is that it’s important to be able to walk up steep hills if staying here. More than worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Enjoyed the experience

Nice place to be based. Views to die for. Suites are a little dated, but overall cannot be faulted. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The Residence Terra Rossa is halfway between The town of Taormina and the beach at Isola Bella which meant very steep walking to either of the places.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had room 16 (panoramic room) and the views were amazing. This property is mid way between the beach & town, an excellent location. The pool is fantastic, again with a great views of the bay. The only downside was the cable cars not working !! Lots of steps but kept us fit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Located on the hill below Taormina, 5 minutes to the beach. Great views of the ocean. Beautiful gardens and nice pool area, although more umbrellas are needed. Outdated/basic apartments and uncomfortable bed/pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

declan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
This property is ideal for a quiet break. the gardens and views are really remarkable. The area is so quiet. Its probably not so great with children as there are 200 steps to town or same to beach otherwise its taxis which cost a bit. Breakfast was great for the view, pehaps a little pricey for the content. Beers and wines from reception were great value. The nearby beaches are very crowded.The town of Catania is beautiful, less busy at night than daytime. The theatro is splendid. Would come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort, communication

Wonderful views - no service

Check in closes at 20.00 Instructions for our late check in were shared late. Getting on the plane without knowing how to access the room the same night didn't feel great. The location of the hotel comes with absolutely amazing views! We loved it. However, the climb from the beach/up to Taormina via stairs is, as all reviews say, not to be under estimated. Good cardio but forget about high heels. Driving to the hotel is by a steep and narrow road. Made me wish I had a religion. Rooms are cute and cosy. Pool area and garden so beautiful. Breakfast is EUR 15 per person - very expensive vs quality of offer. We stayed 8 nights and room was cleaned once. Asked for a change of towels on day 4 (...) as there is a sign in the room stating that it's possible. Answer from reception was that "change happens according to schedule". So you can ask for it - but the schedule will hold. There is no replenishment of toilet paper in 8 days. You can ask for it. Guests are asked to sort and throw the garbage from room. It's all DIY for guests. In short: location heavenly - service not what you would expect in a hotel
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a fantastic stay at Residence Terra Rossa. The views were breathtaking. Our room and the grounds were spotless clean. We traveled with our kids (ages 6, 8, 10) and we are an active family so we had no issues with the vast number of stairs. In fact we really enjoyed the walks home to burn off all the pasta and gelato. We enjoyed the breakfast each day (it was pricey for our family of 5 at 15 Euros per person, but we did it anyways for convenience and because we needed fuel and coffee before trekking up the stairs). We could have gotten groceries for room as it had a full kitchen but we decided not to. We swam in the pool every day and loved it. The air conditioning was super strong and our room was perfectly cold. Our bed layout was perfect for 3 kids with each having their own single bed. We had a rental car and opted to park up the street in the free lot which was great (no issues with the free lot) and there is a little snack stand there where we get coffee and cocktails to take on our walks. If I had to list cons they would be as follows: 1) the after hours check-in instructions were provided after we already took off on our flight which made me a bit nervous - I subsequently had to provide visa details during our layover - I was already using an e-Sim and I had to roam to get a text to approve payment - not the end of the world but I would have liked to have this sorted before leaving my house. 2)the drive out of Toarmina takes 20 minutes on narrow roads
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Stunning views of the Middeterenean Sea

We stayed 10 nights in early June and were very happy with out visit. We rented a studio that overlooked the sea and spent every morning and night just enjoying the views from our patio. The rooms were comfortable and clean with a basic kitchenette area to cook some simple meals. The kitchen was not very inspiring as a dining area so we spent all meals on the patio that had a really nice table set. The pool area offers great views of the coastline and the pool is inviting for both children and grown ups. The hotel is located at about 100 meters above sea level and sits right between the Isola Bella beach and Taormina town. Both can be reached by stairs just outside the hotel. Closest restaurants are by the beach but you will find better restaurants in town. Walking to Taormina town was perhaps a bit exhausting since we had a stroller and had to climb quite steep streets to get into town instead of using the stairs. Taormina only have one small grocery store in town so I recommend shopping groceries ahead if you come by car. The hotel offers beer and wine at a decent price. All in all, a really nice visit with stunning views. Good value for money but be prepared to walk a lot of stairs.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024