Belmond Villa Sant Andrea

Standing alongside the Bay of Mazzaro, Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea is one of Taormina's most romantic spots. Villa Sant Andrea was built in 1919 by an elite family and later bought by the well-known Belmond group.

Overview

This hotel in Taormina Mare was a private villa converted into a hotel in the 1950s. It is the only upscale hotel in the area. However, the hotel has a sister property, the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, on the hillside.

The hotel offers a shuttle service to guests who want to visit that property. Belmond Villa Sant' Andrea is an ideal venue for tourists looking for beachside property in Taormina.

Location

Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea is in eastern Sicily, in the beautiful city of Taormina. It is on a private beach, accessible via a coast road. Some nearby tourist spots are Mount Etna and the town of Savoca. Forza d'Agro, Siracusa and the Alcantara gorge are also close by.

Moreover, it is a ten-minute walk to Isola Bella, while funicular can take less than five minutes. Catania Fontanarossa Airport will take you around 45 minutes to reach.

Furthermore, there are many tourist resorts and historic cities to visit. Greek Theater is one of them. Travelers will also love to view different private bays. These are the scenic beauties of the town.

Style and Character

An old-fashioned but classy style characterizes Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea. Its warm and homely environment gives off a relaxed vibe. As a result, the building seems more like a private residence than a commercial hotel.

Marble floors and comfortable furnishings show off elegance. Baroque paintings and antiques in the lounge, bar, and reception hall further add beauty. Moreover, guests can smell the gentle fragrance of amber, prickly pear by Ortigia, as well as citrus blossoms in the corridors. This fair-sized hotel has a very intimate and romantic atmosphere.

Rooms and Suites

The hotel offers 71 rooms and suites: these feature king-sized beds and top-quality upholstery. Artworks and antique mirrors are there as decorations. Besides, the color scheme is light and neutral.

Most of the rooms have sea views. But, the Classic Double Rooms overlook the green tropical gardens. Superior Double Rooms offer a bay view from its French balcony or picture window that faces the sea.

Moreover, you can enjoy views of the Mazzaro town from Deluxe Double Rooms' private balconies.

Deluxe Junior Suites offer separate rainfall showers and bathtubs. There are also coffee makers and La Via del Te teas. Executive Junior Suites are considered top-tier rooms. However, each of the three Junior Suites has Ortigia perfumes-Gelsomino (jasmine), Neroli (bitter orange), and Zagara (orange blossom).

Moreover, all guest rooms have air conditioners, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, beach bags, and much more. Additionally, marble bathrooms offer Sicilian Ortigia bath products. Some bathrooms also contain copper tubs with Sicilian or mosaic tiles on their walls.

Restaurants and Bars

"Ristorante Oliviero" is a popular eating place in Taormina. It sits on a private shoreline. The restaurant serves Sicilian food made from fresh produce. Chefs play with regional ingredients to create the extraordinary.

The restaurant Oliviero offers a complimentary breakfast and other meals of the day. Here, you can find Mediterranean dishes. These include spaghetti with clams, fried scallops with lemon, and homemade risotto. Chef Agostino D'Angelo also shares his talent to impress guests. You can try his signature dishes like traditional Trapani fish couscous, a special Sicilian dish.

The view is perfect, with Sicilian cliffs in the background. There is also a dazzling sea in the front and the starry sky above. There is a wide range of salad and dessert options, such as Frutti di mare. Moreover, guests can also get a glass of their favorite wine to wash down the food.

Additionally, guests can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails beside the sparkling sea. The hotel offers an outdoor bar facing the bay. Besides spirits, "The Terrace Bar" offers pizza, seafood dishes, and gelato. You can delve into magical flavors while enjoying the scenery. Beautiful surroundings along with living music make munching on refreshments much more fun.

Spa and Fitness

The Wellness Center at Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea is in the lush gardens overlooking the ocean. It has open-air rooms for massage purposes. Moreover, in-room treatments are also available.

Try the signature treatment Sweet Almond Warm Body Ritual. This body ritual is excellent for your skin and limbs. The treatment uses olive oil soap to exfoliate your skin. Afterward, sweet almond body butter is used to massage your body. This whole experience is very soul-soothing and healing.

The spa uses beauty products made from the local Sicilian ingredients like lava stone and orange. It also offers a steam bath and a Turkish bath. Guests can access the spa for more facilities at the Grand Hotel Timeo.

Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea also features a gym. The fitness center contains Technogym equipment for your workout routine.

Services and Facilities

The hotel does not fail to facilitate guests with a range of amenities. Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea boasts a slight stretch of pebbled beach lined with comfortable loungers. The beach also has six cabanas with lovely furnishings and mini-bars.

Besides, a heated pool with deck chairs is also available. The comfortable seating arrangement of swimming pools with bar service will spoil you with a pleasurable experience.

There is also a kids' play area in the lush green gardens that organizes cannoli-making and other outdoor activities. A free boat trip is also available. Moreover, a conventional three-wheeled Piaggio Ape can also be arranged for city tours.

Takeaway

Resting on the Bay of Mazzaro, Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea does not fail to provide its guests with the best experience. This is probably why the hotel is considered Taormina's most exceptional hotel. It has a perfect beachside location, from where you can visit iconic places like the Greek Theater and Alcantara Gorge.