I am a profoundly deaf solo traveller and stayed at the charming boutique 4 star Hotel Villa Ducale AGAIN this year for 4 nights recently! When I arrived the first evening, I was welcomed with open arms by Antonio, Alessia and Santina, who provided me with a glass of Sicilian wine! Afterwards, Antonio took me to a ‘honeymoon’ type suite... more

I was delighted to return to the Villa Ducale and found, after three years, that they have kept up the very high standards that brought me back and have even managed to make some improvements. The staff are as outstanding as on my previous visit. We ate dinner in the hotel on our first evening and were so impressed with... more

It's hard to believe that the Hotel Villa Ducale has improved since our visit in 2008. The greeting was even warmer (a great incentive to return) and the introduction of the evening session for drinks on the terrace - apart from its wonderful staff, its greatest asset - did much to allow fellow guests to share their gushing enthusiasm for... more

This was a treat for our honeymoon and we loved the 3 nights we spent at Dulace. Luca the owner educated us on Sicilian life, Antonio welcomed us in on our arrival with a perfect local glass of wine and Alicia took time to explain the benefits of the hotel in our arrival "briefing". Loved the extras such as free... more

Very nice amenities but you cannot walk into town easily. more

How can I put this? Hotel villa Ducale is simply the best. The best food, restaurant, views, rooms, service, staff, location, ambience, wines, and owners. The entire staff go to great lengths to make your stay wonderful. I cannot gush enough about this place. Franchesca, and Santina cooked some of the best foods we have ever eaten in Italy. Everyone... more

We have had the holiday of a lifetime at Villa Ducale. On arrival we were warmly greeted by Antonio who provided us with wine on the terrace and gave us much useful advice on where to go and what to do in Taormina. Our room was delightful: beautifully decorated and very comfortable and there were two terraces with excellent views... more

I stayed at the Villa Ducale at the end of September with my husband on our honeymoon. We stayed for 10 nights and both agreed it is the best hotel we have ever stayed in. Could not fault it. Incredible views from the terrace and from our balconies, lovely food, wonderful staff - worth every penny. Cannot recommend it highly... more

Everything about the Villa Ducale exceeded our expectations. The staff, food, our terrace, were exceptional. Of note, meeting other guests at the daily breakfasts and cocktail hours, enhanced our experience. Nothing occurred during our 8 days and 7 nights that diminished our experience. more