Hotel Villa Riis - Taormina

Hotel Villa Riis - Taormina

$$$$|View on mapTaormina, Italy|
7.4
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Hotel Villa Riis - Taormina
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Overview

Offering windsurfing, water skiing, and boating, the 4-star Hotel Villa Riis is located in the very heart of Taormina, only 6 minutes' stroll from Corso Umberto. This smoke-free hotel has views of the ocean and features Wi-Fi in the lobby.

Location

The hotel is close to Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari and Piazza IX April is a 6-minute walk away. Corvaja Palace is a mere 10 minutes by foot from the family-friendly property, while Fontanarossa airport is 41 miles from it. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Ionian Sea, which is about a 25-minute walk away. Castillo de Castelmola Castle can also be found within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Villa Riis.

The nearest bus stop is Rocca approximately a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms

This Taormina hotel has 44 rooms with a patio and a balcony. WiFi and a cable satellite TV along with a mini bar fridge are provided. They offer bathrooms fitted with a spa bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet along with bath sheets and a hairdryer.

Eat & Drink

Guests can have breakfast in the restaurant every morning. A lounge bar is available on site. Osteria Pizzeria Le Tre Vie is right off this property.

 

Leisure & Business

The Villa Riis features an outdoor pool and a fitness club to help guests stay in shape. The Villa Riis Taormina also provides a conference room and a conference space for those arriving on business.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:30-23:30
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at EUR 15 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a buffet breakfast, which costs EUR 18 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:44
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Rooms and availability

Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Room size:

    270 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private pool
Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    270 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private pool
Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    205 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private pool
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

EUR 15 per day

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour room service

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Fitness/ Gym

Exercise gym

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Sports & Fitness

  • Exercise gym
  • Boating
  • Tennis

Services

  • 24-hour room service
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Buffet breakfast

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Television

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hotel Villa Riis

💵 Lowest room price 146 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 37.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Fontanarossa, CTA

Location

Address
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Via Pietro Rizzo 13, Taormina, Italy, 98039
Map view
Via Pietro Rizzo 13, Taormina, Italy, 98039
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Mall
Corso Umberto
100 yd
Square
Piazza IX April
100 yd
Museums
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
100 yd
Church
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
100 yd
Parking area
Porta di Catania
100 yd
Piazza Duomo 8-9
Quattro Fontane di Taormina
100 yd
Salita Palazzo Ciampoli
Palazzo Ciampoli
100 yd
Museums
Casa Cuseni
100 yd
Via Madonna della Rocca
Castello Saraceno Casteltaormina via Crucis
100 yd
Church
Chiesa Sant'Antonio Abate
100 yd
Piazza IX Aprile 7
Caffe Wunderbar
100 yd
Via Pompeo Sesto 12
Taormina Glass Gallery
100 yd
Church
Church of San Giuseppe
100 yd
Piazza IX Aprile
Torre dell'Orologio
100 yd
Church
Ex Chiesa del Carmine di Taormina
100 yd
Church
Chiesa del Varo
100 yd
Via Dei Fabi 6
Pavone Francesco
100 yd
Square
Piazza Duomo
100 yd
Restaurant
Trattoria Don Ciccio
100 yd
Restaurant
Pizzeria Villa Zuccaro
100 yd
Restaurant
Trattoria Tiramisu Taormina
100 yd
Restaurant
Malvasia
100 yd
Restaurant
Al Duomo
100 yd
Restaurant
Pizzeria Vecchia Taormina
100 yd
Restaurant
C&G Cioccolato E Gelato
100 yd
Restaurant
La Trattoria da Ugo
100 yd
Restaurant
Bar Luraleo
100 yd
Restaurant
Amuri e Sapuri
100 yd
Restaurant
Sanicolo Osteria Pizzeria
100 yd

Reviews of Hotel Villa Riis

7.4 /10
Very good
Verified reviews  
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Location9.2
Service10.0
Dining10.0
Facilities5.0
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  • I
    Ian
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on Jul 01
    Perfect
    9.4

    We recently stayed at Villa Riis for a relaxing getaway. The staff, especially Daisy, were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. They made us feel right at home and provided us with great local recommendations. The location of the hotel is superb, offering stunning views. The old baroque charm of the hotel added to the unique atmosphere. we had a wonderful experience at Villa Riis.

    Can't recommend this hotel highly enough.

  • Wrote a review on Jun 30
    Nice
    6.6

    Great location, great views from room

    Room had not been serviced properly, no bath towel one day, hairdrier broken. Was fixed but should not have had to ask. Also no instructions for room safe till I asked.

  • H
    Herbert
    United States of America
    Wrote a review on Jun 29
    Perfect
    9.0

    Great location, you can walk everywhere. There's a ship terminal in front of the hotel.

