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Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Taormina, Italy · Belmond · Grand Luxury
Villa Sant'Andrea was originally built in the late 1800s as a private villa by Englishman Robert Trewhella on the Bay of Mazzarò at Taormina Mare. By the 1950s it had become a glamorous seaside retreat embodying la dolce vita. Belmond acquired the property in 2010 together with sister property Grand Hotel Timeo, establishing a two-hotel footprint in Taormina connected by a complimentary shuttle. Its 66 rooms and suites, most with balconies facing the beach, sit at sea level on a private beach directly below the hilltop town.
- 66 rooms
- Opened 1880
- Neighborhood: Sicily - Mazzaro
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
- Architect: Built by Robert Trewhella (late 1800s)
About Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
- By the 1950s it had become a glamorous la dolce vita seaside address on Sicily's Ionian coast.
- Belmond acquired it in 2010 alongside hilltop sister property Grand Hotel Timeo, giving the group both a hilltop and sea-level foothold in Taormina.
- A complimentary shuttle links the private beach to Taormina's historic centre and Grand Hotel Timeo.
- MICHELIN awarded Two Keys in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Originally built in the late 1800s as a private villa by an Englishman named Robert Trewhella on the idyllic Bay of Mazzarò at Taormina Mare. By the 1950s it had become a glamorous seaside hideaway embodying la dolce vita. Belmond acquired the property in 2010 together with sister property Grand Hotel Timeo, establishing a two-hotel footprint in Taormina — hilltop and seafront. The 66 rooms and suites, most with balconies facing the beach, were refurbished under Belmond's tenure.
The setting
Located at sea level on the private beach of the Bay of Mazzarò, directly below the hilltop town of Taormina. A complimentary shuttle connects guests to the Grand Hotel Timeo and to Taormina's historic centre. 12-minute walk to Isola Bella. 3 km from Palazzo Corvaia.
Restaurants and bars
- Ristorante Sant'Andrea — Restaurant
- Brizza — Poolside
- Brace Grill — Restaurant · Coastal grill
- Gwendoline's Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Private boat tours — Sail on an 11-metre Apreamare Gozzo 35 with a customisable itinerary, champagne, snacks and onboard dining.
- Lido Villeggiatura Beach Club — Exclusive beach club on the hotel's private beach offering a classic Italian beach holiday.
- Etna wine tour — Sampling rare Mount Etna vintages and visiting some of the best local wineries with experts.
- Clam farm visit in Ganzirri — Traditional clam harvesting with a local fisherman, followed by spaghetti alle vongole at his home overlooking the Messina Strait.
- Watersports and boat tours — Watersports and boat tours offered by the hotel, including a complimentary 90-minute group boat tour.
- Snorkelling via beach concierge — Beach concierge at Lido Villeggiatura books water activities, from snorkelling to tailor-made boat trips.
Amenities
- Private beach
- Panoramic infinity pool at the Bay of Mazzarò
- Spa
- Complimentary boat tours
- Shuttle to Grand Hotel Timeo
- Water sports
- Pet-friendly
- Kids club
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Conde Nast Traveller recommended
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star
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