Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel

Nestled in one of Sicily's most enchanting bays, Villa Sant’Andrea retains the charm of a summer family residence, originally built in 1919 by English engineer Robert Trewhella. Surrounded by sub-tropical gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, bright geraniums radiate the balconies cascading down onto the picturesque, pebbled beach, from where guests embark on coastal adventures to explore the nearby Nature Reserve of Isola Bella and Taormina Mare. This secluded beachfront retreat has welcomed acclaimed names such as Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Peter O’Toole, and other actors and movie directors taking part in the Taormina Film Festival. Guests can enjoy access to the exclusive beach club and cabanas, swim in the crystal-clear azure sea or infinity pool and enjoy water sports in the enchanting bay. The culinary offering includes Ristorante Sant’Andrea to savour traditional recipes from land and sea; Brizza where dinner is served “pieds dans l’eau", creative cocktails and Italian classics at Bar Sant’Andrea, and Grill pop-up, Brace. An extensive offering of experiences by land and sea, including complimentary boat tours and shuttles to sister property Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina promise a true immersion in the warmth of the Sicilian soul, with the town's historical centre and Mount Etna at driving distance. All the 67 seascape rooms, which include 9 suites and 24 junior suites, offer terraces and balconies overlooking the hotel’s private beach in the Bay of Mazzarò.