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Hotel Ipanema

4.0 star property
Travelers savor morning meals with spectacular panoramic views before finding their perfect relaxation spot—whether by the pool or with a freshly brewed coffee

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Hotel Ipanema graces the sunny Mazzaro coastline with refined elegance. Visitors can soak up Sicilian sunshine on the rooftop terrace or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool complete with loungers. The property offers a café for coffee breaks and a restaurant serving dinner.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Ipanema is in Mazzaro, a neighborhood in Taormina. While the natural beauty of Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Taormina Cable Car. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Taormina travel guide
Map
Via Nazionale 242, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Lido Mazzarò, at Taormina, Sicily
    Lido Mazzaro
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Looking ovoer Spisone from the top of Taormina in Sicily on a sunny day
    Spisone Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Greek Theatre which includes heritage architecture and a ruin
    Greek Theatre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • funivia cable car connecting taormina sicliy with lido di mazzaro italy; Shutterstock ID 4332784; Purchase Order: -
    Taormina Cable Car
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.
    Corso Umberto
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station
    7 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Da Giovanni
    9 min walk
  • Bar Pirandello
    7 min drive
  • Mendolia Beach Club
    11 min walk
  • PizzaMania Taormina
    6 min drive
  • Bell’Assai
    9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ipanema

Upscale hotel near Isola Bella
Close to Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto, Hotel Ipanema provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 55 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 27-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 4.00 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (120 ft away)
  • Facilities fee: EUR 12.00 per person, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT083097A1U3QYADS5

We should mention

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
The seasonal pool will be open from April 16 to October 20
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 7 PM
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 31 May

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ipanema Taormina
Ipanema Taormina
Hotel Ipanema Hotel
Hotel Ipanema Taormina
Hotel Ipanema Hotel Taormina

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ipanema have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–7 PM.

Is Hotel Ipanema pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Ipanema allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ipanema?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ipanema?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Ipanema provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Ipanema located?

Located in Mazzaro, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Isola Bella. Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Ipanema Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel from ipanema 🎶🎶

Stylish old world hotel with nice pool area on the roof - good breakfast and helpful staff. Close to cable car up to taormina or steps down to the beach. Lots of food options nearby - good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Taormina

Excellent little hotel in a great location. All staff are totally attentive to your needs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lilya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Recommended but comes with some considerations

A bit outdated hotel but friendly staff, tasty breakfast, good rooms, nice location, great view of the area but a tricky parking situation. There are just a couple of parking lots on the property (back to back), so you need to hand over your keys so the hotel staff can move your car around when needed. Otherwise paid parking is nearby (250 meters) for 25 euros per day. We'd still recommend if the above isn't an issue for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Staff were wonderful and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were very helpful and friendly. Hotel was very clean and tidy. No wifi in the room. No safe in the room. No fridge in room these were reserved for guests to keep medication refrigerated. Plumbing in the room was very noisy; sounded as if there was constant heavy rain beating against the internal wall. Maintenance was carried out on sunbathing terrace for 4 of the 10 days we stayed. This was very noisy and dusty.Balconies were also out of bounds during maintenance. We have no complaints about the staff but the hotel certainly needs money being spent to bring it up to date.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel located convenient to the air trolley up to Taormina. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to beach, bus and funicular.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

This was a great hotel. Good size room, very clean. Parking is a bit tricky but that is not their fault. The staff was very helpful with parking. I'd stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel 'Lost in Time' in need of major improvements

Very poor condition for what is supposed to be 4* hotel. So many things wrong with this place. To name but a few; toilet not flushing, fridge not working, shower at pool broken and no toilet. Pool not cleaned. Breakfast very basic no fresh fruit (but artificial fruit display on the breakfast table). Despite mentioning these problems nothing was done, instead I was reminded that the hotel was old. This hotel was clearly a lovely place to stay but that time is long gone. The only good point with the hotel was the view of Mazzaro beach from the balcony. Would have liked to give a nice review but so many things badly wrong here. You would do much better to look for a good 3* hotel before deciding to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fin plassering, stedet har det som trengs

Fin beliggenhet, godt møtt i resepsjonen på dagtid, deilig takterrasse og basseng, passe størrelse på rom, god dusj og fint badekar, ok frokost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wannabe 4 stjerner

