San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Guest FavouriteAbout San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
San Domenico Palace is set above the Ionian Sea in Taormina, within a former 14th-century convent surrounded by gardens and historic courtyards. The hotel places you close to Taormina’s centre while giving you sea views, an infinity pool, spa treatments, and Michelin-starred dining in a setting that feels distinctly Sicilian. It’s a strong option for a luxury Sicily stay with history, scenery, and the town’s restaurants and landmarks nearby.
Rooms
Deluxe Room
- 1 King or 2 Twin Beds
- Town or Garden View
- Marble Bathroom with Shower
- Coffee Maker and Private Bar
A stylish retreat with views of Taormina or Italian gardens.
Sea-View Premium Room with Terrace
- 1 King or 2 Twin Beds
- Sea View
- Furnished Terrace
- Marble Bathroom with Shower
An elegant room with a private terrace overlooking Taormina Bay.
Superior Room
- 1 King Bed
- Town or Cloister View
- Marble Bathroom with Shower
- Coffee Maker and Private Bar
A refined room overlooking the town or historic cloister.
What this place offers
- Air Conditioning
- 24/7 Front Desk
- Bar
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Services
- Parking
Dining
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel has three restaurants and one bar and lounge, along with breakfast dining, private dining and 24-hour in-room dining. The menus celebrate Sicilian and Italian flavours, from Michelin-starred fine dining to seafood beside the pool and cocktails in the historic cloister. Principe Cerami – The hotel’s Michelin-starred signature restaurant, where Executive Chef Massimo Mantarro presents refined Sicilian cuisine made with seasonal ingredients, accompanied by an extensive wine cellar. Anciovi Seafood Restaurant – A relaxed poolside restaurant serving Mediterranean seafood, Sicilian specialities and cocktails, with views across Taormina’s coastal scenery. Rosso – An Italian restaurant overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina, serving seasonal dishes inspired by regional cooking from across Italy. Bar & Chiostro – An elegant open-air bar within the former monastery setting, serving handcrafted cocktails, Sicilian wines and gourmet small plates. Breakfast – A scenic morning dining option with Sicilian specialities and international breakfast favourites, served indoors or on the terrace with views of Mount Etna, Taormina Bay and the Ancient Theatre. In-Room Dining – Available 24 hours a day for breakfast, relaxed meals and late-night dining in the privacy of your room or suite. Private Dining – Exclusive lunch or dinner experiences can be arranged in Sala Teatro, with Sicilian cuisine by Chef Massimo Mantarro and views of Taormina Bay.
Spa & Wellness
Botanica Spa at San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a serene wellness retreat inspired by Sicily’s natural landscape and the historic gardens surrounding the former convent. Designed with stone, wood and green marble, the spa creates a calm setting for massages, facials and body rituals in the heart of Taormina. The treatment menu includes locally inspired massages, body scrubs and wraps, Hydrafacial treatments and advanced skincare rituals. Signature experiences draw on Sicilian ingredients and places, including treatments inspired by Etna, Stromboli, Taormina and Naxos, alongside facial rituals by Valmont and Barbara Sturm. The spa has five treatment rooms, including a couples’ room, plus an elegant heated indoor pool with a hot tub. Separate women’s and men’s saunas and steam baths add further space to unwind after a day exploring Taormina or relaxing by the hotel’s clifftop pool.
Location
Getting There
From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, San Domenico Palace is around a 1-hour drive to Taormina.