    For us it was ideal.

  • M
    Martha
    United States of America
    Wrote a review on Jun 28
    Perfect
    9.2

    The breakfast here is really good, and the staff are excellent. We also enjoyed a breathtaking view! 🌅

  • Wrote a review on Jun 27
    Guest rating
    5.8

    The location was perfect. Both proximity to Corso Umberto as well as the increadible view from the rooms and especially from the pool area.

    The staff were substandard for a 4 star hotel. They were not rude however were not skilled in customer service. The hotel itself was extremely run down and likly not a penny had gone into it for some time with the pool area being particularly dangerous including metal rusty spikes where vases used to be and an overflow with colapsed under me when I stood on it. The path down to the pool area was dirty and unmaintained. the bedrooms were functional and clean however the bathrooms were tiny and needed rennovating.

  • Wrote a review on Jun 26
    Guest rating
    5.0

    Great location, nice romantic building and nothing more

    ... ...incredible poor breakfast all six days...!!!..it is far, far away from 4 stars H...need to be renovated urgent ...!!!...hotel debit my bank account 45 days before of my arrival, 2 days after we made reservation, even we can canceled 2 days before of our arrival ( site info fm Booked.net )....!!

  • B
    Ben
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on May 27
    Perfect
    9.0

    Beautiful hotel with stunning views. Convenient location in the center of the city. Helpful and friendly staff. Lovely room with great views. Easy access to restaurants and shops

    Negative paragraph: Nothing all excellent.

  • R
    Ralph
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on May 06
    Very good
    7.2

    Great location with stunning views of the sea and mountains. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious with a range of options to choose from. The pool was clean and inviting, perfect for a dip during a warm New Year's Day.

    The room we stayed in was quite small and lacked some finishing touches. We also experienced some noise from other guests which disturbed our sleep a few times. However, overall we had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the hotel's amenities.

  • P
    Paul
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on Apr 17
    Great
    8.8

    The hotel is located in a peaceful part of the town, just off the bustling main street. Our room was spacious and decorated in a traditional Italian style. We were delighted with the breathtaking views of the sea from our balcony. the staff were helpful and friendly, and the pool area was clean and not crowded.

  • G
    George
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on Mar 12
    Perfect
    9.8

    We had a wonderful stay at this luxurious and comfortable hotel. The location was absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views of the sea and Mount Etna. The hotel sits perched on a cliff, offering a truly unique and picturesque setting. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. The service was top-notch, with room service available 24 hours a day. The room amenities were excellent, including heating and air conditioning, a mini-bar, and a balcony with a sitting area. The free Wi-Fi in the rooms was a convenient bonus. We felt pampered and well taken care of during our time here.

    We would highly recommend this hotel to our friends.

  • D
    David
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on Mar 02
    Perfect
    9.0

    Central location, close to shops. Stunning views and peaceful ambiance. Clean rooms and attentive housekeeping. Helpful and welcoming staff. Great breakfast with plenty of choices.

  • P
    Peter
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on Feb 22
    Perfect
    9.6

    The location of this hotel was unbeatable. I was able to easily walk to all the shops and restaurants in just a few minutes. Additionally, the hotel facilities were clean and the staff was incredibly helpful. They even assisted me in resolving a rental car issue.

    Liked everything.

  • A
    Anthony
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on Feb 01
    Nice
    6.6

    The breakfast had a variety of cereals and yogurts to choose from, and the location was near the main shopping street with many restaurants to eat at. the view from the hotel was absolutely stunning and the staff was very nice and always willing to help.

    The room was very outdated and needed renovation, and the shower was extremely tiny. We did not have hot water for two of our three nights, and the staff did not seem to care.

  • L
    Linda
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on Jan 22
    Nice
    6.2

    The room at Hotel Villa Riis was absolutely gorgeous. I felt like a queen in the beautifully renovated Empire style setting. The balcony with a breathtaking view of Mount Etna and the sea was the highlight of my stay. It truly made me feel like I was in paradise. The room had all the amenities I needed, including a minibar, hairdryer, safe, and air conditioning. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe and pampered throughout my entire stay.

    Personally, I wasn't a fan of the shower/tub combination in the private bathroom. But hey, that's just my preference, and I'm sure others might find it perfectly fine.

  • G
    Glenn
    United States of America
    Wrote a review on Jan 04
    Very good
    7.0

    The location of this hotel is mind-blowing, with stunning water views and close proximity to the main shopping area. The staff here are super welcoming and helpful, making you feel right at home.

    The rooms, although a bit dated, are still charming and offer beautiful terraces or balconies with amazing views. The cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms is top-notch, thanks to the hardworking housekeeping staff.

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