Near Isola Bella, Residence Terra Rossa offers a peaceful escape with a rooftop terrace, garden, and outdoor pool. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Practical conveniences include laundry facilities and luggage storage.
Located in Mazzaro, a neighborhood in Taormina, Residence Terra Rossa is in a provincial park and near the beach. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Snorkeling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Taormina travel guide
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Residence Terra Rossa
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 safes and hair dryers. This Taormina residence provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards 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.
Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Dining
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV in common areas
Outdoor areas
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Fee: EUR 50 per pet per stay
Service animals exempt from fees
Food and water bowls
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Guidebooks
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board on request
Limited-hour front desk
Local maps
Luggage storage
Restaurant dining guides
Safe
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
In a provincial park
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
40 units
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Bicycle parking
Electric car charging station
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Solar energy
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee at check-out (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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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: 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
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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT083097a1eixbgiab
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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 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–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?
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?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Residence Terra Rossa Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 72 reviews
10 - Excellent
53
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 72 reviews
8 - Good
15
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
2025/11/10
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was great! Very friendly. Room was spotless and very comfortable.
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann Katherine
2025/10/16
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!
Ann Katherine
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Riccardo
2025/7/7
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 .
Riccardo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
2023/11/3
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Friendly helpful staff and incredible views.
Matthew
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cecilia
2025/6/10
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.
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.
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.
Juanita
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily
2024/6/30
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely grounds, comfortable apartment and the views were just WOW
Emily
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Asbjørn
2024/5/25
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a very good stay at Terra Rossa. The room was good. The surrounding were astonishing.
Asbjørn
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna
2024/7/14
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.
Anna
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
N J
2024/8/22
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.
N J
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Toby
2023/9/10
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.
Toby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
gary
2023/9/26
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.
gary
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
declan
2024/10/25
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.
declan
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul
2024/5/1
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.
Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2025/5/29
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
Verified traveler
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marina
2025/7/10
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
Marina
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
2024/7/31
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.
Michael
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward
2025/11/18
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Continental breakfast sweets forward hard boiled eggs, good toaster.
Taxi to town $16-23 each way. Alternately walk
Edward
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2025/6/27
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Week long stay.
Great location, and loved the pool area-But very hilly … the mattresses were very uncomfortable.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter
2023/9/4
Great spot and price
Peter
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samuel
2023/8/1
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everthing was good. We enjoied a lot.
Samuel
10/10 Excellent
Savraj
2025/6/17
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.
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.