Boutique property offering a spa with locally-infused treatments, restaurant providing a Sicilian culinary experience, and pool located a short drive from Taormina and Mount Etna.
Along the wine street amidst olive groves and vineyards, Villa Neri Resort & Spa is a luxury retreat set between Etna and the Sicilian coast. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a back-to-nature appeal that is anything but rustic, mixed with contemporary comforts and authentic Sicilian hospitality.
The luxe retreat features a blend of traditional Sicilian living and modern furnishings, including the guest rooms and suites infused with local materials such as wooden panels and traditional tiles. Some rooms have skylights with views toward Mount Etna, while others feature private terraces overlooking the hotel grounds.
Guests can spend the day unwinding beside the pool, or relaxing at the spa with an array of soothing treatments utilizing natural ingredients sourced from Sicily, along with saunas and plunge pools.
For dining, the “Le Dodici Fontane” (Twelve Fountains) Restaurant offers a unique sensory journey where the restaurant's culinary masterpieces are served with a backdrop of the scents of the ancient olive grove and views of Mount Etna. Showcasing locally-sourced ingredients, the restaurant offers a fresh take on Sicilian cuisine.
Nearby, guests can explore Etna Regional Park or visit Taormina to discover Roman ruins, a stylish waterfront, and sweeping Sicily views.
Location Summary
Along the wine street between Etna and the Ionian Sea, Villa Neri sits amongst the vineyards, olive trees, and oaks with views of the volcano. The property is located about 20 km/12.42 miles from Taormina.
Directions to Hotel
By car from Catania Airport (CTA): Take the A18 motorway towards Messina. From the A18 Catania-Messina, exit at Fiumefreddo and follow the SS120 towards Randazzo; after Piedmonte Etneo continue towards Linguaglossa. Immediately after entering the town take Via Giacomo Matteotti and proceed along the SP 59 Linguaglossa-Zafferana for 2700 meters towards Zafferana.
By train: From Catania railway station take a train to Giarre (direction Messina), or take one of the coaches from the terminal by the station. Once in Giarre you can reach Linguaglossa by the Circumetnea railway.
Meeting spaces have WiFi connection and acoustic amplification, as well as large windows for plenty of natural light. There's an outdoor garden area for weddings amidst olive trees and vineyards with views of Etna volcano, while the food from "Le Dodici Fontane" Restaurant utilizes local ingredients in traditional Sicilian cuisine.
Fine Dining On Site
“Le Dodici Fontane” (Twelve Fountains) Restaurant offers a unique sensory journey where the restaurant’s culinary masterpieces are served with a backdrop of the scents of the ancient olive grove and views of Mount Etna.
Pets Allowed
Small pets permitted.
Spa Facility
Spa with an array of soothing treatments utilizing natural ingredients sourced from Sicily, along with saunas and plunge pools.
Recommended Rooms
The Marchesa Suite is a two-level suite offering a living room with a sofa bed and sitting room, bathroom with fine marble and a shower with room views. The upper level features a night area with a Jacuzzi hydro-massage tub for two, bathroom, and views of the countryside, Taormina, and the sea.