Hotellet er sådan set rigtigt fint, men det er bestemt ikke 4 stjernet, jeg vil nok give det 2.5 stjerner, personalet var søde og hjælpsomme og der var altid rent og lækkert, men badeværelset var gammelt og håndvasken stoppet, toilettet var svært at få trukket ud, morgenmaden var meget kedelig og ikke varieret. Hotel Ipanema er et gammelt og slidt hotel som ville have godt af en kraftig istandsættelse.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Inger

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enkel frokost, harde senger
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyggeligt sted

Hyggeligt sted, meget rent. Super venlig betjening. Rigtig god beliggenhed. Flot udsigt fra altan.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel comodo per visitare Mazzarò e isola bella. Struttura old style ma ben tenuta e pulita. Buona la colazione
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect, food was exceptional and staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bra läge! Nära linbanan, strand och restauranger. Prisvänligt äldre hotell med trevlig personal, enkel frukost och en mindre pool. Stort plus för möjligheten att åka till Ipanema Beachclub med minibuss, pool och fin strand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ottima posizione ed in fondo è solo per quello che scegli tutti gli alberghi della zona. Panorama incantevole e poco altro. Alla reception gentilissimi e professionali. Pulizia accettabile. Parcheggio quasi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You must stay at this hotel!

Everything about this hotel was excellent. Location, rooms, service, and view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel de Cuéntame que pasó

Gente muy amable.Calidad precio según la zona aceptable.Parking no tiene.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Sicilian hotel close to the sea and Taormina

The hotel is located in Mazzarro, from here you can access the beaches down many steps or you can access Taormina by cable car €3 each way per person. You can climb the stepped path up to Taormina in about 20 mins so long as you’re fairly mobile, it is easily achievable‭. We did it every day we were not on an excursion. The hotel has an old Italian charm feel about it. The staff are very welcoming and helpful, they add greatly to the whole experience. Vincenzo and Alfio deserve a mention for their warmth and attentiveness. The ladies on reception were very gracious and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The room was kept in a lovely condition throughout our visit. The hotel orientation meant the rooms and terrace had full sun pretty much all day, though the air conditioning was very effective at keeping the room cool. Minor disappointments on the holiday consisted of the hotel pool area on the roof and the roof terrace - due to their location they could have been spectacular instead of feeling a bit tired looking. The picture of the swimming pool for the hotel is not the one on the roof. There is an option to go to the Ipanema beach club for €10 per person per day and the pool pictured for the hotel is here. The hotel plumbing can be quite loud so that a toilet flushed at night can be clearly heard in the adjoining room. All the planned trips taken were filled to capacity and needed a double decker type bus. The groups were too big and unwieldy reducing the enjoyment.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good little beach hotel

Nice, clean, safe hotel. Great location and very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No es acorde a su categoria

Instalaciones y Servicios muy justos para un 4 estrellas. Desayuno bueno pero muy poca variedad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

JuneB, Newcastle, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional & lovely, not ultra smart & minimalist

Loved this hotel. It's decor is somewhat old fashioned but it is very clean. Some of the tiles on the sun terrace/pool area are cracked but when you are up there on a lounger among the roses and the birds are singing it just felt right somehow, like comfy slippers. We had a room on the third floor with a little balcony overlooking the bay. Bedlinen and towels changed very regularly. We were half board and the food was very good and all the staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. The hotel is also close to the cable car lift for easy access to Taormina itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Agnes, Breuillet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hôtel proche du funiculaire

Hôtel un peu vieillot mais bien situé le moins les bruits ! Chasse d’eau, et tout les bruit des cuisines Le plus le personnel est très gentil et serviable et parle français
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viagem rápida para conhecer Taormina

Hotel bem localizado. Ao lado do teleférico. Muito central. Antigo. Estrutura precisa modernizar um pouco. Pessoal bem receptivo com turista que não domina bem o idioma (italiano). Com inglês você resolve o que precisar e os funcionários são muito receptivos e bem treinados neste aspecto. Limpeza muito boa. O que não deixa ganhar nota máxima e ser um hotel mais antigo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018